WVS Teacher - Alan Tulppo

Contact Info:
atulppo@newnorth.net

Courses taught at WVS:
American History 1A and 1B
Geography A & B
Middle School Social Studies

WI Teacher Certification:
Sociology
Psychology
Political Science
Broadfield Social Studies
History

Educational Experience:
Graduated from Gogebic Community College - degree in Secondary Education. Graduated from Northland College -degree in education.  Since 1999, Mr. Tulppo has taught courses in American History, Civics, Geography, and World History for the Northland Pines School District. Mr. Tulppo is a member of the Wisconsin Historical Society Office of School Services Advisory Board and is the coordinator for National History Day at Northland Pines Middle School.   He was named the Richard T. Farrell Teacher of Merit by the Wisconsin Historical Society in May, 2005.  Mr. Tulppo started teaching for Wisconsin Virtual School in 2004.

Personal Info/Hobbies:
Mr. Tulppo was born and raised in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.  In his spare time, Mr. Tulppo enjoys playing golf (badly!)  fishing, and hiking.  During the winter months,  you will find him ice fishing or cross country skiing. 

Personal Statement about Online Teaching:
Teaching students in an online environment is a whole new experience.  It enables me to get to know students from all parts of the state, and it is truly something that I enjoy.