PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n AHLSTROM www.ahlstrom.com Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, addresses global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. We combine fibers with advanced technology, novel materials, and new applications. Sustainability, innovation, and quality are central to our solutions. Our Mosinee plant produces solutions for food and consumer packaging and protective materials industries. n Newton Electric www.newtonelec.com Newton Electric is built on a foundation of mentorship and growth, proudly partnering with our local JATC and Youth Apprenticeship programs. By investing in youth and registered apprenticeships, we develop skilled tradespeople from the ground up, many of whom now work within the company, ensuring a strong future for the industry as a whole. n Van Ert Electric Company, Inc. www.vanert.com With over six decades of experience, Van Ert Electric is a full-service electrical contractor delivering customized solutions nationwide. We provide preconstruction, BIM, industrial installations, controls, and service work across industries—from manufacturing to healthcare— backed by a highly skilled, safety-driven team committed to quality, innovation, and long-term customer partnerships. district, deepening the commitment to personalized learning. Over the next one to two years, Mosinee also expects to begin moving away from traditional grading practices toward a competency-based model.“We want you to show that you’ve learned the subject more than your ability to turn in homework or pass a test on a given day,” he relays. “That’s the next step we’re going to take in this journey to get us to where we want to go, hopefully, in the next two or three years.” On a more personal note, Doverspike says “What really drives me, is just how to continue to meet the needs of kids, and how to continue to grow and progress and challenge the norm. I guess the easiest way to summarize it is, what gets me up in the morning is seeking perfection in how we educate kids, knowing that we’ll never get there, but we’re sure going to try.” 384 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 09
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