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"The woman has a $100,000 voice," says Rick Wold, president of Studio One TeleProductions in Eau Claire. "She's a real asset to studio work."
Carole Spenser is not only a language arts teacher and drama coach. "She is WEAC's female radio voice," says Pete Roller, WEAC public relations consultant and producer of the radio spots used by locals and UniServs across the state. Carole's school is only a few blocks from the production studio and she gives WEAC her time and talent quite freely.
"Carole has the unique talent of being able to read accurately, with impeccable diction and the right inflection," says Pete. "And her ability to cut or stretch one or two seconds on the first retake is phenomenal."
With such obvious talent, one might wonder why Spenser continues to teach. Her response is quick. "There is a special joy working with kids and seeing them grow intellectually. You don't get that working behind a studio microphone."
Then she goes on. "I just had a literary portfolio project for my students and I was just blown away by the sophistication of their writing. It's exciting to be a part of their success," says Carole.
A 26-year veteran teacher, Spenser is the recent recipient of a WEAC scholarship. She will go back to school this summer to work with Professor Richard Stiggins at UW-Oshkosh, a leading authority in the field of authentic assessment.
She already knows quite a bit about that topic. At the recent spring conference of the Wisconsin Council of the Teachers of English, Carole presented a workshop on authentic assessment. She presently serves on an assessment committee which includes a number of public schools in the Eau Claire area.
Spenser attended public school in West Allis. Her M.S. in language arts and theater from UW-Eau Claire has benefitted students and audiences alike. Carole has performed in a number of community, university, and children's theater productions. In addition to "Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolff" and "A Delicate Balance," her recent role in "Nunsense" earned her rave local reviews. She is currently starring in "Fiddler On the Roof."
"Theater is a great form of relaxation for me," Carole says. "But it's teaching that stretches me emotionally and intellectually. I can't give it up.
"I may do some studio work some day to supplement my retirement income," says Carole. "But right now, the WEAC spots are enough to keep my voice skills well-honed."
Carole Spenser is a talented teacher. She has made choices for her life that clearly benefit her students. She is another obvious reason why public schools work for Wisconsin.
Posted June 4, 1996