TEACHER MENTORS

HEAD MENTOR

Mr. Adam Thiel

“FIRST® offers students an opportunity to be a part of a holistic problem that is such difficulty and rigor that students can not fail to learn and gain an understanding of a variety of content and skills that will serve them well beyond their time as a member of Nicolet FEAR.”

TEAM RELATIONS HEAD MENTOR

Ms. Jessie Barnett

“I love being part of something that opens so many doors for so many people. Along with providing real applications of STEM education, FEAR empowers students to make decisions that affect the world around them and solidify the path for their future.”

TEACHER MENTOR

Mr. Michael Dicks

“Long term happiness is more beneficial than short term results.” “Always remember to measure twice and cut once.”

FLL HEAD MENTOR

Mr. Dan Savagian

“Scientists discover the world that exists;
engineers create the world that never was.”

BUSINESS MENTOR

Mr. Austin Kassner

“It has always been clear that FEAR is an integral part of what makes Nicolet such a special place. I am excited to be joining FEAR as a teacher mentor, sharing my background knowledge in business education to help students develop skills that will lead to success in FEAR and in their future careers.”

TEACHER MENTOR

Mr. Tom Medved

“It’s been amazing to be a part of something
that has such a measurable impact on kids
and reaches them in a way that traditional
school structure cannot.”

TECHNICAL MENTORS

Industry Professionals

Crystal Boser | Barb Froh | Greg Froh
Todd Gaulke | Bernadette Gauss | Dillon Grimes
Ianne Koritzinsky | Chris Maertz
Dina Nabutovsky | Ash O’Dwyer | Brandon Pick
Paul Rector | Evan Rotter | Mary Symes
Bob Small | Steve Vielmetti | Hung Vu
Greg Walinder | Julie Wood | Richard Wood

FEAR President

The President is the highest ranking position within the student leadership structure. The Nicolet FEAR President holds their office for one calendar year, which contains one competition season. The President is elected and chosen by the members of the team from the previous season. Their responsibility is primarily the leading the team’s members toward continuing sustainability of the program and the individual growth of Team 4786 Nicolet FEAR team members. The President’s other duties include, but are not limited to:

• The execution of Nicolet FEAR’s mission.
• The execution of the objectives and goals of FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) and FRC (FIRST Robotics Competition).
• The oversight and running of all team meetings.
• Development of team bonding and/or team recreational activities.
• Working with student leaders and members, and coordinating with team mentors to generate a positive well-being for each member and a sustainable future for Nicolet FEAR.
• Primary contact, along with Communications Vice President, for Team 4786 and all other FlRST teams/groups/persons.

Miranda Johnstone

Student President of FEAR
mjohnstone@nicoletfear.com

FEAR Vice Presidents

All vice presidents are selected after completing applications and interviews with teacher mentors and the team president. Vice Presidents are primarily responsible for the creation and capture of documentation of branch benchmarks, goals, objectives, timelines, and milestones. Additionally, vice presidents are responsible for the delegation of project managers of a given project and delegation of funds to complete projects. The details of the projects will be determined as needed by the FEAR Program Director, the Mentors and the Student Leadership.