Alumni Spotlight
Butternut graduates are doing great things! As a community-centered school, we're proud of their successes and the difference they're making in their communities.
Skyral Dural-Eder
Skylar Dural-Eder, class of 2009, currently serves as the ExecutiveDirector of Northwest Wisconsin CEP, a workforce development nonprofit that helps people connect to training, credentials and quality jobs across the region. Her education includes bachelor's degrees in business and English, and a master's degree in industrial and organizational psychology and data analytics.
"The Butternut Community Scholarship, along with the support of my family and working throughout my education, made it possible for me to continue onward with these opportunities," added Skylar.
Skylar credits her experience in Butternut with much of her success, teaching her to communicate clearly, show up for others, and figure things out with the resources at hand. The small class sizes meant teachers knew individual students' strengths, weaknesses and interests, and they found ways to connect course material directly to us. They were dedicated and authentic in their roles, which helped her grow in confidence and ability.
"I learned to lead projects, speak to groups and write for real audiences. The mix of rigor and care built resilience and a strong service mindset that I carry into my work every day."