Leah Wicander

Leah Wicander currently serves as the Assistant Director for the Verona Area School District, a position held since November 2024. Prior to this role, Leah was an Aquatics Specialist at Madison School & Community Recreation from February 2019 to November 2024, overseeing a youth component that served over 4,000 swimmers annually. Previous experience includes roles as a Dual Language Immersion Teacher at Sennett Middle School and various positions at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Michigan State University, primarily focusing on Spanish language instruction and curriculum development. Leah's education includes a Master's degree in Applied Spanish Linguistics from Michigan State University and a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education (Spanish and German) from Hope College.