Lori specializes in Literacy. She has taught secondary English Language Arts, and has supported curriculum and literacy at all levels including preschool, K-12 cross curricular, and college. She has 25 years of experience in education that includes brick and mortar schools, online education and diverse intervention settings.

Areas of Expertise:

• Literacy frameworks

• Assessment development

• Data analysis

• Coaching & facilitation

Natalie specializes in STEM education. She has been in the education field for 14 years with experience in middle school and high school teaching, as well as developing and implementing STEM curriculum at the middle school level. Natalie is committed to helping educators develop and implement high quality STEM curriculum.

Areas of Expertise:

1. STEM & STEAM

2. Curriculum development

3. Teacher training

4. Hands-on learning

Angela has more than 35 years of experience in Career Technical Education. She has taught career tech at the middle school, high school, and university levels. Angela has an extensive background in administration, consulting, and educational coaching, as well as helping districts to use data to improve student outcomes.

Areas of Expertise:

• Business partnerships

• Ohio Means jobs

• Data analysis

• Coaching & facilitation

Lisa leads the professional learning team for the ESC of Lake Erie West. She has been in education for over 20 years, serving as a teacher before becoming a curriculum, technology, and professional development consultant. Most recently, Lisa was an elementary principal and a junior high principal in a local district.

Areas of Expertise:

• Regional Data Lead

• Threat assessment

• OTES/OPES

• Coaching & facilitation

Liz has been working in the field of education for 15 years and has experience in middle school, high school, and higher education. She has served as a literacy coach, English teacher, assistant principal, academic coach, and professor in diverse settings that include public schools, private schools, and charter schools.

Areas of Expertise:

• Curriculum & instruction

• Gifted education

• OTES

• Resident Educator

Amy specializes in technology integration and is a Google Level 2 Educator. She has over 18 years of teaching at the middle school and college levels. At her previous job, Amy overhauled both the technology and business program curriculum. She additionally has experience as a statistician and is trained in asynchronous learning.

Areas of Expertise:

• Technology integration

• Graphic design

• Distance learning

• Business, personal finance, careers

Lisa has over 25 years of experience in the educational and secretarial environment. She assists with the scheduling of all of the various professional developments offered by the department, as well as working with districts to provide payment for services. Additionally, offers support for the Center for Teaching and Learning. 

Areas of Expertise:

• Scheduling questions

• Department contact

• Payment information

• Requesting resources

Angie has more than 17 years of experience in Social & Emotional Learning. With Masters degrees in both School Counseling and School Leadership, she has worked directly with district administration, staff, students, and the school community to support their needs, implementing and managing numerous SEL programs and curriculums.

Areas of Expertise:

• SEL

• Threat assessment

• Restorative practices

• Tier 1-3 behavior supports

Kim has been working in the field of education for 25 years and has experience in elementary, middle school, and high school. She has been a teacher, assistant principal, and principal. Kim continues to hold a valid PK-12 Principal License and participates on the state writing team for areas within the Resident Educator Program.

Areas of Expertise:

• Leadership & mentoring

• OTES/OPES

• Resident Educator

• Master Teacher

Heather has 20 years of experience in education, with focus on secondary English education, gifted and talented education, and personalized learning. As the regional personalized learning specialist, Heather is excited to support districts in meeting the needs of every student in the unique ways their needs must be met.

Areas of Expertise:

• Personalized learning

• Universal design for learning

• Gifted education

• Technology