Department Information

Kris Chapados

CES

kris.chapados@edgerton.k12.wi.us

I was born and raised in Edgerton and graduated from UW Stout with a degree in Vocational Rehabilitation/Special Education. I was a high school Special Education teacher in the Milwaukee area before moving back to Edgerton in 1999. My husband and I have three children: Cassie, Erin, and Evan. Six years ago I permanently joined the Edgerton School District as the CES library teacher. Prior to that I was a parent volunteer and substitute teacher in the district. I love spending time with my family and friends, cooking, traveling, and time outdoors. Historical Fiction is my favorite genre but I love any genre that results in staying up way past my bedtime to see what happens next. I also continue to purchase picture books for my personal collection even though my children are all grown up. I love love love picture books. I cannot imagine a better profession than spending time with our CES students sharing ideas, new discoveries, and the excitement of a wonderful story.

Courtney DeVries

EMS

courtney.devries@edgerton.k12.wi.us

I was raised in Edgerton and graduated from UW-Whitewater with a Master’s degree in Communication. I taught a public speaking course at UW-Whitewater for two years before joining the Edgerton School District. I sincerely enjoy working with students in the library--helping them with their homework or searching for a new book. Growing up, I always enjoyed reading classic novels, from Charlotte's Web to Animal Farm. Now, I strive to read books of all genres, my new favorite being stories that portray neurodiversity, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder or ADHD. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, collecting a variety of non-fiction books, attempting to solve crossword puzzles, and traveling throughout the midwest.

Denise Langan

EHS

denise.langan@edgerton.k12.wi.us

This is my 23rd year with the Edgerton School District, and I've been in the High School Library for the past 6 years. I absolutely LOVE working with students in the library, helping them with their online classes, their homework or with selecting the next good book to read. I also am one of the Senior Class Advisors, and I help plan the EHS Senior Class Trip! I have too many "favorite" books to pick just one, but a favorite book that I often recommend is The Help by Kathryn Stockett. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband, my children and my granddaughter, as well as traveling, volunteering, gardening, following the New York Yankees and of course, READING!!