Baraboo Thunderbirds

On this week’s episode of Collisions with Considine, we sit down with School District of Baraboo Board of Education member Carolyn Bonanno. Carolyn shares her journey to Baraboo, what inspired her to create Legislative Day in the District, and how the event brings legislators into our school buildings to see firsthand how our schools operate. Tune in to learn more about this unique opportunity to connect state legislators with our schools

This week on Collisions with Considine, we sit down with Elementary Music Teacher Amanda Lang and Special Education Teacher Nina Brant. They share their journeys to Baraboo and discuss an exciting upcoming community event, The Penguin Project!
Tune in to learn more about this amazing program and how it brings students together through the performing arts. Interested in getting involved? Reach out to Amanda at [email protected] or Nina at [email protected].

In this episode of Collisions with Considine, we sit down with Hannah Noble, our school psychologist at East Elementary.
Hannah talks about her journey to Baraboo, what a typical day looks like for a school psychologist, and the two clubs she helps lead at East: Kindness Club and Girls on the Run.
Give the episode a listen and learn more about the great work happening at East Elementary and these two amazing clubs!

In this episode of Collisions with Considine, we sit down with Baraboo High School History Teacher and Club Advisor Becca Voigt. Ms. Voigt talks about her journey to Baraboo, the courses she teaches at Baraboo High School, and the clubs she leads, Model United Nations and Educators Rising.
Be sure to give it a listen and learn more about these amazing courses and extracurricular opportunities available to our students!

In this episode of Collisions with Considine, we sit down with Baraboo High School Special Education teacher and Varsity Girls Golf Head Coach Lenore Rockett. Lenore shares her journey to becoming head coach, talks about some of the standout golfers on this year’s team, and reflects on the emotions that come with seeing the athletes she has coached grow throughout the years.

Give it a listen and get to know Coach Rockett!

On this episode of Collisions with Considine, we sit down with Baraboo Athletics Hall of Fame Committee members Pete Arndt and Patrick Geoghegan to talk about this year’s Hall of Fame inductees:

• 1941 State Champion Golf Team
• Kevin Campbell
• Virgil “Heavy” Licht
• Bradbury “Brad” Robinson
• Dawn Leaver
• Tom Leaver
• Alf Nelson
• Scott Williams

Pete and Patrick also share details about the Hall of Fame celebration, the Homecoming Parade and this year’s Homecoming football game.

Check it out, and be sure to support the Baraboo Athletics Hall of Fame by attending the celebration on September 26 at the Baraboo Country Club.

In this episode of Collisions with Considine, host Mr. Considine welcomes Colleen Pariso, the new principal at Gordon L Willson Elementary.

Now in her 15th year as an educator, Ms. Pariso talks about making the leap from middle school to elementary leadership, building meaningful relationships across the school community, and celebrating every student throughout the year. She also discusses how her secondary experience will support fifth graders as they prepare for middle school.

On this episode of Collisions with Considine, we sit down with new West Principal and 4K Administrator, Ms. Stacie Wagner.

Stacie talks about her journey to Baraboo, her new role in the School District of Baraboo, and what she is looking forward to this school year. She also gives us a look at what a typical day in our 4K program looks like and what families can expect as we head into the new school year.

Make sure to check it out!

Collisions with Considine returns for its first episode of this year with new Baraboo High School Football Coach BJ Pryor. Coach Pryor shares his journey to Baraboo, his early impressions of this season’s team, and his vision for the football program. He also discusses his philosophy on developing well-rounded athletes and looks ahead to Homecoming and the upcoming school year.

On this episode of Collisions with Considine, we sit down with Baraboo Head Track Coach Joe Becraft. Coach Becraft shares his journey to Baraboo, discusses some of the standout athletes on this year’s team, and explains what would make this season a success in his eyes. He also reflects on the importance of honoring Coach Leaver at this year’s Baraboo Relays.