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Coordinator for Morton East/ Morton Freshman Center < Back MIRIAM CRUZ Coordinator for Morton East/ Morton Freshman Center Previous Next

< Back LEXINGTON FRONT ENTRANCE Door 1S Arrival & Parking The facility features a gated parking lot accessible via two main entrances: Primary Entrance: Located at the corner of Bataan Dr and S Fourth Ave . Secondary Entrance: Located on S Fifth Ave , mid-block between Bataan Dr and Lexington St. Designated Parking: Secure parking is available within the gated lot, with a path leading around the building to the street-side entrance. Building Entrance Location: The Safe School entrance is located on the south side of the building, facing Lexington St . Identification: Look for the recessed entrance under the stone header labeled "LEXINGTON SCHOOL." Buzz the doorbell to the right of the door for entry. Accessibility Features Ramps: There are accessibility ramps located on either side of the door to provide easy access to the entrance landing. Path of Travel: The entrance is elevated from the sidewalk, but the dual-ramp system ensures a step-free approach from either direction on Lexington St. Map Directions Previous Next

Comprehensive Educational Services Team ALL STAT TEAM ALEX CAMPOS CES/STAT Specialist Main Office acampos@west40.org More about Alex GINA SIERRA Evaluation Training & Licensure Coordinator Main Office gsierra@west40.org More about Gina PHIL ABRAHAM Director Comprehensive Educational Services Main Office pabraham@west40.org More about Phil STEVE BOGREN Chief Comprehensive Educational Services Officer Main Office sbogren@west40.org More about Steve ANA MOJARRO Licensure Specialist Main Office amojarro@west40.org More about Ana JEFF SMITH CES Specialist Main Office jeffsmith@west40.org More about Jeff RANDY BRAVERMAN School Safety and Threat Assessment Specialist Main Office rbraverman@west40.org More about Randy WIL GAGE Director of School Safety and Threat Assessment Main Office wgage@west40.org More about Wil RANDY BRAVERMAN School Safety and Threat Assessment Specialist Main Office rbraverman@west40.org PHIL ABRAHAM Director Comprehensive Educational Services Main Office pabraham@west40.org STEVE BOGREN Chief Comprehensive Educational Services Officer Main Office sbogren@west40.org WIL GAGE Director of School Safety and Threat Assessment Main Office wgage@west40.org ALEX CAMPOS CES/STAT Specialist Main Office acampos@west40.org

School Safety and Threat Assessment Specialist < Back RANDY BRAVERMAN School Safety and Threat Assessment Specialist rbraverman@west40.org Randy has 38 years of managing security operations in various roles, including as a law enforcement officer, Director of Security and Campus Safety, and currently as a School Security and Threat Assessment Specialist. Randy has overseen full-scale emergency crisis exercises and coordinated the efforts of local, county, and state authorities, military forces, hospitals, and school personnel within these exercises. An Emergency Prepardness Specialist, Randy conducts vulnerability assessments using ALPHA(TM) vulnerability assessment methodology and provides technical assistance for emergency and crisis plans for school districts, municipalities, and corporations. Randy is an instructor for the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Executive Institute: Illinois School and Campus Training Program. Additionally, Randy serves on the Threat Assessment Group ITAG FBI committee and the Homeland Security Prevention Group. Previous Next

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< Back Nurses Network Facilitated by: Dr. Kennedi Strickland Dixon & Maria-Elena Agrela Meeting Dates: Quarterly (Hybrid), 10:00 AM - 11:30AM The District Nurses Network meets to collaborate, share best practices, and discuss pressing topics relevant to school nursing. This network provides a space to connect with fellow district nurses, exchange ideas, and identify needs and resouces to better support students and school communities. If you would like to be added to the listserv and receive more information, please fill out this form . Previous Next

Professional Learning Specialist DAWN DOLBY DAWN DOLBY < Back DAWN DOLBY More about Dawn Professional Learning Specialist Coming Soon ddolby@west40.org Previous Next

Professional Learning Specialist DR. NIMISHA BHATT DR. NIMISHA BHATT < Back DR. NIMISHA BHATT More about Nimisha Professional Learning Specialist Nimisha Bhatt, Ed.D. is a seasoned educator with over 32 years of experience in teaching, school leadership, curriculum coordination, and continuous improvement consulting within schools across Missouri and Illinois. Her dedication to transforming schools with the highest needs drives her work at West40, where she excels in supporting schools and districts with expertise in organizational leadership, continuous improvement processes, teacher effectiveness, and ensuring equitable opportunities for all students in curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Dr. Bhatt earned her doctorate in Educational Leadership, Administration and Supervision from Loyola University, and holds both a master’s and specialist’s degree in Educational Administration from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Beyond her professional endeavors, Dr. Bhatt takes great joy in being a mom and cherishing quality time with her adult children, nieces, and nephews—often engaging in board and card game sessions. She is also an avid crafter, finding creative fulfillment in various crafting projects. nbhatt@west40.org Previous Next