< Back COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES 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

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Hester & Mannheim Site Coordinator < Back SANDRA GUZMAN Hester & Mannheim Site Coordinator Previous Next

Coordinator for Seniors Plus < Back NATHANIEL ABAD Coordinator for Seniors Plus Previous Next

Director of ALOP Operations < Back YESSENIA OLIVAS Director of ALOP Operations Previous Next

1:00 - 2:30 PM < Back Setting the Stage for Successful Implementation of Tier II Trauma Interventions 8/28/24 CLOSED 1:00 - 2:30 PM Do you want to bring a Tier II trauma intervention to your school but don’t know much about existing interventions? Do you feel overwhelmed by potential implementation challenges? Join this training to get a brief overview* of CBITS and Bounce Back and learn about best practices for building readiness for implementation of the interventions. Register Here Previous Next

Chief School Business Official < Back CHRISTI TYLER Chief School Business Official Previous Next

< Back Special Education Leaders Network Facilitated By: Dr. Kennedi Strickland-Dixon Meeting Dates: 1st Tuesday of every month (Hybrid), 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Are you a leader in charge of specialized services in your district? Do you want to further your knowledge and expand your practice in Special Education? If so, the West40 Special Education Leaders Network is for you! This network meets to explore best practices, share ideas, and identify professional learning needs for the members and their school staff. Come learn with your colleagues who share your role as a leader in Special Education and grow your network of people, techniques, and resources. If you would like to be added to the listserv and receive more information, please fill out this form . 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

RSSP Co-Principal < Back MICHELLE HOPPER RSSP Co-Principal Previous Next

Site Coordinator < Back EMILY ADAMS Site Coordinator Previous Next

Senior Director of Executive Support < Back DR. MIKE POPP Senior Director of Executive Support Dr. Michael Popp currently serves as the Senior Director of Executive Support at West40. His focus areas include promoting the financial stability of the organization and of alternative education programs across the state, developing short and long term strategies focussed on organizational improvement across departments, assisting leaders in all aspects of their roles, and developing and effectuating a long-term strategic plan. During the past thirty-seven years, Dr. Popp has served as a teacher, dean of students, assistant & associate principal, high school principal, district-level administrator, district superintendent and Assistant Executive Director of West40. He was a founding administrator of Neuqua Valley High School in Naperville, Illinois, successfully opened and operated a freshman center and a center for high school seniors on a non-traditional schedule focused on the transition to post-secondary study. Dr. Popp has led equity efforts focused on bringing high quality educational experiences to all students and as an adjunct faculty member at Aurora University, he worked to build the capacity of aspiring leaders in the areas of education finance, curriculum development and law, promoting educational equity in each of these areas. At West40, Dr. Popp’s work with the Illinois legislature has benefited students across our region and across the state, bringing needed funds to better serve students in alternative education programs. Main Office Previous Next