ESU 16 Steering Committee

James McGown

James McGown, Administrator

Scott Jones

Scott Jones, Network Operations Director

Holley

Deana Holley, Administrative Assistant

Engel

Melissa Engel, Network Operations

Sowle

Danica Sowle, Speech Language Pathologist

Alison Smith

Alison Smith, Professional Development Director

Elmshaeuser

Kris Elmshaeuser, Special Services Director

Loree Cain

Loree Cain, Teaching and Learning Coordinator

Ruhlman

Catherine Ruhlman, School Psychologist

Brauer

Denise Brauer, Early Childhood Specialist

Townsend

Tonya Townsend, School Psychologist

Educational Service Unit 16's vision for our work with member districts is to provide visionary leadership and equitable access to services for all learners.

ESU 16 staff are COMMITTED to:

  • Meaningful RELATIONSHIPS and mutual TRUST to ground our work with individuals, school districts, and communities.

  • COLLABORATION with colleagues and district partners to develop and deliver quality educational programs and services.

  • Continuous EVOLUTION and ADAPTATION to ensure services and supports that are aligned to the unique needs of each learner and each context.

  • PROFESSIONALISM evidenced by competence, integrity, and mutual respect .                                     

  • A foundation of TEAMWORK that synergizes individual expertise and collective resources.