ESU 16 Steering Committee
James McGown, Administrator
Scott Jones, Network Operations Director
Deana Holley, Administrative Assistant
Melissa Engel, Network Operations
Danica Sowle, Speech Language Pathologist
Alison Smith, Professional Development Director
Kris Elmshaeuser, Special Services Director
Loree Cain, Teaching and Learning Coordinator
Catherine Ruhlman, School Psychologist
Denise Brauer, Early Childhood Specialist
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.