About Spartan Forward
Spartan Forward is a grassroots organization of dedicated citizens who are united by a common cause: To support and enhance public education in our community.
Our journey began on the evening of April 2, when we saw the referendum fail and felt a deep sense of urgency knowing we could do more to help the next referendum pass in November. We are now an organized force with a clear goal: To bring awareness about the referendum, to provide accurate information to voters, and ensure that the referendum passes.
Our group includes a diverse group of experts from a variety of fields including education, healthcare, law, business management, human resources, statistics, and business. One thing we all have in common is advocacy. We have participated in trainings and will continue to learn from experts at the Wisconsin Public Education Network. Our network extends to similar groups in towns like Stoughton, Ft. Atkinson, and Wauwatosa, and we’ve built strong relationships in McFarland.
Our goal is clear: To ensure that this referendum passes and our public education system receives the support it deserves. Thank you for your time reviewing our website and thank you for your commitment to our shared vision.
Together, we will make a difference.
Leadership Team
Samantha Zeilenga - President
Cassandra Dennis - Vice President
Katelyn Howen - Treasurer
Ellie Kyser - Co-Administrator
Melissa Carr - Website Manager
Spartan Forward is a registered political action committee (PAC) through the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (WDFI). Our PAC represents the ideological interest of advocating for public education and the passing of an operational referendum in the McFarland School District this November.