Baraboo Thunderbirds

On this episode of Collisions with Considine, we sit down with GLW Dean of Students Katie Beckwith to talk about her journey to Baraboo, the different roles she’s held in the district, and what a typical day as Dean of Students looks like. Katie also shares a few thoughts on the upcoming girls basketball season. Be sure to give it a listen!

On this episode of Collisions with Considine , we sit down with East Parent Group member Betsy McCaulley to talk about the upcoming East Elementary Pumpkin Walk! Betsy shares how the Pumpkin Walk got its start, what goes into making the event happen, and what visitors can look forward to. We also discuss other events organized by the East Parent Group and how parents can get involved in supporting...

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...

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...

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...

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 avai...

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 g...

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 Ha...

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 he...

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 scho...

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. 

On this episode of Collisions with Considine, we sit down with Bryce Ziegler, Head Varsity Baseball Coach at Baraboo High School. Coach Ziegler shares his journey to becoming the head coach in Baraboo and reflects on the team’s spring break trip to Myrtle Beach. He also discusses the core beliefs of the program, highlights some of this year’s team leaders, and talks about the mindset the team is b...

In this episode of Collisions with Considine , we sit down with Boys Tennis Coach and Baraboo High School math teacher Tom Williams. He shares his unique journey into both teaching and coaching in Baraboo, along with the path that led him to become the head tennis coach. Coach Williams also dives into his coaching philosophy and highlights some of this year’s standout leaders in the program. Be su...

On this episode of Collisions with Considine we are joined by Jack Young Middle School (JYMS) teachers and Student Council advisers Alex Hendler and Jennifer Slater as they discuss the evolving school culture and the vital role of student leadership. In this episode, the team reflects on a successful first year under Principal Ewing’s leadership and highlights how student-led initiatives, like the...

In this episode of Collisions with Considine, Superintendent Considine is joined by Baraboo High School Junior Jasmine Szweda, and Senior Elliana Schoeller, to discuss the upcoming Food for Kids food packaging event. Organized by the student-led Interact Club, this high-energy community day aims to package 110,000 meals to combat hunger both locally and globally. Jasmine and Elelliana share detail...

In this episode of Collisions with Considine, Superintendent Stephen Considine sits down with Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Lori Von Asten and School Psychologist Leah Herken to explore the world of early intervention. Together, they pull back the curtain on the School District of Baraboo's specialized services for three- and four-year-olds, explaining how tailored support in speec...

On this episode of Collisions with Considine, we sit down with BHS school counselors Brittany Sharp and Marcie Gratz, and business teacher Jessie Mueller, to discuss how Baraboo High School is bridging the gap between the classroom and the real world. We dive into the exciting plans for Career Day on March 25th, the expansion of the Youth Apprenticeship program, and why Financial Literacy has beco...

In this episode of Collisions with Considine, Mr. Considine sits down with Georgine Erickson, the longtime administrative assistant at Al Behrman Elementary. Georgine reflects on her 24 years in the Baraboo School District, including her time at Al Behrman since 2008 and her close partnership with Principal Mr. B. She talks about the many traditions that bring families and staff together and talks...

In this episode of Collisions with Considine, we sit down with Mike Pisani, the Director of Teaching and Learning for the School District of Baraboo. Mr. Pisani shares his journey from growing up in Northern Wisconsin, his time as an elementary principal, to his current role leading district-wide educational initiatives. Join us as we share School-by-School Highlights—taking a closer look at signi...

Welcome to Collisions with Considine! This week, we sit down with Baraboo High School Head Wrestling Coach Alex Knipp to talk about the start of the new season, his path to coaching, and the exciting growth of the program. Coach Knipp shares details highlighting the team's strong foundation, the excitement surrounding the launch of the new Girls' Wrestling Team (led by Coach Michelle Stron...

On this episode of "Collisions with Considines," we sit down with Baraboo High School Head Gymnastics Coach, Haley Ebben! Coach Ebben shares her personal journey, growing up in Baraboo, attending Edgewood College, and finally returning home to lead the gymnastics program as head coach for her sixth season. We discuss the conditioning regimen, the competitive Badger Conference, and how th...

Tune into this edition of Collisions with Considine featuring three exceptional BHS FBLA officers: President Grace Carter, Vice President Jasmine Szweda, and Community Service Officer Leah Kierzek. They discuss their rigorous AP course loads, extensive extracurricular activities, and post-secondary plans. They then explain FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America), detailing its competition struct...

In this episode of Collisions with Considine, we’re kicking off the boys’ basketball season with Head Coach Tyler Fish! Coach Fish, a proud BHS alum from the Class of 2011, shares his journey from student-athlete to teacher and now Dean of Students. He talks about the high energy surrounding a program with strong numbers that fields full Varsity, JV1, and JV2 teams, and highlights his core values...

In this episode of Collisions with Considine, we sit down with Justin Litscher, the new varsity girls’ basketball coach at Baraboo High School. A BHS grad from the ’90s, Coach Litscher brings a wealth of experience from his years at Madison College and his leadership with the Wisconsin Swing AAU program. He shares his excitement for building a new era of Thunderbird girls’ basketball, his guiding...