Michigan Department of Education Continuous Improvement Module

7:30am EST

8:20am EST

8:30am EST

Opening Session

Speakers

Dr. Venessa Keesler

Deputy Superintendent, Division of Educator, Student and School Supports, Michigan Department of Education

Dr. Paula Daniels

Director, Michigan Department of Education - Office of Educational Supports

Monday November 18, 2019 8:30am - 9:00am EST
Hall A

9:00am EST

9:15am EST

10:15am EST

10:30am EST

MICIP: From Mindset to Process

Speakers

Ben Boerkoel

Manager of the MI-Excel Statewide System of Support and MICIP Professional Learning Lead School Improvement Support Unit, Office of Educational Supports, Michigan Department of Education

11:45am EST

12:45pm EST

Lunch Presentation: "Initial Thoughts in a New Role"

Speakers

Dr. Michael Rice

State Superintendent, Michigan Department of Education

State Superintendent Michael F. Rice, Ph.D. On May 7, 2019, the Michigan State Board of Education voted to appoint Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction. Dr. Rice officially began his work as state superintendent on August 1.For the preceding 12 years... Read More →

Monday November 18, 2019 12:45pm - 1:00pm EST
Hall A

1:00pm EST

1:15pm EST

A School's Journey from Bottom to Top

Speakers

Sania Zein

Interventional Specialist, Dearborn Public Schools

Sania Zein has been working for Dearborn Public Schools since 1999. She has taught second grade, third grade and foreign language. She has also worked as an Interventional Specialist. For the past three years she has been working as an English Language Development Specialist... Read More →

Rola Jaber

Title 1 Resource Teacher, Dearborn Public Schools

Rola Jaber has been working for Dearborn Public Schools since 1990. She taught 1st and 3rd bilingual classrooms before moving to her current position as Title 1 Resource Teacher. She received her bachelor's degree from The University of Michigan. Her Master's Degree in General... Read More →

Darlene Hamel

Instructional Coach, Maples Elementary

Darlene Hamel is the Instructional Coach at Maples Elementary. This is her 4th year at Maples. She has been working in the Dearborn Public Schools for 24 years. She has taught Literacy, 1st and 2nd grades and Reading Recovery.

Rana Alcodray

English Language Development Specialist, Maples Elementary

Rana Alcodray has served as an English Language Development Specialist at Maples since September 2017. Previously she taught 7th and 8th grade science at Stout Middle School and 4th and 5th grade at Lowrey School. Rana has a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Master's Degree... Read More →

Donna Jakubik

Principal, Dearborn Public Schools

Donna Jakubik has served as Principal of Maples School, in Dearborn, since September 2016. In December 2018, Maples was awarded the National Distinguished School for MI. She also served as Assistant Principal of McCollough Unis for one year and Interim Principal of Haigh for a year... Read More →

Dr. Glenn Maleyko

Superintendent, Dearborn Public Schools

In 1995, Superintendent Glenn Maleyko, Ph.D. began his career in education at Oakman and Maples Elementary in Dearborn, Michigan, a suburban community bordering Detroit. In 1997, he was hired as a full-time teacher at Salina Elementary, a school that would become home for the next... Read More →

Monday November 18, 2019 1:15pm - 2:30pm EST
Banquet Room 1

1:15pm EST

Addressing Leaks in the Educator Pipeline

Speakers

Leah Breen

Director, Michigan Department of Education

Leah Breen has served at the Michigan Department of Education in various roles since 2001. She is currently Director of the Office of Educator Excellence where she provides oversight for education policy and all components of the educator pipeline: recruitment, preparation, licensure... Read More →

Monday November 18, 2019 1:15pm - 2:30pm EST
Banquet Room 6

1:15pm EST

Aligning Policy, Funding and Resources to Support Early Literacy

Speakers

Kellie Flaminio

Early Grant Coordinator, Office of Educational Supports, Michigan Department of Education

Kellie Flaminio is the Early Literacy Grant Coordinator with the Michigan Department of Education (MDE). In her current position, Mrs. Flaminio oversees all aspects of the Section 35a and Section 104d grants. Mrs. Flaminio is also a valued member of the MDE Literacy Team, represents... Read More →

Lisa Brown

Early Literacy Coaching Consultant, Michigan Department of Education

Lisa Brown is an Early Literacy Coaching Consultant with the Special Populations Unit in the Office of Educational Supports at the Michigan Department of Education. She has extensive experience in education including instructional coaching, administration, and teaching. Her current... Read More →

Monday November 18, 2019 1:15pm - 2:30pm EST
Banquet Room 7

1:15pm EST

An MTSS Success Story - How "Social Thinking" United Teachers and Learners in Pinckney

Speakers

Michelle Sherman

Student and Family Specialist, Pinckney Community Schools

Michelle Sherman, MSW feels privileged to work at Farley Hill Elementary School. Michelle received her bachelor's degree from the University of WI-Madison and her MSW from the University of Michigan. Michelle was introduced to Social Thinking as an intervention for her daughter... Read More →

Ellen Koerner, MSW

LESA

Ellen lives in the metro Detroit area of Michigan. She earned social work degrees from Michigan State University and Grand Valley State University. Ellen has worked as a school social worker for the past 15 years and worked with students ranging from 0-14 year old.

Monday November 18, 2019 1:15pm - 2:30pm EST
Room 104

1:15pm EST

Assess Needs (MiCSI)

Speakers

Nate Beelan

Field Services Consultant, Michigan Department of Education

Nate Beelen is a Regional and Indigenous Education Consultant for the Michigan Department of Education Office of Educational Services. He works with districts across Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula to help maximize the use of their supplemental funds with the goals of improving... Read More →

Carol Anthony

Supervisor, Oakland Schools

Carol Anthony is the Supervisor of Leadership and School Improvement for Oakland Schools. Throughout her tenure, she has had exceptional experiences in a wide range of leadership roles both at the central office and building levels. She earned her Education Specialist Degree in School... Read More →

Dan Luciani

School Improvement Consultant, Jackson County ISD

Dan Luciani is the Assistant Director of Learning Services for Jackson County Intermediate School District. Throughout his career, he has held leadership positions at the building and ISD levels. He earned his Masters Degree in Curriculum and Assessment, as well as his administrative... Read More →

Monday November 18, 2019 1:15pm - 2:30pm EST
Banquet Room 8

1:15pm EST

Back to the Future: MISchoolData Redesign, MICIP, and Beyond

Speakers

Jennifer Parker

IT/School Data & Improvement Consultant, Macomb ISD

Dr. Jennifer Parker is an Instructional Technology/School Data and Improvement consultant with Macomb Intermediate School District. She is the State Professional Development Coordinator for the MISchoolData project and a co-creator of the 21Things Project. She is the 2018 International... Read More →

Kathy Miller

Executive Director of Instructional Services and Secondary Options, Shiawassee RESD

Kathleen Miller, a certified administrator and K-12 educator, has 30 years of experience in education. She has worked for Shiawassee RESD for 20 years and collaborated with Clinton County RESA for ten years. While at SRESD, Ms. Miller has been an Assessment and Technology Specialist... Read More →

Rhonda Provoast

Educational Consultant, Macomb ISD

Rhonda Provoast serves as an educational consultant with the MI School Data project specifically related to school improvement initiatives. Her primary role involves supporting the MI School Data professional development team with the Train-the-Trainer network, regional advisory... Read More →

Monday November 18, 2019 1:15pm - 2:30pm EST
Banquet Room 2

1:15pm EST

Collaborating to Resource Initiatives Supporting Student Needs

Speakers

Steven Curry

Education Consultant, Michigan Department of Education

Steven Curry is the Education Consultant for the Financial Independence Team within the Office of Educator Support at the Michigan Department of Education. He works with the Treasury Department's Office of School Review and Fiscal Accountability and multiple offices within the Department... Read More →

Dr. Theresa Saunders

Michigan Department of Education

Dr. Theresa Saunders is an Associate Professor at Eastern Michigan University in the Department of Education Leadership and Counseling in the College of Education. She also serves as a consultant to the Michigan Department of Education on issues regarding African American Students... Read More →

Monday November 18, 2019 1:15pm - 2:30pm EST
Room 204

1:15pm EST

Connecting Families, Schools and Communities Through Family Engagement

Speakers

Noel Kelty

Early Intervention Manager, Michigan Department of Education

Ms. Kelty is the Early Intervention Manager/Early On® Coordinator at the Michigan Department of Education (MDE), Office of Great Start/Early Childhood Development and Family Education. Ms. Kelty lead Michigan's Early On® program for infants and toddlers with delays and disabilities... Read More →

Al Thomas

Education Consultant, Michigan Department of Education

Al Thomas is an Education Consultant with the Michigan Department of Education, Office of Educational Supports. He works with districts in the Western Upper Peninsula and serves on the MDE Family Engagement Leadership Team. Prior to MDE, Al was an elementary and middle school... Read More →

Shawn Cannarile

Education Consultant, Michigan Department of Education

Shawn Cannarile, MEd serves as an Education Consultant for the Michigan Department of Education. Over the past 20 years Mrs. Cannarile has served as a public and education health consultant, educator and the lead and state coordinator for several federal grants with focused system... Read More →

Monday November 18, 2019 1:15pm - 2:30pm EST
Room 102

1:15pm EST

Educator Certification

Speakers

Krista Ried

Supervisor, Professional Educator Certification Series, Michigan Department of Education

Krista Ried is the Supervisor of Professional Educator Certification Services (PECS) in the Office of Educator Excellence for the Michigan Department of Education (MDE). The PECS unit oversees the issuance of certificates and permits for Michigan educators, which includes teachers... Read More →

Monday November 18, 2019 1:15pm - 2:30pm EST
Hall C #1

1:15pm EST

Improving Decision Making by Using Templates for Continuous Improvement

Speakers

Melissa Nantais

MIBLSI Professional Learning Unit, Kalamazoo RESA

Melissa is the Professional Learning Coordinator for Michigan's Integrated Behavior and Learning Supports Initiative (MiBLSi) housed in the Instructional Center at Kalamazoo RESA. Before starting at Kalamazoo RESA, Melissa was a faculty member in the School Psychology program at... Read More →

Kelly Tuomikoski

MIBLSI Implementation Specialist, Copper Country ISD

Kelly Tuomikoski, PhD, is an Implementation Specialist for Michigan's Integrated Behavior andLearning Support Initiative (MIBLSI). Her areas of expertise include Multi-Tiered System ofSupports (MTSS), early literacy, problem solving, and coaching. Prior to working with MIBLSI,Kelly... Read More →

Monday November 18, 2019 1:15pm - 2:30pm EST
Hall C #2

1:15pm EST

Making the Rounds: A Systemic Approach to Literacy Improvement

Speakers

Kevin Siefker

Educational Improvement Consultant, Wayne RESA

Kevin Siefker is an Educational Improvement Consultant at Wayne RESA, supporting districts and Public School Academies within Wayne County. He has served in various roles over his 20 years in education, including Mathematics and Language Arts teacher at the elementary and middle school... Read More →

Mari Treece

Educational Services Manager, Wayne RESA

Mari Treece currently serves as Manager of Educational Services for Wayne RESA where she supervises, coordinates, and facilitates curriculum, instruction, and assessment initiatives. She has thirty years of experience in public education, including eleven years of classroom experience... Read More →

Bridget Regan

RESA Literacy Consultant, Wayne RESA

Bridget Regan is a Literacy Consultant for Wayne County RESA (Regional Education Service Agency) and serves as an Adjunct Professor of Literacy at Madonna University. Bridget has been in education for 24 years as is passionate about preparing educators as they strive to become exceptional... Read More →

Heather Rottermond

Assessment Consultant, Wayne RESA

Heather Rottermond is an Assessment Consultant at Wayne Regional Educational Service Agency where she provides leadership and support to local districts around assessment, instruction, and data. Currently, her main area of focus involves using assessment results to inform instructional... Read More →

Michelle Wagner

Literacy Consultant, Wayne RESA

Michelle Wagner is an English Language Arts Consultant for Wayne RESA. She has worked in public education for nearly two decades, with over ten years of classroom experience. With a Master of Science in Middle Level Education and a Master of Science in Reading Curriculum & Instruction... Read More →

Natalie Turner

Educational Improvement Consultant, Wayne RESA

Natalie Turner serves as an Educational Improvement Consultant at Wayne RESA, servicing all local districts and PSA's within Wayne County. Natalie has over 20 years experience in education teaching elementary, middle school ELA/Math, as a Reading Specialist, middle/high school building... Read More →

Monday November 18, 2019 1:15pm - 2:30pm EST
Banquet Room 5

1:15pm EST

Making the Transition to Standard-Based Grading: One District's Journey

Speakers

Lia O'Toole

Teacher, Grand Blanc Community Schools

Born and raised in Grand Blanc, MISixteen years teaching experience - all at GBHSBachelor's in Math and Master's in Curriculum and Teaching from Michigan StateCourses taught: General (Special Ed) Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra Support, Algebra 1A, Geometry, Honors Geometry... Read More →

Crystal Chapa

Teacher, Grand Blanc Community Schools

Raised in Clarkston & Ortonville; graduate of Brandon HS15th year of teaching; Pontiac & Grand BlancBachelor's in Elementary Ed, Master's in Educational Studies, Education Specialist in LeadershipCourses taught: 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th/7th grade language arts, 7th/8th grade... Read More →

Monday November 18, 2019 1:15pm - 2:30pm EST
Room 103

1:15pm EST

MDE's MTSS Data Systems (MiMTSS)

Speakers

Anna Harms

Evaluation & Research Coordinator, Ottawa Area ISD

Anna Harms serves as the Evaluation and Research Coordinator for the Michigan MTSS (MiMTSS) Technical Assistance Center. The MiMTSS TA Center works on behalf of the Michigan Department of Education to support educators with the development and implementation of evidence-based practices... Read More →

Monday November 18, 2019 1:15pm - 2:30pm EST
Room 205

1:15pm EST

PBIS on the Bus: Addressing the Whole Child

Speakers

Nicole Tokar

Whole Child Coordinator, Northwest Community Schools

Nicole has 16 years of teaching experience and 9 years as Northwest Community Schools Whole Child Teacher Leader. For the past 3 years, Nicole currently serves as the Whole Child & PBIS District Coordinator, which includes the roles of SWIS Facilitator, Check In Check Out Coordinator... Read More →

Monday November 18, 2019 1:15pm - 2:30pm EST
Room 203

1:15pm EST

The Hexagon Approach: Leveraging Elegant Design for a Professional Learning System

Speakers

Carly Stone

Director Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment, Waterford School District

Carly Stone is a Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for the Waterford School District serving 17 buildings and approx 600 teachers.

Megan Kortland

Literacy Consultant, Oakland Schools

Megan Kortlandt is a Literacy consultant in the Leadership and School Improvement unit at Oakland Schools. Before joining the team at Oakland Schools, she served area students and teachers in a variety of roles including as a middle and high school ELA teacher, interventionist, and... Read More →

Samantha Keesling

Math Consultant, Oakland Schools

Samantha Keesling is a Mathematics consultant in the Leadership and School Improvement unit at Oakland Schools. Samantha holds her Education Specialist in leadership and is a past president of the Detroit Area Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Before joining the team at Oakland... Read More →

Monday November 18, 2019 1:15pm - 2:30pm EST
Hall C #4

1:15pm EST

Transforming Schools by Fostering Great Lakes Literacy

Speakers

Amanda Stoel

Network Department Specialist, Michigan Department of Education

Lindsay Brindley

School Improvement Facilitator, EUPISD

Lindsay Brindley is currently the school improvement facilitator and the language arts/social studies instructional consultant at the Eastern Upper Peninsula ISD. She has taught at both the elementary and secondary levels, and has provided professional learning for local districts... Read More →

Monday November 18, 2019 1:15pm - 2:30pm EST
Room 202

1:15pm EST

2:30pm EST

2:45pm EST

Behavior Support Systems: Supporting Success for All Students

Speakers

Dr. Jim Harris

Owner, Opportunities Consulting Services

Dr. Jim Harris is the owner of Opportunities Consulting Services and the Associate Director of the West Virginia Autism Training Center at Marshall University. He has had several roles in the health and human services field throughout his career as an early interventionist, parent... Read More →

Monday November 18, 2019 2:45pm - 4:00pm EST
Room 201

2:45pm EST

Beyond Practices: An Exploration into Restorative Leadership

Speakers

Martin Chaffee

Leadership & School Improvement Consultant - Administrators, Oakland Schools

Martin Chaffee is a leadership consultant for Oakland County, Michigan school administrators. Marty has 17 years of experience as a school administrator at the elementary, secondary and district levels. For the past 15 years he has designed programs for aspiring, new and experienced... Read More →

Julie McDaniel-Muldoon, PhD

Safety and Well-Being Consultant, Oakland Schools

Julie McDaniel-Muldoon, PhD is a Student Safety and Well-Being Consultant at Oakland Schools. Her work focuses on bullying prevention, restorative practices, and trauma-informed schools. She is a certified trainer for Bully-Free Schools and the International Institute for Restorative... Read More →

Monday November 18, 2019 2:45pm - 4:00pm EST
Hall C #4

2:45pm EST

Boosted by Technology: Integration in Continuous Improvement Process

Speakers

Amanda Stoel

Network Department Specialist, Michigan Department of Education

Ann-Marie Mapes

Educational Technology Manager, Michigan Department of Education

Gina Loveless

Educational Technology Consultant (oer), Michigan Department of Education

I have been through the ranks of K-12 education from coach, parent, teacher, instructional technology specialist, data specialist, and technology director. I currently am employed with the Michigan Department of Education as an Educational Technology consultant. My position has brought... Read More →

Joe Polasek

Department Specialist, Michigan Department of Education

Monday November 18, 2019 2:45pm - 4:00pm EST
Banquet Room 3

2:45pm EST

Continuous Improvement for Newbies

Speakers

Allison Cicinelli

Secondary Curriculum and Instructional Specialist, Midland Public Schools

This session is intended for those who are new to the Continuous Improvement Process and will cover some of the basics of the current reporting requirements and utilizing the Practical School Improvement Timeline. There will be time dedicated during this session for technical assistance... Read More →

Shelly Patton

OES Field Services

Shelly has been involved in education since she was 15 teaching swim lessons. She has worked as a paraprofessional, teacher and principal in private, public, charter and even in prison schools. Her latest adventure has been working for the State of Michigan as an Education Consultant... Read More →

Monday November 18, 2019 2:45pm - 4:00pm EST
Banquet Room 8

2:45pm EST

Digital Strategies to Deepen Student Learning: 7 Big Ideas

Speakers

Jennifer Parker

IT/School Data & Improvement Consultant, Macomb ISD

Monday November 18, 2019 2:45pm - 4:00pm EST
Room 104

2:45pm EST

Early Childhood Education Matters Most…Find Out How to Take the Steps in Your District to Make This Happen

Speakers

Edward Manuszak

Superintendent, Dundee Community Schools

Edward Manuszak, Ed. S, has served as the Superintendent of Dundee Community Schools since Aug. 2016. He is co-chair of the AASA National Early Learning Cohort, team member of the Federal Office of Head Start Expert Work Group, National Association of the Education Young Children... Read More →

Dawn Linden

Executive Director, Elementary Education, Ann Arbor Public Schools

Dawn Linden currently serves as the Assistant Superintendent for the Ann Arbor Public Schools. She is the co-chair of AASA National Early Learning Cohort and a Gerstacker Fellow with over 20 years of experience in the field of education. She has been an elementary and middle school... Read More →

Monday November 18, 2019 2:45pm - 4:00pm EST
Banquet Room 2

2:45pm EST

Essential Instructional Practices for Disciplinary Literacy: Grades 6 to 12

Speakers

Laura Gabrion

Literacy Consultant, Wayne RESA

Laura Gabrion is an English Language Arts Consultant for Wayne RESA. In 2017, Laura defended her dissertation in Reading Education with an emphasis on improving student writing. Her current projects and interests involve disciplinary literacy, literacy coaching, family/community engagement... Read More →

Mary-Lu Strimbel

Literacy Consultant, Wayne RESA

Mary-Lu Strimbel is a Literacy Consultant for Wayne RESA. She has over twenty years in education. Mary-Lu has a Bachlelor of Science degree in Elementary Educations and Master of Arts degree in Middle Level. She is a certified facilitator for the MAISA Intensive Coaching Institute... Read More →

Monday November 18, 2019 2:45pm - 4:00pm EST
Banquet Room 7

2:45pm EST

Grow Your Own Staffing Options

Speakers

Krista Ried

Supervisor, Professional Educator Certification Series, Michigan Department of Education

Monday November 18, 2019 2:45pm - 4:00pm EST
Hall C #1

2:45pm EST

Implementing High Academic Standards and Social Emotional Learning in an Alternative High School

Speakers

Jerry Piger

Principal, Davison Community Schools

Davison Alternative Education Principal. Over twenty years of educational experience as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal. I strive to create educational experiences for at risk students that focus on high academics in a family setting.

Shawn Lewis

Teacher, Davison Alternative Education

Math and Art teacher at Davison Alternative Education. Designated as head teacher, working along with administration on professional initiatives within the school, including taking an active role in the CSI grant planning and implementation process.

Monday November 18, 2019 2:45pm - 4:00pm EST
Room 103

2:45pm EST

Integrating the Whole Child into the Continuous Improvement Planning Process

Speakers

Paul Liabenow

Executive Director, MEMSPA

BIO SKETCH OF PAUL LIABENOW MICHIGAN ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY PRINCIPALS ASSOCIATIONPAUL@MEMSPA.ORG 517-694-8955 EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:37 years in education to Michigan's young people.Degrees from Michigan State University and Central Michigan UniversityJoined Cadillac Area Public Schools where he worked his way through the ranks of teacher, building leader, principal and distric... Read More →

Steve Sukta

School Health Education Coordinator, MDHHS School Health Unit

BIO SKETCH OF STEVE SUKTAMICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESSUKTAS@MICHIGAN.GOV 517-262-1568EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE: Master of Arts Degree in Health Education, Central Michigan University, 1983Bachelors of Science Degree in Public Health Education, Central Mich... Read More →

Nate Pechaitis

Principal, Madison School District

BIO SKETCH OF NATE PECHAITISMADISON SCHOOL DISTRICTNATE.PECHAITIS@MADISONK12.US 517-263-0744EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE: Specialist of Arts Degree in Educational Leadership, Siena Heights University, 2011Master of Arts Degree in Educational Leadership, Marygrove College, 2006Bachelors of Arts Degree in Secondary Education, Eastern Michigan University, 2003Bachelors... Read More →

Steven Lonzo

Principal, Lansing School District

I am entering my 9th year as the Principal at Willow Elementary School. Prior to accepting this position I was a member of the J.W. Sexton High School administrative staff as an Assistant Principal. Every day is different in my role as Principal and it is never boring! I love leading... Read More →

Monday November 18, 2019 2:45pm - 4:00pm EST
Banquet Room 4

2:45pm EST

M-STEP Score Reporting

Speakers

Kate Cermack

Test Administration and Reporting Manager, Michigan Department of Education

Katherine Cermak is the Assessment Administration and Reporting Manger in the Office of Educational Assessment and Accountability (OEAA) at the Michigan Department of Education (MDE). She oversees the administration and score reporting of Michigan's 6 unique assessment programs... Read More →

Phoebe Gohs

Test Administration and Reporting Consultant, Michigan Department of Education

Phoebe Gohs has four years of experience as the M-STEP Administration and Reporting Consultant for the Michigan Department of Education as well as ten years of experience as a classroom teacher and school administrator, and six years of experience as an adjunct professor at Spring... Read More →

Monday November 18, 2019 2:45pm - 4:00pm EST
Room 203

2:45pm EST

Moving Beyond Compliance to Implementing a Continuous Improvement Process

Speakers

Dr. Glenn Maleyko

Superintendent, Dearborn Public Schools

Fatme Faraj

Executive Director of Student Achievement, Dearborn Public Schools

Fatme Faraj's academic preparation includes a Bachelor Degree, Master's Degree in Bilingual/Bicultural Education from Wayne State University, Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Michigan-Dearborn, and a Reading Recovery Specialty from Western Michigan... Read More →

Hilda Irani

Instructional Coach of School Improvement, Dearborn Public Schools

Hilda Irani has over 24 years of teaching experience within the Dearborn Public School System. She is currently an Instructional Coach for School Improvement and the Dearborn Teacher University. Her work for the Dearborn Teacher University provides professional development for all... Read More →

Monday November 18, 2019 2:45pm - 4:00pm EST
Banquet Room 1

2:45pm EST

Support, Wellness and Accountability, the Story of Newaygo County Career-Tech

Speakers

Bernard Brown

Principal/Director of Secondary Learning Services, Newaygo County RESA

Bernard Brown is in his fourth year as the principal for the Newaygo County Career-Tech Center and will also be supporting Secondary Learning Services for Newaygo County RESA this year. Leadership experiences in Mi ASCD's Curriculum Leadership Institute and Leadership Matters along... Read More →

Shannon Graves

Teacher, Newaygo County RESA

Shannon Graves is currently in her 11th year teaching Health Sciences and Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) program at the Newaygo County Career-Tech Center. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing Education/Informatics from Ferris State University.

Nate Stroven

Machining Instructor, Newaygo County RESA

Nate Stroven has worked at Newaygo County Career-Tech Center beginning in 2015, as an instructor in the Mechatronics and now Manufacturing Engineering program. Nate earned his B.S. in Welding Engineering Technology and teaching certification through Ferris State University and has... Read More →

Teresa Herman

Culinary Instructor, Newaygo County RESA

Teresa Herman has worked at the Newaygo County Career-Tech Center since the Fall of 2001. She teaches Culinary Arts and serves as a SkillsUSA Advisor. She earned her associates in Culinary Arts and Management at Grand Rapids Community College's Secchia Institute of Culinary Arts... Read More →

Renee Schweitzer

Agriscience Instructor, Newaygo County RESA

Renee Schweitzer has worked at the Newaygo County Career-Tech Center since 2012. She teaches the Agriscience class and serves as the FFA advisor. She earned her B.S. in Animal Science and Agriscience Education along with her M.A. in Teaching and Curriculum from Michigan State University... Read More →

Monday November 18, 2019 2:45pm - 4:00pm EST
Governors

2:45pm EST

Understanding Root Cause

Speakers

Chris Todd

Macomb ISD

Christine Todd, Educational Consultant Monroe ISD. Chris has worked in Continuous Improvement at Monroe ISD for the past 7 years supporting districts and schools with Systems Thinking including support, coaching and professional learning for Blueprint Installation, Accreditation... Read More →

Lisa Guzzardo Asaro

Macomb ISD

Lisa Asaro has built her career in a way that shapes districts and schools around systems that support enhanced student learning. Initially, as a fourth grade elementary teacher and special education resource room teacher in both Algonac Community Schools and in Tempe, Arizona for... Read More →

Gail Hughey

West Branch Community Schools

Gail Hughey is the Curriculum Director and District School Improvement Coordinator at the West Branch Rose City Area Schools. She holds a teaching certificate with a Master's in Early Childhood Education from Central Michigan University; as well as an Administrator's certificate with... Read More →

Monday November 18, 2019 2:45pm - 4:00pm EST
Banquet Room 5

2:45pm EST

Using a System-Wide Data Review Process for Improved Student Outcomes

Speakers

Sarah Geukes

Principal, Hastings Area School System

Mrs. Sarah Geukes earned Bachelors' Degree from Hope College in Special Education-Learning Disabilities, Masters' Degree from Grand Valley in Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education, and Educational Specialist in Leadership from Grand Valley. Sarah taught at Bentheim... Read More →

Cortney Coats

Assistant Principal, Hastings Area School System

Cortney Coats is the Assistant Principal at Hastings Middle School starting her 15th year in education. She has been on the District Implementation Team (DIT) for 4 years now invested in the growth of HASS by supporting many initiatives such as MTSS, PBIS, and PARS (Promoting Adolescent... Read More →

Monday November 18, 2019 2:45pm - 4:00pm EST
Hall C #2

2:45pm EST

Who's Talking, Who's Listening? : Student Voice in Continuous Improvement

Speakers

Simeon Frang

Director of Curriculum, State and Federal Programming, Orchard View Schools

Currently serving as Director of Curriculum, State and Federal Programs at Orchard View Schools, Simeon's work experiences include Principal of Reeths-Puffer Middle School, Assistant Principal at Reeths-Puffer High School, Dean of Students at Penn High School in Mishawaka, Indiana... Read More →

Dr. Judy Walton

Principal, Forest Hills Eastern Middle School

Judy is Principal at Eastern Middle School in Forest Hills Public Schools. She previously served as FHPS Director of Secondary Teaching, Learning, and Innovation, as well as the district's Chief Innovation Officer. With 12 years as a high school teacher of social scientists, Judy... Read More →