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www.htrnews.com | November 2013
Stacie Cihlar
Case File What was your favorite board game growing up? Why?
My favorite board game growing up was Clue. I loved trying to figure out who did it, where, and with what.
Do you still play board games? Which ones?
Director of Auxiliary Services School District of Mishicot
She has served in many roles including classroom teacher, Integration coach, and now Director of Auxiliary Services. In all of these roles, she has focused on working with staff and students “in a dynamic district that is distinctly focused on student learning, college and career readiness, and 21st century skills.”
Did you have a favorite game board character? Who, why?
I didn’t have a favorite board game character, but I always picked the iron in Monopoly or the green pawns in Sorry!
As Integration coach, she successfully led a technology overhaul, implementing interactive technologies into the school district such as SMART boards and iPods/iPads. Cihlar has developed a district program, MOVE Academy, providing a virtual curriculum option to families and developed an innovative Bring Your Own Device for students. Her leadership in these initiatives has allowed the district to evolve to meet the ever-changing needs of the community.
Did your family have a board game night? Do you have a favorite memory from that?
Currently as Director of Auxiliary Services, she works closely with teachers “to ensure we are providing opportunities and educational programming for all students to be successful members of the community,” said Cihlar.
Her five years of involvement with the People to People Student Ambassador program has given Manitowoc County students the ability to travel abroad and experience other countries “building tomorrow’s leaders by promoting tolerance and acceptance,” noted Cihlar. Besides helping families inside the school community, she also helps families outside of the school district walls as well, supporting local community organizations such as the United Way, Salvation Army, and the Domestic Violence Center by donations and school-wide donation drives.
The first video game I played was Frogger on Atari. I could get across the road but always struggled with those logs!
Absolutely! I still love to host game nights with my friends and family. We often play Trivia Pursuit, Pictionary, Catch Phrase, and Cranium. It is always guaranteed fun.
Stacie Cihlar’s mantra has been “service to the School District of Mishicot and the greater Manitowoc County community” during her 14-year career in education.
She leads teachers through the new teacher mentoring program, providing her the opportunity to support and guide young professionals in the district. “Working with new educators provides me the opportunity to give back to my profession,” said Cihlar.
What was the first video game you played?
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My family did not play board games often but instead we played a lot of cards, especially in the winter. My brother and I were taught sheepshead and cribbage from early on. I remember playing cards with my grandfather and if you made a mistake he let you know. He took his card playing very seriously!
I suggest it was Ms. Cihlar, in the Library, with the Rope
“ CONGRATULATIONS
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Her future professional and personal goals include effectively leading both staff and students in innovative ways to become productive members of the community.
STACIE CIHLAR
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