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, Curriculum & Assessment, Tech 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

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

Michelle Stewart

Print
Solutions Specialist