Authored By: Sonja Kania, Chief Talent & Social Capital Officer Many of the employees at Norris have worked in other roles and/or at other organizations throughout Wisconsin and even throughout…
Employee Spotlight: Ira Scott, Apex Unit Supervisor
Authored by: Sonja Kania, Chief Talent & Social Capital Officer When I started at Norris, Ira was one of the first unit staff I met. I remember thinking that he…
It Truly Takes a Village!
Authored by: Sonja Kania, Chief Talent & Social Capital Officer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, our employees come to work in order to…
Employee Spotlight: Pat Timmons, Advanced Youth Care Practitioner
This September will mark Pat Timmons' 5 year anniversary at Norris! He has worked all over the campus, during first and second shift. He is an outdoorsman and can be…
YOU Can Help Prevent Child Abuse
Authored by: Denise Pilz, Executive Director April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and as I was preparing to raise awareness through social media, I realized I got a little stuck.…
Good Deeds that Go Noticed
Authored by: Denise Pilz, Executive Director Norris’ Residential Program provides treatment, education and 24/7 care to male youth ages 12-18. The youth are in our program because they have experienced…
Norris Employee Spotlight: Debbie Hunkins, Third Shift Coordinator
Authored by: Sonja Kania, Chief Talent & Social Capital Officer Debbie Hunkins has been a part of the Norris team for over 40 years. But if you ask Debbie, she…
Norris Employee Spotlight: Scott Maday, Residential Case Manager
Authored by: Sonja Kania, Chief Talent & Social Capital Officer Scott Maday has been a part of the Norris team in various different capacities since 2008. He started as a…
The Challenge of the Holidays for Youth in Residential Care
Authored by: Denise Pilz, Executive Director ‘Tis the season for celebration, joy and reflection of the great experiences we have had over the past year. Many of us are already…
An Unexpected Gift
Authored by: Sonja Kania, Chief Talent & Social Capital Officer It was the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and I was sitting at my desk, feeling a sense of relief because I…
