The New Assistant Principal

Melissa Herek the assistant principal.  She is the newest assistant principal as of this 2010 school year.



Melissa Herek has been hired as the new Sparta High School assistant principal for the school year of 2010-2011.

Herek works as 60% principal at Lawerence Lawson and 30% at the High School. At the high school, she works with principal Sam Russ and the other assistant principal, Dale Stafslien. "They both have helped me a lot and we make a great team," said Herek.

Herek commented on why she accepted this job as assistant principal, "I took this job because there was a greater variety of working with all levels of students." She continued, "I felt Sparta was a good community and provided a good work area." Herek goes on to talk about things she likes about the Sparta School Systems.

"I like the diversity in all the students, the academic opportunities, the good education practices provided. I also like how there are extended opportunities provided through grants beneficial to both the community and district." She continues, "I love how Sparta is very 21st Century with their technology and they always put their kids first."

Herek has been a educator for 15 years, this includes being an elementary teacher, district reading specialist and an administrator, in the towns of Reedsburg and Mauston. Married with 2 daughters in fourth and sixth grade, she loves the outdoors, fishing, hunting, and camping. Herek said, "I live between Mauston and Elroy and commute to school, but it's worth it."