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Homeroom with Brad Saron

Homeroom with Brad Saron

By Sun Prairie Schools

Homeroom is the Sun Prairie Area School District's radio program on 103.5 The Sun. Superintendent, 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.

Listen to 103.5 The Sun on Wednesday's at 10:30 am or Sunday's at 5:30 pm.
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Homeroom - Information on Moving to a Hybrid Model (Early Childhood-2nd Grade)

Homeroom with Brad SaronNov 06, 2020

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Dr. Michael Morgan, Director of Systemic Equity & Inclusion

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 Middle School Library instead of at C. H. Bird Elementary.

Jan 22, 202429:50
Patti Lux, Director of Communications & Engagement with Kelli Bialkowski, Human Resources Manager

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.

Dec 11, 202329:41
Patti Lux and Katie Janssen, AVID Coordinator

Patti Lux and Katie Janssen, AVID Coordinator

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

Nov 20, 202329:57
Brad Saron and Jamie Racine, Community Schools Director

Brad Saron and Jamie Racine, Community Schools Director

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

Oct 31, 202329:32
Brad Saron and Craig Coulthart, President of Business Ed Partnership

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.

Oct 02, 202329:13
Brad and Barb Waara, Director of School Nutrition

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.

Sep 19, 202330:37
Brad and Jill Hansen, FACE Teacher at SPWest

Brad and Jill Hansen, FACE Teacher at SPWest

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

Jul 07, 202328:58
Brad and Kevin Splain, Substainability

Brad and Kevin Splain, Substainability

Kevin explains the everyday workings throughout all the schools.

May 10, 202329:44
Brad Saron and Karyn Richmond, District Wellness Coordinator

Brad Saron and Karyn Richmond, District Wellness Coordinator

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

Feb 14, 202329:56
Homeroom with the District's Nutrition Team

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.

Jan 30, 202329:48
Brad Saron and Jen Ploeger, Principal of Sun Prairie West High School

Brad Saron and Jen Ploeger, Principal of Sun Prairie West High School

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.

Dec 15, 202229:60
Brad Saron and Deb Larson, District Literacy Coordinator

Brad Saron and Deb Larson, District Literacy Coordinator

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

Nov 16, 202228:27
Homeroom with Brad Saron and Katie Janssen, AVID Coordinator

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.

Nov 01, 202229:53
Homeroom with Brad Saron and Patrick Cottrell, Facility Rental Liason

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.

Oct 10, 202229:57
Brad Saron and Janet Rosseter talk about the upcoming Referendum

Brad Saron and Janet Rosseter talk about the upcoming Referendum

Get the facts!

Oct 04, 202229:47
Good Morning Sun Prairie with Bill Baker

Good Morning Sun Prairie with Bill Baker

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

Oct 03, 202243:47
Sadie Brown and Ellyn Presto, Adaptive Physical Education Teachers

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.

May 24, 202229:50
Janet Thomas, Associate Director of Student Services

Janet Thomas, Associate Director of Student Services

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

May 10, 202229:50
Kevin Sukow, Director of Facilities & Grounds

Kevin Sukow, Director of Facilities & Grounds

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

Apr 26, 202229:50
Karyn Richmond, Coordinator of the Employee Wellness Program

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. 

Mar 31, 202230:00
SP4K Opportunities

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.

Feb 01, 202229:42
ACCEL Global Program

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 techniques, public speaking and effective communication.

Nov 30, 202129:38
Strategic Plan with Brad Saron

Strategic Plan with Brad Saron

Strategic Plan Refresh

Oct 26, 202130:12
Homeroom - Secondary Boundary Task Force

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.

Oct 12, 202128:47
Homeroom - Curt Mould - Secondary Migration Process

Homeroom - Curt Mould - Secondary Migration Process

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

May 04, 202129:48
Secondary Boundary and Bell Time Task Force

Secondary Boundary and Bell Time Task Force

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

Apr 07, 202128:47
Homeroom - Kindergarten Teacher talks about teaching during the pandemic.

Homeroom - Kindergarten Teacher talks about teaching during the pandemic.

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

Dec 22, 202029:48
Homeroom - Sustainability

Homeroom - Sustainability

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

Nov 17, 202029:60
Homeroom - Information on Moving to a Hybrid Model (Early Childhood-2nd Grade)

Homeroom - Information on Moving to a Hybrid Model (Early Childhood-2nd Grade)

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. 

Nov 06, 202030:00
Homeroom - Sports during a Pandemic, Bank of Sun Prairie Stadium at Ashley field updates and more.

Homeroom - Sports during a Pandemic, Bank of Sun Prairie Stadium at Ashley field updates and more.

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.

Oct 15, 202030:00
Homeroom - School Planning and Health

Homeroom - School Planning and Health

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

Aug 24, 202027:51
Homeroom - School Safety

Homeroom - School Safety

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

Aug 12, 202029:60
Homeroom - Progress at Ashley Field

Homeroom - Progress at Ashley Field

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.

Apr 29, 202029:60
Homeroom by Zoom with Keleen Kaye

Homeroom by Zoom with Keleen Kaye

Keleen is in our Technology department and she helps teachers understand and use the technology available to them.

Apr 15, 202030:07
Homeroom - District Nurses Discuss COVID-19 and School Preparation

Homeroom - District Nurses Discuss COVID-19 and School Preparation

Listen to Superintendent Saron, and District nurses, Debra Brown and Elizabeth Feisthammel, discuss COVID-19 and school preparation.

Mar 11, 202030:30
Homeroom - Summer School Information

Homeroom - Summer School Information

Shelley Joan Weiss, Director of Summer School, joins us to talk about summer school and kick-off summer school registration. 

Feb 26, 202031:53
Homeroom - Black History Month

Homeroom - Black History Month

February is Black History Month. We will be joined by Teran Peterson and Asst. Superintendent Stephanie Leonard-Witte as they share plans for events and learning opportunities that will occur throughout the month in Sun Prairie.

Jan 29, 202030:32
Homeroom - Business Education Partnership

Homeroom - Business Education Partnership

Meet Seth Dengan and Nancy Everson from the Business Education Partnership (BEP). Learn more about the Reading Buddy Program and how they work with area businesses to sponsor classrooms and put books in kids hands.

Jan 15, 202028:32
Homeroom - Meet Our Performing Arts Center Manager

Homeroom - Meet Our Performing Arts Center Manager

Meet Matt Weyer, our new Performing Arts Manager. Learn more about Matt and also about some exciting events coming soon.

Dec 11, 201928:32
Homeroom - Meet Nick Reichoff, Director of Student Policy & School Operations

Homeroom - Meet Nick Reichoff, Director of Student Policy & School Operations

Nick Reichhoff, our Director of Student Policy & School Operations, joined us today to talk about his role in supporting the schools.

Nov 13, 201928:13
Homeroom - Academies, Academic Career Planning and Opportunities Available for our Students

Homeroom - Academies, Academic Career Planning and Opportunities Available for our Students

Curt Mould, our Director of Digital Media, Innovation, & Strategy talks about Academies, Academic Career Planning, and opportunities available for our students.

Oct 02, 201928:01
Homeroom - Sun Prairie Education Foundation

Homeroom - Sun Prairie Education Foundation

Nancy Everson and Katie Boos join the show to talk about the Sun Prairie Education Foundation (SPEF). With their upcoming fundraiser, The Keys Event, they want to make sure our community knows all of the initiatives that they have recently funded and how to get involved.

Sep 18, 201929:17
Homeroom - Meet the Communications Department

Homeroom - Meet the Communications Department

September 4, 2019: Listen in as the Communications Department joins the show. Learn about how the district communicates with families and hear about some upcoming district events.

Sep 04, 201929:49
Homeroom - Meet Brian Incitti, C-Heights Principal

Homeroom - Meet Brian Incitti, C-Heights Principal

Tune in to meet Brian Incitti, the principal at Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School. Mr. Incitti welcomes families back to the 2019-2020 school year. He talks through the C Heights Cares (Community, Accountability, Respect, Empathy, &Safety) model.

Aug 21, 201928:22
Homeroom - Summer School 2019

Homeroom - Summer School 2019

We are live from a summer school site. Hear from the students and staff what they enjoy most about summer school. You will be able to hear the excitement and learn more about our robust summer program.

Jul 10, 201929:26
Homeroom - School Nutrition Director

Homeroom - School Nutrition Director

Tune in to the show to learn more from Kathy Walker, School Nutrition Director. Learn about the summer school nutrition program, the community lunch that is served at a variety of sites across the district and about new initiatives in store for the program that our students will enjoy.

Jun 26, 201925:19
Homeroom - Facilities & Grounds Director

Homeroom - Facilities & Grounds Director

Tune in to the show to hear from Kevin Sukow, Facilities & Grounds Director. Kevin will share all of the capital maintenance projects happening this summer at our schools. He will also recap the many projects that his team completed this year.

Jun 12, 201928:41
Homeroom - Home Construction Class

Homeroom - Home Construction Class

Tune in to the show to hear from students that are a part of the Home Construction Class at the High School. They get hands-on learning in the field as we partnered with Habitat for Humanity this year to build homes for residents.

May 14, 201929:03
Homeroom - Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School

Homeroom - Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School

We are live at Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School in the E House. Listen to the show to hear from students and staff what their experience looks like in a more personized learning classroom space.

May 01, 201929:60
Homeroom - Referendum

Homeroom - Referendum

Learn more about the upcoming referendum. We will be joined in the studio by Matt Wolfert from Bray Architects and School Board Presiden Steve Schroeder. Ensure you are an informed voter on April 2nd.

Mar 20, 201929:43