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North Cape board hires longtime reading specialist for 2024–25

North Cape School District Board of Education · July 1, 2026
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Summary

The North Cape School District board approved a contract for Karen Podbielski as the district reading specialist for the 2024–25 school year after interviews; the hire was unanimous. Podbielski brings 26 years of literacy and special education experience.

The North Cape School District Board of Education on May 20 approved a contract for Karen Podbielski to serve as the district reading specialist for the 2024–25 school year.

Podbielski, one of eight candidates interviewed by a panel that included Jessica Harris and Ashley Lentz, was approved by a motion from Board Member Ryan Menken and a second from Board Member Tom Halter. The board voted unanimously to hire her.

According to the board’s summary, Podbielski has 26 years of experience as a reading and literacy teacher and coach and holds dual certification that includes special education. The hiring motion drew no recorded discussion at the meeting.

The board took the vote as part of routine personnel actions at the May meeting; the district did not provide additional details about Podbielski’s contract terms at the public meeting. The board adjourned at 6:27 p.m.