School Support Services
Lara Baker
K-3 Early Literacy Coach
517-417-8209 | lara.baker@lisd.us
- Provides job-embedded professional learning in the areas of literacy and GELN's Essential Practices
Ruth Benge
K-3 Early Literacy Coach
517-266-1638 | ruth.benge@lisd.us
- Provides job-embedded professional learning in the areas of literacy and GELN's Essential Practices
John Hill
Math Curriculum Consultant / MTSS Coach
517-265-1605 | john.hill@lisd.us
- Consults with local districts in mathematics professional learning
Brian Jones
Curriculum Consultant
517-266-6988 | brian.jones@lisd.us
- Supports local districts in school improvement reporting and processes
- Hosts county-wide Health/PE Curriculum meetings
- Serves on the Lenawee Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition (LSAPC) and Lenawee Health Network (LHN)
- Administers the Michigan Profile for Healthy Youth (MiPHY) survey in most districts
- Leads the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
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
Stan Masters
Coordinator of Instructional Data Services
517-265-1606 | stan.masters@lisd.us
- Administrator of Illuminate DnA for assessments and implementation
- Administrator for MISchoolData
- Data Steward for Lenawee Cradle to Career
- Areas of Expertise: Statewide assessment, classroom assessment practices, social studies
Amanda Morris
Curriculum Consultant
517-266-6983 | amanda.morris@lisd.us
- K-12 Literacy Consultant and Facilitator
- Provides job-embedded professional learning in the areas of literacy and GELN's Essential Practices
- Facilitator of the Lenawee District Coaches Network
- Chair of the Cradle to Career Reading by Third Grade Network
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
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
Jenny VanDaele-Coury
Science Curriculum Consultant
517-265-1687 | jenny.vandaele-coury@lisd.us
@vandaelej
- Coordinates the Tri-County Science Fair
- Supports science learning across the county
- Provides job-embedded professional learning opportunities, especially around integrating literacy and science instruction
- Provides individualized support for districts and teams
- Works to bring collaboration among educators and local business/industry leaders
Julie Burkeen
PL Center Coordinator/Manager
517-265-1611 | julie.burkeen@lisd.us
LISD PL Center Facebook page
@LISD_PL_Center
- Facilitates LISD Professional Learning training
- Contact for State Continuing Education Credit Hours (SCECHs) and Teacher Certification
Kirsten Stiver
PL Center Secretary & Registrar
517-265-1619 | kirsten.stiver@lisd.us
LISD PL Center Facebook page
@LISD_PL_Center
- Manages Wisdomwhere online registration website
- Supports LISD Professional Learning training
- Oversees purchasing and invoicing for School Support Services Workgroup
