Lori Bolone, M.Ed. 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. Lori has 25 years of experience in education that includes brick and mortar schools, online education and diverse intervention settings

Areas of Expertise:

• Designing and supporting comprehensive literacy frameworks, PreK-12
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Assessment Development 
• Data Analysis  
• Coaching and Facilitation

Natalie Crotte, M.Ed. specializes in STEM education.  Natalie has been in the education field for over 14 years with experience in middle school and high school teaching, as well as developing and implementing STEM curriculum at the middle school level.  She received her Master’s in Educational Leadership with a focus on the perception of STEM education at the middle school level.  Natalie is committed to helping educators develop and implement high quality STEM curriculum.  

Areas of Expertise:

• Science and STEM Education
• STEM Curriculum and Education

Angela Dietrich, M.Ed. has more than 35 years of experience in Career Technical Education.  She has taught career tech at the middle, high school, and at university levels.  Her administrative experience includes program administration at a career center and career technical leadership in an urban district. Angela also has an extensive background in consulting and educational coaching, helping districts to use data to improve student outcomes.  She has worked as a coach for High Schools that Work, and a consultant for State Support Teams where she focused on expanding opportunities for students with disabilities in career technical education.

Areas of Expertise: 

• Career Technical Education
• Business/Industry and Education Partnerships
• Data Analysis
• Instructional Improvement
• Equity 
• Coaching and Facilitation

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

Areas of Expertise: 

• Curriculum and Instruction
• Technology Integration
• Regional Data Lead for Value Added
• Coaching and Facilitation
• OTES
• OPES
   
  

Elizabeth Kregel, Ph.D. 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. Elizabeth’s Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Leadership focused on new teacher retention and student engagement. Her doctoral work focused on the social, emotional, and academic needs of gifted students. 

Areas of Expertise: 

• Curriculum and Instruction
• Gifted Education
• OTES
• Resident Educator

Lisa Peluso has over 24 Years of experience in the educational and secretarial environment.  She has joined the ESC of Lake Erie West to assist with scheduling professional development and provides support with the Center for Teaching and Learning.  She is dedicated, organized, specializes in providing administrative support.

Areas of Expertise:

• Special Event Organizer/Planning
• Scheduling Coordinator
• Administrative Support to Professional Development Team
• Assist with PD registration/resource
• Provide extensive support

Angie Rechtine, M.Ed., has more than 17 years of educational experience in the realm of Social & Emotional Learning. With a Master’s degree in both School Counseling and School Leadership, Angie holds first hand experience and knowledge in working directly with district administration, staff, students, and the school community to support their social and emotional needs. In addition, throughout her career as a School Counselor and Social & Emotional Learning Coach, Angie has implemented and managed numerous SEL programs and curriculums. 

Areas of Expertise:

• Social & Emotional Learning
• Ohio’s SEL Standards Implementation
• Feeling Regulation & Support
• PBIS
• Restorative Practices
• Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3 behavior supports

Kim Sofo, M.Ed has been working in the field of education for 24 years and has experience in elementary, middle school, and high school. She has successfully held positions as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal encompassing both leadership and support roles. She 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 and Mentoring
• OTES/OPES
• Resident Educator
• Master Teacher

Ohio Personalized Learning Specialist, NW Region

Heather Townley has 20 years experience in education with focus on secondary English education, gifted and talented and personalized learning.  Her time spent in education has been in both the brick and mortar as well as virtual setting which developed a passion for educational technology.  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. 

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