Greetings from Principal Dr. Tanya Sanderfoot
On behalf of the Ripon Area School District, I would like to take this opportunity to extend a warm welcome to you and your child. We are excited about the adventures awaiting you both! Our building is a unique and special building. We have Early Childhood, some sessions of our community-based 4PS program, and Kindergarten through second grades in our building. Our families get to choose between Barlow Park Elementary School and Journey Charter School for their children as soon as they reach Kindergarten. Both schools provide learners with the building blocks for a lifelong love of learning because all of our staff focuses on educating the whole child.
For many of you, this is your first experience with your child’s education. It is an important and exciting time in your child’s school career. The primary years are full of excitement and learning. We are committed to providing our students with positive, memorable and fun experiences. I am confident that with a cooperative and collaborative partnership between home and school, your child will have a fantastic experience this year!
A little about myself: I received my Bachelor’s from the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh. I spent 9 years teaching in an elementary classroom for Kimberly Area School District. During that time, I received many opportunities for leadership within my school and the district. Those opportunities led me to pursue a higher degree. I earned my Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Concordia University of Wisconsin in 2010 and spent several years searching for a school district that would be a good fit for my family and me. This is my first principalship and it is an honor to work for Ripon Area School District! I am very eager to work with the families of Ripon as well as the community to make Barlow Park Elementary School a positive learning environment for all students.
Please feel free to contact myself or other school personnel with any questions, concerns or ideas that arise. The staff and I look forward to getting to know you and assisting each child to reach his/her highest potential. Have a great year!
Mrs. Tanya Sanderfoot
Principal
Barlow Park Charter School
Journey Charter School
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