Mr. Gary Berger

Professional Vision
My vision for the School District of Horicon is to develop a learning community where school district staff work together with our students, parents, and members of the community to meet the ever growing demands of the future.  I believe that this can be accomplished through excellent communications and collaboration on the part of everyone involved in the education of our children.

The School District of Horicon has made great progress in accomplishing just that through our recently completed Strategic Planning Process.  I am very proud of the collaborative effort of our community as we have worked together to set the foundation for the future of our school district.  I hope that you will join me as we strive for excellence in educating the children of the Horicon School District.

Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this school district.  The following information will give you some insight into my personal and professional background.

Education
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Education - UW-River Falls (1978)
Master of Science - Agriculture Education - UW-River Falls (1992)
Educational Leadership Certification - Principalship - Winona State University (2001)
Education Leadership Certification - Superintendency - Winona State University (2003)

Professional Experience
Agriculture Education Instructor - Edgar Public Schools (1978-1981)
District Manager - Ralston Purina Company (1981-1987)
Agriculture Education Instructor - Owen-Withee Public Schools (1987-1988)
Agriculture Education Instructor - School District of Loyal (1988-1999)
Dean of Students - School District of Loyal (1999-2001)
High School Principal - School District of Bonduel (2001-2008)
District Administrator - School District of Horicon (2008- Present)

Memberships and Organizations
Member, Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators
Member, American Association of School Administrators
Member, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Horicon
Member, Horicon Rotary Club
Member, Knights of Columbus
Lifetime Member, State and National FFA Alumni Associations

Family
My wife Cindy and I have been married since 1979 and have seven children.
Bradley and Erin Berger (Kaitlyn and Canaan), Bonduel
Eric and Jehnica Berger (Jaedalyn), Mosinee
Jackie and Jonah Adams, Wisconsin Rapids
Jessica Berger, Stevens Point
Ashley Berger, Appleton
Travis Berger, Horicon
Trevor Berger, Horicon