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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. f you would like to be added to the listserv and receive more information, please email Maria-Elena Agrela meagrela@west40.org & Dr. Kennedi Strickland Dixon kstricklanddixon@west40.org < 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. f you would like to be added to the listserv and receive more information, please email Maria-Elena Agrela meagrela@west40.org & Dr. Kennedi Strickland Dixon kstricklanddixon@west40.org Previous Next

Site Coordinator for D89 < Back LIZET FLORES Site Coordinator for D89 Previous Next

Continuous Improvement Specialist MIKE MIKE < Back MIKE CZERNIAWSKI Continuous Improvement Specialist With almost 30 years of experience, Mike Czerniawski brings deep expertise and a practical mindset to the work of continuous improvement. As West40’s School Improvement Coordinator, Mike partners with educators to focus on the most impactful levers of change—defin and maintaining clear focus, aligning processes and structures, enhancing high-quality instruction, building professional learning networks, and nurturing school climate and culture. Driven by a commitment to success for all students, Mike supports school leaders in designing and implementing systems, structures, and practices that move beyond theory to real-world, sustainable action. He excels at guiding school teams through complex change processes, and ensuring that strategic plans are translated into clear, achievable steps, helping schools build momentum and purposefully move toward lasting improvement. mczerniawski@west40.org Previous Next

Associate Director of Grants < Back KATIE ELVIDGE Associate Director of Grants Previous Next

Director of Grants < Back CARA WILEY Director of Grants Previous Next

Site Cooridinator < Back ELIZABETH AGUILAR Site Cooridinator Previous Next

Professional Learning Specialist DR. DIANE DR. DIANE < Back DR. DIANE WOLF Professional Learning Specialist Dr. Diane Wolf is an experienced educational leader, coach, and consultant with more than 30 years serving Illinois schools. Her career spans classroom teaching, district and regional leadership, and statewide instructional support. She began her leadership journey at ROE 17 as Assistant Regional Superintendent and Professional Development Coordinator, supporting school improvement and instructional growth across multiple districts. She later served as Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning for District 87 in Bloomington, where she led systemwide instructional initiatives, leadership development, and strategic planning. Dr. Wolf has coached more than 100 principals and superintendents throughout her career, helping leaders strengthen instruction, build strong teams, and create environments where students and staff can thrive. She is known for her work in Assessment Literacy, Leadership Development and Strategic Systems. She has also been a national presenter for Aha! Process with Dr. Ruby Payne and for Corwin Press alongside Larry Ainsworth and Dr. John Hattie. For over two decades, she has taught at Illinois State University in undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, preparing future teachers and educational leaders. She believes strong schools start with strong leadership. dwolf@west40.org Previous Next

< Back New Leaders About New Leaders offers leadership development programs that equip educators with the tools to drive equity, build strong school culture, and increase instructional impact. https://newleaders.org/ Previous Next

10 - 10:30 AM < Back Is Your School or District Ready for a Behavioral Health Team (BHT)? 12/12/24 10 - 10:30 AM Behavior Health Teams (BHT) are an important component of a district's MTSS process.Come to this readiness session to see if you know the components you will need to implement a successful team. Register Here Previous Next

Site Coordinator < Back ANGELA ROGERS Site Coordinator Previous Next

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 < 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

Area Director < Back LAURA GUZMAN LOPEZ Area Director Previous Next