Staff Directory

Ann’s focus in the TA Center is on Literacy Instruction with an emphasis on evidence-based practices within the Science of Reading and Dyslexia. Prior to coming to the TA Center, Ann worked in Grand Ledge Public Schools as an elementary teacher, Reading Specialist and retired from the district as the Literacy Coach. Ann is excited to bring her experience and skills to our team.

Amy’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 working with the TA Center, Amy worked as a classroom teacher and in the central office focusing on gifted education, mathematics, and assessment systems.

Julie’s focus at the TA Center is on Tier 1 literacy instruction, emphasizing explicit instruction and supporting MDE, state aid, and K-12 Literacy/Dyslexia bills for literacy curriculum review. Before joining the TA Center, Julie was an elementary classroom teacher in various urban and suburban districts, an administrator, and, most recently, an early literacy coach.

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.

Jessica’s focus in the TA Center is overseeing the professional learning provided by the MiMTSS TA Center. Prior to coming to the TA Center, Jessica worked as a school psychologist, a PBIS district coach, and a state-wide TA provider within the state of Colorado. Most recently, she was the training team lead for PBIS Applications through the University of Oregon and continues to serve as a national trainer for the SWIS Suite.

Jennifer’s focus in the TA center is on content development and training in the area of literacy. Prior to working with the TA center, Jennifer worked as a special education consultant providing professional development in the areas of structured literacy and explicit instruction. Jennifer is a speech-language pathologist; she was a self-contained SLI educator teaching speech, language and literacy kindergarten through 2nd grade.

Mark’s focus at the MiMTSS TA Center is on collaborating with District Implementation Teams to enhance their capacity to install and implement MTSS sustainably. He also specializes in training and coaching within the behavioral area of MTSS. Before joining the TA Center, Mark served as a statewide PBIS Specialist for the Georgia Department of Education and worked as a School Social Worker/Behavioral Consultant for the Berrien RESA.

Anna's focus in the TA Center is internal program evaluation and research projects, the MiMTSS Data System, and supports for MTSS assessments. Anna is trained as a school psychologist and has experience providing reading intervention to early elementary learners.

Beth's focus within the TA Center is the development and delivery of SEBH Content and supporting School Leadership Teams and school staff to implement the Project ReACT IES grant to reduce the disproportionate discipline the students of color within their schools are experiencing. Beth worked as a school social worker and mental health worker in an inpatient setting.

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.

Noel Kelty's focus in the TA Center is on Family Partnerships. Prior to coming to the TA Center, Noel was the Director for Early Childhood Development and Family Education at the Michigan Department of Education. Noel has experience as a consultant, school administrator, and teacher.

Alicia's focus in the TA Center is on content development and training in the area of social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health as a SEBH Professional Learning Specialist. Prior to coming to the TA Center, Alicia was a classroom teacher with a focus on preschool, a preschool consultant, and a Northern Early Childhood Support Network Director.

Rhonda’s focus in the TA Center is on content development and training in the area of Early Childhood MTSS, with a focus on EC PBIS/Program-wide Pyramid Model practices. Prior to working with the TA Center, Rhonda worked as a teacher, program administrator, and Disability and Mental Health Manager.

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

Tami works with District Implementation Teams to develop the capacity to implement, use, and sustain an integrated behavior and reading MTSS model. Prior to the TA Center, she practiced as an outpatient mental health clinician and social worker/behavioral consultant at Genesee ISD. Tami also worked at her ISD as a coach and trainer helping school and district teams set up systems and practices to support their PBIS/MTSS infrastructure and implementation.

Melissa focuses on the Advanced Tiers and intensifying instruction/intervention supports at the TA Center. Before joining the TA Center, Melissa worked as a school psychologist, educational consultant, and university professor.

Lisa's focus in the TA center is on content development and training in the area of literacy. Lisa is a speech-language pathologist and prior to working with the TA center, she worked as a clinician providing direct services to students as well as district-level training and professional development to staff in the areas of structured literacy instruction, differentiated and explicit instruction, and augmentative and alternative communication.

Sam's focus in the TA Center is on program evaluation, survey development, and data analysis. Prior to coming to the TA Center, Sam was a project coordinator and research associate working with a research group to develop intensive reading and comprehension interventions.

Allen’s focus in the TA Center is on professional learning and content development related to Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Health. Before joining the TA Center, Allen spent nearly a decade in the classroom as a Special Educator (EI/CI), district-wide behavior trainer, and school leadership team member overseas and in West Michigan.

Kristen's role with the TA Center focuses on supporting the MDE, state-aid, K-12 Literacy/Dyslexia bills for Tier 1 literacy curriculum review and developing training content to support using screening and implementation plan monitoring data to accelerate Tier 1 reading outcomes. Before coming to the TA Center, Kristen worked as a classroom teacher, an adjunct professor in the Literacy Studies department at WMU, and as a literacy coach/instructional at KRESA.

Karrah’s focus at the TA center is supporting the implementation of an integrated behavior and reading MTSS model across school and district levels. Prior to coming to the TA center, Karrah practiced as a school psychologist in Utah, supporting students with various learning needs while coordinating the implementation and improvement of tiered supports and team problem solving in the buildings she served.

Delilah provides professional development to help support the social-emotional well-being of students as a Professional Learning Specialist with a Social Emotional Behavioral and School Mental Health focus. Previously, Delilah worked as a Behavioral Health Counselor for a Child Adolescent Health Center located within an urban school setting. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, she also has experience as a community mental health provider and in child welfare.

Kate's focus in the TA Center is on intensifying literacy instruction within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports framework. Prior to coming to the TA Center, Kate was a K-12 special education teacher in Oakland and Kalamazoo Counties, with a specific concentration on implementing and supporting reading intervention instruction.

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.

Johanna Toth’s focus in the TA Center is on Professional Learning and Adolescent Literacy MTSS. Prior to working with the TA Center, Johanna worked as a middle school English Language Arts teacher and Reading Interventionist.

Wen’s focus in the TA Center is on the MiMTSS Data System, the R-TFI Reporting System, and the evaluation of district MTSS infrastructure. Prior to joining the TA Center, Wen worked as an education consultant on a research team developing reading and math interventions. She also served as a developmental therapist, guiding families through the special education process from early intervention to school systems.

Laura’s focus within the TA is on program evaluation for social-emotional behavioral health and MDE projects. Before joining, she worked as a program evaluator for professional development and academic programs in higher education.

Valerie’s focus in the TA Center is on coordinating the content development and training related to social, emotional, and behavioral supports for improving the overall mental health and well-being of students and staff. Prior to coming to the TA Center, Valerie was a special educator (K-5), Teacher Consultant (K-12), and MTSS Coordinator.

Anna-Carin works with the Administrative Assistant Unit for the TA Center. Prior to coming to the TA Center, Anna-Carin worked in manufacturing as a customer service manager.

Lisa’s focus in the TA Center is on intensifying literacy instruction within the advanced tiers. Lisa obtained a master's degree in Special Education Leadership: Multi-Tiered Systems of Support from Michigan State University and previously worked as an elementary classroom teacher and special education teacher in West Michigan.

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.

Kate’s focus in the TA Center is on Digital Media Marketing & Communications. Prior to coming to the TA Center, Kate was a student at Grand Valley State University pursuing a degree in Integrative Studies with an emphasis in education. She has experience observing classrooms and working with children and is especially interested in content creation, social media, and curriculum development, bringing strong skills in creativity and collaboration.