WELCOME TO NORTH BUSINESS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY!
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Thank you for checking out the Business and Information Technology Department at Falls North Middle School.  We look forward to a great 2012/13 school year, my eighth here at North.

In order to help parents and students keep up with our class topics, assignments, and due dates, I will update my page at least once a week during the school year. Please click on the "Fusion Pages" links below to go to my Financial Life Skills, Computer Applications, School Store, or WEB Leader pages.  I will always try to follow the plan on each class page, but there may be times when we have to change that plan in order to best meet the needs of our students.

EDUCATION
I received my Masters of Education in Instructional Technology from Cardinal Stritch University in August of 2009.  Prior to that, I received my bachelors degree in business administration from Marquette in 1983 and teacher certification from Concordia University-Wisconsin in January of 2005.  I hold the following teaching certifications:

• Business Education (#250)
• Business and Office Vocational (#281)
• Marketing Education (#285)
• Online Teaching (DPI Endorsement)

COURSES TAUGHT
--7th and 8th Grade Financial Life Skills
--7th and 8th Grade Computer Applications
--7th and 8th Grade Keyboarding
--SP Technology Connections
--8th Grade Flex

AVAILABILITY
The most efficient method in which to reach me is via my new email address at nitzjam@sdmfschools.org.  You may also try to reach me by phone at 262-255-8450 x2032 or 262-946-2032.  Please leave a message and I will return your call as soon as possible.  During the first semester of 2012-13, I am available for extra help during 3rd and 4th periods and before/after school.  During the second semester, I am available for extra help during 2nd and 4th periods and before school.

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND BUSINESS BACKGROUND
I was honored to have won the North Teacher of the Year award in spring of 2008 and the Superintendent's Child Advocacy Award in 2009.   After managing my family's Brookfield hardware store for 20 years, I went back to school in 2003 to earn my teaching certifications. My retail background in marketing, human resources, accounting, information systems, and management allows me to help all of my students learn and grow.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMITTEES
--National Business Education Association
--Wisconsin Business Education Association
--Wisconsin Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association
--North Technology Committee
 
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
I am pleased to serve as:
--WEB 6th Grade Orientation co-coordinator with Mrs. Riefel (check out the linked activities page below)
--JV2 softball co-coach with Mrs. Close
--North School Store supervisor (check out the linked activities page below)
--Friday Frenzy Dodgeball commissioner

Our Mission

At North Middle School, our mission is to educate the individual to live as an intellectually empowered, socially responsible member of the global community.

Our Vision

As a community, we will continuously strive to create a meaningful learning environment for each student every day.

Our Values

We value respect of everyone, education and our environment. 

Our Goals

Smart Goal #1: The North staff will differentiate reading and ELA instruction so the mean MAP Growth Target score for all students in both language arts and reading equals the score representative of the 80^th percentile .

 

Smart Goal #2:  All departments will implement PDSA short-cycle, common assessments for all content areas to support individual student learning and inform classroom instruction within 3-5 years so that the school is performing at 80^th percentile.

 

Smart Goal #3:  In 3-5 years, we believe seamless integration of technology literacy needs to be implemented through real world applications in everyday life; all teachers will achieve 100% proficiency on Staff Information and Technology skills.

Smart Goal #4:  In 3-5 years, we believe seamless integration of technology literacy needs to be implemented through real world applications in everyday life; all students will achieve 100% proficiency on grade level Student Information and Technology skills.

Smart Goal #5:  During the next 3-5 years, we will implement PBIS and Restorative Practices at North Middle School in order to reduce the number of referrals school-wide and increase student/teacher rapport.