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Homeroom with Brad Saron

by Sun Prairie Schools

Tune in to Homeroom, the Sun Prairie Area School District's radio program on 103.5 The Sun. Superintendent Dr. Brad Saron will give an update and bring along a special guest to introduce to you. This program is a great way to stay connected to the School District. Homeroom is hosted by Sun Prairie resident Todd Milewski and is brought to you in partnership with the Sun Prairie Media Center.

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Episodes

  1. Claire Bergman, McKinney-Vento Coordinator

    In the final episode of Homeroom, Claire Bergman talks about her work supporting families in our District who are experiencing homelessness.

  2. Ian Melrose, Band Teacher at Central Heights Middle School

    Mr. Melrose joins Brad and Todd to talk about music education in the District, and more specifically, the opportunities available to students through the band program.

  3. Briana Kurlinkus, Community Liaison

    Brad and Todd talk with Briana Kurlinkus, the Department of Systemic Equity & Inclusion's Community Liaison, about the work she does to form relationships with families and collaboratively work toward more equitable outcomes in our schools.

  4. Jim Ertel, Principal of Sun Prairie East High School

    Sun Prairie East Principal Jim Ertel shares how the Bell-to-Bell No Cell initiative is working in schools in advance of the new legislation requiring it.

  5. Eric Nee & Jenna Boberg, Directors of Athletics & Activities

    Jenna Boberg and Eric Nee join Dr. Saron to talk about the fall season, the upcoming winter season, and the benefits of a student’s involvement in athletics and activities.

  6. Rebecca Ketelsen, Executive Director of the Sun Prairie Education Foundation

    Rebecca Ketelsen returns to Homeroom to talk about the work of the foundation and goes in depth about the Food for Thought program.

  7. Shane Boeve, Principal of Eastside Elementary

    Principal Boeve, who is new to our District this year, shares a little about himself, what brought him to Sun Prairie, and how the year has been going so far.

  8. Karyn Richmond, District Wellness Coordinator

    In our Season 10 premiere, Karyn Richmond joins Brad to talk about our Employee Wellness Program and how our District supports the health and wellness of our staff so they can better support our students.

  9. Rebecca Ketelsen, Executive Director of the Sun Prairie Education Foundation

    Rebecca Ketelsen talks about the work of the Sun Prairie Education Foundation to support our students and staff. She also introduces SPEF's new Food for Thought campaign to support students in middle and high school with nutrition between meals.

  10. Anna-Lisa Dahlgren, High School Forensics Coach

    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!

  11. Phil Frei, Director of Business and Finance

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

  12. Janet Thomas, Director of Student Services

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

  13. Dr. Sarah Chaja-Clardy, Director of Secondary Teaching, Learning & Equity

    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.

  14. Dr. Stephanie Leonard, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning & Equity

    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.

  15. Gun Safety Discussion with Aaron Oppenheimer, City Administrator

    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.

  16. Dr. Michael Morgan, Director of Systemic Equity & Inclusion

    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...

  17. Aaron Kempf & Stacey Christenson, Community Schools Site Coordinators

    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.

  18. Caprise Waak, Information Support Specialist, and Phil Frei, Director of Business & Finance

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

  19. Jennifer Yang, Hmong Family Liaison

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

  20. Briana Kurlinkus, Community Liaison

    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.

  21. 2024 Referendum Information

    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:...

  22. Lexi Vanden Heuvel, Math Coordinator

    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.

  23. Elizabeth Knudten, 4K Program Manager

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

  24. Pete Woreck, Director of Facilities and Grounds

    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.

  25. Pang Khang, Principal of C. H. Bird Elementary

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

  26. Rebecca Penticoff, Early Childhood Student Services Program Manager

    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.

  27. Dr. Michael Morgan, Director of Systemic Equity & Inclusion

    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…

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  28. Patti Lux, Director of Communications & Engagement with Kelli Bialkowski, Human Resources Manager

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

  29. Patti Lux and Katie Janssen, AVID Coordinator

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

  30. Brad Saron and Jamie Racine, Community Schools Director

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

  31. Brad Saron and Craig Coulthart, President of Business Ed Partnership

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

  32. Brad and Barb Waara, Director of School Nutrition

    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.

  33. Brad and Kevin Splain, Substainability

    Kevin explains the everyday workings throughout all the schools.

  34. Brad Saron and Karyn Richmond, District Wellness Coordinator

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

  35. Homeroom with the District's Nutrition Team

    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.

  36. Brad Saron and Deb Larson, District Literacy Coordinator

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

  37. Homeroom with Brad Saron and Katie Janssen, AVID Coordinator

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

  38. Homeroom with Brad Saron and Patrick Cottrell, Facility Rental Liason

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

  39. Brad Saron and Janet Rosseter talk about the upcoming Referendum

    Get the facts!

  40. Good Morning Sun Prairie with Bill Baker

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

  41. Sadie Brown and Ellyn Presto, Adaptive Physical Education Teachers

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

  42. Janet Thomas, Associate Director of Student Services

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

  43. Kevin Sukow, Director of Facilities & Grounds

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

  44. Karyn Richmond, Coordinator of the Employee Wellness Program

    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.

  45. SP4K Opportunities

    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.

  46. ACCEL Global Program

    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...

  47. Strategic Plan with Brad Saron

    Strategic Plan Refresh

  48. Homeroom - Secondary Boundary Task Force

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

  49. Homeroom - Curt Mould - Secondary Migration Process

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

  50. Secondary Boundary and Bell Time Task Force

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

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Tune in to Homeroom, the Sun Prairie Area School District's radio program on 103.5 The Sun. Superintendent Dr. Brad Saron will give an update and bring along a special guest to introduce to you. This program is a great way to stay connected to the School District. Homeroom is hosted by Sun Prairie resident Todd Milewski and is brought to you in partnership with the Sun Prairie Media Center.

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