nd a TrainerCounties include: Ashland, Bayfield, Florence, Forest, Iron, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Oneida, Portage, Price, Sawyer, Taylor, Vilas, Wood
Kelly Borchardt, ccrrcw@tznet.com
Executive Director, Child Care Resource and Referral of Central Wisconsin, Inc., Wisconsin Rapids.
Available to participate in WMELS training opportunities in the Northern Region of the state.
Nancy DeWitt, ndewitt@headwatersinc.org
Headwaters Birth to 3 Service Coordinator, serving Forest, Oneida, and Vilas Counties, Northwoods Infant Mental Health Task Force Member. Available to participate in WMELS training opportunities in the Northern and Central regions of the state.
Sue Erickson, suek@cesa12.k12.wi.us
Early Childhood Support Teacher, CESA 12 serving 18 school districts: Available to participate in WMELS training opportunities in these service areas in Northern Wisconsin.
Maureen Juras, mjuras@headwatersinc.org
Headwaters Birth to 3 Program, serving Forest, Oneida, and Vilas Counties. Available to participate in WMELS training opportunities in the Northern region of the state.
Peggy McMahon, pmcmahon1@charter.net
Consultant for the Supporting Families Together Association. Available to do WMELS trainings in the Northern Region.
Robin H. Mainhardt, nwchild5@charter.net
Program Coordinator Northwest Connection Family Resources and Northern Region Community Collaboration Coach, WI Early Childhood Collaborating Partners. Available to participate in WMELS professional development opportunities in the Northern Region.
Pat Markuson, pmarkuso@wctc.net
Credit based WMELS instructor. Willing to do WMELS trainings in the Northern Region and Adams, Juneau, Sauk, Waupaca and Waushara Counties.
Kathy Mullally, nwchild2@cheqnet.net
Co-Director, Northwest Connection Family Resources, serving Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Price, Rusk, Sawyer & Washburn Counties, and Bad River, Red Cliff, St. Croix, and Lac Courte Oreilles Tribes. Available to participate in WMELS trainings in this service delivery area.
Mary Olson, mbolson@dwave.net
Child Care Director, YWCA Wausau. Available to participate in WMELS trainings based on work schedule in Marathon, Lincoln, Langlade, and Taylor Counties.
Gayle Schiszik, gaylecc@charterinternet.com
Resource Specialist Mid-Wisconsin Child Care Resource & Referral Inc., serving Marquette, Portage, and Waushara Counties. Available to participate in WMELS trainings in North Central Wisconsin.
Stephanie
Lulich, stephanies@cesa12.k12.wi.us
Early Childhood Program Support, CESA #9 serving 22 school districts: & serving 18 school districts in CESA #12. Available to participate in WMELS training opportunities in these service areas in Northern Wisconsin.
Jacqueline Strand, nwchild@cheqnet.net
Executive Director, Northwest Connection Family Resources, serving Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Price, Rusk, Sawyer & Washburn Counties, and Bad River, Red Cliff, St. Croix, and Lac Courte Oreilles Tribes. Available to participate in WMELS trainings in this service delivery area.
Sandy D. Suprak, Suprak@ntc.edu
Early Childhood Education Instructor and Faculty Team Leader for the Northcentral Technical College Early Childhood Education Department. Available to participate in WMELS training opportunities in the Wausau area and a 50 mile radius. * Would also consider other state WMELS opportunities.
Barb Wehman, barbw@cesa11.k12.wi.us
Head Start/Early Head Start Director for CESA # 11 (Retired). Available to present WMELS Training in the northwest and west central area of the state.
Counties include: Brown, Calumet, Door, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Keewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Marquette, Menominee, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano, Sheboygan, Waupaca, Waushara, Winnebago
Karen Apitz, k.apitz@parentspluswi.org
Parents As Teachers (PAT) and Early Learning Coordinator for Parents Plus, Inc. Wisconsin’s Parent Information Resource Center with over 18 years of early childhood experience in teaching, administration, supervision, and home visitation. Available for WMELS training in the Northeast Region.
Jayne VanDeHey, jayvdh@new.rr.com
Early Childhood Special Education Program Support Teacher for CESA #8, serving 27 school districts in Northeastern Wisconsin: Served. Available to participate in WMELS trainings throughout the CESA #8 service area.
Ruth Chvojicek, chvojicekr@cesa5.k12.wi.us
NE Community Collaboration Coach & Statewide Child Outcomes Coordinator Available to co-train in the NE region for mixed audience groups and will do modified WMELS trainings statewide for early childhood special education teachers, speech & language pathologists and others who are specifically working on gathering information on children's growth and development for Indicator #7 - Child Outcomes.
Bridget Cullen, Bridget.Cullen@dhs.Wisconsin.gov
Child Care Wellness Coordinator, Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Adjunct Instructor, UW Oshkosh, UW Sheboygan, and Fox Valley Technical College. Approved to offer credit through Viterbo University of Continuing Education. Available to participate in WMELS training opportunities in the Northeast Region and statewide.
Kate Hildebrandt, kateh@familyconnectionscc.org
Executive Director of Family Connections, Inc. A Child Care Resource & Referral Agency serving Sheboygan, Manitowoc, Kewaunee, & Door Counties. Available to provide WMELS trainings throughout the entire Northeastern Region, with special focus for the counties in the CCRR service delivery area.
Kathy Kadar, kkadar.ccrr@tds.net
Early Childhood Consultant at Child Care Resource and Referral, Inc. Menasha, WI. Provides professional development opportunities to early childhood educators and consults/mentors child care providers and facilities on quality improvements. Available to participate in WMELS training opportunities in the Northeast Region.
Vikki Lane Kunstman, vikkikunstman@charter.net
Adjunct Professor Viterbo College and University Supervisor of Clinical Experiences for UW- Platteville and Early Childhood Learning Coordinator. Available to participate in WMELS training opportunities in the Northeast Region and statewide.
Mary Motquin, MMOTQUIN@oneidanation.org
Child Care Program Manager, Oneida Tribe. Available to present or participate in WMELS training for all Wisconsin Tribes and in the Northeastern Region.
Tracie Reese, Tracie@fcrnew.org
Child Care Resource Specialist, Family and Child Care Resources of N.E.W. Available to participate in WMELS training opportunities in the Northeast Region.
Wendi Schreiter, wendi.cesa7@sbcglobal.net
Program Support Teacher, Special Education Early Childhood, CESA #7, serving school districts in Northeastern Wisconsin. Available to participate in WMELS training opportunities in the Northeast Region.
David Shoemaker, dshoemaker@sheboygan.k12.wi.us
Principal of the Early Learning Center, Sheboygan Area School District. 30 years in education as an Early Childhood teacher and building administrator. Adjunct instructor for Lakeland College. Available for WMELS training in the NE region and statewide.
Angel Stoddard, stoddara@uwosh.edu
UW Oshkosh HeadStart. Available to participate in WMELS training opportunities in the Northeast Region.
Mary Sue Voights, msvoights.ccrr@tds.net
County Child Care Certifier, Resource Specialist at Child Care Resource & Referral, Inc., Menasha, WI and Adjunct Instructor for Fox Valley Technical College. Available to provide WMELS trainings in the Northeast Region.
Tiffany Swain, tswain.ccrr@tds.net
Early Childhood Consultant, Child Care Resource and Referral – Menasha. Available to participate in WMELS training opportunities in the Northeast Region.
Rebecca Wampler, rebeccaw@familyconnectionscc.org
Resource Specialist at Family Connections Child Care Resource and Referral Agency. Supporting quality child care and early education through WMELS training throughout the NE region, recruitment of child care providers and offering continuing educational opportunities.
Barron, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, La crosse, Monroe, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, St. Croix, Trempealeau, Vernon, Washburn
Julie Betchkal, julieb@cesa11.k12.wi.us
CESA 11 Educational Consultant, Early Childhood Program Support. Available to participate in WMELS trainings in the CESA 11 area, in northwest central Wisconsin.
Amy Carriere, acarriere@cesa10.k12.wi.us
Early Childhood Special Education Program Support Teacher, CESA 10. Available to participate in WMELS trainings throughout the Western Region as needed and available.
Renee Ernsting, reneeccrr@westerndairyland.org
Co-Director of Child Care Partnership Resource & Referral. Available to provide WMELS training in Buffalo, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, St. Croix, and Trempealeau counties, including the Ho-Chunk Nation.
Mary Jo Hite, hitewdhs@westerndairyland.org
Child Development Education/Special Needs Manager for Western Dairyland Head Start. Program support for classroom teachers, co-ordinate services for special needs children. Available to participate in WMELS trainings in Eau Claire, Buffalo, Jackson and Trempealeau Counties.
Barbara Hopkins, BHopkins@spartan.org
Family Resources Site Coordinator, Sparta. Available to participate in collaborative WMELS training opportunities in the Western Region.
Mary Joslin, mjoslin@cesa10.k12.wi.us
CESA 10, Chippewa Falls. Background in Head Start, Kindergarten, Early Childhood Special Education, and family child care. Available to provide training in any of the 30 communities in CESA 10, and also available to participate in WMELS trainings throughout the Western Region as needed and available.
Dotty Lillo, ccpart@westerndairyland.org
Director of Child Care Partnership Resource & Referral. Available to provide WMELS training in Buffalo, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, St. Croix, and Trempealeau counties, including the Ho-Chunk Nation.
Nancy Meyers, nlmeyers@centurytel.net
Director of Child Care Services at Family Resources. Available to provide WMELS trainings in the Western Region.
Kathy Mullally, nwchild2@cheqnet.net
Co-Director, Northwest Connection Family Resources, serving Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Florenece, Forest, Iron, Oneida, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, Vilas & Washburn Counties, and Bad River, Lac Courte Oreilles, Lac du Flambeau, Potowatomi, Red Cliff, Sokagon, and St. Croix Tribes. Available to participate in WMELS trainings in this service delivery area.
Valarie Rothering, rotval@holmen.k12.wi.us
4 Year Old Public Preschool Community Liaison, School District of Holmen. Available to participate in collaborative WMELS training opportunities in the Western Region.
Jacqueline Strand, nwchild@cheqnet.net
Executive Director, Northwest Connection Family Resources, serving Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Florence, Forest, Iron, Oneida, Price, Rusk, Sawyer Vilas, & Washburn Counties, and Bad River, Lac Courte Oreilles, Lac du Flambeau, Potowatomi, Red Cliff, Sokagon, and St. Croix Tribes. Available to participate in WMELS trainings in this service delivery area.
Gaye Tylka, gtylka@cesa4.k12.wi.us
Early Education Director for the CESA #4 region and coordinator of the state IDEA Preschool Implementation Minigrants Project. Available to provide WMELS training in the CESA #4 region, in minigrant communities, or other locations as needed.
Paula Wainscott, PaulaJWainscott@gmail.com
Consultant. Available to participate in WMELS trainings in the Western region or statewide as needed.
Loralie Wallerius, loralie@westerndairyland.org
Quality Improvement Specialist through Child Care Partnership Resource and Referral and Adjunct Instructor in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Program at Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC). Available to participate in collaborative WMELS training opportunities in Buffalo, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, St. Croix, and Trempealeau counties, including the Ho-Chunk Nation.
Barb Wehman, bandcwhehman@yahoo.com
Head Start/Early Head Start Director for CESA # 11 (Retired). Available to present WMELS Training in the northwest and west central area.
Adams, Columbia, Crawford, Dane, Dodge, Grant, Green, Iowa, Juneau, LaFayette, Vernon, Richland, Rock, Sauk
Penny Chase, pennyc@4-c.org
Professional Development/Training Manager at 4-C Madison, serving Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Jefferson, Sauk, Green, Rock and Walworth counties. Available to participate in WMELS trainings in this eight county area.
Susan Donahoe, sdonahoe@cesa2.k12.wi.us
Preschool Planning Minigrant Coordinator for the state of Wisconsin. Experiences cover a wide range of roles and offer a broad range of perspectives, including classroom teaching in regular and special education, educational evaluation, pre-service instruction and consultation in early childhood and early childhood-autism for CESA #2, serving 74 school districts in Dane, Green, Jefferson, Kenosha, Racine, Rock and Walworth Counties. Available to participate in WMELS trainings in this seven county area.
Sandy Garski, sgarski@prodigy.net
Instructor, Madison Area Technical College, Providing consultation and training for individuals and groups interested in becoming State Licensed for child care, or wanting to improve quality in programming. Available to participate in WMELS trainings in the southern area of the state.
Meredith A. Green, Green@Waisman.Wisc.Edu
Southern Region Facilitator for the State, Birth to 3 Regional Enhancement Support Team, UW Madison Waisman Center. Available to participate in WMELS training in the southern region.
Martha Hestad, mhestad@gmail.com
Available for WMELS training in the southern region.
Rita Kehl, rkehl070104@sbcglobal.net
Project Coordinator, Launching into Literacy and Math Institutes, Play and Learn Programs, Early Literacy Coach, Madison Metropolitan School District. Available to participate in WMELS training in the southern region.
Kate Linscott, klinscott@dcpcinc.org
Child Development Director, Dane County Parent Council. Available to participate in WMELS training in the southern region.
Ann Ramminger, RAMMINGER@Waisman.Wisc.Edu
Early Childhood Professional Development and Southern Region Community Collaboration Coach. UW-Madison Waisman Center. Available to participate in WMELS training in southern region and collaborative statewide training by request.
Joan Rice, ricej@cesa5.k12.wi.us
Early Childhood Program Support with experience in Early Childhood Special Education for CESA #5 serving 35 school districts: http://web.cesa5.k12.wi.us/aboutus/about_schools.cfm. Available to participate in collaborative WMELS training opportunities in the CESA 5 area.
Kirsten Suer, kirstens@4-c.org
Certification Specialist, Community Coordinated Child Care, Inc. (4C). Available to participate in Collaborative WMELS training in the southern region. serving Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Jefferson, Sauk, Green, Rock and Walworth counties. Available to participate in WMELS trainings in this eight county area.
Cathy Smith, csmithccrr@yahoo.com
Child Care Resource/Referral Specialist and Professional Development Coordinator for Family Connections of Southwest Wisconsin. Available to participate in WMELS training within and next to our six county area- Crawford, Grant, Iowa, Lafayette, Richland, and Vernon Counties.
Jefferson, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington, Waukesha
David A. Espinoza, espinozd@matc.edu
Milwaukee Area Technical College Early Childhood Education Bilingual (English/Spanish) Instructor. Available to participate in WMELS trainings in the area of Milwaukee County and focusing in particular to MATC- ECE students.
Tina Ginner, ginneti@yahoo.com
Tina Ginner, ECE Training Coordinator - Quad Counties UW-Extension (Kenosha, Milwaukee, Racine and Waukesha Counties). Able to participate in WMELS trainings west of Madison and south of Washington and Dodge Counties in the southeast corner of the state.
Theresa Heberling, theberling@thekac.com
Early Childhood Special Education Educator, Early Intervention Program And Adjunct Instructor UW Platteville, Infant/Toddler Credential. Available to participate in WMELS training opportunities in the Southeastern Region.
Linda Hurst, llhurst51@yahoo.com
Collaboration Coach for the Southeastern Region of the State and Preschool Consultant with the Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program at DPI. Responsible for the coordination and facilitation of WMELS trainings throughout the Southeast Region and work with the WMELS Steering Committee on the development of the WMELS Training and support for approved trainers.
Tracie Jarentowski, tjarentowski@4c-milwaukee.org
Career Development Specialist, 4C Education and Training Department. Available to facilitate and participate in WMELS trainings in the greater Milwaukee area.
Delechia Johnson, djohnson@4c-milwaukee.org
Career Development Specialist, 4C Education and Training Department. Available to facilitate and participate in WMELS trainings in the greater Milwaukee area.
Tanya Johnson-Williams, johnsot7@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Early Childhood Programming Coordinator, Division of Early Childhood Education, Milwaukee Public Schools. Available to participate in WMELS trainings in the greater Milwaukee area.
Kim Kurklis, kkurklis@kusd.edu
Early Childhood Special Education Program Support Teacher, Diagnostics and Head Start Disability Coordinator for the Kenosha Unified School District. Available to participate in WMELS training when Kenosha Unified School District staffing is involved.
Mary Lofty, mmlofty@aol.com
child care consultant and trainer, Lofty Learning. Available to participate in WMELS trainings in Kenosha and Racine.
Cheryl Moser, cmoser@sfcckids.org
Birth-3 teacher in Milwaukee County. Available to participate in WMELS trainings in and around the Milwaukee area.
Lisa Mosier, mosierlm@uwm.edu
Kindergarten teacher, UW-Milwaukee Children's Center. Available to participate in WMELS trainings in the greater Milwaukee area, particularly for the UWM community as scheduling allows.
Katie O’Neill, koneill2@wi.rr.com
Kenosha Unified School District Head Start Teacher and Education Coordinator. Available to participate in WMELS training when Kenosha Unified School District Head Start staffing is involved.
Terryl Wheelock, twheelock@4c-milwaukee.org
Early Childhood Program Manager, 4C Education and Training Department. Available to facilitate and participate in WMELS trainings in the greater Milwaukee area.
Nancy Willman, NWillman@co.kenosha.wi.us
Child Care Program Administrator, A Child's Place for Goodwill Industries. Adjunct instructor for UW Plattville Administrator's Credential and Treasurer for KAEYC, the local WECA affiliate. Available to participate in training opportunities in the Southeastern Region, primarily Kenosha County.
Lia Yang, lyang@4c-milwaukee.org
Resource and Referral Manager, 4C Community Coordinated Child Care (trainer and child care referrals). Available to participate in WMELS trainings in Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Washington, Waukesha Counties. Available to conduct the training in Hmong statewide.
Bridget Cullen, Bridget.Cullen@dhs.Wisconsin.gov
Child Care Wellness Coordinator, Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Adjunct Instructor, UW Oshkosh, UW Sheboygan, and Fox Valley Technical College. Approved to offer credit through Viterbo University of Continuing Education. Available to participate in WMELS training opportunities in the Northeast Region and statewide.
Barb Evensen, bevensen@prodigy.net
Trainer/Consultant and Technical Advisor, Wisconsin Child Care Improvement Project/Supporting Families Together Association. Providing consultation and training for individuals and groups interested in becoming State Licensed for child care, or wanting to improve quality in programming. Available to participate in WMELS trainings state-wide with an emphasis on implementation of the Creative Curriculum.
Vikki Lane Kunstman, vikkikunstman@charter.net
Adjunct Professor Viterbo College and University Supervisor of Clinical Experiences for UW- Platteville and Early Childhood Learning Coordinator. Available to participate in WMELS training opportunities in the Northeast Region and statewide.
Katherine McGurk, kathy.mcgurk@wisconsin.gov
Child Care Planner, Quality Improvement Initiatives for the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Bureau of Early Childhood Education. Available to participate in collaborative WMELS training opportunities statewide.
Mary Motquin, MMOTQUIN@oneidanation.org
Child Care Program Manager, Oneida Tribe. Available to present or participate in WMELS training for all Wisconsin Tribes and in the Northeastern Region.
Jeanette Paulson, jpaulson@wecanaeyc.org
Wisconsin Early Childhood Association (WECA), Director of Workforce Initiatives. Available to host/provide collaborative WMELS trainings statewide.
David Shoemaker, dshoemaker@sheboygan.k12.wi.us
Principal of the Early Learning Center, Sheboygan Area School District. 30 years in education as an Early Childhood teacher and building administrator. Adjunct instructor for Lakeland College. Available for WMELS training in the NE region and statewide.
Lia Yang, lyang@4c-milwaukee.org
Resource and Referral Manager, 4C Community Coordinated Child Care (trainer and child care referrals). Available to participate in WMELS trainings in Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Washington, Waukesha Counties. Available to conduct the training in Hmong statewide.
Paula Wainscott, PaulaJWainscott@gmail.com
Consultant. Available to participate in WMELS trainings in the Western region or statewide as needed.
Arlene Wright, arlenewright@charter.net
Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards Coach. Available to participate in collaborative WMELS trainings statewide as scheduling allows.