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West40 Project Manager for CPS/Professional Learning Specialist TERRI WILCOX TERRI WILCOX < Back TERRI WILCOX More about Terri West40 Project Manager for CPS/Professional Learning Specialist Terri Wilcox, M.Ed ., PMP has been an educator for over 35 years working as a teacher, school administrator, district office administrator, then moving into coaching schools, districts and their communities of people to support school improvement. She spent 19 years with Chicago Public Schools, and has coached districts and schools across the state of Illinois and across the country. This coaching work involves assessing needs based on data, creating a focused plan that is implemented and monitored across multiple aspects of schools and districts. She enjoys helping schools reach their goals! She is also a Project Management Professional (PMP). Other interests include traveling, dancing and music. twilcox@west40.org Previous Next

Director of Support Services < Back JOHN MILOSOVIC Director of Support Services jmilosovic@west40.org Previous Next

< Back Library/Media Specialists Facilitated By: Dr. Erika Lukasik The Library/Media Specialists Network meets virtually each quarter to share innovative practices, explore emerging technologies, and collaborate on ways to support teaching and learning through library and media services. Join fellow Library/Media Specialists to exchange ideas, problem-solve, and grow your professional network while enhancing access to resources for students and staff. If you would like to be added to the listserv and receive more information, please fill out this form . Previous Next

< Back Communications Network Facilitated By: Heidi Bellm & Chris Coffey The West40 Communications Network meets several times a year and brings together school district communications professionals and administrators from across West Cook County and beyond to hear from guest presenters, practice communicating in mock scenarios, and share best practices. Workshops so far have covered a variety of themes, including how to prepare for crisis communications situations, pitching story ideas to local news outlets, and training for media interviews. If you are interested in learning more about this network or participating in our next workshop, email Chris Coffey at ccoffey@west40.org Previous Next

< Back Early Childhood Network Facilitated By: Diane Schoenheider Meeting Dates: 3rd Wednesday of every month (Hybrid), 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Join our early childhood network meetings! We're dedicated to exploring best practices, exchanging valuable information, and ensuring quality program implementation. Whether you join us in person or virtually, you'll have the opportunity to connect with other passionate early childhood professionals and expand your network and gather valuable resources to support our youngest learners. If you would like to be added to the listserv and receive more information, please fill out this form . Previous Next

9:00 - 1:00 < Back Bounce Back 10/1, 10/2, & 10/4/2024 CLOSED 9:00 - 1:00 Bounce Back (BB) is an evidence-based group intervention developed to relieve symptoms of anxiety, stress, depression, and post-traumatic stress among young students (K-5) exposed to stressful events. It includes 10 group sessions, 2 individual sessions with each student, 1 joint session with the caregiver and their student, and caregiver education sessions. Students participating in Bounce Back will learn skills such as: relaxation training, challenging upsetting thoughts, social problem solving, and processing the stressful event. By the conclusion of this 12-hour training, participating clinicians will be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to facilitate the Bounce Back program. Training includes an overview of the intervention and its research support, session-by-session content training, demonstration, coaching and practice of skills and some best practices for implementation. Participants must attend all three days of training. Register Here Previous Next

Grant Specialist < Back ADENIKE MUTAYOBA Grant Specialist Previous Next

< Back Reading Specialists Facilitated By: Dr. Erika Lukasik The Reading Specialists Network meets virtually each month to explore best practices in literacy instruction, share resources, and identify professional learning needs for reading specialists and their school communities. Come collaborate with colleagues who share your role as a Reading Specialist and expand your network of support, strategies, and ideas to strengthen student literacy outcomes. If you would like to be added to the listserv and receive more information, please fill out this form . Previous Next

School Improvement Coordinator DR. LAVERNE COKE WRIGHT DR. LAVERNE COKE WRIGHT < Back DR. LAVERNE COKE WRIGHT More about LaVerne School Improvement Coordinator Dr. LaVerne Coke Wright is an accomplished educator who has served as a teacher, leader, and administrator across both public and charter school settings. She currently leads a team at West40 in partnership with Chicago Public Schools (CPS), collaborating with Learning Partner Schools to design and refine effective school improvement processes and aligned supports. Her work ensures coherence with CPS and ISBE priorities while advancing high impact continuous improvement through disciplined implementation, team feedback, and ongoing learning. Dr. Coke Wright is committed to fostering psychological safety and leveraging collective expertise to strengthen team effectiveness, model strong adult learning practices, and support sustainable school improvement. In addition, she serves as a Research Associate for the UIC/CPS SPARKLE research initiative, contributing to the study of schools demonstrating strong and equitable outcomes and helping to develop models that inform and strengthen practice across diverse school communities. In her spare time, she enjoys staying active through swimming, biking, and running, as well as watching sports and traveling. laverne.cokewright@west40.org Previous Next

Senior Director of Student Programs < Back JOE GAGE Senior Director of Student Programs With 23 years in education, I have had the privilege of serving as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal in both traditional and alternative school settings. Now, as Senior Director of Student Programs at West40, my primary focus is to support and empower the incredible team members who lead the diverse programs within our Continuum of Student Services. I am deeply proud to be part of the West40 family and the mission we collectively share—to uplift students by providing the resources, opportunities, and encouragement they need to succeed. I firmly believe that every student success story is a team effort. I’m honored to be a part of that team and to play a role in making a positive impact on a student's life. Beyond my work, you’ll often find me cheering on my daughters from the stands, enjoying live music, playing billiards, or tackling DIY projects around the house. Whether at work or play, I believe in bringing passion, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor to everything I do. Main Office Previous Next

< Back Human Resources Network Facilitated By: Matt Kane, Gina Sierra, & Sharon Balderas The West40 Human Resources Network is a group of West40 School District HR leaders that meet once a month to share best practices, information and ideas on all things human resource related. Educator licensure, professional development requirements, insurance, hiring issues, compliance, policies and procedures are just some of the topics discussed. Come together with your colleagues, problem-solve, and share best practices. If you would like more information, please email Sharon Balderas - sbalderas@west40.org and Gina Sierra - gsierra@west40.org Previous Next

CES Support Specialist < Back ALEX CAMPOS CES Support Specialist acampos@west40.org I assist in conducting Health, Life, Safety visits, Non-Public School recognition visits, as well as conducting Physical Security Assessments and writing reports for those assessments. I am in charge of ensuring all schools are invoiced for the STAT services they provide as well as other administrative duties. I'm proud to be part of the CES/STAT team because I feel like I'm doing something every day to help keep schools safe. I work with a great group of people who all have the well being of the students and staff in mind when doing our work. Prior to working at West40, I worked at Park Jr. High School in LaGrange Park for 10 years in various roles. Starting as a paraprofessional, working as the "In School Detention Supervisor" and later becoming an Administrative Assistant. I also coached girls volleyball for 8 years while at Park Jr. High. A fun fact about me is that I have two different colored eyes. A big hobby of mine is collecting sports cards. Previous Next