Educational Programs Committee
Charge
The Education Program Committee will: develop plans related to curriculum, instruction, and other aspects of the academic program at the Partnership School; oversee development of special education programs, professional development and research; coordinate community services; plan the extended day program; oversee planning for enhanced instructional technology; plan the building leadership structure and both plan and evaluate the overall academic program.
Co-Chairs
- Linell Lasswell, Asst. Supt. for Curriculum & Instruction,
Co-Chair
- Dr. Christine Sorensen, Dean, NIU College of Education,
Co-Chair
School District Representatives
- Janice Blickhan, District Fine Arts Coordinator
- Chris Brady, Early Childhood Coordinator
- Mary Haddad, Principal – Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School
- Vicci Haeseker, Secretary – Tyler Elementary School
- Lisa Haapoja, 3rd Grade Teacher – Tyler Elementary School
- Scott Kubelka, Principal – Tyler Elementary School
- Lisa Lenz, Special Education Teacher – Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School
- Jill McCormick, Music Teacher – Tyler & Lincoln Elementary Schools
- Sue Orem, Literacy Coordinator
- Chris Perkovich, 5th Grade Teacher – Clinton Rosette Middle School
- Kim Posega, 2nd Grade Teacher – Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School
- Greg Romaneck, Director of Student Services
- Margo Sickele, Technology Coordinator
- Sue Mullins, 4th Grade Teacher – Malta Elementary School
- Lois Miller, Media Aide – Tyler Elementary School
NIU Representatives
- Dr. Harold Kafer, Dean – College of Visual and Performing Arts
- Pam Hadley, Faculty – Communicative Disorders
- Glenda Cosenza, Faculty – Music Education
- Maylan Dunn, Faculty – Teaching & Learning
- Susan L-Allier, Faculty – Literacy Education
- Lara Luetkehans, Faculty – Instructional Technology
- Sharon Smaldino, Faculty – Partnership Office
- Debbie Smith-Shank, Faculty – Art Education
Subcommittees
