Karen Rayner
Director-Instruction and General Services
517-265-1606 | E-mail Karen Rayner

• Supports local districts with continuous improvement reporting and processes

• Leads the General Services consultants in supporting local districts

• Leads the implementation of Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS)

• Serves as a systems coach in local districts

• A Crucial Conversations certified trainer

Amanda Morris
Curriculum Consultant
517-266-6983 | E-mail Amanda Morris

• 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

Gina Gemalsky
K-3 Early Literacy Coach
517-467-8114 | E-mail Gina Gemalsky

• 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 | E-mail Heather Hartwig

• Provides job-embedded professional learning through literacy coaching

• Aligns work to Essential Instructional and Coaching Practices

• Co-facilitates District Literacy and Reading Specialist Meetings

Lindsey Lester
K-3 Early Literacy Coach
989-906-2191 | E-mail Lindsey Lester

• Provides job-embedded professional learning through literacy coaching

• Aligns work to Essential Instructional and Coaching Practices

• Co-facilitates District Literacy and Reading Specialist Meetings

Emily Stiver
K-3 Early Literacy Coach
517-215-0536 | E-mail Emily Stiver

• 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 | E-mail John Hill

• 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

Meggan Callison
Early Math Specialist
517-265-1605 | E-mail Meggan Callison

• Supports Early Math (PreK-5) with Essential Instructional Practice Training, Developing Mathematics Routines in the classrooms

• Supports teams in their development mathematically

Linda Knape
STEM Program Coordinator
517-265-1624 | E-mail Linda Knape

• 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

Jackie Murray
Science Curriculum Consultant / MTSS Coach
517-265-1694 | E-mail Jackie Murray

• 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 | E-mail Kerry Nieman

• 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

Lisa York
Consultant - Data, Evaluation, and Assessment
517-266-6988 | E-mail Lisa York

• Provides coaching support for data and assessment

• Manages data services for Lenawee County including: Munetrix, MiSchoolData, MiMTSS Data System, OEAA Secure Site

• Member of the LISD MTSS Regional Implementation Team

Ann Smart
Educational Technology Consultant
517-920-1714 | E-mail Ann Smart
@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

Erica Kranz
PBIS Coordinator
517-417-8095| E-mail Erica Kranz

• Provides technical assistance for implementation of the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Framework

• Assists districts/buildings with training, coaching, and assessment for PBIS

• Provides consultation/training related to behavior management practices

Melissa Loftis
PBIS Coordinator
517-417-8095 E-mail Melissa Loftis

• Provides technical assistance for implementation of the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Framework

• Assists districts/buildings with training, coaching, and assessment for PBIS

• Provides consultation/training related to behavior management practices

Jamie Salenbien
PBIS Coordinator
517-417-8251| E-mail Jamie Salenbien

• Provides technical assistance for implementation of the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Framework

• Assists districts/buildings with training, coaching, and assessment for PBIS

• Provides consultation/training related to behavior management practices

Julie Burkeen
PL Center Coordinator/Manager
517-265-1611 | E-mail Julie Burkeen
@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 Berger
PL Center Secretary & Registrar
517-265-1619 | E-mail Samantha Berger
@LISD_PL_Center

• Manages Wisdomwhere online registration website

• Supports LISD Professional Learning training

• Oversees purchasing and invoicing for School Support Services Workgroup

Chris Howard
Truancy Prevention/School Safety/Homeless Education Coordinator
517-266-4837 | E-mail Chris Howard

• Coordinates and supports local district attendance and truancy processes

• Supports students and families to improve attendance

• Liaison between state and local agencies regarding school safety laws and policies

• Trains and supports district homeless liaisons and manages the McKinney-Vento grant

Kelly Shiels
Truancy Prevention Specialist
517-265-1619 | E-mail Kelly Shiels

• Coordinates and supports local district attendance and truancy processes

• Supports students and families to improve attendance

• Collaborates with school personnel to coordinate supports and services for students and families