Mr. Arnholt Mr. Hoffmann Mr. O'Brien (Dept. Chair)
Mr. Brunner Ms. John Mr. Wehrheim
Mr. Bugenhagen Mr. Kawecki Mr. Zimmer
Mr. Chybowski Mr. Kahler Ms. Beck
Ms. Hardel Mr. Martin
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Mr. Arnholt

mark.arnholt@huhs.org

Office Hours:  MTW  6:55-7:20 a.m.
                   TH F  2:40-3:15 p.m.

Concordia University is the alma mater for Mark Arnholt.  He graduated in 1999 with a BA Degree in Secondary Education and a BS Degree in Biology.  Since 2001, Mr. Arnholt has been teaching Aviation and Biology at HUHS.

In addition to assisting in the wrestling program here at HUHS, Mr. Arnholt enjoys listening to and playing music, playing board games, hunting, fishing, and just about any outdoor activity.  His two children keep him and his wife on the go.

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Mr. Brunner

dan.brunner@huhs.org

Office Hours:  6:45 - 725 a.m.
                        or by appointment

"Coach", as Dan Brunner is affectionately known around HUHS, has been teaching here since 1990.  He currently teaches Freshmen Science, having graduated from UW-Whitewater in 1976 with a BSE Degree and in 1980 with a MEPD.

Mr. Brunner is the head football coach.  He has been inducted into UW-Whitewater's Hall of Fame in 1994.  When not on the football field Mr. Brunner and his wife like to travel.  Their two children (graduates of HUHS) are pursuing their college degrees.

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Mr. Bugenhagen

dan.bugenhagen@huhs.org

Office Hours:

Mr. Bugenhagen
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Mr. Chybowski

curt.chybowski@huhs.org

Office Hours: M-F 7:00 - 7:25 a.m.
                     M-TH 2:38 - 3:15 p.m.

Curt Chybowski is a 1984 graduate of UW-Whitewater with a BSE Degree.  He has been teaching at HUHs since 1991.  When not teaching Freshmen Science, Biology or Human Anatomy, Mr. Chybowski can be found assisting in the football program.

Basketball, woodworking and fishing are among Mr. Chybowski's many interests.

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Ms. Hardel

melanie.hardel@huhs.org

Office Hours: M-F 7:00-7:20 a.m.
                      M-TH 2:37-3:00 p.m.

Melanie Hardel joined the teaching staff at HUHS in 2000.  She is a 1997 grad of UW-Eau Claire with a B.S. Degree in Biology with a Spanish minor.  In 2000 she received her Teaching Certification from the same college.  Currently Ms. Hardel teaches Biology and is actively involved with Oceans Alive (2004).

SCUBA diving (Ms. Hardel is Rescue Diver certified and currently a Divemaster candidate), outdoor activities (hiking and camping), and volunteering at the Washington County Humane Society are among Ms. Hardel's many interests.

Paris (her awesome dog), Phoebe and Jackson (her two cats) as well as classroom frogs and fish occupy her time when not in the classroom.  In addition to animals and the outdoors, Ms. Hardel loves to travel and experience as much of the world as she can.

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Mr. Hoffmann

ben.hoffmann@huhs.org

Office Hours:  6:50 - 7:20 a.m.
                       or by appointment

Ben Hoffmann is another HUHS alum (1993) who has returned to teach at Hartford.  His is a 1998 graduate of UW-Platteville with a BS Degree (major in Biology and a minor in Chemistry).  Mr. Hoffmann's teaching career at HUHS began in the fall of 2004.  He currently teaches Freshmen Science.

Mr. Hoffmann is also the head Varsity Boys Basketball coach.

Reading, games and sports are activities he enjoys with his wife and three children.

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Ms. John

stacy.john@huhs.org

Office Hours: M-F  6:50-7:15 a.m.
                     M-TH 2:45-3:15 p.m.

Stacy John is a 1986 University of Minnesota graduate with a BA Degree in Biological Anthropology.  She also has a Teaching Certification from Marquette University (1994).  Ms. John joined the Science Department in 2002 and teaches Chemistry 1.
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Mr. Kawecki

david.kawecki@huhs.org

Office Hours:

Dave Kawecki teaches Honors and Conceptual Physics and has been at HUHS since 2002.  He obtained his teaching certification from UW-Milwaukee in 2002.  Mr. Kawecki is a 1974 graduate of Union College in New York , with a BS degree in Civil Engineering. For 27 years he was a sales engineer, helping clients design mechanical and heat transfer systems.

              Mr. Kawecki enjoys fishing, hiking, travel, and family activities with his wife, son, and daughter.

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Mr. Kahler

mark.kahler@huhs.org

Office Hours:

7:00 am - 7:20 am - daily
2:40 pm - 3:00 pm - M - R
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Mr. Kahler was in the U.S. Air Force for 9 years and was an aircraft avionics mechanic.  Graduated from the University of Illinois in 1995 with a B.S. in Materials Science & Engineering.  He was in the business sector for 9 years and work with a glass manufacturing company.  In 2005, Mark received a teacher certification from UW – Milwaukee in Science Education and is currently working on a Masters degree in Science Education. Mr. Kahler currently teach Freshmen Science and Conceptual Physics.

 

Out of the classroom, he enjoy spending time with his wife and basset hound (Jennifer & Andi) along with many nieces and nephews.  He also enjoy the outdoors and does a lot of camping.  Mark enjoy listening to music and sports radio. He tries to stay physically fit and since he is unable to give up the sweets and the other food group (meat) he has to exercise throughout the week.    

 

 

 

 

 

 


Mr. Martin

kevin.martin@huhs.org

Office Hours: 6:45 - 7:15 a.m.

Kevin Martin hails from St. Norbert College, having received his BS in biology in 2000.  HUHS is his first teaching assignment.  His courses include Biology and Honors Advanced Biology.  He also is involved with Oceans Alive (2003).

When not in the Science department, Mr. Martin can be found Assisting the Girls' Varsity Soccer team for Hartford or coaching the Boys Freshman Soccer team for Arrowhead High School.

Besides soccer, Mr. Martin enjoys music and of course spending as much time with his family as possible.  He and his wife are kept busy at home with their son.

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Mr. O'Brien
Department Chair

gene.obrien@huhs.org

Office Hours:

Gene O'Brien has been part of the HUHS staff since 1972.  He currently teaches Biology and the popular BBG (Bacteriology, Biotechnology and Genetics) course.  As a 1970 graduate of UW-Eau Claire, Mr. O'Brien received his BS Degree in Biology and Chemistry.  He earned his MS in Science Education in 1978.

Mr. O'Brien was HUHS's Teacher of the Year in 1993 and recently was named one of the Unniversity of Minnesota's Outstanding Science Teachers for 2004.

When not teaching, Mr. O'Brien enjoys running, camping, gardening, reading and watching all sports (especially soccer).  He and his wife are the proud parents of four sons.

 

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Mr. Wehrheim

larry.wehrheim@huhs.org

Office Hours:  M-F  7:00-7:20 a.m.
                    M,T  2:40-3:30 p.m.
                  or by appointment
Make-up Labs: Thursdays 2:45 p.m.

Larry Wehrheim graduated from Purdue University in 1973 with a BS Degree in Wildlife Biology.  He continued his educational pursuits at UW - Milwaukee receiving a BS Degree in Geological Sciences (1983) and a MS in geophysical Sciences (1989).  The Science Department has been his classroom of choice since 2002.  He teaches Freshmen Scicne and Biology.

The Environmental Club and the Druid Lake Project are two of Mr. Wehrheim's interests.  Prior to become a science teacher, he was an environmental consultant specializing in investigation and remediation of hazardous waste, and contaminated soil and water.

His hobbies include hunting and fishing (especially musky), as well as jogging (10-12 miles/week) and singing with his church choir.  Mr. Wehrheim's family includes his wife and three daughters.

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Mr. Zimmer

greg.zimmer@huhs.org


Office Hours: M-F 7:00-7;20 a.m.
                      T, TH 2:40-3:05 p.m.

Mr. Zimmer is a HUHS alum, having graduated from our high school in 1982.  He attended Northland College where in 1987 he receive his Bachelor's Degree.  Continuing his education at Cardinal Stritch University resulted in a master of Science Degree in 1990 and a Broadfiled Science, Biology, and Chemistry teaching license from UW-Milwaukee in 1993.  Mr. Zimmer joined the teaching staff at HUHS in 1993.  He currently teaches Chemistry and Honor's Chemistry II.

Mr. Zimmer was named a Master Educator in 2004.  His other achievements include:  Herb Kohl Fellowship winner (2003); HUHS Teacher of the Year (2002);North American lake Management Society Technical Merit Award winner (2001); and Wisconsin Association of Lakes, Lake Stewardship Award winner (2001).

When not in the classroom, Mr. Zimmer keeps himself busy with an active family life (he and his wife have three children), fishing or enjoying music.

Ms. Beck is a science intern for the second semester of the 2006-07 school year.  She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in 2005 from UW-Stevens Point and then returned to UWSP to complete the secondary education program for biology, chemistry, and earth science.  She is excited to teach biology at HUHS, her alma mater.  Mrs. Beck's interests include spending time with her husband Jason, reading, traveling, hiking, and fishing.

kelly.beck@huhs.org

Office hours: 7:00 am - 7:20 am daily
                         2:40 pm - 3:00 pm M-Th