About us
The mission of the Wisconsin Driver Traffic Safety Education Association is to be a vital partner in traffic safety and driver education programs. This partnership will support the education community in improving student safety performance by modeling effective leadership, promoting professional development, and collaborating with special interest groups to promote driver and traffic safety education for all people.
Click here to view and download a copy of the WDTSEA By-Laws.
OFFICERS
KAREN SORENSON | PRESIDENT 2020-2022
kmsoren@gmail.com | 715-635-7042
Name: Karen Sorenson
Education: UW-EC 1975, UW-Stout 1999
History: Taught Physical Education for Spooner Area School District 1976-2008 and Driver Education from 1999-2015. Coached Volleyball, 7th Grade and JV Basketball and Track. Officiated Basketball and continues to officiate Softball and Volleyball
Current: Teaches Driver Education for Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College-Rice Lake for Spooner Area School District and Northwood School District-Minong
Resides: Spooner, WI
TIM SCHROEDL | SOUTHEAST 2021-2023
DRIVERSEDAVANTAGE@GMAIL.COM | 608-575-5664
Education: Lake Mills HS 1988, Certified Residential Appraiser 2001 - 2017
History: Taught Driver Education (Private Sector) in Beaver Dam, WI from 2013
Current: Teaches in-person classroom and Behind the Wheel
Personal: Domestic Partner with Jerzy Vant Hoff for 21 years. Has four dogs: Ingrid, Gabby, Charlotte and Hazel.
Hobbies: Loves camping, boating, Historical Architecture, decorating, antiques, gardening and time spent with friends and family
Resides: Randolph, WI
CATHY KRULL | NORTHEAST 2021-2023
ckrull@kimberly.k12.wi.us | 920-833-6682
Education: UW-Stevens Point class of 1988
History: Taught 30 years at Kimberly High School, teaching Driver Education, Health Education and Physical Education. In the past coached volleyball, led AODA groups, and SADD advisor. Also taught Driver Education for Appleton, Menasha, and Seymour.
Current: Teaches at Kimberly High School, member of the Outagamie County Safety/Traffic Commission
Personal: Married to Pat for 24 years. Have three sons: Jonathon (20) and Daniel (18) and Nathaniel (16).
Hobbies: I like to ride bicycle, go on nature walks, travel with my family, and watch the boys in their sports.
Resides: Seymour, Wi
MIKE MESSERLI | NORTHWEST 2021-2022
MESSERLIM@MARSHFIELDSCHOOLS.ORG | 715-490-0098
Education: UW-Stevens Point 2017
Current: Marshfield High School Driver's Ed & History - 4 years, Tennis & Soccer Coach
Personal: Married to Lizzie - 2 years
Hobbies: Married to Lizzie - 2 years
Hobbies: Biking, disc golf, fishing
Resides: Stevens Point, WI
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Greetings UPDATED: 03/09/2022
Thank you for visiting our WDTSEA website. We were able to host a virtual conference on March 26, 2021 and a Virtual Workshop on September 29, 2021. The workshop included DMV Representatives, Organ Donation and Power Line Safety updates, as well as Behind the Wheel Teacher Training Theories.
If you need hours to meet educational requirements, please contact Kathy Roe the Business manager and she will let you know how you can view these presentations for license renewal.
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A conference was tentatively being planned at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells. Do to unforeseen circumstances we will not be holding the conference in March. The Board will meet virtually in the near future and inform you of future plans.
Nominations for Teacher of the Year, Hall of Fame, and Distinguished Service Award are always welcome. Recognizing those that have served the driver education community is important. If you have someone in mind, the application can be found in the "Recognition" section of this site.
Check this site again for WDTSEA updates
What YOU do DOES make a DIFFERENCE!
Karen
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