Homeroom with Brad Saron

SPASD Social Studies teacher and forensics coach, Anna-Lisa Dahlgren, and Sun Prairie West senior, Leela Bourenane, join Dr. Saron to talk about forensics, winning the 2025 state competition, and more!

Phil Frei joins Dr. Saron to reflect on his 20+ year career with the District as he prepares to retire this summer.

Janet Thomas talks about behavior interventions and how the District supports creating an environment that supports learning for all students.

Dr. Sarah Chaja-Clardy joins Superintendent Saron to talk about her role in supporting our middle and high schools and the progress we are seeing in improving outcomes for our secondary students.

Dr. Stephanie Leonard talks about her role and how she helps lead our District's efforts to create a culture of educational excellence through relevant, engaging, and innovative student learning experiences.

City Administrator Aaron Oppenheimer joins Superintendent Brad Saron to discuss the Gun Safety Education Project, led by the Sun Prairie Youth & Families Commission. This project promotes public awareness of firearm safety.

Dr. Morgan joins Homeroom to talk about Restorative Practices in Education and how these practices help equip students to build community and resolve conflicts without schools resorting to suspension or expulsion. By implementing Restorative Practices in Education, the District is committed to interrupting the school-to-prison pipeline that negatively impacts our most marginalized students.

Aaron Kempf and Stacey Christenson talk about their roles as site coordinators for Community Schools and about how they support students in high-needs schools so that they have the care they need to be successful.

Bridget Kotarak discusses her role and how she helps to support learning in our schools and promote school safety.

Caprise Waak and Phil Frei take a deep dive into our District's enrollment and how it continues to grow.

Jennifer Yang talks about her new role and her work supporting and connecting with Hmong families in our District.

Briana Kurlinkus, the Department of Systemic Equity & Inclusion's (DSEI) Community Liaison, talks about her role and the work of her department, the DSEI JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) Alliance, and the Equity and Action Community Conversations events.

Join School Board President Diana McFarland and Director of Business and Finance Phil Frei as they discuss our fiscal reality and why the district is bringing forward for community consideration a $25 million operating referendum. More info is available on the District website: www.sunprairieschools.org/ref2024

Dr. Lexi Vanden Heuvel, our District's Math Coordinator, talks about her role and how she and our District are working to improve math instruction for our students.

Elizabeth Knudten talks about our District's 4K program and how we set kids up for success with early learning experiences.

Pete Woreck, our new Director of Facilities and Grounds, talks with Superintendent Brad Saron about his role and how our Facilities and Grounds Team helps support our students' learning evironment.

Principal Khang from C. H. Bird joins Superintendent Brad Saron to talk about her first year at Bird.

Becky Penticoff joins Superintendent Brad Saron to talk about Sun Prairie's Early Learning program and special education opportunities available for our students before they begin Kindergarten.

Dr. Morgan talks about the new Department of Systemic Equity and Inclusion Community of Practice. He also gives a preview of Black History Month 2024 in the District as well as his next Community Conversations event. NOTE: The next Community Conversations event will be in the Central Heights Middle School Library instead of at C. H. Bird Elementary.

Kelli will talk about her new position here at our District for new employees.

Katie explains what the AVID program is all about and how students are using this program.

Jamie talks about what Community Schools are and how they partner up with other community organizations.

Community businesses come into the schools and talk about their business and educate the students of what our community has to offer.

Superintendent Brad Saron and Barb Waara, the director of school nutrition for the District, talk about some of the work being done by the Nutrition Team to keep our students fed and healthy and the programs in place to support students and families.

Jill talks about the facility at SPWest with an industrial kitchen.

Kevin explains the everyday workings throughout all the schools.

Karyn Richmond the District Wellness Coordinator talks about the District's Wellness concerns for their employees.

Kathy Walker and Barb Waara from the Nutrition Department talk about the new menu items they are presenting and the feedback they are receiving on the good tasting and good nutritious meals.

Superintendent Brad Saron and Jen Ploeger, the principal of the new Sun Prairie West High School, talk about how things are going at our new high school and about some of the planning and preparations that went into opening SP West.

This is a new position and Deb Larson explains what that means.

Katie talks about our District's AVID program and how it helps students prepare for life after high school.

Patrick talks about all the facilities that are available for the schools and the community to utilize.

Get the facts!

Bill Baker, Brad Saron, and Steve Schroeder talk about the upcoming referendum. Please listen and learn.

They talk about the adaptive sports programs starting next school year at the two high schools.

Janet talks about social-emotional wellness and the curriculum that is being implemented in the district.

Kevin gives an update on the construction work that is going on in our District buildings.

Karyn talks about the advantages of having a wellness program for our employees and their family. She explains the daily programs that are happening and about the future location being at Central Heights.

Brad and Elizabeth Knudten discuss the opportunities for children turning four (4) by September 1, 2022. They invite all families with a four year old to visit one of Sun Prairie's sites and see what learning (playing) goes on.

ACCEL Global Program is offered to juniors and seniors. Students will act as consultants on partner-driven projects, researching and solving business problems. Through authentic investigational learning, students learn fundamental concepts of economics, research best practices, persuasive techniques, public speaking and effective communication.

Strategic Plan Refresh

Brad, Janet Rosseter, and Bryn Horton talk about the Secondary Boundary Task Force because of the building of the second High School.

Curt Mould is the District's Director of Digital Media, Innovation and Strategy

Janet Rosseter and Bryn Horton, members of this task force talk about what they are doing.

Theresa Bryan, a Kindergarten teacher at Creekside Elementary describes how her students are adapting during this pandemic.

Kevin Splain, our Sustainability Manager, joined us to talk about his role in the District and about the District's sustainability efforts.

Rick Mueller, Elementary Director of Teaching, Learning, & Equity, joins us to talk about the District's decision on moving to a Hybrid model of learning for grades Early Childhood-2nd Grade starting on December 7th.

Athletics and Activities Director, Eric Nee, talks about sports during the pandemic, the Bank of Sun Prairie Stadium at Ashley Field, and changes ahead when Sun Prairie West opens.

Our District Nurses, Deb Brown and Elizabeth Feisthammel talk about back to school planning and health.

Nick Reichoff, Director of Student Policy and School Operations talks about school safety and our back to school planning process.

Listen to Athletic Director Eric Nee and Findorff Project Manager Justin Plautz talk about the progress of the construction at Ashley Field. The new multipurpose facility is slated to open in August 2020.