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.

Beth works with the Administrative Assistant Unit for the TA Center. Prior to coming to the TA Center, Beth worked for a local school district as an Administrative Assistant.

Claire’s focus in the TA Center is on professional learning standards, accessibility, and coordinating the annual MTSS conference. Prior to coming to the TA Center, Claire worked as an ISD MTSS coach and trainer and special education teacher consultant.

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.

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).

Meagan’s focus within the TA Center is on supporting the implementation of data-based individualization and the development of training content to support intensive intervention. Prior to working with the TA center, Meagan worked as an elementary special education teacher and was a member of a research group developing and testing intensive reading interventions.

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.