I am honored to introduce Lisa O’Hern to all of you. Lisa is not only a graduate of Pewaukee Public Schools, but she is also a teacher at Horizon Elementary. She has been shaping the lives of students, her school and her community for the past 31 years.
Meet Lisa O’Hern
Lisa O’Hern is Pewaukee through and through! She grew up in the Hansen family home on Prospect Avenue, Pewaukee, and currently lives 3 blocks up the street! Lisa attended Pewaukee School District and walked to and from school every day and most days walked home for lunch as well. She played volleyball and basketball in high school and was in the band and choir. Her children attended PSD and one of her grandsons attends Horizon School.
Lisa is known for her initiatives and her compassion. She is also known as the fund-raising queen. She has raised money by collecting soda tabs for the Ronald McDonald House, making blankets for the Christmas Clearing Council, selling Smencils for a local family in need, and has her students send Valentine’s Day Cards to senior citizens in the local nursing homes.
In addition, Lisa also believes in teaching life skills to her students. These skills include caring, kindness, tolerance and respect for others.
Lisa loves to make learning fun and from time to time can be seen singing and dancing in her classroom.
Outside of the classroom, you can find Lisa wearing the crossing guard uniform and directing traffic for the summer school program, while taking on the role of Associate Principal.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I am married to a Pewaukee native and have 3 grown children and 2 grandsons.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I have been and still am teaching fifth grade at Horizon School in the Pewaukee School District. Teaching has been my life for 30 years, I love it and couldn’t think of any other career path that I would rather do. My favorite thing about teaching is watching my students grow into successful, considerate adults and knowing that you had a part in that.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
I love Docs Dry Doc and The 5 O’Clock Club.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I have lived here 54 years. I lived in Texas for 6 and have been teaching 30 years at PSD.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
The Sandlot.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Always think of others and give back.
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Duncans Variety Store – former but definitely well known.
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Donald Driver – I loved to watch him play and I love how he pays back to organizations and the state. We would go to Docs for pizza.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Pewaukee Lake is something that most residents take for granted, but not everyone can drive to the store and pass a beautiful lake with wonderful sunsets.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Retired and volunteering, fishing and gardening.
Q: What is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I love my backyard pond and the frogs that live there.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Pewaukee School District and my mom.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My parents. My dad has passed but is never forgotten, my husband and my children.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Pewaukee, ever-changing, beautiful.
