Horizon High School Staff
Traci Goll – Director
Traci has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Special Education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She also completed her master’s degree in Rehabilitation Psychology & Special Education at Madison. She holds a certificate in Administration and is a certified K-12 Teacher. Traci has been the Director of Horizon High School for 17 years and has been working in the education field for over 30 years. Traci enjoys traveling, boating, hiking, biking, being outdoors, gardening and reading. Traci loves spending time with her family and friends, especially visiting her adult kids in San Francisco and Denver.
Robert Weinswig – Teacher
Bob has a degree in art education, with a special education in art certification, and an alternative education degree. He developed and was the main teacher in the alternative education program in Spring Green. Prior to this he owned and operated Savory Thymes, which was Madison’s only vegetarian restaurant at the time. He has also been a carpenter, a painter, an organic farmer, a hack musician, yoga instructor, an artist, and meditation teacher. He enjoys swimming for his sanity, long walks, and communing with kittens, donkeys, and geese.
Madeline Brown CSAC – Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor
Madeline has a Bachelor of Science degree in Alcohol and Drug Studies, minoring in Psychology, from Minnesota State University – Mankato. She has many years of experience guiding those who struggle with substance abuse issues to lead healthier, balanced lifestyles. Madeline has held leadership positions working in both residential and outpatient treatment centers as well as serving on several Drug Treatment Court Teams in Minnesota and Wisconsin. She enjoys exploring the Madison area with her Great Dane, Leo, being active outdoors, and taking road trips to visit friends and family.
Mallory Olcott – Special Education Assistant
Mal has a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Human Services from St. Norbert College. Prior to Horizon, Mal worked as a Case Manager for Child Protective Services in a rural Northeastern county in Wisconsin. In addition, Mal has experience working as a Line Therapist for adults who have disabilities. In her free time, Mal enjoys working out, reading, and hanging out with animals.
Jason Semenas – Special Education Assistant
My name is Jason Semenas. My wife Ashley and I have three children Lucy, Landon and Jack. Along with working part-time at Horizon I work in the Operating Room at Meriter hospital. I am also in long- term recovery and am grateful to be able to share my experience, strength and hope to the students at Horizon.