Heather Lott: Instilling Confidence in New Educators
Heather Lott’s career seemed designed for the Dane County New Teacher Project (DCNTP), a consortium of 18 school districts focused on supporting beginning teachers through mentorship.
Courtney Willegal: Embracing and Celebrating Neurodiversity
In April 2023, Courtney Willegal opened the 11,000-square-foot The Sensory Zone, an inclusive indoor activity space on Madison’s East Side.
The Voice of Calm During an Emergency
By Nikki Kallio | Photography by Hillary Schave Walking into a huge auditorium full of applicants for the Dane County Public Safety Communications Center,…
Piecing Together the Out-of-School Care Puzzle
When women began entering the workforce in greater numbers in the 1970s, the need for safe after-school childcare options led
to the launch of Wisconsin Youth Company in Madison.
Using “Gray Power” to Advocate for Human Health
After Dr. Davidson’s clinical work ended in 2019, she focused her expertise as a public health advocate for a number of organizations.
From Community Connection to Children’s Futures
After retiring, Becky Steinhoff shifted her talents to philanthropy, leading the PRL Keystone Foundation, a Madison nonprofit that promotes equity for women and children through focused initiatives and grants to area nonprofits.
The Best Color Pairings to Use in Your Home Right Now
Giving your walls a refresh with a trending color can help brighten your space and mood, say Madison-area interior designers.
The Cost of Upgrading Your Home
Whether it’s a quick refresh or a major renovation, these are the most popular home remodeling projects homeowners are requesting.
I Was Changed Because of Cancer
The last thing Diane Anderson expected to hear in 2002 was that she had breast cancer — at 44, she was an active and otherwise healthy mother of three girls.