Courtney’s focus in the TA Center is working with District Implementation Teams to build their capacity to implement, use, and sustain an integrated behavior and reading MTSS model.  Prior to coming to the TA Center, Courtney practiced as a school psychologist in Illinois, coaching the development and implementation of three-tiered academic and behavioral systems of support at both the district and building levels.

Candi’s focus in the TA Center is working as the Data and Accessibility Specialist. Previously, Candi worked with the Administrative Assistant Unit for the TA Center and was a local district secretary.

Mark’s focus in the TA Center is working as a communication liaison between MDE and MiMTSS TA Center, supporting MTSS scale-up work in the state.  Another role that he supports is working with District Implementation Teams to develop their capacity to install and implement MTSS.  Prior to coming to the TA Center, Mark was a State PBIS Specialist for the Georgia Department of Education and a School Social Worker/Behavioral Consultant for Berrien RESA.

Dave’s focus in the TA Center is working with District Implementation Teams to build their capacity to implement, use, and sustain an integrated behavior and reading MTSS model.  Prior to coming to the TA Center, Dave held positions as a School Psychologist, Elementary Principal, Early Childhood Director, and Director of Student Services.

Beth’s focus within the TA Center is the development of District Community Leadership Teams to install the Interconnected System Framework (ISF) within their PBIS System. Prior to coming to the TA Center, Beth worked as a school social worker and mental health worker in an inpatient setting.

Cheyne LeVesseur’s focus in the TA Center is on research and program evaluation, ranging from professional development to website analytics, to survey development and data analysis. Prior to coming to the TA Center, Cheyne worked as a School Psychologist and MTSS Coordinator, university professor, and community outreach coordinator.

Lara’s focus is on developing content and supporting District Implementation Teams in the installation, implementation, and sustainability of an MTSS framework. Lara is a school psychologist, an approved special education supervisor, and taught at the university level. Lara has provided professional learning to educators in the areas of reading instruction, intervention, explicit instruction, and assessment at the ISD.

Michelle’s focus is to provide guidance to ISDs and district leadership for MTSS implementation. Additionally, she supports the exploration of scaling up MTSS in early childhood.  Michelle was a classroom teacher, central administrator, and ISD coordinator in a large urban district.

Sarah works with the Administrative Assistant Unit for the TA Center. Prior to coming to the TA Center, Sarah worked in retail manufacturing in an administrative role and in healthcare administration.

Julie’s focus in the TA Center is on Content Development in early literacy. Prior to coming to the TA Center, Julie taught first grade, was a Reading Specialist, and a District MTSS Coordinator.  Julie has worked on developing a K-5  literacy curriculum, School and District Improvement Plans, and State and Federal Grants.

Ruthie’s focus in the TA Center is collaborating with staff, leadership, and various national TA Center partners to inform professional learning and technical assistance that centers educational equity and culturally sustaining practices within the MTSS framework.  Ruthie has served as a teacher, teacher educator, principal, and executive director of curriculum and staff development.  Her leadership experiences include policy analysis, strategic planning, coordination of K-12 educational programs, instruction, curriculum, staff professional development, continuous improvement, district accreditation, and system evaluation.

Tawny’s focus in the TA center is working with District Implementation Teams to build their capacity to install, use, and sustain an integrated behavior and reading MTSS model. Prior to working with the TA Center, Tawny held positions as an ISD MTSS Coordinator, MTSS school leadership team coach, Special Education Supervisor, School Psychologist, and Secondary Teacher.

Kelly’s focus within the TA Center is overseeing the model demonstration and research grant projects as well as aligning support from the TA Center with MTSS specific priorities of MDE. Prior to working with the TA Center, Kelly was a school psychologist, MTSS coordinator, reading instructional coach and an elementary classroom teacher.

Valerie’s focus in the TA Center is on content development and training in the area of behavior. Prior to coming to the TA Center, Valerie was a special educator (K-5)  and teacher consultant (K-12).

Sarah’s focus in the TA center is to support the scale-up and the successful use of an MTSS framework across the state of Michigan. Prior to working with the TA Center, Sarah was a school psychologist and PBIS Coach in the states of Oregon and Iowa.

Sheila’s focus in the TA Center is on the development of District Teams to install Interconnected System Framework (ISF). Prior to coming to the TA Center, Sheila worked at DPS(CD) as a school psychologist, special education coordinator, and behavior specialist.