Education Archives - PBS Wisconsin

Wisconsin Educators Help Design ‘Shipwrecks!’ Game

July 13, 2021

This winter, more than a dozen Wisconsin elementary school educators will see their hard work come to fruition in the…

What We Watch: Peg Billing, Lakeland Union High School

May 27, 2021

Peg Billing is the library media specialist at Lakeland Union High School in Minocqua and is part of PBS Wisconsin…

Kid-Friendly Games, Videos & Crafts to Learn About Earth Day!

April 14, 2021

Earth Day is celebrated April 22 each year, but what is Earth Day? Where did it come from? What are…

Celebrate National Poetry Month With the Kids in Your Life

April 14, 2021

April is National Poetry Month! What better way to celebrate the joy and expressiveness of this special form of literature…

New PBS Wisconsin Education Resource Explores Life of Fly Fishing Entrepreneur Carrie Frost

March 23, 2021

PBS Wisconsin Education released a new Wisconsin Biographies story titled, Carrie Frost: Fly Fishing Boss. Wisconsin Biographies is a collection…

At-Home Learning Continues With PBS Wisconsin

March 17, 2021

It has been one year since the the COVID-19 pandemic led to some schools closing their physical classrooms in exchange…

Newest Meet the Lab Collection Visits Stem Cell Research Lab

March 10, 2021

New resources have been added to Meet the Lab, PBS Wisconsin Education’s online collection of educational resources for middle school…

New Download Feature Added to PBS KIDS Video App

March 2, 2021

Watching your favorite PBS KIDS shows anytime, anywhere just got easier with the addition of a new download feature to…

Alyssa Beno

I am the editor of Airwaves, our monthly program guide for members. When I’m not highlighting our incredible programs, I’m pedaling the countryside, hiking at a state park, making soy candles, thrift shopping or hanging out with my husband and miniature schnauzer.

Becky Marburger

I am a publicist at PBS Wisconsin and was formerly an education producer at the station. Much of my time outside of work is spent farming with my husband and keeping up with our children.

Carol Griskavich

I'm the Community Education Specialist at PBS Wisconsin, which means I use your input to create the community events that get your Wisconsin neighbors engaged. I stay out of trouble by doing improv comedy, cooking perfectly edible meals, and accepting compliments on my glasses that people continuously think are new. I actually got them a year ago, but thanks for noticing! Have a thought? Let me know: carol.griskavich@pbswisconsin.org

Erik Ernst

I'm the promotion manager at Wisconsin Public Television. When I'm not letting people know about all of the awesome work the station is doing around the state, you'll find me planning my family's next trip to somewhere fun, warm and likely connected to a Disney Park.

Ian Lewitz

I'm a PBS Wisconsin publicist and former production assistant for the Wisconsin Life project. I enjoy exploring Wisconsin's many lakes and spending the summer months camping around the state.

Jessie Nixon

I am an Education Engagement Specialist at PBS Wisconsin Education. When I’m not facilitating professional development experiences for educators around the state, I am out enjoying our state’s wonderful trail systems. Hope to see you on the trail!

Pete Schwaba

Pete Schwaba is a stand-up comedian, writer, director and host of "Director's Cut" on PBS Wisconsin. His writing and directing credits include “A Guy Thing” and “The Godfather of Green Bay.” Pete’s TV writing credits include “Are you Smarter than a 5th Grader?” as Jeff Foxworthy’s writer/producer and the sports comedy show “Sports Soup.” Pete is married with two children and splits time between Los Angeles and the Midwest.

Samantha Nash

I’m a project manager at PBS Wisconsin, and formerly an associate editor at WisContext. When I’m not scouring the state for fun music and arts content, I’m usually being forced to go on a hike by my demanding border collie or being forced to read on the couch by my demanding cats.

Sigrid Peterson

I'm the online content editor at PBS Wisconsin. I make our digital shenanigans compelling, friendly, and interactive so viewers can access great PBS programming over the air, on the web, on a boat, in a moat, in a box, with a fox. . . you catch my drift. I'd love to hear your ideas! Email me at sigrid.peterson@pbswisconsin.org.

Tara Lovdahl

As a publicist for PBS Wisconsin, I love helping people learn about and engage with our wonderful programs. I enjoy bicycling, baking, playing board games, and watching movies (especially musicals).