School Support Services
Staff and Areas of Support
Brian Jones
Executive Director-Instruction and General Services
517-266-6988 | E-mail Brian Jones
Supports local districts in school improvement reporting and processes
Leads the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
Systems Coach
Literacy
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
Math
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
Science / STEM
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
Instructional Data
Karen Rayner
Coordinator - Instructional Data Services
517-265-1606 | E-mail Karen Rayner
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
Educational Technology
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
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
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
Professional Learning
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
School Safety and Truancy
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