Community Schools Sites

Hello, my name is Andrew McKinney and I am the new Community Site Coordinator for CH Bird.  I served as a Youth Advocate for Sun Prairie high school the past year.

For years, I have observed the lack of understanding of the needs of under-served students and their families. I believe I can facilitate processes that will engage all parents and facilitate better communications between the district and the families it serves. Many of the problems a school district face are related to a lack of communication and understanding between the district and the people it serves. I believe that the school district, community partners and parents must work together to achieve our common goal of safely educating our children.

I currently serve as President of the Monona Grove school board. Most of my professional work experience has been at the mid- to-upper management levels. I have held professional positions such as: Program Manager, Case Manager, Resource Specialist, Assistant Director and Adjunct Instructor, primarily at institutions of higher education, K-12 and community-based agencies. I am a veteran who have served for 6 ½ years on active duty in the military (Army) during the Gulf War. I’m also a volunteer coach for various sports in Cottage Grove and I served on the Board of Directors for Dane County Credit Union. For entertainment, I work as an Emcee and Disc Jockey for many events. 

I’m looking forward in working with CH Bird, the staff, the parents, the community and the children. Thank you for your support!

CONTACT
Andrew McKinney  |  Site Coordinator
Email
608.834.6808

Our school received 21st Century Community Learning Center grants that support our after school programs. If you are interested in learning more about these programs and what we have been able to accomplish, please contact the Sun Prairie Community Schools Program Coordinator, Jamie Racine at jlracin@sunprairieschools.org  

"Hello,

My name is Tenisha Winn.  I was born and raised in Kenosha, Wisconsin moving to Racine in 2006.  I am the oldest of 3, I have one brother and one sister. 

I am ecstatic to have 4 beautiful blessings who call me mom. My oldest daughter Tatiyana will be 25, my son Eddie will be 22, and my twins Malcolm and MaKayla just turned 18. I am so overjoyed to announce, they are all high school graduates. As a single mother, this is a major accomplishment for me. I also have been blessed with two precious pearls who call me granny. One age 4 who is FULL OF LIFE (and I mean FULL) LOL and a precious little chunky 4 months old.

I have worked within the Racine Unified School District for 7 years. I began as a youth mentor/advocate at Starbuck Middle School. After 5 years I resigned and became the program coordinator for the Racine Family YMCA Young Leaders Academy. 

During this time at the YMCA, I facilitated a program called PREP.  PREP stands for Personal Responsibility Education Program. This program is geared toward middle school and high school students. One of the facets of the program is Sex Education which I facilitated at Case High School for a semester. 

I went back to RUSD in August of 2019 and began my work as a Community School Specialist at Knapp Elementary.  This was a whole new world for me considering I began my career in middle school, then went to high school and now onto the (babies) as I call them. (LOL) One of the many differences about elementary compared to middle and high school, the (babies) were quicker to open up and give hugs and just spread love everywhere.  I received so many hugs within my first few weeks, it just warms my heart to its core. 

Working as a Community School Specialist is my calling.  Having the ability to positively impact the lives of others, lets me know I am walking, living, and working in my purpose. I know I was made for this work.  I have been where a lot of our families are and can closely relate to their trials and tribulations.  I am very compassionate, heartfelt, full of positivity, joy, and love. I am a motivator, encourager, and faith-filled. These are traits I am proud to embody. 

I look forward to this new journey, in a new place, surrounded by new people.  THANK YOU and I look forward to meeting ALL of you, getting to know you, and doing good work within the community. "

Our school received 21st Century Community Learning Center grants that support our after school programs. If you are interested in learning more about these programs and what we have been able to accomplish, please contact the Sun Prairie Community Schools Program Coordinator, Jamie Racine at jlracin@sunprairieschools.org  

Meet Lisa Goldsberry, our Community School Site Coordinator at Patrick Marsh. Lisa's journey began in Chicago where she worked as a Child Protective Case Manager for DCFS. She went on to earn her Master's in Counseling Psychology at Argosy University and then relocated to California where she worked as a part time Case Manager for DCFS and a full time Mental Health Clinician at an adolescent day treatment center. Lisa then moved to Florida to continue her work as a Case Manager for DCFS, Foster Home Licensing Specialist, and Mental Health Practitioner.

In June 2015, she, along with her son Bakari, relocated to Sun Prairie and that fall became a District Wide Substitute for the Sun Prairie Area School District. As such, Lisa held a variety of roles throughout the district before taking on the role of the Community School Site Coordinator at Patrick Marsh Middle School. Lisa is excited to do this work to help improve student outcomes, support and strengthen families, and build a healthier community by celebrating the growing diversity in our community and promoting equity.

CONTACT
Lisa Goldsberry  |  Site Coordinator
Email
608.834.7661

Our school received 21st Century Community Learning Center grants that support our after school programs. If you are interested in learning more about these programs and what we have been able to accomplish, please contact the Sun Prairie Community Schools Program Coordinator, Jamie Racine at jlracin@sunprairieschools.org  

"My name is Bobby Finn.  I grew up in Wheaton, Illinois. I am a life long Bears and Cubs fan. I have 2 sisters, one two years older and one two years younger. I moved to the Madison area about six years ago. I have been working with students in many different capacities for the last five years, including most recently working as the Youth Center Manager for the Sun Prairie YMCA.

When I’m not working. I enjoy sports and spending time with my family."

CONTACT
Bobby Finn  |  Site Coordinator
Email
608.834.6920

Our school received 21st Century Community Learning Center grants that support our after school programs. If you are interested in learning more about these programs and what we have been able to accomplish, please contact the Sun Prairie Community Schools Program Coordinator, Jamie Racine at jlracin@sunprairieschools.org  

Meet Stacy Darga, our Site Coordinator at Westside Elementary. Mrs. Darga is passionate about her school and feels so blessed to be part of such a great community. She and her husband, Rich, have three children, Tessa, Jake and Sam and all of them spent their elementary years at Westside Elementary. She has been with community schools since the initiative was first introduced in 2012 and was part of the team that brought the model to Westside Elementary and has kept the “train rolling down the track” throughout these past seven years. She feels that she was meant to be in this role and is blessed every day to do this work which leads to improved student learning, stronger families and a healthier community. Stop in and visit her and her amazing community school any time!

CONTACT
Stacy Darga  |  Site Coordinator
Email
608.834.7546

Our school received 21st Century Community Learning Center grants that support our after school programs. If you are interested in learning more about these programs and what we have been able to accomplish, please contact the Sun Prairie Community Schools Program Coordinator, Jamie Racine at jlracin@sunprairieschools.org