Meet the EL Specialist

Teresa Breitrick

Hello! I am the new EL Instructional Specialist for the district. I have been teaching for over 8 years and have taught Reading, English Language, French, and Language Arts. I spent the last 7 years at Milwaukee Public Schools. I am very excited to start my work here in Pewaukee.

Instructional Specialist Role and Responsibilities


  • Providing Support, Collaboration & Instructional Resources for Staff

  • Working with EL students to help them meet their language goals

  • Coordinating 5K-12th Grade ELL Program Services

  • Collecting Required Data for DPI & District

  • Providing State Language Assessments (W-APT, WIDA Screener, ACCESS)

  • Providing Progress Monitoring for ELs (WIDA Model)

  • Collaborating with in RtI Specialists for ELs & Attending RtI Meetings as EL Advocate

  • Collaborating with Special Needs Specialists & Attending IEP Meetings as EL Advocate

  • Creating Annual Individualized EL Student Support Plans

  • Observing EL Students

  • Monitoring Non-participating and Exited ELs

  • Communicating with EL Families

  • Updating ELL & EL Canvas Websites

  • Attending EL Parent-Teacher Conferences


Contact Information

Office: Horizon Elementary Room 217

Phone: (262) 701-5578

Fax: (262) 695-5044

Email: breiter@pewaukeeschools.org