Leah Malott
Converse Principal

Phone: (608) 361-2110
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Welcome back to another exciting year of learning and growth at Converse!

I am thrilled to begin our learning journey this year alongside our amazing and supportive staff. Our staff is dedicated to supporting all of our learners throughout their experience at Converse! If you are new to our school or district, welcome to our school community. We are happy to have you!

The Converse School commitment  to learning aligns with the district’s strategic plan-supporting equity, culture and leadership, the whole child, engagement, and finance. 

At Converse we believe:

• All students can and will  learn.

• All students need access to a safe and inclusive learning environment.

• All students need high expectations.

• Collective teacher efficacy drives student achievement.

• Converse students can be agents of their own learning.

• Building positive relationships with students, colleagues, and families is crucial for successful learning.

• In providing each student a supportive, positive, and student-centered (WHOLE CHILD) environment with an emphasis on academic and social-emotional support.

• Individual student growth should be recognized and celebrated. 

• Students are the future of our community; therefore, our focus will be on creating lifelong learners capable of being productive citizens.

I am honored to serve as the principal of Converse School, a school community where students, staff, and families work together to support each other throughout the learning and growth process. Together we can work to collectively support academic and social and emotional success for all of our students. 

I look forward to an exciting year ahead filled with academic and social growth. I appreciate your commitment and support to Converse School. Together we can make this a great year full of opportunities for learning and success!

Ms. Leah Malott
Converse Principal

Mr. Ryan Stengl
Converse Assistant Principal

Phone: (608) 361-2178
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Hello Converse Cougars!

I am excited to begin my third year as the Converse Assistant Principal. Our students, staff, and families persevered through a challenging year and I am looking forward to welcoming everyone back into our building. My mission as an educator has always been to do whatever it takes for all of our students to succeed at high levels.

I began my career as a school counselor. During this time I focused much of my efforts on the social emotional development and well being of children. I developed an appreciation of the multitude of challenges, including trauma, that many of our students deal with every day. Six years ago I became an instructional coach. This position included responsibilities that shifted my focus to also include all things related to academic achievement. Two years ago I was thrilled to accept the Assistant Principal position here at Converse Elementary. I absolutely love my job working with kids, colleagues, and families to provide a safe and supportive place for students to be successful.

I believe it is important for building leaders to be present and visible throughout the school day. I love visiting classrooms to see and interact with all of our Converse students and staff. I look forward to catching up with all of our returning students as well as getting to know all of our new kids.You will likely also see me outside around the building before and after school. Feel free to introduce yourself and say hi! I am here to help you and your children in any way. Please reach out to me if I can be of any assistance. 

Mr. Ryan Stengl

Téa Luehne
Converse Secretary

Phone: (608) 361-2100
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Mercedes Viramontes
Bilingual Home School Liaison

Office/Oficina: (608) 361-2186
Cell Phone/Teléfono Celular: (608) 313-4431
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