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< Back HEART 2 HEART Door 2W 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: Accessible parking spaces are located directly in front of the main entrance for convenient access. Building Entrance Location: The entrance is on the west side of the building, facing the parking lot. Identification: Look for the double doors clearly marked with "2W." Buzz the doorbell to the right of the door for entry. Accessibility Features Ramp: There is an accessibility ramp located to the right of the main entrance door . Path of Travel: The route from the accessible parking stalls to the entrance is direct and level. Map Directions Previous Next

Professional Learning Team ANNA MAE GRAMS-PULLAPALLY Professional Learning Specialist Main Office agramspullapally@west40.org More about Anna Mae DR. BEN DITKOWSKY Data Science Specialist Main Office bditkowsky@west40.org More about Ben DEMIAN LAPOINTE Professional Learning Specialist Main Office dlapointe@west40.org More about Demian DR. DIANE WOLF Professional Learning Specialist Main Office dwolf@west40.org More about Diane HOLLY MCCARTHY Educational Environment Specialist & Behavior Analyst Main Office hmccarthy@west40.org More about Holly KARLA CHAVEZ Coordinator of Professional Learning Main Office kchavez@west40.org More about Karla DR. LAVERNE COKE WRIGHT School Improvement Coordinator Main Office laverne.cokewright@west40.org More about LaVerne MICHAEL CAMPBELL Professional Learning Specialist Main Office mcampbell@west40.org More about Michael DR. NIMISHA BHATT Professional Learning Specialist Main Office nbhatt@west40.org More about Nimisha DR. SONYA SPAULDING Director of Professional Learning Main Office sspaulding@west40.org More about Sonya TERRI WILCOX West40 Project Manager for CPS/Professional Learning Specialist Main Office twilcox@west40.org More about Terri VANESSA WILLIAMS-JOHNSON Professional Learning Specialist Main Office vwilliamsjohnson@west40.org More about Vanessa ANNE PAONESSA Professional Learning Specialist Main Office apaonessa@west40.org More about Anne DAWN DOLBY Professional Learning Specialist Main Office ddolby@west40.org More about Dawn DIANE SCHOENHEIDER Professional Learning Specialist Main Office dschoenheider@west40.org More about Diane DR. ERIKA LUKASIK Professional Learning Specialist Main Office elukasik@west40.org More about Erika DR. JULIE MORRIS Professional Learning Specialist Main Office jmorris@west40.org More about Julie DR. KENNEDI STRICKLAND-DIXON Professional Learning Specialist Main Office kstricklanddixon@west40.org More about Kennedi MALLORY LAWLER Professional Learning Specialist Main Office mlawler@west40.org More about Mallory MIKE CZERNIAWSKI Continuous Improvement Coordinator Main Office mczerniawski@west40.org More about Mike RITO MARTINEZ Professional Learning Specialist Main Office rmartinez@west40.org More about Rito STACY STEWART Professional Learning Specialist Main Office sstewart@west40.org More about Stacy DR. TRACEY GARFIELD Professional Learning Specialist Main Office tgarfield@west40.org More about Tracey

< 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

Evaluation and Impact Specialist < Back NIA PAPPAS Evaluation and Impact Specialist Previous Next

< Back MAIN OFFICE Door 8N 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: Accessible parking spaces are available within the gated lot near the building entrances. Building Entrance Location: The Main Office entrance is located on the north side of the building, facing the parking lot/Bataan Dr. Identification: Look for the double glass doors featuring the large white WEST40 logo and a black awning above. Buzz the doorbell to the right of the door for entry. Accessibility Features Elevator: There is an elevator available inside to provide access to the second floor. Path of Travel: The entrance is at ground level, providing a step-free path from the parking lot into the main lobby. Map Directions Previous Next

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