Faculty & Employees

For Kathy Meetz, teaching future early childhood professionals is more than a career. It’s a chance to build meaningful connections and help students discover their own potential. An alumna of FVTC’s Early Childhood Education program, Kathy has come full circle, returning to the college that helped launch her career to guide students as they take

Fox Valley Technical College Agriculture Instructor Mary Fronek has been named as a finalist in the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s 35 Under 35 Award program. The program recognizes the creativity and innovation of young farmers and agriculturists who are preserving agriculture through leadership in environmental, social and economic activities. Mary, who serves as the Department Chair for the

On a sunny July morning, FVTC Director of Security Services Derek Reiter watched from the tarmac as a Black Hawk helicopter landed at the Appleton Flight Center. That day, Derek would be one of several area employers traveling aboard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters to Fort McCoy near Tomah, Wisconsin, where they would learn firsthand about

Precision Machining instructor Chris Boede knows firsthand the value of a technical education. As an FVTC apprenticeship graduate who spent two decades working in the manufacturing industry, he returned to the college to share his expertise with future machinists. Today, he teaches a wide range of courses and enjoys helping students discover what they’re capable

Communication Skills Instructor Jenny Heinritz represented Fox Valley Technical College at the Building Blackboard Together conference in Dallas, Texas, where she presented on how FVTC is using AI tools to support student learning. Jenny shared how the Communication Skills team has spent the past two years testing and improving AI-powered conversations in Blackboard to make

Careers in legal studies and court reporting continue to grow across a wide range of industries that extend far beyond the traditional law firm. From corporate compliance and human resources to courtrooms and government offices, these roles are critical in supporting how the legal system and businesses operate every day. In a recent Focus on

Congratulations to seven employees who were recently honored during the annual Fox Valley Technical College staff awards celebration. The event recognizes outstanding employee achievements in the areas of instruction, leadership, support services, community service and technology. Each award recipient was nominated by colleagues and selected by a committee of fellow employees. This year’s recipients are:

After nearly a decade practicing law in a small firm, Jeff Meverden found himself drawn to the classroom. Today, as the Department Chair for the Legal Studies/Paralegal and Digital Court Reporter programs, he brings real-world experience into every course he teaches, bridging theory and practice in a way that resonates with aspiring legal professionals. Jeff

Fox Valley Technical College received a 2025 Paragon Award from the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) at the council’s national conference in March 2026 in Washington, D.C.  The college won a gold award in the Outdoor Signage/Displays category, recognizing the FVTC Marketing team for its work on the updated decals and paint on a