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Mecosta-Osceola

Intermediate School District

Curtis E. Finch, Superintendent

15760 190^th Avenue

Big Rapids, Michigan 49307

Telephone:  (231) 796-3543

Fax:  (231) 796-3300

www.moisd.org

MISSION STATEMENT

The Mecosta-Osceola Intermediate School District exists for one basic reason:  to provide services to constituent school districts that will not only increase the efficiency and effectiveness of their educational programming, but will help the educators in the schools to better serve and instruct the young people in their charge.  Therefore, the primary mission of the Mecosta-Osceola Intermediate School District is to create programs and provide services based upon this concept.

HELPING SCHOOLS HELP STUDENTS!

Member Districts:

Big Rapids Public Schools

Chippewa Hills School District

Crossroads Charter Academy

Evart Public Schools

Morley Stanwood Community Schools

Reed City Area Public Schools

Non-Discrimination Policy:

The Mecosta-Osceola Intermediate School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, height, weight, religion, marital status, or disability in its programs or activities.  The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:

Assistant Superintendent for Human Services

Mecosta-Osceola Intermediate School District

15760 190^th Avenue, Big Rapids, MI  49307

(231) 796-3543

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MECOSTA-OSCEOLA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Board of Education............................................................................................................ 06

Administration.................................................................................................................... 07

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION SERVICES

Career Center..................................................................................................................... 08

SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES

Special Services Staff..................................................................................................... 09

Education Center................................................................................................................ 11

Satellite Classrooms.......................................................................................................... 12

Contracted Programs......................................................................................................... 14

GENERAL EDUCATION SERVICES

Professional Development/School Improvement......................................................... 15

Math/Science/Technology Center & Outreach Program........................................... 16

Literacy Consultant Services.......................................................................................... 16

Early Childhood and Parenting Programs....................................................................... 16

TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT.......................................... 16

MEDIA CENTERS............................................................. 17

BIG RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Board of Education............................................................................................................ 18

Administration.................................................................................................................... 18

High School......................................................................................................................... 19

Community Education......................................................................................................... 20

Middle School..................................................................................................................... 20

Brookside Elementary....................................................................................................... 22

Eastwood Early Childhood Center.................................................................................. 23

Riverview Elementary....................................................................................................... 24

CHIPPEWA HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Board of Education............................................................................................................ 26

Administration.................................................................................................................... 26

High School......................................................................................................................... 27

Community Education......................................................................................................... 28

Intermediate School.......................................................................................................... 29

Barryton Elementary......................................................................................................... 30

Mecosta Elementary.......................................................................................................... 31

Remus Elementary.............................................................................................................. 31

Weidman Elementary......................................................................................................... 32

CROSSROADS CHARTER ACADEMY

Board of Education............................................................................................................ 33

Administration/Staff....................................................................................................... 33

EVART PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Board of Education............................................................................................................ 36

Administration.................................................................................................................... 36

High School......................................................................................................................... 37

Middle School..................................................................................................................... 38

Elementary School............................................................................................................. 38

Community Education......................................................................................................... 39

MORLEY STANWOOD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Board of Education............................................................................................................ 40

Administration.................................................................................................................... 40

High School......................................................................................................................... 41

Alternative School............................................................................................................. 42

Middle School..................................................................................................................... 42

Morley Elementary............................................................................................................ 43

Stanwood Elementary........................................................................................................ 44

REED CITY AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Board of Education............................................................................................................ 46

Administration.................................................................................................................... 46

High School......................................................................................................................... 47

Middle School..................................................................................................................... 48

Godfrey T. Norman .......................................................................................................... 49

Community Education......................................................................................................... 50

Reed City Athletics........................................................................................................... 51

NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS

St. Mary’s............................................................................................................................ 52

St. Michael’s....................................................................................................................... 53

St. Peter’s Lutheran........................................................................................................... 54

Trinity Lutheran................................................................................................................ 55

Daystar Christian Academy............................................................................................. 56     

Community Christian School............................................................................................. 57

PRESCHOOLS

Big Rapids Community Action Preschool........................................................................ 58

Big Rapids Early Head Start.......................................................................................... 58

Evart Early Head Start................................................................................................... 58

NEMCSA Head Start....................................................................................................... 59

MECOSTA-OSCEOLA

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT

15760 190^th Avenue       Big Rapids, Michigan 49307-9096

Phone (231) 796-3543     Fax (231) 796-3300

www.moisd.org

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Richard Christner, Big Rapids              President                          June 2011

Jack Stickler, Remus                          Vice President                  June 2013

Darlene Fuller, Reed City                    Treasurer                        June 2011

Richard Karns, Reed City                     Secretary                       June 2015

Ronald Bongard, Stanwood                   Trustee                           June 2013

Bob Thompson, Chippewa Hills              Trustee                           June 2015

Marie Wilkerson, Evart                       Trustee                           June 2015

BOARD MEETINGS

School Board meetings are held on the second Monday of each month except for the month of October when it is held on a Thursday due to the MOISD Board and Administrators attendance at local district Board of Education meetings.  Contact the MOISD for specific dates.

Regular Board of Education meetings are held in the George L. Parsons Room of the Mecosta-Osceola Intermediate School District Administration Building, 15760 190^th Avenue, Big Rapids, MI, unless otherwise specified.  All interested persons are invited to attend.

Minutes of each meeting will be available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Mecosta-Osceola Intermediate School District office within ten (10) business days after the date of said meeting.  Approved copies of the minutes will be available not more than eight (8) business days after the meeting at which the minutes were approved.

Upon written request for a subscription and payment of a fee established by the Board, minutes shall be mailed to any person or business by first class mail.  The subscription may be valid for up to six months.

This notice is given in compliance with Act No. 267 of Public Acts of Michigan, 1976.

MECOSTA-OSCEOLA

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT

15760 190^th Avenue     Big Rapids, Michigan 49307-9096

Phone (231) 796-3543     Fax (231) 796-3300

www.moisd.org

2007 Taxable Value                                                                            $1,887,599,230

School District Code 54000

Tax Rate:

General Education                                                                                               .2494

Special Education                                                                                             3.3395

Vocational Education                                                                                          1.4970

Total                                                                                                               5.0859

ADMINISTRATION

Curtis E. Finch, Jr......................... Superintendent

Mark R. Klumpp............................. Assistant Superintendent

James Gerakinis............................. Special Education Supervisor

Jennifer Harrison.......................... Director of Career & Technical Education

Amy Hart......................................... Special Education Supervisor

Pat Langworthy............................... Special Education Supervisor serving the Satellite Programs

Steve Locke..................................... C.T.E. Principal

Brian Pickett................................... Director of Technology

Karlene Rader................................. Transportation Supervisor

Denise Robinson............................. Director of Finance

Mary Ann Robinson....................... Director of General Education

Karen Schneider............................. Director of Early Childhood & Parenting Programs

Lynette Suchner............................. Director of Special Education

Mark Vanderlist............................. Special Education Planner/Monitor

SUPPORT STAFF

Sandi Brown.................................... Business Office

Linda Cole........................................ Business Office

Kevin Courtney............................... Truancy Officer

Cherie Denslow............................... Receptionist

Rob Horan....................................... Technology Assistant (MOP Co-Op)

Harry Howard................................ Membership Auditor

Jesse Jones..................................... Technology Assistant (MOP Co-Op)

Mary Ann Mendenhall................... Executive Secretary

Jason Dey........................................ Maintenance (MOP Co-Op)

Stacey Feutz................................... Maintenance

Steve Fitzgerald............................ Maintenance

Jeanne Lyttle.................................. Maintenance

Randy Stephan................................ Maintenance

David Stevens................................. Maintenance

Jason Woods....................................MOP Co-Op Facilities Maintenance

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

MECOSTA-OSCEOLA CAREER CENTER

15830 190^th Avenue     Big Rapids, Michigan 49307-9096

Phone (231) 796-5805     Fax (231) 796-0262

Jennifer Harrison.......................... C.T.E. Director

Steve Locke..................................... Principal

Jodie Nunn...................................... Bookkeeper/Secretary

Dorothy Jones................................ Secretary

Dennis Dull...................................... Career Services Coordinator

Wendy Iltis..................................... Student Advocate

Jill Ray............................................ Facilitator/LEA Liaison

INSTRUCTORS

Rodney Baldus................................. Culinary Arts

Kenneth Barnard............................. Automotive Technology

Shannon Behling.............................. Allied Health Technology

Jeff Courtney................................ Diesel Technology

Kelly Cushway................................. Welding/Fabrication

Daniel Estes.................................... CAD/Drafting

John Fox.......................................... Building and Grounds Maintenance

Patty Hawley................................... Allied Health Technology

Christopher Jensen........................ Graphic Communications

Nicki Johnston............................... Early Childhood Careers

Bob Persons..................................... Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning

John Simaz...................................... Building Trades

Douglas Ward................................. Engineering and Precision Technology

Linda Ward..................................... Cosmetology

James Williams............................... Public Safety

PARAEDUCATORS

David Bordano................................ Automotive Technology

James Chapman................................Public Safety

Kurt Goodman...................................Welding/Fabrication

Beth Grothe......................................Allied Health Technology

Christina Jacobs.............................Early Childhood Careerse

Jacob Johnson.................................CAD/Drafting

Nathan Macias................................ Engineering & Precision Technology

Jim Rogers...................................... Graphic Communications

Mike Schmidt.................................. Welding/Fabrication

Barbara Szymanski....................... Allied Health Technology

Richard Taylor............................... Diesel Technology

Carri Staffen................................. Cosmetology

Jennifer Upham.............................. Culinary Arts

SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES

15760 190^th Avenue     Big Rapids, Michigan 49307-9096

Phone (231) 796-3543     Fax (231) 796-3300

Lynette Suchner............................. Director

James Gerakinis............................. Special Education Supervisor – Ed Center & Transition

Amy Hart......................................... Special Education Supervisor – US 10 Corridor

Pat Langworthy............................... Special Education Supervisor – Satellite Classrooms

Mark F. Vanderlist........................ Planner/Monitor

Julia Flowerday............................. Transition Coordinator

Stacey Jackson.............................. Secretary

Mary Vogt....................................... Secretary

SPECIAL SERVICES STAFF

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS

Therese Allen.................................. School Psychologist

Kimberly Bowen.............................. School Psychologist

Ormand Hook.................................. School Psychologist

Gerald Longnecker......................... School Psychologist

Deborah Mako................................ School Psychologist

Walter Podufaly............................. School Psychologist

Melissa Stirn.................................. School Psychologist

Kariann VanBurgel.......................... School Psychologist

TEACHER CONSULTANTS

Jane Brodoski................................. Teacher Consultant

Martin DuBois................................ Teacher Consultant

Louise Ensink................................... Teacher Consultant

Martine Fiting................................ Teacher Consultant

Merrilee Hill-Kennedy.................. Teacher Consultant

Linda Jones..................................... Teacher Consultant

Peggy McNeilly.............................. Teacher Consultant

Alecia Trucks-DeCou.................... Teacher Consultant

SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS

Danette Crozier.............................. School Social Worker

Laura Dean-Bonnell........................ School Social Worker

Kara Lake......................................... School Social Worker

Sandy Persons................................. School Social Worker

Christopher Sherman..................... School Social Worker

Cindy Warner................................. School Social Worker

SPEECH & LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS

Lauren Bauman................................ Speech Pathologist

Kathy Blatchford........................... Speech Pathologist

Kathy Connor................................... Speech Pathologist

Shari Craig.......................................Speech Pathologist

Mary Dietz..................................... Speech Pathologist

Traci Eister-Woods...................... Speech Pathologist

Wendy Endres................................ Speech Pathologist

Diane Kordie-Trowbridge............ Speech Pathologist

Colin Macpherson........................... Speech Pathologist

Angela Moore.................................. Speech Pathologist

Molly Pretzlaff.............................. Speech Pathologist

Allison Royston............................... Speech Pathologist

Beth Salsbury................................. Speech Pathologist

Marilyn Shewan.............................. Speech Pathologist

Charles Unseld................................ Speech Pathologist

Lawain Werner.................................Speech Pathologist

Carol Yacavone............................... Speech Pathologist

Kathy Zomer................................... Speech Pathologist

INTERPRETERS

Retha Jackson................................ Interpreter

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS

Vicki Brinks..................................... Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Paula Thompson................................Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Bonnie Byers................................... Occupational Therapist

Marty Guiney.................................. Occupational Therapist

Sharon Lucas................................... Occupational Therapist

Julie Plummer.................................. Occupational Therapist

Lorie Thompson............................... Occupational Therapist

PHYSICAL THERAPISTS

Karen Cushway................................ Physical Therapy Assistant

Susan Finney................................... Physical Therapist

Robin Hollebeek............................. Physical Therapist

Beth O’Donnell................................ Physical Therapist

Michelle Seward............................ Physical Therapist

Matthew Shenton........................... Physical Therapist

MECOSTA-OSCEOLA EDUCATION CENTER

15700 190^th Avenue     Big Rapids, Michigan 49307-9096

Phone (231) 796-2624     Fax (231) 796-2625

James Gerakinis............................. Special Education Supervisor – Ed Center & Transition

Pat Langworthy............................... Special Education Supervisor – Satellite Classrooms

Julie Burke...................................... Secretary

Wendy Lyons................................... Secretary

Mary Ann Frederick, R.N............ Nurse Consultant

CLASSROOMS

EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES (ECSES)

Colin Macpherson........................... Speech Pathologist

Criss McLane.................................. Teacher

Chari Nixon..................................... Paraeducator

Marianne Rumer............................. Paraeducator

EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM (ECSEP)

Michelle Welch............................... Teacher

Adriana Beckwith........................... Paraeducator

Rebecca Luce.................................. Paraeducator

SEVERELY COGNITIVELY IMPAIRED (SCI)

Katie Tomczyk................................ Teacher

Kim Ypma......................................... Teacher

Jenny Knopf.................................... Paraeducator

Garret Kooistra.............................. Paraeducator

Helen Langworthy.......................... Paraeducator

Sandi Marek................................... Paraeducator

Michele Paulson.............................. Paraeducator

Christine Yeager............................ Paraeducator

MODERATELY COGNITIVELY IMPAIRED (MoCI)

Bonnie Clark.................................... Teacher

Lisa Nielsen..................................... Teacher

Tammy VanHouten.......................... Teacher

Barbara Barber.............................. Paraeducator

Lisa Dubois...................................... Paraeducator

Gina Durfee..................................... Paraeducator

Laurie Golden.................................. Paraeducator

Lynn Thompson................................ Paraeducator

Michele Vrbensky.......................... Paraeducator

MODERATELY COGNITIVELY IMPAIRED (MoCI) and

RESOURCE PROGRAM AT THE TRANSITION CENTER

220 S. Michigan Avenue     Big Rapids, Michigan 49307-1810

Phone (231) 796-5213 (MoCI) or (231) 796-4298 (Resource Room)

Ellen Kanitz..................................... Resource Room Teacher

Margaret Morrow.......................... Teacher

Michelle Bentley............................ Paraeducator

Christopher Garrett...................... Paraeducator

Kris Lans.......................................... Paraeducator

Judy Nelson.................................... Paraeducator

JoEllen Quick................................. Paraeducator

Michelle Riley................................. Paraeduator

Marianne Rumer............................. Paraeducator

Lisa Worden.................................... Paraeducator

SATELLITE CLASSROOMS

EMOTIONALLY IMPAIRED AT EVART ELEMENTARY

515 North Cedar Street     Evart, Michigan 49631

Phone (231) 734-4143

Kathy Schlanderer......................... Teacher

John Kelly........................................ Paraeducator

Dawn Schroeder............................. Paraeduator

EMOTIONALLY IMPAIRED AT BIG RAPIDS MIDDLE SCHOOL

500 N. Warren     Big Rapids, Michigan 49307-1459

Phone (231) 527-1016

Martha Jones.................................. Teacher

Stacie Langworthy......................... Paraeducator

Amy Schoen..................................... Paraeducator

ASD AT RIVERVIEW ELEMENTARY

509 Willow     Big Rapids, Michigan 49307

Phone (231) 796-1826

DeAnn Snyder................................. Teacher

Jaime Bechaz.................................. Paraeducator

Tina Luce......................................... Paraeducator

Mary Michel................................... Paraeducator

ASD AT GT NORMAN ELEMENTARY

338 West Lincoln Street     Reed City, Michigan 49677

Phone:  (231) 832-3868

Cynthia Swymeler.......................... Teacher

Jan Cassidy..................................... Paraeducator

Donna Scott.................................... Paraeducator

Daniel Wesche................................ Paraeducator

ASD AT REED CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL

233 West Church Street     Reed City, Michigan 49677

Phone:  (231) 832-6180

Cynthia DesJardins....................... Teacher

Linda Chipman................................. Paraeducator

MOISD RESOURCE ROOM AT GT NORMAN ELEMENTARY

338 West Lincoln Street     Reed City, Michgian 49677

Phone:  (231) 832-5548

Beth Ferner..................................... Teacher

Nancy DeKraker............................ Paraeduactor

Eugene (Sam) Draper.................... Paraeducator

Tammy Dyer.................................... Paraeducator

CONTRACTED PROGRAMS

ASHMUN SCHOOL AT EAGLE VILLAGE

4507 170^th Avenue     Hersey, Michigan 49639-9736

Phone (231) 832-5585     Fax (231) 832-8964

Amy Hart......................................... Special Education Supervisor – US 10 Corridor

Betsy Cope....................................... Secretary

Bonnie Halladay.............................. Secretary

Carol Lewis...................................... Secretary

Sharrie Parke................................. Special Projects

Walter Podufaly............................. School Psychologist

Danette Crozier............................. School Social Worker

Lawain Werner............................... Speech Pathologist

Susan Blodgett................................ Teacher

Karen Bolton.................................... Teacher

Denise Fehrenbach......................... Teacher

Jason Gielczyk............................... Teacher

Alane Hazewinkel........................... Teacher

Christine Ray.................................. Teacher

Suzanne Bieri.................................. Paraeducator

Davene Campbell............................ Paraeducator

Jane Kailing..................................... Paraeducator

Jean McGrath................................. Paraeducator

Donna Paine..................................... Paraeducator

Kathy Tilmann................................. Paraeducator

MUSKEGON RIVER YOUTH HOME

8671 30^th Avenue     Evart, Michigan 49631

MRYH Treatment Program Phone (231) 734-6673     Fax (231) 734-6749

MRYH Detention Facility Phone (231) 734-6017     Fax (231) 734-6017

Amy Hart......................................... Special Education Supervisor – US 10 Corridor

Betsy Cope....................................... Secretary

Bonnie Halladay.............................. Secretary

Carol Lewis...................................... Secretary

Sharrie Parke................................. Special Projects

Walter Podufaly............................. School Psychologist

Danette Crozier............................. School Social Worker

Lawain Werner............................... Speech Pathologist

Larry Brown ................................... Teacher

Kathleen Carson.............................. Teacher

Pam Handy.........................................Teacher

Rebecca Jackson............................ Teacher

Penny Marek................................... Teacher

Sandra Norton................................ Teacher

Mary Quinlan...................................Teacher

Kathy Wicke................................... Paraeducator

PINEVIEW HOMES

8444 Oak Road     Evart, Michigan 49631

Phone (231) 734-2045     Fax (231) 734-3455

Amy Hart......................................... Special Education Supervisor – US 10 Corridor

Betsy Cope....................................... Secretary

Bonnie Halladay.............................. Secretary

Carol Lewis...................................... Secretary

Sharrie Parke................................. Special Projects

Walter Podufaly............................. School Psychologist

Danette Crozier............................. School Social Worker

Lawain Werner............................... Speech Pathologist

Joseph Kretoski............................. School Liaison

Andrew Duffy................................ Teacher

Samuel Shaffer.............................. Teacher

Gary White..................................... Teacher

Evelyn Duff..................................... Paraeducator

Virginia Waite................................ Paraeducator

Sally Wolfbrandt.......................... Paraeducator

TITLE I(D) STAFF SERVING THE US-10 CORRIDOR

4507 170^th Avenue     Hersey, Michigan 49639-9736

Phone (231) 832-5585     Fax (231) 832-8964

Bruce Mangum................................. Title I Teacher

Larry Wyn........................................Title I Teacher

Kimber Ebels................................... Title I Paraeducator

Erin Jackson.................................... Title I Paraeducator

Christy Lang..................................... Title I Paraeducator

Brenda Widman................................ Title I Paraeducator

GENERAL EDUCATION SERVICES

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT

15760 190^th Avenue     Big Rapids, Michigan 49307-9096

Phone (231) 796-3543     Fax (231) 796-3300

Mary Ann Robinson....................... Director of General Education

Sharrie Parke................................. Special Projects

Holly Kage....................................... Secretary

MATH/SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY CENTER

15760 190^th Avenue     Big Rapids, Michigan 49307

Director’s Phone (231) 592-9622     Fax (231) 796-3300

Technology Outreach Center (231) 796-3543, Ext. 220

MSTC Classroom Phone (231) 591-5295     Fax (231) 591-5296

Holly Kage....................................... Secretary

Megan Biller.................................... MSTC Instructor

Laura Forbes................................... MSTC Instructor

Jill Ray............................................ Facilitator/LEA Liaison

LITERACY CONSULTANT SERVICES

Ruth Buitendorp............................. Literacy Consultant (MOP Co-Op)

EARLY CHILDHOOD AND PARENTING PROGRAMS

15760 190^th Avenue     Big Rapids, Michigan 49307

Phone (231) 592-9605     Fax (231) 796-3300

Karen Schneider............................. Director of Early Childhood & Parenting Programs

LouAnn Gregory............................. Great Start Coordinator

Sherry Franklin............................. MOP Co-Op School Social Worker

Kristina Beers................................. Great Start Parent Liaison

GREAT START READINESS PROGRAM

Morley – (231) 856-7684, Ext. 813

Crystal Vanderhoof....................... Teacher

Stanwood – (231) 823-2211, Ext. 734

Bonnie Huey..................................... Teacher

Judy Lochner.................................. Para-educator

Crossroads Charter Academy – (231) 796-6589, Ext. 310

Jill Graetz..................................... Teacher

Julie Blackmer.............................. Para-educator

TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT

15760 190^th Avenue     Big Rapids, Michigan 49307

Phone (231) 796-4422

Karlene Rader................................. Supervisor

Steve Fitzgerald............................ Courier Service

Tammie Belcher.............................. Bus Driver

Robert Bird.................................... Bus Driver

Rudy Cetrone.................................. Bus Driver

Arleen Couch................................... Bus Driver

Gail Dawson..................................... Bus Driver

Ron DePew....................................... Bus Driver

Arlan Jackson................................. Bus Driver

Tim Kerby........................................ Bus Driver

Mark Lockerby.............................. Bus Driver

Kathy Ruelle.................................... Bus Driver

Ken Shaydik.................................... Bus Driver

Ryan Shrable.................................. Bus Driver

John Vincent................................... Bus Driver

MEDIA CENTERS

Three media centers that house the regional collection for REMC 2 are available to all public and non-public school personnel.  Consult your local media specialist as to what media is available to you.  Services offered regionally include loan of educational media, type duplications, in-service education, consultant services, aid in production and dissemination of information.

REMC 2 South                          Fax Orders (231) 876-4801

9905 E. 13^th Street

Cadillac, MI  49601

Wendy Musselman                     Manager (231) 876-2269

Karen Emond                    Secretary (231) 876-2270

Wanita Kampmueller                  Instructional Consultant/Special Projects

                                                          Coordinator (231) 876-3036

REMC 2 Central                        (231) 922-6217

880 Parsons Road

Traverse City, MI 49684

REMC 2 North                          (231) 582-8063

1313 Boyne Avenue

Boyne City, MI  49712

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BIG RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

21034 Fifteen Mile Road     Big Rapids, Michigan 49307

Phone (231) 796-2627     Fax (231) 592-0639

Internet:  www.brps.k12.mi.us

2007 Taxable Value                                                                              $437,979,253

School District Code 54010

Operational Millage (non-homestead)                                                                      18.0

Debt Retirement                                                                                                    4.5

State Mills Levied (all property)                                                                             6.0

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Kathy Bouwman, Big Rapids.......... President

Sue Hosking, Big Rapids............... Vice President

John Thomas, Big Rapids.............. Treasurer

Mike Wyman, Big Rapids............. Secretary

Diana Byrne, Big Rapids............... Trustee

Pete Kent, Big Rapids.....................Trustee

Pete Peterson, Big Rapids............. Trustee

ADMINISTRATION

Thomas Langdon, Ed. D.................. Superintendent

Deb Tyson....................................... Curriculum/Human Resources Director

Nick Scheible..................................Finance Director

Tim Haist......................................... High School Principal

Josh Easler..................................... Assistant Principal

Russ Greenleaf............................... Middle School Principal

Lenore Weaver............................... Asst. Middle School Principal/Special Ed. Supervisor

Tim Buckingham.............................. Brookside Elementary Principal

Renee Kent........................................Riverview Elementary Principal

Brady Flachs................................... Athletic Director

Steve Hofmann............................... Transportation & Grounds Supervisor

Robert King..................................... Food Service Supervisor

William Fogel.................................. Custodial Supervisor

Joe Bouman...................................... Director of Technology

John Snider..................................... Assistant Director of Technology

SUPPORT STAFF

Diane Lentz..................................... Executive Secretary

Rene Fountain................................. Payroll Coordinator

Sandy Enszer.................................. Administrative Secretary

Cathy Methner................................ Accounts Coordinator

BIG RAPIDS HIGH SCHOOL (9^TH – 12^TH)

21175 Fifteen Mile Road     Big Rapids, Michigan 49307

Phone (231) 796-7651     Fax (231) 592-8505

Tim Haist......................................... High School Principal

Josh Easler.......................................Assistant Principal

Brady Flachs................................... Athletic Director

Lisa Brady....................................... Athletic Secretary

Sue Hunt.......................................... Principal’s Secretary

Kathy Klarecki................................ Attendance Secretary

Kris Spedowski............................... Guidance Office Secretary

Christine Berke.............................. Paraeducator

Char Hansen.................................... Paraeducator

Kathy Hogenson.............................. Paraeducator

Linda Lindsey.................................. Paraeducator/Media Center

Rose Simon.......................................Paraeducator

Mary Beth Vanderlist................... Paraeducator

Elizabeth Wahl............................... Paraeducator

TEACHERS

Brian Balch.......................................Instrumental Music

Bill Banks......................................... Journalism

Jenny Bentley..................................Special Education

Bill Bonning...................................... Social Studies

Lisa Buckingham.............................. Health/Physical Education

Jay Bufton...................................... Physical Education

John Caskey.................................... Math/Drafting

Mitch Cumings................................. Communicative Arts/Physical Education

Cathy Eppard.................................. Business Education

Shelly Fortier................................. Counselor

Justin Fox....................................... Math/Science

Brian Guiney.................................... Communicative Arts

Jessica Haist.................................. Communicative Arts

Karole Hartley................................Technology/Communicative Arts

Lori Hathaway................................ Drama/Communicative Arts

Kathy Hazlett................................. World Languages

Jeff Hovey...................................... Industrial Arts

Maggie Keating............................... World Languages

Jean LaLonde.................................. Science

James MaloneBeach....................... Art

Matt McCullen................................ Math

Susan McCullen.............................. Science

Katie McInnis................................. Vocal Music

Kathleen Murray............................ Science

Glen Phelps...................................... Science

Grace Poppen.................................. Special Education

Sue Sims.......................................... Special Education

Geoff Stewart................................ Social Studies

Howard Strom................................ Counselor

Kristin Suminski............................. Communicative Arts

Ronald Swanson.............................. Math/Science

David Szot...................................... Art/Social Studies

Dawn Thompson.............................. Special Education

Brian Weaver.................................. Social Studies

Bill Yambrick.................................. Math

NEW DIRECTIONS HIGH SCHOOL

BIG RAPIDS COMMUNITY EDUCATION

14980 215^th Avenue     Big Rapids, Michigan 49307

Phone (231) 796-3489     Fax (231) 592-0644

Brady Flachs......................................Coordinator

Sue Reynolds...................................  Secretary

Bill Banks.......................................... Teacher

Dawn Thompson............................... Teacher

Amy Bordano................................... Paraeducator

Shirley Vetter.................................Paraeducator

BIG RAPIDS MIDDLE SCHOOL (6^TH – 8^TH)

500 North Warren     Big Rapids, Michigan 49307

Phone (231) 796-9965     Fax (231) 592-3494

Russ Greenleaf............................... Principal

Lenore Weaver............................... Assistant Principal

Kris Arnston.................................... Secretary

Rosie Bucher................................... Paraeducator

Mary Dunkel................................... Paraeducator

Trina Hooker.................................. Paraeducator

Laura McReynolds......................... Paraeducator

Tina Miller...................................... Media Center/Paraeducator

Sally Shivy...................................... Paraeducator

TEACHERS

Curtis Armand................................ Social Studies

Karen Bellows.................................. Language Arts

Lane Blatchford.............................. Math

Sue Burns......................................... Math

Grace Engle..................................... Special Education

Bob Hinkley..................................... Science

Darin Hooker................................... 5th Grade

Merrilee Johnson........................... Technology

Jeff Kigar....................................... Health/Physical Education

Lois Lyon.......................................... Foreign Language

Theresa Mackall............................. Science

Kevin McBride................................ Social Studies

Katie McInnis................................. Vocal Music

Tracie Morrisey............................. Science

Barbara Moss.................................  Special Education

Elizabeth Nagelbush....................  5th Grade

Tracy Pippin.................................... Math

Mark Posey...................................... 5th Grade

Sue Quilitzsch................................ Language Arts

Sandy Randolph.............................. Language Arts

Steve Schott................................... Special Education

Dave Siegert................................... Industrial Technology

Becky Stroven................................ Special Education

Albie Todd....................................... Instrumental Music

Mark Vanhala.................................. Social Studies

Janet Weber..................................  Language Arts

Anne Wilson....................................  Language Arts

BIG RAPIDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

ITINERANT STAFF

Tamie Baccoli.................................. Art

Kathleen Cooper............................. Music

Bob Maynard.................................. Physical Education

Keith Brothers................................ Social Worker

Scott Pieratt................................... Shared Time

Jennifer Piggott............................. Spanish/Technology

BROOKSIDE (1^ST – 5^TH)

210 Escott Street     Big Rapids, Michigan 49307

Phone (231) 796-8323     Fax (231) 592-3496

Tim Buckingham.............................. Principal

Anne Stanton................................... Secretary

Laurie Conklin.................................  Paraeducator/Media Center

Jackie Greenacre........................... Paraeducator

Danielle Moore............................... Paraeducator

Heather Reed.................................. Paraeducator

Theresa Rodibaugh........................ Paraeducator

Jodi Scheid..................................... Paraeducator

Lana VanAlstine.............................. Paraeducator

TEACHERS

Ted Alberts..................................... 3rd Grade

Mary Barbot................................... 4th Grade

Yvonne Erickson............................. 1^st Grade

Karen Greenleaf............................. 4^th Grade

Amy Hathaway................................ 3^rd Grade

Karen King....................................... 2^nd Grade

Tonya Morgan................................. Title I

Dawn Neibarger............................. 2nd Grade

Jeff Pretzlaff................................ 2^nd Grade

J.R. Roberts................................... 3^rd Grade

EASTWOOD EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

(PRE-KDG – KDG)

410 North Third Street     Big Rapids, Michigan 49307

Phone (231) 796-5556     Fax (231) 592-8502

Marty Aldrich.................................Coordinator

Peggy Podehl.................................... Secretary

Venus Aris....................................... Paraeducator

Brenda Clise...................................  Paraeducator

Ken Conlin.......................................  Paraeducator

Donna Drake................................... Focus on Fours Director/Teacher

Xandria Fatum................................ Paraeducator

Megan Gifford................................ Focus on Fours Paraeducator

Anne Herron.................................... Paraeducator

Carol Kessler................................... Focus on Fours Paraeducator

Laura Kirwin.................................... Paraeducator

Emily Nichols.................................. Paraeducator

Megan O'Hara................................ Paraeducator

Barb Palmer.................................... Paraeducator

Kim Urbanick.................................  Paraeduator

Kelley VanAlstine........................... Paraeducator

Cathy Wilkinson............................. Paraeducator

TEACHERS

Amber Agler................................... 1st Grade

Robyn Anderson............................. Kindergarten

Keil Basch........................................ Kindergarten

Denise Bender.................................1st Grade

Leigh Buckley.................................. Kindergarten

Babetta Davids............................... Kindergarten

Sarah Doering................................. Kindergarten

Julie Fordham................................. 1st Grade

Cathy Fountain............................... 1st Grade

Sue Langdon.................................... Special Education

Annette Maat..................................Title I

Laura Macias...................................Young 5's

Vickie Simpson............................... 1st Grade

Courtney Steers............................. ECDD

Kathi Teegardin.............................. Title I

RIVERVIEW (1^ST – 5^TH)

509 Willow Street     Big Rapids, Michigan 49307

Phone (231) 796-2550     Fax (231) 592-8501

Renee Kent......................................... Principal

Anne Stanton.................................. Secretary

Angel Ackley..................................  Paraeducator, Media Center

Jeanne Barstow.............................. Paraeducator

Kim Horvath.................................... Paraeducator

Jessie Kailing.................................  Paraeducator

Diane Maynard............................... Paraeducator

Joyce Mitchell............................... Paraeducator

Sonjia Verrill................................. Paraeducator

Dawn Wyman................................... Paraeducator

TEACHERS

Sue Banks........................................ 2^nd Grade

Dave Byrnes.................................... 4^th Grade

Traci Fox........................................ 3rd Grade

Tammy Hanford.............................. Title I

Marge Kirinovic.............................. 2^nd Grade

Lauri Nielsen................................... 4^th Grade

Ann Orange...................................... 3rd Grade

Kara Schafer..................................  2nd Grade

Jane VanOstenberg....................... Special Education

Pat Wentland.................................. 3^rd Grade

CHIPPEWA HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT

3226 Arthur Road     Remus, Michigan 49340-0218

Phone (989) 967-2000     Fax (989) 967-2009

Internet:  www.chsd.us

2009 Taxable Value                                                                                  $776,871,685

School District Code 54025

Operational Millage (non-homestead)                                                                      18.0

Debt Retirement                                                                                                     2.62

State Mills Levied (all property)                                                                             6.0

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Nancy Yarrick, Barryton............. President

Thomas Johnson, Weidman.......... Vice President

Hope Shaw, Remus......................... Secretary

Scott Metcalf, Mecosta............... Treasurer

Douglas Bitler, Barryton.............. Trustee

Catherine Browers, Rodney.......... Trustee

Gary Smith, Mecosta......................Trustee

ADMINISTRATION

Shirley Howard.............................. Superintendent

Michelle Newman........................... High School Principal/Special Ed. Coordinator (secondary)

Dawn Hawley...................................Assistant High School Principal

Michael Bob Grover, Jr............... Intermediate School Principal

Chris White.................................... Intermediate School Assistant Principal

Lynelle Inman-Crosby................... Barryton Elementary Principal

Chi Ethridge.................................... Mecosta Elementary Principal

Chris White..................................... Remus Elementary Principal

Shirley Howard.............................. Weidman Elementary Principal

Dawn Hawley................................... Mosaic School Director

Sandra Weir.....................................Finance Director

Sharron Farrell...............................Curriculum Coordinator

William Chilman.............................. Athletic Director

Jack Williams................................. Transportation/Maintenance Supervisor

Patricia Olson................................. Food Service Supervisor

Jim Canham..................................... Technology Coordinator

SUPPORT STAFF

Linda May........................................ Superintendent’s Secretary

Teresa Bowser................................ Accountant

Jeanette Chapman.......................... Accounts Payable

Bridget Johnson............................. Payroll/Benefits

Everett Peterson........................... Technician

Lavern Young................................... Groundskeeper

CHIPPEWA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL (9^TH – 12^TH)

3226 Arthur Road     Remus, Michigan 49340-0218

Phone (989) 967-2100     Fax (989) 967-2109

Michelle Newman............................ Principal/Special Education Coordinator (secondary)

Dawn Hawley.................................. Assistant Principal

William Chilman.............................. Athletic Director

Debra Lehnert................................ Secretary

Peggy Recker.................................. Secretary

Lori Starck..................................... Secretary

Tricia Blanzy.................................. Secretary

TEACHERS

Andrea Armstrong......................... Special Education

Bob Berryman................................. Counselor

Jodi Bloss-Ehnis............................. Band

Christina Calabrese....................... Language Arts

Brad Case......................................... Industrial Arts

Jody Clark...................................... Special Education

Jon Cotton........................................Science/Math

Steven Darnell................................ Math

Jodi Daum........................................ Math

Cris DeWolf.................................... Science

Aaron Dore...................................... Social Studies

Kevin Edwards................................ Industrial Arts

Karen Fate....................................... Special Education

Michelle Flachs............................... Special Education

Ryan Grinnell.................................. Industrial Arts

Zach Hatfield................................. Science

Larry Jose....................................... Business/Health

Josephine Kirkbride...................... Media Center

Melinda Kremsreiter..................... World Language/Science

James Lake...................................... Social Studies

Starr Lederer................................. Special Education

Rhonda Lockhart............................ World Language

Erica Main....................................... Language Arts/Psychology

Kyle Nester..................................... Music

Wendy Odykirk............................. Language Arts

Doug Richard.................................. Vocational Agriculture

Geryl Roshak................................... Language Arts/History

Debra Russell................................. Special Education

Sally Schafer................................. Physical Education

Andrea St. John............................. Art

Lenny Starck.................................. Science/Social Studies

Chris Stirn...................................... Math

Andrew Tramper............................ Language Arts

Alex Vanderveen............................ Physical Education

Ben Wright..................................... Social Studies

Kelli Young....................................... Science

Kathleen Ziegenfelder.................. Counselor

CHIPPEWA HILLS MOSAIC SCHOOL &

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

2900 Arthur Road     Remus, Michigan 49340-0218

Phone (989) 967-8150     Fax (989) 967-8385

Toll Free:  (800) 553-4934

Dawn Hawley................................... Director

Connie MacKenzie......................... Secretary

Michelle Gimmey............................ Counselor/Teacher

Robert Hendrickson...................... Teacher

Rosalyn Nedry................................ Teacher

Robert Rzepecki............................ Teacher

Valerie Schueller........................... Teacher

Tammy Reed.................................... Teacher’s Aide

CHIPPEWA HILLS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

(6^TH – 8^TH)

3102 Arthur Road     Remus, Michigan 49340-0218

Phone (989) 967-2200     Fax (989) 967-2209

Michael Bob Grover, Jr............... Principal

Christopher White....................... Assistant Principal

Mary Roosa................................... Secretary

Lisa Stickler................................. Secretary/Aide

TEACHERS

Mike Bell..........................................Social Worker

Mike Bendele.................................. Science

Jodi Bloss-Ehnis............................. Band

Deb Buehner.................................... Social Studies

Trevor Dagley................................. Math

Cindy Eldred................................... Language Arts

Nathan Ethridge............................. Physical Education/Health

Torrey Gagne.................................. Special Education

Martha Goodrich............................ Social Studies

Theresa Hansen.............................. Special Education

Sam Hepinstall................................ Physical Education

Lynn Holihan.................................... Language Arts

Katrina Hunt................................... Special Education

Jo Kirkbride................................... Library/Media

Meredith Langell............................ Language Arts

Sue Lodes......................................... Science

Amy Madsen..................................... Recreation

Eric McArthur............................... Math

Diane Mix.........................................Social Studies

Beth Mundwiler.............................. Special Education

Kyle Nester..................................... Orchestra

Robert O’Neil................................. Art

Dawn Peddie.................................... Language Arts

Mark PeLong................................... Social Studies

Judy Peterson................................. Math

Casey Russell.................................. Science

Chris Smith...................................... Counselor

Dan Thompson................................. Special Education

Trent Thompson.............................. Science

Dawn Wernette.............................. Math

Rod Young........................................ Physical/Technical Education

CHIPPEWA HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

BARRYTON (KDG – 5^TH)

19701 – 30^th Avenue     Barryton, Michigan 49305-0037

Phone (989) 382-7103     Fax (989) 382-5387

Lynelle Inman-Crosby................... Principal

Deborah Baumann........................... Secretary

TEACHERS

Kimberly Bailey.............................. Music

Sandi Beckwith.............................. 4th/5th Grade

Lisa Dore......................................... Special Education

Audrey DuBois................................ Title I

Patti Durbin.................................... Physical Education

Jennifer Huffman.......................... 4th Grade

Sue Johnston................................... 2^nd Grade/3rd Grade

Mary Karcher..................................Kindergarten

Josephine Kirkbride...................... Media Specialist

Krista McNeill................................ Special Education

Vicki Redlawski.............................. Kindergarten

Amy Simon....................................... 2nd Grade

Mary Suman.................................... 3rd Grade

Sharon Thorp.................................. Preschool/Title

Deb Voss.......................................... 1^st Grade

Brenda Ward.................................. 1^st Grade

Leah Werner................................... 5^th Grade

MECOSTA (KDG – 5^TH)

555 W. Main Street, P.O. Box 5     Mecosta, Michigan 49332-0005

Phone (231) 972-7477     Fax (231) 972-4005

Chi Ethridge.................................... Principal

Peggy Borders................................. Secretary

TEACHERS

Kim Bailey........................................ Music

Ruth Bishop..................................... Kindergarten

Claudia Blackmer............................ 5^th Grade

Jackie Bolen.................................... Title I

Susan Conley................................... 4th Grade

Chris Cotton.................................... Kindergarten

Brenda Donley................................ 1^st Grade/2nd Grade

Patti Durbin.................................... Physical Education

Summer Hunt...................................1st Grade

Josephine Kirkbride...................... Media Specialist

Cheryl Mortensen.......................... 4^th/5^th Grade

Jen Purdy........................................ 4th Grade

Tammy Riley....................................Special Education

Sandy Roberts................................ 2nd Grade

Betsy Small..................................... Special Education/Title

Amanda Strawn...............................Preschool/Special Education

REMUS (KDG – 5^TH)

350 E. Wheatland Avenue     Remus, Michigan 49340-0218

Phone (989) 967-8230     Fax (989) 967-8534

Chris White..................................... Principal

Fran Norris.................................... Secretary

TEACHERS

Nancy Baker................................... Music

Michelle Bullian.............................. Kindergarten

Sue Courser..................................... Kindergarten

Kathy Cox........................................ 5^th Grade

Paula Johnson.................................. Title/St. Mike's

Josephine Kirkbride...................... Media Specialist

Jean Krieger................................... Physical Education

Chad Palmer..................................... 3rd Grade

Darch Vredenberg..........................Special Education/Preschool

Maureen Williams.......................... 4^th Grade

Heidi Young..................................... 1st Grade

WEIDMAN (KDG – 5^TH)

3311 N. School Road     Weidman, Michigan 48893

Phone (989) 644-3430     Fax (989) 644-5113

Shirley Howard.............................. Principal

Cathy VanSyckle............................ Secretary

TEACHER

Nancy Baker................................... Music

Kelly Borodychuk........................... Kindergarten

Vicki Bowen......................................Special Education

Cathy Crawford.............................. Kindergarten

Angela Dey...................................... 5^th Grade

Becky Elias...................................... 4^th Grade

Lisa Ervin......................................... Preschool/Preprimary Impaired

Linda Freeman................................. Preschool/Title

David Harwood............................... 2^nd Grade

Josephine Kirkbride...................... Media Specialist

Jean Krieger................................... Physical Education

Cari Licina....................................... 3rd Grade

Bonnie Mauk.................................... 1^st Grade

Sarah Nestle................................... 5^th Grade

Karen Rhode.................................... 2^nd Grade

Patricia Ryan.................................. Title I

Dana Sanger.................................... Kindergarten

Jolee Throop................................... Preprimary Impaired/Preschool

Laura Wauldron.............................. 3^rd Grade

Susan Wernette............................. Special Education

Tasha Yektafard............................ 4th Grade

CROSSROADS CHARTER ACADEMY

(KDG – 12^TH)

MS/HS Office                            Central Office/Elementary Office

215 West Spruce Street       215 North State Street

Big Rapids, Michigan 49307                          Big Rapids, Michigan 49307

Phone (231) 796-9041                                   Central Office:  796-9041 (273)

Fax (231) 796-9790                                     Elem. Phone:  796-6589

                                                                    Central Office Fax:  527-1468

                                                                    Elem. Office Fax:  796-9874

Internet:  www.ccabr.org

School District Code 54901

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Jim Woolen..................................... President

Jimmie Rodgers............................. Vice President

Paula Vaughn................................... Treasurer

Krissy Workman............................. Secretary

David Frees..................................... Representative at Large

Sayed Hashimi................................ Board Member

Kemi Fadayomi................................ Board Member

ADMINISTRATION

Ronald G. Schneider...................... District Superintendent

Trudi Green..................................... Director of Finance

Thomas Saporito............................. MS/HS Principal & Athletic Director

Kendall Schroeder......................... K-6 Assistant Principal

Lynne Gerould................................. Guidance Counselor

Jesse Jones/Rob Horan............... Technology Coordinator (ISD MOP Co-Op)

Debbie Bennett.............................. Admin. Asst. to Superintendent & Board/Off. Mgr.

Barbara Erb.................................... Admin. Assist. Guidance

Rebecca Goettl............................... Admin. Asst. to MS/HS Principal

Deb Kanouse.................................... Admin. Asst. to Director of Finance

Jodie Maguire................................ K-6 Receptionist

Miko McDowell.............................. Admin. Asst. to Dir. Of Instruct. & Learn.

Lori Schonert.................................. Admin. Asst. to K-6 Principal

Ronnie Dunn...................................... Building & Grounds Maintenance

Doug Wolgamott............................. Bus Supervisor/Maint.

TEACHERS

Jennifer Alber............................... 9^th-12^th Grade Biology

Tatum Alexander............................ 4^th Grade

Theresa Barger................................ K-6 Music

Sarah Benson....................................4th Grade

Andy Bronkema............................... K-6 Physical Education

Carrie Carroll................................. 1st Grade

Carrie Diekema............................... MS/HS Art

Lacey Dombrowski......................... 2^nd Grade

Monica Dukes.................................. MS English

Jason Eads....................................... 7^th-12^th History/Social Studies/Athletics Coord.

Katie Eshelman................................ K-6 Art

Andrew Fillwock..............................9th-12th Physical Education/Health

Denise Guernsey............................. 3^rd Grade

Kelly Hall......................................... 5^th Grade

April Heilman.................................. 9^th-12^th Math/Science

Jeanne Huisjen............................... 7^th-12^th English/Speech

Marcy Jaques................................. MS Special Education

Diane Kreh....................................... 6^th Grade

Sarah LaLonde................................ 5th Grade

John Lowery.................................... MS/HS Computers

Lisa Lowery..................................... MS/HS Spanish

Ross Meads...................................... Technology Director

Deborah Mitchell........................... Music/Band Director

Heather Morris.............................. 5^th Grade

Margaret Morris........................... Kindergarten

Amy Nawrot.................................... 4^th Grade

John Nawrot................................... 6^th Grade

Tammy Pruden................................. 9^th-12^th English

Jill Rehkopf.................................... HS Spec. Ed.

Chris Reynolds................................ 7^th Grade

Jean Robinson................................. 2^nd Grade

Alice Routley.................................. 9^th-12^th Grade Math

Jim Sabo.......................................... 9^th – 12^th English

Brandon Seaver.............................. K-6 Special Education

Lindsey Seaver............................... 1^st Grade

Erica Sinicropi............................... Kindergarten

Sandra Smaltz................................ MS History

Mary Strom.................................... Title I Teacher

Rich Strom...................................... 9^th-12^th Social Studies

Ben Talsma....................................... 2^nd Grade

Charissa Talsma.............................. K-6 Music/Curriculum - Title Coord.

Bridget Thompson.......................... K-6 Special Education

Vickie Trombley............................ 3rd Grade

Paulette Warczinsky..................... 8^th Grade

Cheryl Wright................................ 3rd Grade

Heather Zocco................................ Kindergarten

PARAPROS

Gerianne Dent................................. Special Education Paraprofessional

Rebecca Duddles............................ At-Risk Paraprofessional

Marcie Hanks.................................. Title I Instructional Paraprofessional

Lynda Howe...................................... Title I Instructional Paraprofessional

Molly Lang....................................... Title I Instructional Paraprofessional

Ann McCormick.............................. Title I Instructional Paraprofessional

Carol Noreen................................... Title I Instructional Paraprofessional

Stephanie Poortvliet...................... Title I Instructional Paraprofessional

Mary Rumpf.................................... At Risk Instructional Paraprofessional

Linda Russell................................... Title I Paraprofessional

Della Smithey................................. At Risk Instructional Paraprofessional

Bridget Thompson.......................... At Risk Instructional Paraprofessional

Leah Vander Sloot.......................... Title I Instructional Paraprofessional

SUPPORT STAFF

Phyllis Bigelow................................ Food Service

Marci Dunn...................................... Custodian

Jamie Haner.................................... Food Service Aide

Ginger Howerton............................ Food Service

Renae Johansen.............................. Playground Aide

Shireen Johnson............................. Custodian

Shannon McDonald........................ Playground Aide

Nancy Nelson................................. Custodian

Susan Ruggero................................ Food Service

Sandra Smaltz................................ Media Center Coordinator

Kim Throop...................................... Custodian

Mary Ann Winterhalter..............  Food Service

EVART PUBLIC SCHOOLS

P.O. Box 917, 321 N. Hemlock     Evart, Michigan 49631

Phone (231) 734-5594     Fax (231) 734-2931

Internet:  www.evart.k12.mi.us

2007 Taxable Value                                                                               $222,196,102

School District Code 67020

Operational Millage (non-homestead)                                                                     18.0

Debt Retirement                                                                                                   2.4
State Mills Levied (all property)                                                                                     6.0

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Alan Bengry, Evart........................ President

Alan Benson, Evart......................... Vice President

Karen Pylman, Evart...................... Treasurer

Gerald Nichols, Sears................... Secretary

Larry Barden, Evart...................... Trustee

Gary Cole, Jr., Evart.................... Trustee

Kelly Millen, Evart........................ Trustee

ADMINISTRATION

Howard B. Hyde............................. Superintendent

Alan Kullman.................................... Senior High School Principal

Sue Lenahan..................................... Middle School Principal

Carol Phelps..................................... Elementary School Principal

Carol Bogner................................... C.E. Director/Alternative Ed Principal

Kevin Beilfuss................................ Technology Director

Al Knowles....................................... Transportation Director

Randy Kruse.................................... Athletic Director

Cheryl Sherman.............................. Food Service Supervisor

SUPPORT STAFF

Zoe Babb......................................... Business Secretary

MaryAnn Corey.............................. Payroll Coordinator

Marta Carmichael.......................... Secretary

Ann Martin...................................... Sub Calling

EVART HIGH SCHOOL (9^TH – 12^TH)

6221 – 95^th Avenue     Evart, Michigan 49631

Phone (231) 734-5551     Fax (231) 734-4156

Alan Kullman.................................... Principal

Randy Kruse.................................... Athletic Director

Anna Parsons Elder........................ Counselor

Diane Brackett............................... Secretary

Candi Naranjo................................. Secretary

TEACHERS

Kevin Beilfuss................................ Technology Director

Claudia Bradley.............................. CTE Classes

Diana Craven................................... Band

Patrick Craven................................ Special Education

Andrew Eichelberger.................... Industrial Art/Drafting

Jenneke Erbes................................ Art

Tanya Erickson............................... English/Creative Writing

Danielle Goethe.............................. Math

Jason Haines................................... English/Yearbook/History

Lorissa Helmling............................. Computers/Algebra

Lynn Hopkins................................... Math/Chem/Calc/Trig

Edward Hubel................................. Physical Education/Health

Joshua Johnson............................... Special Education/History/English

Crystal Nelson................................ English/French

Cherlyn Seneshen........................... Spanish/English

Steven Stange................................. History/Government

Adam Stein...................................... Biology/Science

Michelle VanBuren......................... Physical Education

Christy Veit.................................... Special Education

Jay Wallace.................................... Special Education

Rene Ward...................................... Gov’t/Psych/Soc/Hist

Cindy Zielinski............................... Math/Science 

EVART MIDDLE SCHOOL (5^TH – 8^TH)

321 N. Hemlock Street     Evart, Michigan 49631

Phone (231) 734-4222     Fax (231) 734-2931

Sue Lenahan..................................... Principal

Deborah Bean.................................. Counselor

Jennifer Joyce.............................. Secretary

TEACHERS

Claudia Bradley.............................. Enrichment

James Chatel................................... 6^th/7^th Grade Science

Diana Craven................................... Band

Linda Donders................................. Special Education

Andrew Eichelberger.................... Shop

Rebecca Gillis................................. 8^th Grade Language Arts

Cheryl Halm-Travis....................... 7th/8th Grade Science

Donna Joseph.................................. 5th Grade Language Arts/Soc

Jeff Junker.................................... Art

Anne Lawton.................................... 8th Grade Social Studies

Mary Jane McMillen.................... Special Education

Sherry Morgan............................... 5^th Grade Soc/Sci

Craig Munger...................................7th/8th Grade Phys Ed

Cheryl Richmond............................. 6^th Grade Language Arts/Sci

Mary Rodgers................................. 6th/7th Grade Math

George Sims.................................... 7th/8th Grade Math

Nancy Smith.................................... 6th/7th Grade Language Arts

Michelle VanBuren......................... Physical Education/Health

Mary Ellen VanHoose.................... Special Education

Debra Vincent................................. 5th/6th Grade Math

Andrea Wheeler............................. Vocal Music

John Zeller..................................... 6^th/7^th Grade Social Studies

EVART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (KDG – 4^TH)

515 North Cedar Street     Evart, Michigan 49631

Phone (231)734-5595     Fax (231) 734-3218

Carol Phelps..................................... Principal

Sherri Bancroft............................. Secretary

Cindy Derscheid............................. Health Care Professional

Margaret Westmaas...................... Counselor

TEACHERS

Matthew Alexander....................... Kindergarten

Debra Bryant.................................. 2nd Grade

Leslie Cornell.................................. 4^th Grade

Patricia Culp................................... 3rd Grade

Jennifer Decker............................ 2^nd Grade

Judith Dible.................................... Kindergarten

Valerie Hopkins.............................. 3^rd Grade

Jeff Junker.................................... Art

Jennifer Junker............................. Preschool

Sara Ladd........................................ 1^st Grade

Kris Morgan.................................... 3^rd Grade

Craig Munger.................................. Physical Education

Jennifer Natale............................. 1^st Grade

Jason O’Dell.................................... 2nd  Grade

Martha Pattee................................. 4th Grade

Stephanie Rodenbo........................ E.C.D.D.

Deanna Salisbury........................... Title I

Deborah Tomich............................. Special Education

Bonnie Villwock............................... 1^st Grade

Aaron Wetters............................... Title I

Andrea Wheeler............................. Music

Lisa Williams................................... Kindergarten

Patricia Wirkutis........................... 2nd Grade

Cathy Wirth.................................... Kindergarten

EVART COMMUNITY EDUCATION

901 North Main Street     Evart, Michigan 49631

Phone (231) 734-3051     Fax (231) 734-3367

Carol Bogner................................... Principal

Lori Miscikoski............................... Secretary

TEACHERS

Marci Cherry.................................. Teacher

Jack Clemente................................ Teacher

MORLEY STANWOOD

COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

4700 Northland Drive     Morley, Michigan 49336

Phone (231) 856-4392 or (231) 823-2069

Fax (231) 856-4180

Internet:  www.morleystanwood.org

2009 Taxable Value                                                                            $254,208,350

School District Code 54040

Operational Millage (non-homestead)                                                                   18.0

Debt Retirement                                                                                                 7.0

State Mills Levied (all property)                                                                          6.0

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Curtis M. Palmer, Big Rapids....... President

Heidi Speese, Morley.................... Vice President

Steven Barnes, Morley................. Treasurer

Darle Boerma, Newaygo................ Secretary

Cyndy Marek, Morley................... Trustee

John Phillips, Newaygo.................. Trustee

Dennis Smith, Morley.................... Trustee

ADMINISTRATION

Dennis Rosen.................................. Superintendent

Dennis Szczerowski...................... High School Principal

Kim Colby......................................... Middle School Principal

Clark Huntey................................... Morley Elementary Principal/Athletic Director

Douglas Beemer.............................. Stanwood Elementary Principal

SUPPORT STAFF

Penny Brenner................................. Administrative Assistant

Ruthanne Brewster........................ Payroll Specialist

Kim Colby......................................... Secondary Special Education Supervisor

Doug Beemer.................................... Elementary Special Education Supervisor

Dennis Rosen................................... Instructional Services Director

John Boyd........................................ Grounds, Maintenance & Transportation Supervisor

Phil Stier......................................... Technology Director

Matt Zimmerman............................ Food Service Director

MORLEY STANWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

(9^TH – 12^TH)

4700 Northland Drive     Morley, Michigan 49336

Phone (231) 823-2688 or (231) 856-4444     Fax (231) 856-7012

Dennis Szczerowski...................... Principal

Lillian Cain....................................... Secretary

Joni Blanchard................................ Secretary

Clark Huntey................................... Athletic Director

Cindy Sutherland........................... Food Service Aide

Jan Baker........................................ Paraprofessional

TEACHERS

Cheryl Berry................................... Guidance Counselor

Michael Bockheim........................... Geography/History

Joshua Bull...................................... Math/Pre-Calculus

Keith Butterfield........................... Shop

Lynda Esch....................................... German/Chemistry

Chad Gibbie..................................... Art/Photography/Sculpture/Painting

Teresa Laprise................................ Librarian/Media Specialist

Kenneth Main.................................. Algebra/Calculus

Melissa Mitchel.............................. ELA/Psychology

Kellie Moore.................................... English Language Arts

David Nelson................................... Science/Chemistry

Shari O’Neil.................................... Geometry/Algebra

Timothy Palczewski....................... Sp. Education

Robert Raven.................................. Business Math/Special Eduaction

Dale Rogers..................................... Economics/Leadership/Sociology

James Rose...................................... Sp. Education

Craig Schafer................................. History/Leadership

Patricia Seath..................................Spanish

April Szymanski............................. Sp. Education

Tina VanSickle................................ Computers/Sociology

William VanSickle.......................... Science

Gregory VanStrien........................ Instrumental Music/Computers

Jacob Wing..................................... ELA/Civics/Publishing

Brian Young..................................... Physical Education/Health

Michelle Young............................... Physical Education/ELA

MORLEY STANWOOD ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL

101 S. Cass     Morley, Michigan 49336

Phone (231) 856-0410     Fax (231) 856-0414

Dennis Szczerowski...................... Principal

Phyllis Carlson................................ Secretary

Ryan Redinger................................ Teacher/Math/Science

Cheri Reed...................................... Teacher/ELA/Soc. Studies/Computers

MORLEY STANWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

(5^TH – 8^TH)

4808 Northland Drive     Morley, Michigan 49336

Phone (231) 856-4550     Fax (231) 856-0136

Kim Colby......................................... Principal

Shiela Lingle.................................... Secretary

Connie Wilkinson............................ Secretary

Amy Brennick.................................. Paraprofessional

Amanda Cornell............................... Paraprofessional

Becky Curtis................................... Paraprofessional

Patricia Dukes................................ Paraprofessional

Michelle Frisbie............................. Paraprofessional

Patricia Hyde.................................. Paraprofessional

Lisa Thebo-Hull.............................. Paraprofessional

Robin Tuttle.................................... Paraprofessional

Jamie Weeks................................... Paraprofessional

Amy Near........................................ Media

TEACHERS

Lloyd David Ball............................. 5^th Grade

Darcy Barnes-Slocum.................... 5th-8th Grade Special Education

Daniel Boyer................................... 7^th Grade Social Studies

Ruth Gullekson................................ 6^th Grade

Bridget Guttersohn.........................5th Grade

Val Hadder...................................... 6th Grade

Michelle Howarth........................... 6^th Grade

Lynne Jutila.................................... 5th-7th Grade Special Education

August Kailing................................. 8^th Grade Science

Jessica Kolenda.............................. 7^th Grade ELA       

Robin Kozuch.................................. 5^th – 8^th Grade Art

Randall LaPreze.............................. 5^th Grade

Linda Lincoln................................... 8^th Grade Language Arts

LeeAnn Moore................................. Title I Reading

Alicia Neville.................................. 5th-8th Grade Special Education

Carrie Paulen................................... 7^th Grade Language Arts (Fulbright Exchange)

Kelly Price....................................... 5th-8th Grade Spanish

Timothy Quinlan............................. 8^th Grade Science

Andrea Raven.................................. 8^th Grade Math

Scott Redinger............................... 5^th – 8^th Grade Health/Physical Education

Kinga Rivas-Toth............................ 7^th grade ELA (Fulbright Exchange)

Tom Sibley...................................... 7^th Grade Math

Craig Suchner................................. 5th-7th Grade Special Education       

Wayne Sutherland......................... 6^th Grade

Betty Tramper................................ 5^th Grade

Tina VanSickle................................ 5^th – 6^th Technology

Greg VanStrien............................... MS/HS Instrumental Music

Thomas Wilcox............................... 8^th Grade Social Studies

Karen Wing...................................... Social Worker

MORLEY STANWOOD

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

ITINERANT STAFF

Sally Grochowalski........................ Computers

Tara Lovejoy................................... School Social Worker

Ruth Reeds...................................... Music

MORLEY (KDG – 4^TH)

151 E. 7^th Street     Morley, Michigan 49336

Phone (231) 856-7684     Fax (231) 856-0139

Clark Huntey................................... Principal

Joan Lowis....................................... Secretary

Danielle Balsitis............................. Paraprofessional

Mary Bennett.................................. Paraprofessional

Joyce Davidson.............................. Media

Mary Gunn....................................... Paraprofessional

Jayne McIntyre............................. Paraprofessional

Susan McLaughlin........................... Paraprofessional

Bonnie Medler................................. Paraprofessional

Laurie Mumby................................. Paraprofessional

TEACHERS

Barbara Allers............................... 1^st Grade

Brian Bohn....................................... Physical Education

Julene Butler.................................. Title I Teacher

Douglas Cain.................................... 3^rd Grade

Julie Doyle...................................... Kindergarten

Michelle Feindt.............................. 2^nd Grade

Karen Gunderson............................ 1^st Grade

Erin Kangas...................................... Special Education

Brenda Knox.................................... Kindergarten

Stacey LaPreze.............................. 2^nd Grade

Susan Medler.................................. 2nd/3rd Combination

Julie Nahs....................................... 3rd Grade

Dawn Patrykus................................ 4^th Grade

Ruth Symmes................................... 4^th Grade

STANWOOD (KDG – 4^TH)

156 N. Front Street     Stanwood, Michigan 49346

Phone (231) 823-2211     Fax (231) 823-3027

Douglas Beemer.............................. Principal

Amy Rose......................................... Secretary

Laureen Brockway.......................... Paraprofessional

Terri Doxtater............................... Paraprofessional

Rachel Greiner................................ Media Paraprofessional

Dawn Kosaski.................................. Special Education Paraprofessional

Tracie Lee....................................... Paraprofessional

Sue Sarkozi.................................... Paraprofessional

Sandra Verburg.............................. Paraprofessional

Ruth Ann Wilson............................ Paraprofessional

TEACHERS

Julie Darden................................... 2^nd Grade

Marla Estes..................................... Title I Teacher

Barbara Goldthwait....................... 2^nd Grade

Sally Grochowalski........................ Computer Lab

Holly Inman..................................... Kindergarten

Kristin Jenkins............................... 3rd Grade

Brook Lewis..................................... Physical Education

Sherri Little................................... 3rd Grade

Tara Lovejoy................................... Social Worker

Kristin Malloy................................ 4^th Grade

Michelle Moulter........................... 1^st Grade

Ruth Reeds...................................... Music

Kathleen Rizzo................................ Special Education

Norma Rozier................................. Special Education

Anne Stewart.................................. 1^st Grade

Kristi Supanich............................... Kindergarten

Tabitha Vennix............................... 4^th Grade

REED CITY AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

829 S. Chestnut Street, Suite A     Reed City, Michigan 49677

Phone (231) 832-2201     Fax (231) 832-2202

Internet:  www.reedcity.k12.mi.us

2007 Taxable Value                                                                              $274,435,492

School District Code 67060

Operational Millage (non-homestead)                                                                     18.0

Debt                                                                                                                    4.01

State Mills Levied (all property)                                                                           6.0

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Dave Lucey, Reed City.................. President

Dan Boyer........................................ Vice President

James Dawson, Paris...................... Treasurer

Scott Grindel, Chase..................... Secretary

Randy Park...................................... Trustee

Scott Ridderman............................ Trustee

Kathy Yost....................................... Trustee

ADMINISTRATION

Steven B. Westhoff....................... Superintendent

Sheryl Nicklas................................ Business Manager

Thomas Antioho............................... Principal, High School

Tonya Harrison............................... Assistant Principal, High School & Principal, Alt. Ed.

Tim Webster................................... Principal, Middle School

David Vander Goot......................... Principal, Norman Elementary

Kris Griffin..................................... Supervisor, Special Needs/Assistant Principal, Norman Elementary

Dean McGuire................................. Athletic Director

Dave Griffin................................... Technology Director

Paul Lewis........................................ Director, Facilities/Transportation

John Beam............................ ........... Assistant Director, Facilities/Transportation

Chastity Holmquist......................... Director, Community Education

SUPPORT STAFF

Judy Miller..................................... Executive Secretary

Barbara Grove................................ Payroll/Personnel Secretary

Jackie Moss.................................... Business Assistant/Athletic Director Secretary

Gennie Knapp.................................. Chartwells, Director - Food Services - 832-2840

REED CITY HIGH SCHOOL

225 West Church Avenue     Reed City, Michigan 49677

Phone (231) 832-2224     Fax (231) 832-2501

Porteous Academic Center/Library  Fax (231) 832-6176

Thomas Antioho.............................. Principal

Tonya Harrison............................... Assistant Principal

Dean McGuire................................. Athletic Director

Sherri Beam..................................... Secretary

Chris Engstrom................................ Secretary

Valerie Wells.................................. Secretary to the Counselors

TEACHERS

Sara Aubert.................................... Math/Computers

Bruce Bailey.................................... Art

Connie Banks................................... Special Education

David Carlson.................................. Science

Todd Dew......................................... Special Education

Sandra Forgue................................ Social Studies

Todd Grothe.................................... Counselor

Ryan Hansen.................................... Math

Neil Harrison.................................. Language Arts

Jerry Hoppes................................. Science

Michael Howe.................................. Computers

Paula Justin..................................... Social Studies

Betty Kichak................................... Life Skills

Robin Knapp.....................................Teacher Assistant

Brian Koopman................................ Industrial Arts

Kerry McGinley.............................. Business/Co-op

Jamie McLeod................................. Instrumental Music

Brent Michell.................................. Math

Janice Miller.................................. Teacher Assistant

Angie Pontz..................................... Language Arts

Monty Price..................................... Physical Education

Christina Pscodna........................... Language Arts

Susan Saladin.................................. Social Studies

Chris Schermerhorn....................... Social Studies

Amy Shank....................................... Library/Media Specialist

Scott Shankel...................................Physical Education

Karen Shewan.................................. Special Education

Stephanie Shoemaker.................... Language Arts/Yearbook

Clayton Sims................................... Special Education

Bradley Smith................................. Science3

Jodie Spencer................................ Math

Matt Sunderlin............................... English

Katrina Wray.................................. Spanish

David Zielinski............................... Science

REED CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL (6^TH – 8^TH)

233 West Church Avenue     Reed City, Michigan 49677

Phone (231) 832-6174     Fax (231) 832-6180

Tim Webster................................... Principal

Linda Schuelke................................ Secretary

Laurie Meyer.................................. Secretary

Amy Shank...................................... Library/Media Specialist

TEACHERS

Kellee Beilfuss................................ Daily Living

Lisa Beilfuss.................................... Math/Health

Cathy Blanchard............................. Teacher Assistant

Patrick Britten............................... Science

David Hazen.................................... Special Education

Pam Hillman..................................... Math

Sue Houpt........................................ Language Arts

Michael Howe.................................. Computer Science

Tracie Koopman.............................. Language Arts

Gerald Langworthy........................ Special Education

Denna Light..................................... Social Studies

Michelle McClellan........................ Language Arts

Amy McGuire.................................. Art

Dean McGuire................................. Math

Jamie McLeod................................. Instrumental Music

Sarah Morlock................................ Language Arts

Rob Nista........................................ Science

Tara Price........................................ Science

Mark Robb...................................... Social Studies

Myra Stern..................................... Special Education

Jestin VanScoyoc........................... Science

Darlene Wagberg........................... Social Studies

Barb York........................................ Math

Bill Zolman...................................... Physical Education

GODFREY T. NORMAN ELEMENTARY

338 West Lincoln Street     Reed City, Michigan 49677

Phone (231) 832-5548     Fax (231) 832-6194

David Vander Goot......................... Principal

Kris Griffin..................................... Assistant Principal

Angie Cornell.................................. Secretary

Naomi Duddles.................................Secretary

Cathy Eichenberg............................Secretary

Amy Shank....................................... Librarian

TEACHERS

Jean Bland....................................... 3^rd Grade

Pam Bloom........................................ 3^rd Grade

Ronette Boltze................................ 4^th Grade

Vicky Bowman................................. 1st Grade

Joyceln Busch................................. Teacher Assistant

Marie Calabrese............................. 5^th Grade

Jackie Clark................................... 2nd Grade

Philip David..................................... Music

Doug Emington................................ Gym (K-2)

Joe Engle......................................... 5^th Grade

Julie Garner.................................... 4^th Grade

Jacquie Gerould............................. 3^rd Grade

DeAnna Goodman............................ Kindergarten

Marcy Hammond............................. 4^th Grade

Brian Hammond............................... Physical Education (4^th/5^th)

Tracy Hansen.................................. 2^nd Grade

Dawn Hilliard.................................. 5^th Grade

Pam Holland..................................... Teacher Assistant

Patty Jarzabkowski...................... Kindergarten

Tracy Kailing.................................. Kindergarten

Joe Kichak........................................Teacher Assistant

Jo Knack.......................................... Title I

Vicky Krantz................................... Art & K Music

Tracy Lenahan................................ Teacher Assistant

Andy Lohrmann............................... 2^nd Grade

Sharon Lucey.................................. Teacher Assistant

Lisa MacDonald...............................Physical Education

James McIntosh............................. 4^th Grade

Heidi Mellema................................. Kindergarten

Susie Miller......................................Teacher Assistant

Sally Momany................................. 2^nd Grade

Denise Nelson................................. 4^th Grade

Gina Nettleman................................3rd Grade

Kylene Nix....................................... 1^st Grade

Rebecca Owen..................................Kindergarten

Beth Perdue..................................... Teacher Assistant

Amy Posey........................................ Kindergarten

Amanda Powers............................... Special Education

Cathy Quinn.................................... Teacher Assistant

Sue Rice........................................... KinderPups

Jackie Ringler................................ 1^st Grade

Mary Deb Rye.................................Title I

Amy Shank....................................... Librarian/Computer Instructor

Kelly Stearns.................................. Special Education

Pat Sugars....................................... 2nd Grade

Robbie Svegel................................. Special Education

Kathy Sweet.................................... 1^st Grade

Sandi Thiel...................................... Teacher Assistant

Delores VanPeeren......................... Teacher Assistant

Lia VanScoyoc................................. 3^rd Grade

Evelyn Webster............................. 5^th Grade

Barb Wolverton............................. Teacher Assistant

FUN FOURS (MSRP)

April Sunderlin.............................. Teacher

Callie Eichenberg........................... Teacher Assistant

Shannon Vandawater.......................Teacher Assistant

REED CITY ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION

REED CITY COMMUNITY EDUCATION

829 S. Chestnut Street, Suite B

Reed City, Michigan 49677

Phone (231) 832-5517     Fax (231) 832-2202

Kris Griffin..................................... Principal, Alternative Education

Chastity Holmquist......................... Director, Community Education

Cathy Eichenberg........................... Secretary

TEACHERS

Mary Allen...................................... Alternative/Adult Education

Karen Knapp.................................... Alternative/Adult Education

REED CITY ATHLETICS

Reed City High School

225 W. Chestnut Avenue

Reed City, Michigan 49677

Phone (231) 832-0700     Fax (231) 832-6184

Dean McGuire................................. Athletic Director

Jackie Moss.................................... Secretary

NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ST. MARY’S (PRESCHOOL – 8^TH)

927 Marion Avenue     Big Rapids, Michigan 49307

Phone (231) 796-6731     Fax (231) 796-9293

School District Code 54010-A

Total Number of Students                                                                                  100

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Phil Walling..................................... President

Julie Miller..................................... Vice President

Kim Beistle....................................... Member

Donna Buhlman................................ Member

Donna Eaton.................................... Member

Arlene Hillary................................ Member

Jennifer Page.................................. Member

Jennifer Straub............................. Member

Sherri Strpko................................. Member

Steve Yonker.................................. Member

ADMINISTRATON/SUPPORT STAFF

Barb Borth...................................... Principal

Megan Ellison.................................. Secretary

Michelle Cramer............................. Aide

TEACHERS

Trisha Fitzgerald........................... Preschool

Melinda Hastings............................ Kindergarten

Delphine DeFever.......................... 2^nd & 3^rd Grade

Angela Reeder................................ 4^th & 5^th Grade

Melissa Scheible............................ 1^st Grade

Shared Time Teachers (Big Rapids Public Schools)

Arlene Hillary................................ Title I Teacher

Lois Lyons........................................ Spanish

Scott Periatt................................... Technology/Physical Education

ST. MICHAEL’S (PRESCHOOL – 6^TH)

8944 50^th Avenue     Remus, Michigan 49340

Phone (989) 967-3681     Fax (989) 967-3061

School District Code 54050-A

Total Number of Students                                                                   108

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Dave Miller..................................... President

Jill Ray............................................ Vice President

Judy Hansul.................................... Secretary

Alex Brown...................................... Trustee

Jeanette Chapman.......................... Trustee

Nancy Dague................................... Trustee

Dawn Gravelyn................................ Trustee

Lionel Mackenzie........................... Trustee

ADMINISTRATION/SUPPORT STAFF

Mary Schoner................................. Principal

Tammy Lange................................... Secretary

Larry Lenon..................................... Maintenance

Jeanne Simmon............................... Custodian

Peg Holbeck..................................... Cook

Maureen McCall............................. Cook

Leslie Fate....................................... Lunch Hour Supervision

Sheryl Wernette............................ Lunch Hour Supervision

Teresa Frey.................................... Teacher Aide

Sandy Stadtfelt............................. Teacher Aide

TEACHERS

Janene  Babbitt............................. 3^rd Grade

Lisa Barnum..................................... Art

Heather Beal................................... Title I Aide/Phys. Ed. & Computers

Terri Garner................................... Kindergarten

Sandy Hansen.................................. Preschool/6^th Grade

Erika Hoogerhyde.......................... Music

David Lobert................................... 4^th Grade

David Robert.................................. 5^th Grade

Marti Snyder.................................. 1^st & 2^nd Grade

Amber Snow....................................                              Librarian/Spanish

ST. PETER’S (PRESCHOOL – 8^TH)

408 West Bellevue Street     Big Rapids, Michigan 49307

Phone (231) 796-8782 or (231) 796-6684

Fax (231) 796-1186

School District Code 54010-C

Total Number of Students                                                                             123

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Susan Stafford, Paris................... Chairperson

David Sims, Big Rapids................. Vice-Chair

Katherine Sims, Big Rapids.......... Secretary

Anne Stewart, Big Rapids............ Trustee

Jennifer Hegenauer, Big Rapids. Trustee

David Langworthy, Big Rapids..... Trustee

ADMINISTRATION/SUPPORT STAFF

David J. Truog............................... Principal

Marian Benedict............................. School Secretary

Kathy Dietzel.................................. Office Manager

Leslie Stoike................................... Hot Lunch Server

Jennifer Maginnis.......................... Teacher Aide

Greg Stoike..................................... Custodian

TEACHERS

Karen Bailey.................................... 5^th & 6^th Grade

Christine Bouman............................ Preschool

Susan Griffith................................ 2^nd/7^th & 8^th Grade

Zonna Heck..................................... Kindergarten

Susan Kehoe..................................... 1^st & 2^nd Grade

David Truog.................................... 7^th & 8^th Grade

Susan Truog.................................... 3^rd & 4^th Grade

TRINITY LUTHERAN (PRESCHOOL – 8^TH)

139 W. Church Avenue     Reed City, Michigan 49677

Phone (231) 832-5186     Fax (231) 832-0107

School District Code 67060-C

Total Number of Students                                                                             92

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Doug Emington................................ Chairperson

Pat Fleming...................................... Member

Elise Moore..................................... Member

Aaron Pruitt.................................... Member

ADMINISTRATION/SUPPORT STAFF

James Smith.................................... Principal

Jacquie London............................... Secretary

Tina Erisman................................... Teacher Aide

TEACHERS

Karen Kienitz.................................. Preschool

Amy Davenport............................... Kindergarten

Keri Latin......................................... 1^st & 2^nd Grade

Cara Keup........................................ 3^rd & 4^th Grade

Aaron Keup...................................... 5^th & 6^th Grade

Anne Smith...................................... 7^th & 8^th Grade (PM)

James Smith.................................... 7^th & 8^th Grade (AM)

DAYSTAR CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (KDG. – 12^TH)

3976 80^th Avenue     Evart, Michigan 49631

Phone (231) 734-3771     Fax (231) 734-3771

Total Number of Students                                                                             54

ADMINISTRATION/SUPPORT STAFF

Linda Derscheid.............................. Principal

Rev. David Ward............................ Administrator

TEACHERS

Linda Derscheid.............................. 2^nd-5^th Grades

Mary Estes...................................... 1^st Grade

Martha Harner............................... 6^th-12^th Grades

Dana Herring.................................. 2^nd-5^th Grades

Linda Kelley..................................... Preschool

Dawn Kretoski................................ 6^th-12^th Grades

Joan Mowat..................................... 6^th-12^th Grades

Jeanne Rasmussen.......................... 2^nd-5^th Grades

Ruth Ward....................................... 6^th-12^th Grades

Brenda Weitbrecht....................... Kindergarten

COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

(KDG – 12^TH)

P.O. Box 67, 4395 – 20 Mile Road     Barryton, Michigan 49305

Phone (989) 382-7896

Total Number of Students                                                                             20

ADMINISTRATION/SUPPORT STAFF

Rev. Tom Doherty.......................... Superintendent

James Elenbaas.............................. Principal

TEACHERS

Cheryl Davis.................................... 1^st – 12^th Grades

Janice Zuke.................................... Kindergarten

PRESCHOOLS

MID-MICHIGAN COMMUNITY

ACTION AGENCY

P.O. Box 768, 1574 E. Washington Road     Farwell, Michigan 48622

Phone (989) 386-3805     Fax (989) 386-3277

Gary Gilbert................................... Executive Director

BIG RAPIDS COMMUNITY ACTION PRESCHOOL (Full Day, Full Year)

405 S. Third Street     Big Rapids, Michigan 49307

Phone (231) 592-0490     Fax (231) 796-4665

Jessica Eberhart........................... Preschool Teacher

Shirley Jewell................................ Associate Teacher

Kristin Ruckle................................. Area Coordinator – (989) 386-3805, X1039

Mary Polehanki............................... Family Services Associate – (989) 386-3805, X1054

Marlene Pitts.................................. Disabilities Coordinator – (989) 386-3805, X1049

BIG RAPIDS EARLY HEAD START

405 S. Third Street     Big Rapids, Michigan 49307

Phone (231) 592-0490     Fax (231) 796-4665

Kim McCane..................................... Regional Coordinator – (231) 796-0411

Joanne Pittman……………………………..Disabilities, Pregnant Women & Infant Mental Health                                                      Coordinator – (989) 386-3805, X1051

                                                          Fax:  (989) 386-3277

Jennifer Luka................................. Early Head Start Educator

EVART EARLY HEAD START

104 N. Main     Evart, Michigan 49631

Phone (231) 734-5944     Fax (231) 734-3397

Kim McCane..................................... Regional Coordinator – (231) 796-0411

NEMCSA HEAD START

12544 11 Mile Road     Rodney, Michigan 49342

Phone & Fax (231) 972-0042     e-mail:  petersa@nemcsa

Angie Peters.................................... Area Manager, Mecosta County

                                                         Remus/Barryton/Big Rapids Programs

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18560 M-66, PO Box 249     Marion, Michigan 49665

Phone & Fax (231) 743-0031     e-mail:  philop@nemcsa.org

Paris Philo........................................ Area Manager, Osceola County

........................................................... Evart/Reed City Programs

BARRYTON HEAD START

17707 30^th Avenue     Barryton, Michigan 49305

Phone (989) 382-7515

Cindy Lee......................................... Center Teacher

Kelly Ashbaugh............................... Teaching Assistant

BIG RAPIDS HEAD START 1

Tot’s Place at Ferris State University

1349 Cramer Circle, Bishop Hall 101     Big Rapids, Michigan 49307

Phone (231) 591-2344     email:  BigRapids1@nemcsa.org

Michelle Paul................................... Center Teacher

Amy Steiner.................................... Teaching Assistant

BIG RAPIDS HEAD START 2

(Mecosta-Osceola Education Center)

15700 190^th Avenue     Big Rapids, Michigan 49307

Phone (231) 592-5564     email:  BigRapids2@nemcsa.org

Diana Bitler..................................... Center Teacher

Amy Stevens................................... Teaching Assistant

BIG RAPIDS FULL YEAR HEAD START

(Tot’s Place at Ferris State University)

1349 Cramer Circle, Bishop Hall 101     Big Rapids, Michigan 49307

Phone (231) 591-2344     email:  BigRapidsfy@nemcsa.org

Jamie Jewell................................... Center Teacher

Angela Clementshaw....................... Teaching Assistant

EVART HEAD START

11062 US 10     Evart, Michigan 49631

Phone (231) 734-0340     email:  evart@nemcsa.org

Venecia George............................... Center Teacher

June Mitchell.................................. Teaching Assistant

REED CITY HEAD START

503 S. Chestnut     Reed City, Michigan 49677

Phone (231) 832-2686     email:  reedcity@nemcsa.org

Sherry Garret................................ Center Teacher

Dianne Wirth.................................. Teaching Assistant

Jenna Beilfuss................................ Home Visitor

REMUS HEAD START

448 S. Sheridan     Remus, Michigan 49340

Phone (989) 967-8184     email:  remus@nemcsa.org

Carol Jennings................................ Center Teacher

Linda Wernette.............................. Teaching Assistant

Kelly Gilmore.................................. Teaching Assistant