Student Services

Sun Prairie West High School counselors are committed to maximizing the success of all students through academic, personal/social, and career development.  To best become familiar with our students and their needs, students are assigned to counselors by their last names and keep the same counselor throughout high school.  If you would like to make an appointment with your counselor, please stop by the Student Services office and schedule a time before or after school or during study hall.  Lunch hour appointments are also available if necessary.

Students are assigned to counselors based on their last name: 

Students with last names beginning with A-G:
Ms. Chelsea Saldaña
608.478.1869
Email
Appointment Link (students ONLY*):
cmsalda.youcanbook.me

Students with last names beginning with H-M:
Mr. Keith Medema
608.478.1868
Email
Appointment Link (students ONLY*):
keithmedema.youcanbook.me

Students with last names beginning with N-T:
Ms. Monica Wagner 
608.478.1870
Email
Appointment Link (students ONLY*):
wagner-counseling.youcanbook.me 

Students with last names beginning with U-Z:
Ms. Phau Thao
608.478.1731
Email
Appointment Link (students ONLY*):
pthao-west.youcanbook.me

*We kindly ask that if you are a guardian, please email the counselor you would like to meet with. The meetings through You Can Book Me are intended for 15 minutes, and we want to ensure you are able to have the appropriate amount of time to have your needs met. Thank you for understanding!

School Social Workers

• Are employed by the school district to enhance the academic mission by providing services which strengthen home/school/community partnerships
• Actively address barriers within the child, home, school, and community that interfere with student achievement
• Serve as catalysts to bring people together and to create an environment that is conducive to effective problem solving and learning
• Practice includes: assessment, crisis intervention, home visits, conflict resolution, individual and group counseling, consultation, program development, and coordination of school and community services.

School Social Work Services

Helping students to:                                                      

• cope in times of crisis,
• access mental health services,
• become resilient, successful learners,
• and gain personal and social competencies.

Working with administrators to:

1. Implement effective prevention programs and policies which address: 

• school attendance,
• alcohol and other drug abuse,
• teen pregnancy,
• violence,
• suicide and sudden death,
• child abuse and neglect,
• and school safety.

 2. Ensure compliance with special education laws

Supporting parents to:

• effectively participate in their child's education,
• understand their child's developmental and educational needs,
• access school and community resources,
• understand special education services,
• and strengthen parenting skills.

Linking schools and communities to:

• coordinate the delivery of educational and mental health services,
• and develop resources to adequately meet the needs of students and families.

Assisting educators to:

• work effectively with parents,
• discover new resources,
• participate in the special education process,
• understand family, cultural, and community factors affecting students,
• and meet education outcomes for students of diverse backgrounds.                  

Ms. Caitilin Fahey
Social Worker
Tel. 608.478.1700 Ext 5332
Email cmfahey@sunprairieschools.org

Appointment Link: caitlin-socialwork-spwhs.youcanbook.me

Ms. Susi Sirianni
Social Worker
Tel. 608.478.1700 Ext 5327
Email sesiria@sunprairieschools.org

Appointment Link: sesiria.youcanbook.me