Cathy’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 working with the TA Center, Cathy worked as a classroom teacher, a reading specialist and an ISD Literacy Consultant.

Stephanie’s focus in the TA center includes the development of training and coaching content focusing on behavior, intervention systems, and intensifying interventions.  Prior to working with the TA Center, Stephanie held positions as an autism coordinator, special education supervisor, behavior specialist, and school psychologist in both rural and urban districts and ISDs.

Leisa Gallagher is a liaison between Michigan Department of Education (MDE) and the TA Center as the lead for the Interconnected Systems Framework (ISF) Model Demonstration effort to integrate mental health within the PBIS system. For MDE, she is the lead for Social & Emotional Learning. Leisa helped develop the MiPHY survey of youth risk and protective factors. Leisa was a high school English teacher and is a counseling psychologist.

Anna's focus in the TA Center is internal program evaluation and research projects, the MiMTSS Data System, and supports for MTSS assessments. Prior to coming to the TA Center, Anna was a graduate student.

Matt’s focus in the TA center is working with District Implementation Teams to develop the capacity to support the installation and implementation of MTSS. Prior to coming to the TA Center, Matt was an Assistant Professor of Special Education at Western Michigan University, a District Behavioral Consultant, and a classroom teacher.

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.

Margie’s focus in the TA Center is working with District Implementation Teams to build capacity for leading and supporting MTSS. Prior roles in education include assistant superintendent, Co-Director of Michigan’s Integrated Behavior and Learning Support Initiative, and School Psychologist.

Meranda’s focus in the TA Center is working as a website coordinator and is part of the Administrative Assistant Unit.

Tami’s focus in the TA Center is working with District Implementation Teams to develop the capacity to implement, use, and sustain an integrated behavior and reading MTSS model. Prior to coming to the TA center, Tami practiced as an outpatient mental health clinician as well as a social worker/behavioral consultant at Genesee ISD. Tami also worked at her ISD as a coach and trainer assisting school and district teams in setting up systems and practices to support their PBIS/MTSS infrastructure and implementation.

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.

Nicole’s focus in the TA center includes the development of content focusing on secondary literacy.  Prior to working with the TA Center, Nicole was a classroom teacher in an urban school district and an instructional coach at an ISD.

John’s focus in the TA Center is on the development of training content for adolescent literacy. Prior to coming to the TA Center, John served as a middle school principal, instructional coach and trainer, interventionist, and school psychologist.

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.

Tennille’s focus in the TA Center is on Content Development in early literacy. Prior to working with the TA Center, Tennille worked as a classroom teacher, a reading specialist, and a district Title 1 Director. Tennille has worked on developing K-5  literacy curriculum, School and District Improvement Plans, and State and Federal Grants.