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Letters from the Principal

"I learned a new word, "Spectrumy". It was then that I realized I have been a "Spectrumy" educator my entire career. To me, it means putting the learner's experience of school as the number one priority. Their thoughts, feelings, relationships, and learning."

Mary Beth Cunat
About Dr. Mary Beth Cunat - Principal Emeritus

Dr. Mary Beth Cunat is a life-long learner and educator. She came to Spectrum in 2018, retiring from Chicago Public Schools after serving in multiple roles from teacher, Central Office leadership, Assistant Principal, and Principal. Her pedagogical passion has always been progressive approaches to teaching, learning, and assessment that advance student ownership of learning and foster a child’s love for school. This is why Spectrum is such a great fit. Mary Beth is a grandmother to twin girls, and they are the impetus for her move to Rockford - to lead and nurture this “educational wonderland” for the Rockford community, which now includes her own family!

From Edcuration: “Dr. Mary Beth Cunat, Principal at Spectrum Progressive School in Rockford Illinois, is adamant about equipping her students as global citizens, with World Language skills. However, as a small school, funds are tight for additional language teachers. Mary Beth and her students found the perfect solution with Meg Languages, which goes far and away beyond a typical language learning platform.” Click the blue button below, then scroll to the bottom of the podcast page to “…listen and be inspired!”

Letters from Dr. Cunat

Letter from the Principal: May 22, 2024

Dear Spectrum Family and Friends, What a last few weeks 

Letter from the Principal: May 17, 2024

Dear Spectrum Family and Friends, We are very excited about 

Letter from the Principal: May 10, 2024

Dear Spectrum Family and Friends,   Monday- “You Make Us 

Letter from the Principal: May 3, 2024

Dear Spectrum Family and Friends, I’ve been debating with myself 

Letter from the Principal: April 26, 2024

Dear Spectrum Family and Friends, I recently saw a post 

Letter from the Principal: April 19, 2024

Dear Spectrum Family and Friends, A successful week was had