Education Archives - PBS Wisconsin

Honor Black History With the Youth in Your Life

January 31, 2021

As we continue the journey to create a more equitable world, PBS Wisconsin Education is here to support you in…

Winter Break Activities to Keep Kids Engaged

December 27, 2020

Are the kiddos in your life on winter break from school this week? Keep them engaged and having fun with…

PBS Wisconsin Wins Two Midwest Emmy Awards

November 23, 2020

Two PBS Wisconsin projects won Midwest Emmy Awards during the 62nd annual Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards virtual ceremony Nov. 22. PBS…

Q&A: Science Educator’s Insights on PBS Wisconsin’s Newest Resource, ‘Meet the Lab’

November 20, 2020

PBS Wisconsin Education has partnered with innovative science research labs in Wisconsin to create Meet the Lab, a new online…

Q&A: Education Collection Explores Work and Lives of Contemporary Wisconsin Musicians

November 16, 2020

Over the past year, PBS Wisconsin Education and the Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) have partnered with music educators to…

Wisconsin Educators Work Toward PBS Media Literacy Certification

October 26, 2020

According to Common Sense Media, teens spent an average of nine hours a day online even before COVID and the…

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day Monday, Oct. 12

October 12, 2020

One year ago, Governor Tony Evers signed Executive Order #50 declaring the second Monday in October Indigenous Peoples Day in…

Celebrate Mildred Fish-Harnack Day September 16

September 15, 2020

Mildred Fish-Harnack Day is Sept. 16 in Wisconsin. It is also one of the Wisconsin Public School Observance Days. This…

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.

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.