Hello, I’m Christy Linse, a lifelong Whitewater resident, proud WWUSD graduate from the Class of 1996 (the second class to walk through the “new” high school) and a dedicated community member. I’m currently serving my first term on the Whitewater Unified School District Board of Education, and I’m seeking re-election to a second term because our district is finally turning the corner. Student achievement is climbing, opportunities are expanding, and we’re mending key relationships across the community—all while staying true to our mission of empowering every student to achieve excellence every day in a unified way. I’m committed to protecting that momentum and fully supporting the outstanding work of our administration and board president.
After graduating from Whitewater High School, I moved to Milwaukee to earn degrees in Cardiovascular Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Health Service Administration. For the next 15 years I worked in hospitals across the region, spending 14 of those years alongside physicians in Cardiac Cath Labs and Interventional Radiology. Today I serve as a Senior Clinical Specialist for a medical device company, supporting physicians in hospitals throughout Wisconsin.
My family has been deeply rooted in Whitewater for generations. My grandfather owned CK’s Keg and the Citgo Service Station at Five Points, served as police commissioner and university maintenance supervisor. My mother retired from the Whitewater Post Office, my father worked construction locally, and my cousin is a Whitewater police officer who was named Officer of the Year in 2022.
My husband TJ (also a lifelong Whitewater resident) and I built our home just outside of town, where we’re raising our two sons along with our dogs and chickens. Our older son is working full-time selling insurance with State Farm near Milwaukee, while our younger son, Thomas, is a freshman at Whitewater High School—walking the same halls I once did. As a proud boy mom, and soccer mom, I love being part of Thomas’s activities and sharing a great friend group with his circle. Our family enjoys camping, vacationing, skiing, gardening, and beekeeping together.
Having grown up here and watched our schools overcome challenges and begin thriving again, I’m more committed than ever to every child’s success. I consider myself very approachable and always welcome questions and conversation. Thank you for taking the time to get to know me—I humbly ask for your support as I seek a second term so we can keep moving Whitewater schools forward together.
Editor’s note: This announcement was provided by Christy Linse. The Whitewater Banner welcomes a submission to whitewaterbanner@gmail.com from Common Council, School Board or Town Board candidates for the city and nearby towns.
