2002 Wisconsin Teacher of the Year
Mr. Klubertanz teaches Speech and Theatre to the students in grades nine through twelve at Wauwatosa West High School, Wisconsin. He has nine years of teaching experience.

What are your beliefs about teaching?
"I believe strongly in the philosophy of personal connection. Each student must be looked at as a unique individual with something really wonderful to offer to a learning community."

How are your beliefs incorporated in your teaching style?
"I give a ton of positive energy to my students – they know how much I want them to succeed."

What is your greatest teaching accomplishment?
"Working with a student who struggles and then watching him finally get it."

What's the most critical issue facing educators today and what do you think can be done to resolve this issue?
"The most critical issue facing educators today is the lack of qualified, competent individuals in the field of education. A way must be found to honor teachers in our society, raise their salaries and give them more say in the administration of their schools."

Inspirational thought:
"The greatest gift we have is to look through one another's eyes – if only for a moment – to see the world as they do."