About Us
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Learn more about our 35+ years of supporting education in Sun Prairie.
Who Are We?
Who Are We?
Started in 1989, we are a 501(c)(3) organization comprised of local businesses and educators working to make a positive impact on the schools and community
BEP programs continue to evolve with the changing needs of the community and the business world
Our partners also drive our programs - YOU let us know what you see inthe workplace and we work with you and educators on how to support our students to get where you need them to be
Our annual Partnership Directory is shared with all school staff in Sun Prairie and BEP partners
Our Partnership
Our Partnership
Founded in 1989, the Sun Prairie Business Education Partnership (BEP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to equipping students with the life and career skills they need to build a successful future. We are group of local businesses and educators working to make a positive impact on the schools and community through high quality programs that better prepare students for the world of work and post-secondary education.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Uniting schools and businesses to help students prepare for their futures.
Our Vision
Our Vision
Preparing and supporting today's students for tomorrow's workforce.
Our Values
Our Values
We are ...
Scholar Centric
Partner Driven
Business Champions
Ethical & Inclusive
Program Focused
Governance
Governance
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
The BEP is governed by a Board of Directors that has representatives for all facets of this partnership, in both the business and education communities. Elected officers lead this group, and it changes annually with the current vice president taking the presidency the following year, and with the offices of Vice President and President alternating between business/community representation and school representation.
Officers
Officers
President: Deanna Popke, Weathertight
Vice President: Rebecca Griffin, Sun Prairie West High School
Secretary: Betsy Butler, SPASD-Retired
Treasurer: Jason Benda, Principal Financial Group
Communications Officers: Tiffany Yapp, Lithia & Ryan Clark, QBE
Past President: Stephanie Leonard, Leading for Learning
Board Members
Board Members
Danielle Achterberg, Prairie Kids Club
Patrick Anderson, Sun Prairie East High School
Nehemirah Barrett, Prairie Phoenix Academy
Dave Batterman, North Central Utility of WI, Inc.
Pam Blattner, Bank of Sun Prairie
Sharlot Bogart, Teddy’s Place Child Care, Inc.
Jacob Brehmer - Eastside Elementary School
Joel Coyne, Sun Prairie East High School
Seth Degnan, Kicks Unlimited
Soren Eisner, Sun Prairie East High School
Amy Ellis, Teddy’s Place Child Care
Jim Ertel, Sun Prairie East High School
Lori Ewoldt, Sun Prairie Utilities
Greg Granberg, SPASD
Rebecca Griffin, Sun Prairie West High School
Kevin Korth, Park Bank
Laura Leja Robinson, Sun Prairie East High School
Patrick Malinowski, Summit Credit Union
Jen Mathwig - Horizon Elementary School
Jennifer Mead, Prairie Kids Club
Lauri Morehart, WPPI Energy
Katie Mould, Creekside Elementary School
Téa Schmoldt, Sun Prairie West High School
Stephanie Schoenberger, Sacred Hearts School
Chris Swenson, Wisconsin Wealth Advisors
Christina Williams, Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce
Christi Winchel, Sunny Nutrition
Andrea Zawalich, Wilde East Towne Honda
Peg Shoemaker, Sun Prairie West High School
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