She has been with the district for 13 years. She teaches Physical Science, Geology, and Astronomy. Ms. Esch grew up in Shawano and always had a strong interest in science. She developed the district’s Physical Science, Astronomy, and Geology curriculum as well as maintains and operates the district’s planetarium. During the summer of 2001, Ms. Esch attended a teacher workshop at the United States Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Through this experience and others, Ms. Esch has been able to bring the thrill of space to her students.