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This week, we spotlight our school counselor, Mrs. Wendy Weinfurter. 

What college or university did you attend?
UW-Stevens Point for my undergraduate degree and Lakeland University for my masters.

When you think of your family, who do you include?
My husband, Shaun, and my kids, Molly and Alex and Molly's dog, Mabel

Where did you grow up?
Appleton area

What is your favorite color?
Purple

What is your comfort food?
Pizza

What is your favorite hobby or sport?
Pickleball

What is your favorite thing about being a teacher/staff member at St. Dominic Catholic School?
I love getting to know the students and being able to watch them grow and change from when they first enter school to when they leave here in 8th grade.

What was your favorite subject in grade school?
Reading

What is your favorite thing to teach?
I get to teach so many great topics in guidance class that it's hard to pick just one - friendship skills, empathy, team building, fairness, responsibility, to name just a few.

How long have you been a school counselor?
I've been a school counselor for 12 years.

What is an interesting fact about yourself?
I love organizing and helping other people get organized.