School for Workers faculty are experts in their fields, with extensive experience teaching and conducting research. Faculty have advanced degrees in various labor-related fields and specialize in adult education. The unique expertise of the faculty often presents collaborative opportunities with other scholars and organizations seeking to advance initiatives and research projects. Learn more about individual faculty below.
Labor educators throughout the country recognize the work of the School for Workers. The school itself has received the highest recognition from the United Association for Labor Education (the leading professional association for labor educators) for Outstanding Contribution to Labor Education. Additionally, the school is an endorsed National Labor College (NLC) Legacy Institute by the NLC Board of Trustees.
Department Faculty
Michael Childers
Position title: Professor
Email: michael.childers@wisc.edu
Phone: 608-262-9839
Address:
he/him/his
Alexia Kulwiec
Position title: Director & Associate Professor
Email: alexia.kulwiec@wisc.edu
Phone: 608-262-0593
Address:
she/her/hers
Department Staff
Angela Kron
Position title: Marketing & Outreach Specialist
Email: angela.kron@wisc.edu
Phone: 608-262-4496
Address:
she/her/hers
Liz Nuñez
Position title: Program & Office Manager
Email: liz.nunez@wisc.edu
Phone: 608-262-2112
Address:
she/her/hers – ella/su/de ella
