Mr. Wopat

Principal @ WSMS. Former H.S. Football Coach.

[FIRST Ed Resources @1stEdResources]

Grading reform doesn’t happen through policy alone.
It happens through leadership.

In Episode 20, @beckypeppler @donsmithedu and @larsongarth talk with middle school principal Ben Wopat about the leadership decisions that make grading reform sustainable in a school building.

🎧 Catch the full conversation
👉 https://t.co/6LIcOsWQx7

#FiresInGrading #SchoolLeadership #GradingChange

[Mr. Wopat @CoachWopat]

Honored to guest on the Fires in Grading Podcast to discuss a part of our journey at WSMS.

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🔥 Episode 20 is LIVE

Implementation Through a Principal’s Eyes

@beckypeppler @donsmithedu and @larsongarth are joined by middle school principal Ben Wopat to talk about the real leadership moves behind grading reform.

What does it take to support staff, navigate resistance and keep the work moving forward?

🎧 Listen now
👉 https://t.co/fevEShSdj4

#FiresInGrading #Leadership #AssessmentReform

[FIRST Ed Resources @1stEdResources]

What does grading reform actually look like from a principal’s perspective?

In Episode 20, @beckypeppler @donsmithedu and @larsongarth sit down with middle school principal Ben Wopat to talk about leading grading change inside a real school building.

From navigating resistance to supporting teachers through the work, this conversation highlights what implementation looks like in practice.

🎧 New episode drops March 20
👉 https://t.co/IBUuiOVye0

#FiresInGrading #SchoolLeadership #GradingReform

[Mr. Wopat @CoachWopat]

My office view for the next few days. #VernonCounty

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I harvested 2 doe today. A great time of year. Thankful for family, hunting traditions, time in the woods, and maybe a few card games. #VernonCounty

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Congratulations to the WSMS students and staff on our school report card. WSMS “Significantly Exceeds Expectations.” Honored to serve at a 5 star Middle School. https://t.co/yQwsg0ycSU

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@StCatsFootball @wifca @mariano_2025 @IsaiahTaylor01 Two fantastic young MEN. It was an honor to coach them both. I look forward to following their successful next steps on the field and in life. SOUTH

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@Buckeyerard

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@TDxsandos

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@CoachShiffman Wedge.

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@TYash42 Dishes

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WSMS Serving with Passion! https://t.co/jNvczZehQ1

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@CoachHarney77

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Congrats Joe. Traveled from out west back home to harvest 2 doe so far. #VernonCounty

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10-26-24 West Salem's Luke Baginski (2) and Bennett Fenningkoh (30) give Evan Noel (20) some props for kicking the game-winning field goal at the conclusion of Friday's 30-27 playoff win over Platteville.
#wspanthers #wisfb
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10-25-24 West Salem overcame a 24-13 halftime deficit to claim a 30-27 win Platteville in the first round of the WIAA playoffs Friday night.
#wspanthers #plattevillehillmen #wisfb
Nate Beier/ https://t.co/r4EpRlxCNb 2024

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[Garth Larson @LarsonGarth]

We are thrilled to be partnering with @casas_jimmy and his team to offer 3 separate Culturize Institutes this summer. We hope you will join us in the Kansas City area, Chicago area or the LaCrosse, WI area. https://t.co/kdFyy9tyKI