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Meet, Kyree Brooks, Dean of Students at Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School
Mr. Kyree Brooks joined the staff at Cardinal Heights as a Dean of Students on November 30, 2021.
Mr. Brooks previously served as Coordinator of Student Engagement and Positive Behavior Coordinator in the Madison Metropolitan School District. In this role, he focused on improving the school’s culture and climate, recognizing student and staff achievement, amplifying student voices, and communicating with caregivers. He also coached Varsity football and served as an Athletics Liaison.
Outside of work he serves as the Advocacy Chair for the Urban League of Greater Madison Young Professionals. In this role, he advocates for human rights and voting in his community. He also is the Scholarship Chair of the Mu Eta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc, where he runs a scholarship foundation for students anticipating pursuing a degree from a four-year accredited institution after high school.
Mr. Brooks holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Health and Performance from the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater and a master’s degree in Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education from the University of Wisconsin - Madison.
“I am proud to join a strong community that is growing and want to help make a difference to the future of our students and education,” said Brooks.
“We are excited to have Mr. Brooks join the Cardinal Heights community,” said Cardinal Heights Principal Sarah PrankeKlang. “He is a team player and I am confident he will help students succeed socially and emotionally.”
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Meet Felix Giboney IV, Dean of Students at Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School
Mr. Felix Giboney IV joined the staff at Cardinal Heights as a Dean of Students on November 29, 2021.
Mr. Giboney holds experience working with elementary, middle, and high school students to manage and overcome trauma, identify leadership skills, navigate systems, and uncover their personal, academic, and career goals. His orientation toward solutions and emphasis on “doing it together” makes him effective and transformative.
Mr. Giboney holds a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Behavior and Leadership and a master’s degree in Social Innovation and Sustainability from Edgewood College.
I am confident my passion, skills, and knowledge for youth development will allow me to make a difference in the lives of Cardinal Height students,” said Giboney.
“We are grateful to have Mr. Giboney join the Cardinal Heights community,” said Cardinal Heights Principal Sarah PrankeKlang. “He displays a high level of compassion for students and really wants to help them succeed.”
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Meet Terrence Allen, Dean of Students at Sun Prairie High School
Mr. Terrence Allen joined the staff at Sun Prairie High School as a Dean of Students in early December of 2021.
Mr. Allen has held positions such as Social Studies teacher, Social Studies Department Chairperson, Dean of Students, Assistant Principal, Assistant Athletic Director, and PBIS Coach in schools located in Illinois, Indiana, Tennessee, and Colorado. He also has numerous coaching positions in girls basketball, girls volleyball, baseball, and cross country.
Mr. Allen holds a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education Social Studies from Indiana Northwest University, a master’s degree in Educational Administration from Grand Canyon University, and a master’s degree in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment from Walden University.
“I am excited to work with high school students and help students succeed socially and emotionally,” said Allen.
“We are excited to have Mr. Allen join the Sun Prairie High School community,” said Sun Prairie High School Principal Renee Coleman. “I am confident that he will be a great asset to our school and district. He has a lot of great experience and is motivated to make a difference in the lives of our high school students.”
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Meet Ebony Rose, Dean of Students at Sun Prairie High School
Mr. Ebony Rose joined the staff at Sun Prairie High School as a Dean of Students in early December of 2021.
Mr. Rose has held positions such as Social Studies teacher, Social Studies Department Chairperson, Instructor of Record at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Freshman Academy Administrator, and now Sun Prairie High School Dean of Students. He has worked in the Sun Prairie Area School District since August, and is transitioning from an English teacher to a Dean of Students. Mr. Rose currently serves as a member of the Building Leadership Committee, the advisor for the high school’s Black Student Union, a member of the high school’s Equity Team, and is a PBIS Team Member
Mr. Rose holds a bachelor’s degree in Middle and Secondary Education from the University of Louisville, a master’s degree in Social Cultural Foundations in Education from DePaul University, and is currently pursuing a doctoral degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
“I am excited for this opportunity and new role. I have administration aspirations, and having Principal Renee Coleman as a mentor will help me transition to the next level when the time comes. I want to help students succeed inside and outside of the classroom, and thank the Sun Prairie High School community for welcoming me with open arms” said Rose.
“We are excited to have Mr. Rose as part of the Sun Prairie High School community,” said Sun Prairie High School Principal Renee Coleman. “He has done an excellent job in his role as English Teacher, and I know he will continue to make meaningful contributions to our school as a Dean of Students.”
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Apply to be a member of the Department of Systemic Equity and Inclusion Community Cabinet |
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A Letter from Michael Morgan:
As I strive to continue improving in the area of establishing and building strong relationships with marginalized populations, I have worked closely with our community liaison, senior leaders, and staff who work with multilingual learners and their caregivers to develop the Department of Systemic Equity and Inclusion Community Cabinet (DSEICC). The DSEICC will bring a diverse voice that represents parents and caregivers. I will meet with the DSEICC monthly and our time together will be focused on topics and matters related to diversity, equity, and inclusion across the District. DSEICC members will be invited to share their experiences, triumphs, and concerns and are encouraged to ask questions and provide feedback to the Director of Systemic Equity and Inclusion on the five identified priorities of focus and other equity-related matters for the 2021-2022 school year. With a commitment to continuous improvement and transparency, my promise is to be collaborative, informative, and deliberative in lifting our District Equity Framework.
The application to apply to serve on the DSEICC is linked here. The application timeline will run from December 7th until December 27th at 5:00 PM. All applications will be reviewed by the DSEI and selected applicants will be notified by January 7, 2022. While we would love to include every applicant, we need to limit the seats to ensure team productivity. The DSEICC will hold their respective seats through the end of the summer with a new application process beginning in the fall of the upcoming school year
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Other Updates from the Department of Systemic Equity and Inclusion |
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B.E.A.M. Awards
The 2022 B.E.A.M. Awards will be Sunday, April 27, at Ashley field. Nominations open February 1, 2022!
Black History Month
We are so excited for Black history month coming up in February 2022! Stay tuned for #IamBlackExcellence
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Secondary Boundary & Bell Time Changes - Beginning Fall 2022 |
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Beginning in the fall of 2022:
- Sun Prairie West High School will open as a 9-12 grade High School
- The Cardinal Heights building will become the District’s third middle school (serving grades 6-8) and will be called Central Heights joining Prairie View and Patrick Marsh.
- Prairie Phoenix Academy will be relocated to the Central Heights building with a separate and dedicated space.
This will change the grades served at each middle and high school.
- There will no longer be an upper middle school.
- Eighth graders will be redistributed to the District’s three middle schools.
- Ninth graders will shift to Sun Prairie East and Sun Prairie West High Schools.
This new configuration will eliminate one school transition for students as they progress through the grades, allowing for more stability and relationship building while attending a school.
Please check Infinite Campus to see what school your secondary students will attend next year. Click on More and then on 2022-2023 School Assignment
Since September 2020, the Secondary Boundary and Bell Time Task Force has diligently worked to recommend new boundaries for all secondary schools and to examine district-wide bell times to be effective September 2022.
Sun Prairie Schools FUTURE BELL SCHEDULE (Fall 2022)
4-Year-Old Kindergarten - District Sites
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Start Time: 7:40 am / 11:42 am
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End Time: 10:23 am / 2:40 pm
4-Year-Old Kindergarten - Partner Sites
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Start Time: 7:50 am / 11:32 am
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End Time: 10:33 am / 2:30 pm
Elementary School (Grades K–5)
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Start Time: 7:40 am
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End Time: 2:40 pm
Middle School (Grades 6–8)
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Start Time: 8:25 am
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End Time: 3:35 pm
High School (Grades 9–12)
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Start Time: 8:35 am
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End Time: 3:45 pm
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Congratulations to Ajamu Olaniyan!
On December 10, we celebrated Ajamu Olaniyan who joined Sun Prairie High School's "Wall of Success" as its 25th honoree! Ajamu graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1988 and still holds the school record for Triple Jump at Sun Prairie High School, UW-La Crosse, and in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. He works as an educator and serves as a coach and the president at Top Flight Sports Performance Engineering helping athletes develop physically and mentally.
The “Wall of Success” program aims to honor outstanding graduates of Sun Prairie High School for current students to admire and emulate. It demonstrates to students the relationship between the education they receive at Sun Prairie High School and success in life.
“We are extremely excited to recognize Ajamu. I am confident that he can and will inspire our current and future students,” said Sun Prairie High School Principal Renee Coleman.
Congratulations, Ajamu!
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Mr. Ajamu Olaniyan with Superintendent Dr. Brad Saron |
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Mr. Olaniyan receives his Wall of Success plaque |
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Mr. Olaniyan with Sun Prairie High School Principal Ms. Renee Coleman |
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Our AVID Program is celebrating its 10th Anniversary! Stay tuned for stories from AVID alums and updates on the current school year as the celebration continues! |
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Black Student Union Update |
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Sun Prairie High School BSU
This school year, after 18 months since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, our Black Student Union had to start over again from the beginning as incoming 10th and 11th graders were new to the campus and the leadership team in the year prior graduated in the Spring of 2021. Luckily, we were able to have Mr. Ebony Rose, now Dean of Students at SPHS as an advisor, and Chasity Collins and Cierra Sercye, SPHS class 2021, as co-advisors. At the head of student leadership for BSU is Allyson Wayland, senior, she serves as the Black Student Union President, Keynari Taylor, junior, serving as the Vice President, and Janae Kyles, senior, serving as the Social Media Relations chairperson. The main priority this Fall is providing wrap-around support for our Black student population in terms of academics, social-emotional/mental health, and a safe cultural social atmosphere for Black students to be unapologetically Black. For the Spring 2022 semester, BSU is in the works of planning trips to Milwaukee, WI, an HBCU tour in Georgia and Alabama, and a month of Black History Month events at the high school.
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Our 2020-2021 Annual Report is complete! This piece was sent to every home in our district in order to keep our community, families, and taxpayers updated on the progress of SPASD last year. We hope that seeing a year in review reminds you of all of the great work that you and our district staff are doing on behalf of kids!
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Teen Mentorship Program at C.H. Bird Elementary
Safe Haven Youth and Teens Mentorship Program is on the rise and is open to ages 8-16 years of age. The mentorship program is every Friday from 4:30 pm-6:30 pm. The school is also available for the community to come in and shop at the food pantry and clothing closet for basics and essential items, by appointment only during that time.
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Black Student Union at Patrick Marsh Middle School
Every Tuesday Assistant Principal Barrett and Site Coordinator Brian McKenzie run the BSU (Black Student Union). Some practices that we are working on are how to be respectful in the classroom and also stay on top of work outside of the classroom. We are in the beginning stages of running our BSU team, so we are doing a lot of getting to know each other and grazing the surface of being comfortable around each other.
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Dudes on Duty at Westside Elementary
A program for positive male role models to hang out with our Wildcats at recess playing football, soccer, and basketball while at the same time building positive relationships with them. We plan to start with Fridays during the lunch recess times of 11:30 am - 1:30 pm beginning Friday, December 3, expand to other days during the week in 2022. If you are interested in being part of this program, please sign up HERE!
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We are seeking to diversify our workforce. To see all available positions, including the positions listed below, please scan the QR Code or visit Frontline.
- Principal - Sun Prairie West High School
- Substitute Teacher
- Substitute Nurse
- Substitute Support Staff
- Community Schools Site Coordinator - Northside Elementary
- Community Schools Instructor: Certified
- Community Schools Instructor: Non-Certified
- Community Schools Instructional Support
- School Social Worker - Cardinal Heights/Sun Prairie East High School
- Cross Categorical Teacher - C.H. Bird Elementary
- Cross Categorical Teacher - Sun Prairie East High School
- English Teacher - Sun Prairie East High School
- Chemistry/Ecology Teacher - Sun Prairie East High School
- 8th Grade Algebra Teacher (LTE) - Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School
- Speech and Language Pathologist - District-Wide
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HUMAN RESOURCES CONTACTS:
Chris Sadler, Human Resources Director
Isabel Simonetti, Employee Relations Manager
humanresources@sunprairieschools.org
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Mission
Futures depend on us to inspire and prepare every child, every day by providing relevant, engaging, and innovative learning experiences in and out of the classroom.
Vision
To be a high performing district of choice that reflects the cultures of our diverse community.
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