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The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation has officially announced that Nicholas Schueller, social studies teacher at Homestead High School, has been selected as a 2026 Herb Kohl Foundation Teacher Fellow.
Schueller, currently in his third year of teaching at Homestead, is one of a select group of educators across Wisconsin recognized this year for their unwavering commitment to excellence in the classroom. The fellowship includes a $6,000 personal grant for Schueller, as well as a matching $6,000 grant for Homestead High School to support continued educational initiatives.
"Being named a 2026 Kohl Fellow is a tremendous honor,” said Schueller. "The most rewarding aspect of my career is empowering my students with the critical thinking skills necessary to be engaged, positive contributors to our society. I wouldn’t have been recognized without the support of our staff and administrators at Homestead. The ways I have been pushed to grow as an educator were because of them, and so I look at this as a recognition of not just me, but our entire learning community."
The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation has officially announced that Nicholas Schueller, social studies teacher at Homestead High School, has been selected as a 2026 Herb Kohl Foundation Teacher Fellow.
Schueller, currently in his third year of teaching at Homestead, is one of a select group of educators across Wisconsin recognized this year for their unwavering commitment to excellence in the classroom. The fellowship includes a $6,000 personal grant for Schueller, as well as a matching $6,000 grant for Homestead High School to support continued educational initiatives.
"Being named a 2026 Kohl Fellow is a tremendous honor,” said Schueller. "The most rewarding aspect of my career is empowering my students with the critical thinking skills necessary to be engaged, positive contributors to our society. I wouldn’t have been recognized without the support of our staff and administrators at Homestead. The ways I have been pushed to grow as an educator were because of them, and so I look at this as a recognition of not just me, but our entire learning community."
The Herb Kohl Teacher Fellowship recognizes educators chosen for their ability to inspire a love of learning in their students and their skill as leaders and agents of positive change. Throughout his 14-year teaching career, Schueller has distinguished himself through his innovative approach to social studies and his dedication to student engagement.
"Nicholas’ ability to connect historical concepts to the modern world while fostering a classroom environment rooted in critical thinking is exactly what this fellowship celebrates," said Eric Ebert, Homestead High School principal. "We are incredibly proud to see his hard work and passion recognized at the state level."
The selection process for the fellowship is rigorous, involving a statewide committee of civic leaders, parents, and educators. The program is co-sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Wisconsin Cooperative Educational Service Agencies (CESA), and the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation.
The Kohl Foundation award program was established by the late Herb Kohl, former U.S. senator, philanthropist, and businessman. Since 1990, the foundation has awarded over $43.5 million to Wisconsin educators, principals, students, and schools.