We’re convinced that we hire the best people around. From experienced educational consultants to caring Learning Center directors, compassionate trauma specialists to certified leadership coaches, business office experts to skilled tech managers, ESSDACK is packed with talented and passionate people.
Dr. Chad Higgins
Executive Director
Consultants & Coaches
Rebecca Lewis-Pankratz
Resilience Team Lead, Trauma Informed Consultant & Poverty Awareness
Carmen
Zeisler
Resilience Team, Restorative Justice in Education, PBL, Literacy, Learning Center Team Leader
Ginger
Lewman
Resilience Team, Teacher Co-Care, PBL, Technology Integration, High-Ability Learners
Eric
Nachtigal
Resilience Team, Relationship Focused, Social Emotional Coach
Tamara
Lindholm
INL Team Lead, Leadership Coach & Consultant
Rachel
Thalmann
INL Team, Leadership Coach & Writer
Kelly
Turcotte
INL Team, Leadership Coach & Consultant
Tammy
Fellers
INL Team, Leadership Coach & Consultant, 4DX, Math
Clelia
McCrory
Learning Services, CTE, Engineering by Design, State & Federal Programs
Glenn
Wiebe
Learning Services, Social Studies, Technology Integration
Janea
Gray
Learning Services, Instructional Consultant
Beth
Parker
Learning Services, Instructional and Curriculum Consultant
Jeni Herman
Director
Harvey County Learning Center
Megan Yoder
Director
Reno County Learning Center
Mark Kenyon
Director
Augusta Learning Center
Mark Calvin
Director
Haysville Learning Cafe
Rachel Ellson
Director
Barton County Academy
Renee Martin
Director
McPherson County
Learning Center
Donis Harper
Director
Stafford County Learning Center
Jill Brown
Director
Virtual Program
Sabrina Mestas
Coordinator
Connect & Restore
Deb Haneke
Chief Financial Officer
Operations Director
Kathi Keesling
Board Clerk,
Accounts Receivable
Nicole Huff
Director of Human Resources Payroll
Lori Blaine
Customer Care
Bryan Rohling
Director
Technology Services
Brian Dater
eRate Specialist
IT Support
Lori Weve
Treasurer
Accounts Payable
Glen Duran
Videographer
Carl Perez
Administrator
Network Systems
Erin Givens
Director
Marketing & Communications
Kwanna Hoffman
Office Support
