School Support Services

Ruth Benge

K-3 Early Literacy Coach

517-215-9801 | ruth.benge@lisd.us

  • Provides job-embedded professional learning through literacy coaching
  • Aligns work to Essential Instructional and Coaching Practices
  • Co-facilitates District Literacy and Reading Specialist Meetings

 

Gina Gemalsky

K-3 Early Literacy Coach

517-467-8114 | gina.gemalsky@lisd.us

  • Provides job-embedded professional learning through literacy coaching
  • Aligns work to Essential Instructional and Coaching Practices
  • Co-facilitates District Literacy and Reading Specialist Meetings

 

Heather Hartwig

K-3 Early Literacy Coach

517-902-8602 | heather.hartwig@lisd.us

  • Provides job-embedded professional learning through literacy coaching
  • Aligns work to Essential Instructional and Coaching Practices
  • Co-facilitates District Literacy and Reading Specialist Meetings

 

John Hill

Math Curriculum Consultant / MTSS Coach

517-265-1605 | john.hill@lisd.us

  • Supports K-12 mathematics with:
    • embedded classroom learning opportunities
    • ongoing professional learning
    • educational technology in the mathematics classroom
    • Early Mathematics Essential Practices (PreK-3)
  • Supports MTSS as a systems coach
  • A facilitator of new teacher professional learning program
  • Serves as a representative for MiSTEM Region 2
  • Consults with local districts in educational technology in areas of math
  • Consults with local districts in online education
  • A Crucial Conversations certified trainer

 

Brian Jones

Executive Director-Instruction and General Services

517-266-6988 | brian.jones@lisd.us

  • Supports local districts in school improvement reporting and processes
  • Leads the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
  • Systems Coach

 

Linda Knape

STEM Program Coordinator

517-265-1624 | linda.knape@lisd.us

  • Provides instructional programs for the Stubnitz Environmental Education Center
  • Co-Coordinates environmental field trips for elementary learners at Stubnitz
  • Assists with Tri-County Science and Technology Fair
  • Coordinates the Tri-County Elementary Science Olympiad

 

Amanda Morris

Curriculum Consultant

517-266-6983 | amanda.morris@lisd.us

  • Provides job-embedded professional learning in the areas of literacy, Cognitive Coaching, and GELN's Essential Practices
  • Supports literacy across Lenawee County
  • Provides coaching support for MTSS

 

Jackie Murray

Science Curriculum Consultant / MTSS Coach

517-265-1694 | jackie.murray@lisd.us

  • Coordinates the Tri-County STEM Fair
  • Supports science learning across the county
  • Administers the Michigan Profile for Healthy Youth (MiPHY)
  • Provides job-embedded professional learning opportunities
  • Provides individualized support for districts and teams
  • Works to bring collaboration among educators and local business/industry leaders
  • Consults/Coaches in Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
  • Consults with local districts in health/physical education professional learning
  • Consults with local districts in STEM professional learning education, including:
    • Project Lead the Way (PLTW)
    • Ten80 Education

 

Kerry Nieman

Stubnitz Environmental Education Program Coordinator

517-265-6691 | kerry.nieman@lisd.us

  • Develops & implements programs at the Stubnitz Environmental Education Center
  • Co-Coordinates environmental field trips for elementary learners at Stubnitz
  • Coordinates MS/HS environmental programs to promote real-world application and stewardship
  • Supports teachers in moving students outside for engaging learning in all curriculum areas

 

Karen Rayner

Coordinator - Instructional Data Services

517-265-1606 | karen.rayner@lisd.us

  • Provides coaching support for data and assessment
  • Manages data services for Lenawee County including: Illuminate DnA, MiSchoolData, MiMTSS Data System, OEAA Secure Site
  • Member of the LISD MTSS Regional Implementation Team
  • A Crucial Conversations certified trainer

 

Ann Smart

Educational Technology Consultant

517-920-1714 | ann.smart@lisd.us
@AnnSmart17

  • Passionate about educational innovation, maker-centered learning, student-centered learning, and classroom technology integration
  • Believes that every child should be able to inquire, create, innovate, and play, every day
  • Provides professional development in the following areas:
    • STEAM or Maker-centered learning
    • Technology integration and resources
    • Innovative teaching strategies
    • Google training for staff and students
    • Learning spaces
  • Serves local districts and non-profits through REMC Association of Michigan services

 

Julie Burkeen

PL Center Coordinator/Manager

517-265-1611 | julie.burkeen@lisd.us
@LISD_PL_Center

  • Facilitates LISD Professional Learning training
  • Contact for State Continuing Education Credit Hours (SCECHs), Social Worker CEUs and Teacher Certification
  • Facilitator for Externship Program
  • Lenawee County Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Program (CPI) Coordinator

 

Samantha Sexton-Berger

PL Center Secretary & Registrar

517-265-1619 | samantha.sexton-berger@lisd.us
@LISD_PL_Center

  • Manages Wisdomwhere online registration website
  • Supports LISD Professional Learning training
  • Oversees purchasing and invoicing for School Support Services Workgroup