May was abuzz across the state of Wisconsin, and the bees weren't the only ones frenzied with activity.
State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly was also underway-- visiting schools and libraries, delivering remarks and participating in panels. And of course doing what she loves most-- meeting with students, educators, and parents. Here is just a selection from Dr. Underly's May itinerary. (Recap Dr. Underly's travels to announce the 2025 Teachers of the Year here!)
![Dr. Underly views the raised beds in the Montello schools garden](/sites/default/files/imce/news/dpi-connected/Superintendent/image000004.jpeg)
Thank you to the staff and students for showing off their thriving gardens and classrooms thanks to programs funded by a USDA Farm to School grant. Their hard work is paying off!
![Dr. Underly poses with students from Burlington High School in front of their building.](/sites/default/files/imce/news/dpi-connected/Superintendent/Image_21.jpg)
![Dr. Jill Underly poses with educators at Burlington High school. She is smiling and behind the wheel of a fire truck used in their Career and Tech Ed program, while the educators pose around her.](/sites/default/files/imce/news/dpi-connected/Superintendent/Image_22.jpg)
![Dr. Underly sits on a rug with elementary school students who are doing a literacy exercise led by their teacher.](/sites/default/files/imce/news/dpi-connected/Superintendent/Image_17.jpg)
It was exciting to see the ways Racine Unified Schools is focusing on early literacy and delivering high-quality reading for all learners.
![Dr. Underly talks with two young boys about the food that they have prepared](/sites/default/files/imce/news/dpi-connected/Superintendent/Image_14.jpg)
![Two young women serve Dr. Underly food that they prepared, including from-scratch mac and cheese.](/sites/default/files/imce/news/dpi-connected/Superintendent/Image_13.jpg)
The best part? Eating everything you just learned! Hopefully students will take what they've learned into a summer full of outdoor time, learning more about their passions, and of course, preparing and eating great food!