MEMORANDUM DATE: May 2, 2017 · Anna Dusbiber* Michigan Transition Services Association July 1,...

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

CASANDRA E. ULBRICH – CO-PRESIDENT • RICHARD ZEILE – CO-PRESIDENT MICHELLE FECTEAU – SECRETARY • TOM MCMILLIN – TREASURER

NIKKI SNYDER – NASBE DELEGATE • PAMELA PUGH LUPE RAMOS-MONTIGNY • EILEEN LAPPIN WEISER

608 WEST ALLEGAN STREET • P.O. BOX 30008 • LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909

www.michigan.gov/mde • 517-373-3324

RICK SNYDER GOVERNOR

STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

LANSING

BRIAN J. WHISTON STATE SUPERINTENDENT

MEMORANDUM DATE: May 2, 2017 TO: State Board of Education FROM: Brian J. Whiston, Chairman SUBJECT: Approval of Nominations to the Special Education Advisory Committee The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) advises the State Board of Education on matters concerning the education of children with disabilities. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that this advisory committee include a 51% representation of persons with, or parents of children with, disabilities (ages birth through 26). The Michigan Department of Education continues compliance with IDEA requirements pending approval of the nominations as contained herein. Attachment A lists the organizations currently represented on the SEAC. Attachment B lists the names of eight persons nominated by their organizations as Delegates to fill organizational membership vacancies, seven persons nominated as Alternates, and three At-Large nominations to fill current vacancies. Resumes of those persons to be appointed as Delegates, Alternates and At-Large Members to the SEAC are found in Attachment C. It is recommended that the State Board of Education approve nominations for eight organizational Delegates, seven organizational Alternates and three At-Large nominations for the terms specified in Attachment B of the Superintendent’s memorandum dated May 2, 2017.

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Attachment A

ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTED ON THE SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Organization Acronym 1. American Federation of Teachers Michigan AFTMi 2. Association for Children’s Mental Health ACMH 3. Autism Society of Michigan ASM 4. Council for Exceptional Children CEC 5. Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan DSAWM 6. Learning Disability Association of Michigan LDAM 7. Michigan Alliance for Families MAF 8. Michigan Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development MASCD 9. Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education MAASE 10. Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning MACUL 11. Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators MAISA 12. Michigan Association of Local Special Education Administrators MALSEA 13. Michigan Association of Teachers of Children with Emotional MATEDC Impairments 14. Michigan Association of Nonpublic Schools MANS 15. Michigan Association of Public School Academies MAPSA 16. Michigan Association of School Administrators MASA 17. Michigan Association of School Boards MASB 18. Michigan Association of School Social Workers MASSW 19. Michigan Association of School Psychologists MASP 20. Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals MASSP 21. Michigan Education Association MEA 22. Michigan Reading Association MRA 23. Michigan Speech-Language-Hearing Association MSLHA 24. Michigan Transition Services Association MTSA 25. Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association MEMSPA In addition to the twenty-five organizational seats, eight at-large members are appointed by the State Board of Education. Presently, there are three at-large vacancies to be filled.

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Attachment B

SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Individual Nominations and

their Respective Terms of Service

Organizational Delegate Nominations Name Representing Length of Term

Lohren Carter-Nzoma* Michigan Council of Exceptional Children

July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2020

Anna Dusbiber* Michigan Transition Services Association

July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2020

Kenya Harper-Black* The Arc Michigan July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2020

Annette Hobrecht Michigan Association of School Social Workers

July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2020

Debra Houde* Learning Disability Association of Michigan

July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2020

Kanika A. Littleton* Michigan Alliance for Families

July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2020

Lois Lofton-Doniver* American Federation of Teachers - Michigan

July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2020

Kristy Medes* Association for Children’s Mental Health

July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2020

*Person with or parent of a child (birth through 26) with a disability.

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At-Large Nominations Name Length of Term

Terie A. Elbers* July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2020

Donele Jean Wilkins July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2020

Denise Simmons** July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018 *Person with or parent of a child (birth through 26) with a disability. **Nominated to fill remaining term of member who resigned.

Organizational Alternate Nominations Name Representing Length of Term

Amy Barto* Learning Disabilities Association of Michigan

July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2020

Melisa Burch Michigan Transition Services Association

July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2020

Michel Lynn DeJulian* Michigan Association of School Social Workers

July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2020

Michelle Driscoll The Arc Michigan July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2020

Rebecca Gibson

American Federation of Teachers - Michigan

July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2020

Caryn Pack Ivey* Michigan Alliance for Families

July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2020

Sarah Vander Baan** Michigan Association of Public School Academies

July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2019

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Attachment C Biographical Resume: Special Education Advisory Committee

Michigan State Board of Education

Delegate Term of Appointment: July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2020

Name: Lohren Carter-Nzoma

Business Address: Ann Arbor Public Schools 2555 South State Street Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Home Address: 4781 Jasmine Court Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Business Phone: 734-994-2318

Cell Phone: 248-778-6446 Home Phone:

Business Email: [email protected] Home Email: [email protected]

Present Position: Assistant Director of Student Intervention and Student Support Services, Ann Arbor Public Schools

Category Organization: Michigan Council of Exceptional Children Other: Board Member’s Nominee (indicate name of Board Member): Race:* Caucasian Gender: Male Female Native American

African-American Hispanic Asian Other

(*requested in order to obtain diverse representation) Prior Experience: I’ve been in education for over 12 years with the past 5 in special education administration. Prior to Ann Arbor, I worked in the Pontiac Public Schools, Nsoroma Institute, Pontiac Academy for Excellence, National Heritage Academies and The Education Achievement Authority, serving as a Special Education Teacher, Coordinator, CIMS Coordinator, Special Education Supervisor, Compliance Manager and Regional IV-ISD Monitor. Educational and Other Organizational Affiliations: I am an active member of Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education (MAASE) and a member of Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) and Michigan Council of Exceptional Children (MiCEC). Education: I’m a graduate of Oakland University and will complete my post-graduate work in Educational Leadership with Grand Valley State University in March 2017. Miscellaneous Information: I’m married to Jeffrey Nzoma, (Educator with AAPS). We have six children and one very large dog. One of my children has Asperger’s Syndrome. Federal legislation mandates that the SEAC membership be comprised of at least 51% of “persons with or parents of a child with a disability.” If a parent, the child needs to be under 26 years of age and receiving special education services for the duration of the appointment. To ensure compliance relative to the 51% membership, we ask you to identify if you meet that definition. Yes No

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Biographical Resume: Special Education Advisory Committee Michigan State Board of Education


Name: Anna Dusbiber

Business Address: Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living 3941 Research Park Drive Ann Arbor, MI 48108

Home Address: 2335 Yost Blvd. Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Business Phone: 734-971-0277 Ext. 17

Cell Phone: 734-255-3741 Home Phone: 734-971-4755


Present Position: Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living Youth Services Program Manager

Category Organization: Michigan Transition Services Association Other: Board Member’s Nominee (indicate name of Board Member): Race:* Caucasian Gender: Male Female Native American


(*requested in order to obtain diverse representation) Prior Experience: Manage and coordinate social and skill-building activities for youth with disabilities. Serve as an advocate for youth with disabilities and their families in the community and in the schools to achieve their academic and community-based goals. Assist youth with disabilities in successfully transitioning into college and community. Execute John Weir yearly endowment campaign and scholarship program for youth with disabilities. Keynote Speaker 2016 Michigan Transition Services Association Conference Educational and Other Organizational Affiliations: Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living Youth Services Program Manager, 2003-Present Washtenaw Community Mental Health – Board Member, October 2015-Present Education: Eastern Michigan University – Pursuing Master of Social Work Expected Completion 4/2018 Eastern Michigan University – Bachelor of Science Communications, 4/2006 Miscellaneous Information: Federal legislation mandates that the SEAC membership be comprised of at least 51% of “persons with or parents of a child with a disability.” If a parent, the child needs to be under 26 years of age and receiving special education services for the duration of the appointment. To ensure compliance relative to the 51% membership, we ask you to identify if you meet that definition. Yes No

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Name: Annette Hobrecht

Business Address: Bovenschen School 12345 Frazho Warren, MI 48089

Home Address: 16144 Marguerite Beverly Hills, MI 48025




Present Position: School Social Worker

Category Organization: Michigan Association of School Social Workers Other: Board Member’s Nominee (indicate name of Board Member): Race:* Caucasian Gender: Male Female Native American


(*requested in order to obtain diverse representation) Prior Experience: Teacher of Severe Multiple Impairment students.

Educational and Other Organizational Affiliations: Michigan Association of School Social Workers Education: Special Education, B.S., Wayne State University MSW, University of Michigan Miscellaneous Information: Federal legislation mandates that the SEAC membership be comprised of at least 51% of “persons with or parents of a child with a disability.” If a parent, the child needs to be under 26 years of age and receiving special education services for the duration of the appointment. To ensure compliance relative to the 51% membership, we ask you to identify if you meet that definition. Yes No

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Name: Debra Houde

Business Address: Washtenaw Community College 4800 East Huron River Drive, LA 104 Ann Arbor, MI 48106

Home Address: 9029 N. Pheasant Ridge Lane Saline, MI 48176




Present Position: Learning Disability Specialist

Category Organization: Learning Disability Association of Michigan Other: Board Member’s Nominee (indicate name of Board Member): Race:* Caucasian Gender: Male Female Native American


(*requested in order to obtain diverse representation) Prior Experience: SEAC within Saline Area Schools (2008-2011), WLDA Board Member (2010-2014), Michigan LDA Board Member (2014-current), work in education and clinical setting with special education and disabled population, served on many non-profit boards as a member and in leadership roles (JLAA, Ele’s Place, PTO), son with IEP since 2nd grade (ADHD, dysgraphia, dyslexia), advocate Educational and Other Organizational Affiliations: Learning Disabilities Association of Michigan, LDA, Washtenaw Community College employee Education: Clinical Psychologist – developmental focus (MA, LLP)

Miscellaneous Information: I’m passionate about advocating for students to get the support they need in an efficient, effective and proactive manner. Federal legislation mandates that the SEAC membership be comprised of at least 51% of “persons with or parents of a child with a disability.” If a parent, the child needs to be under 26 years of age and receiving special education services for the duration of the appointment. To ensure compliance relative to the 51% membership, we ask you to identify if you meet that definition. Yes No

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Name: Kanika A. Littleton

Business Address: The Arc Michigan – Regional Office 23077 Greenfield Rd., Suite 205 Southfield, MI 48075

Home Address: 37690 Spring Lane Farmington Hills, MI 48331

Business Phone: 248-557-5070 Ext. 115 Cell Phone: 248-579-7063 Home Phone:

Business Email: [email protected]

Home Email: [email protected]

Present Position: Regional Parent Mentor-Michigan Alliance for Families

Category Organization: Michigan Alliance for Families Other: Board Member’s Nominee (indicate name of Board Member): Race:* Caucasian Gender: Male Female Native American


(*requested in order to obtain diverse representation) Prior Experience: Parent Teacher Association

Educational and Other Organizational Affiliations: American Sociological Association Education: Master of Arts in Sociology

Miscellaneous Information: Federal legislation mandates that the SEAC membership be comprised of at least 51% of “persons with or parents of a child with a disability.” If a parent, the child needs to be under 26 years of age and receiving special education services for the duration of the appointment. To ensure compliance relative to the 51% membership, we ask you to identify if you meet that definition. Yes No

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Name: Lois Lofton-Doniver

Business Address: American Federation of Teachers – MI 2661 E. Jefferson Detroit, MI 48207

Home Address: 16545 Shaftsbury Detroit, MI 48219




Present Position: Consultant

Category Organization: American Federation of Teachers – MI (AFTMi) Other: Board Member’s Nominee (indicate name of Board Member): Race:* Caucasian Gender: Male Female Native American


(*requested in order to obtain diverse representation) Prior Experience: SEAC Alternate 2014-2017

Educational and Other Organizational Affiliations: Detroit Parent for SWD Committee Education: Masters Plus Special Education and Sociology

Miscellaneous Information: Guardian of brother with a disability and vision impaired. Federal legislation mandates that the SEAC membership be comprised of at least 51% of “persons with or parents of a child with a disability.” If a parent, the child needs to be under 26 years of age and receiving special education services for the duration of the appointment. To ensure compliance relative to the 51% membership, we ask you to identify if you meet that definition. Yes No

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Name: Kristy Medes

Business Address: 6017 W. St. Joe Hwy. #200 Lansing, MI 48917

Home Address: 369 Trianon Trail Holt, MI 48842





Present Position: Family/Partnership Support Coordinator

Category Organization: Association for Children’s Mental Health Other: Board Member’s Nominee (indicate name of Board Member): Race:* Caucasian Gender: Male Female Native American


(*requested in order to obtain diverse representation) Prior Experience: MI Hands + Voices (parent organization for Deaf/Hard of Hearing families) – 9 years. EHDI Advisory Board – 2 years, MI Association Deaf/Blind Executive Board, Mott PFAC – 2 years, CEI-CMHAC new board member Educational and Other Organizational Affiliations: Education: Current BA Student at Cleary University

Miscellaneous Information: Three children, 1 with IEP, Foster/adopt parent 11 kids 5 with IFSP or IEP Federal legislation mandates that the SEAC membership be comprised of at least 51% of “persons with or parents of a child with a disability.” If a parent, the child needs to be under 26 years of age and receiving special education services for the duration of the appointment. To ensure compliance relative to the 51% membership, we ask you to identify if you meet that definition. Yes No

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Name: Kenya Harper-Black

Business Address: 1325 S. Washington Lansing, MI 48910

Home Address: 13536 Fenton Redford, MI 48239





Present Position: Parent Mentor for Michigan Alliance for Families

Category Organization: The Arc Michigan Other: Board Member’s Nominee (indicate name of Board Member): Race:* Caucasian Gender: Male Female Native American


(*requested in order to obtain diverse representation) Prior Experience: Since 2008 I have worked with families that have children with disabilities from birth to age 26, with learning their children’s rights for special education. Educational and Other Organizational Affiliations: Michigan Alliance for Families Education: Presently attending Baker College for Human Services.

Miscellaneous Information: I am an adult in a wheelchair with a disability (RA), I have a child with a disability (Spina Bifida) and I help parents who have children with disabilities. Federal legislation mandates that the SEAC membership be comprised of at least 51% of “persons with or parents of a child with a disability.” If a parent, the child needs to be under 26 years of age and receiving special education services for the duration of the appointment. To ensure compliance relative to the 51% membership, we ask you to identify if you meet that definition. Yes No

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Alternate Term of Appointment: July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2020

Name: Amy Barto

Business Address: LDA of MI 2428 Burton St., SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Home Address: 1289 Perkins Grand Rapids, MI 49503


Cell Phone: Home Phone:


Present Position: Administrative Consultant, LDA of MI

Category Organization: Learning Disabilities Association of Michigan (LDA) Other: Board Member’s Nominee (indicate name of Board Member): Race:* Caucasian Gender: Male Female Native American


(*requested in order to obtain diverse representation) Prior Experience: SEAC Delegate – 2016-2017

Educational and Other Organizational Affiliations: Michigan Reading Association Member, Parent and PTA Member, Grand Rapids Public Schools, Advisory Council – Senior Neighbors, TA Council Education: B.A. Education, English and Social Studies Masters Degree in Education, Learning Disabilities Miscellaneous Information: Adult with ADHD and Fibromyalgia; parent of child with ADHD and Dyslexia (does not have an IEP or 504) Federal legislation mandates that the SEAC membership be comprised of at least 51% of “persons with or parents of a child with a disability.” If a parent, the child needs to be under 26 years of age and receiving special education services for the duration of the appointment. To ensure compliance relative to the 51% membership, we ask you to identify if you meet that definition. Yes No

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Name: Melisa Burch

Business Address: 411 Hazen St. Paw Paw, MI 49079

Home Address: 30675 62nd Avenue Lawton, MI 49065

Business Phone: 269-415-0277 Ext. 4003 Home Phone:

Cell Phone: 269-806-9110

Business Email:[email protected] Home Email:[email protected]

Present Position: Post-Secondary Transition Instructor, Van Buren ISD Community based Transition Center

Category Organization: Michigan Transition Services Association (MTSA) Other: Board Member’s Nominee (indicate name of Board Member): Race:* Caucasian Gender: Male Female Native American


(*requested in order to obtain diverse representation) Prior Experience: MI-Top Participant, MTSA conference attendee and presenter

Educational and Other Organizational Affiliations: MTSA member Education: WMU – Under Grad – cognitive Impairment GVSU – Graduate degree Learning Disabilities, some classes for Special Education Supervisor Certification Miscellaneous Information: Federal legislation mandates that the SEAC membership be comprised of at least 51% of “persons with or parents of a child with a disability.” If a parent, the child needs to be under 26 years of age and receiving special education services for the duration of the appointment. To ensure compliance relative to the 51% membership, we ask you to identify if you meet that definition. Yes No

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Name: Michel Lynn DeJulian

Business Address: 2600 Harrison Trenton, MI 48138

Home Address: 7761 Ferry Road Grosse Ile, MI 48138

Business Phone: 734-676-2177 Ext. 311




Present Position: School Social Worker, Trenton Public Schools MI Association of Social Workers – Region A President 2010-present

Category Organization: Michigan Association of School Social Workers (MASSW) Other: Board Member’s Nominee (indicate name of Board Member): Race:* Caucasian Gender: Male Female Native American


(*requested in order to obtain diverse representation) Prior Experience: SEAC Delegate/or Alternate 2006-present

Educational and Other Organizational Affiliations: MASSW Region A President MASSW Board Member Wayne County RESA Coordinated School Health Team Board Member Coordinator – Coordinated School Health Team, Trenton Public Schools Wayne RESA – Crisis Team Member Education: Hillsdale College, BA University of Michigan, Ann Arbor - MSW Miscellaneous Information: Federal legislation mandates that the SEAC membership be comprised of at least 51% of “persons with or parents of a child with a disability.” If a parent, the child needs to be under 26 years of age and receiving special education services for the duration of the appointment. To ensure compliance relative to the 51% membership, we ask you to identify if you meet that definition. Yes No

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Name: Michelle Driscoll

Business Address: 26049 Five Mile Road Redford, MI 48239

Home Address: 1164 Knightsbridge Road Canton, MI 48187





Present Position: Advocacy and Community Resource Director

Category Organization: The Arc Michigan Other: Board Member’s Nominee (indicate name of Board Member): Race:* Caucasian Gender: Male Female Native American


(*requested in order to obtain diverse representation) Prior Experience: Two previous terms as Alternate for The Arc Michigan

Educational and Other Organizational Affiliations: Member of The Arc Michigan Education Committee, Member of TASH Education: B.S. Psychology/Law Enforcement Administration

Miscellaneous Information: Education Advocate for the Arc of Northwest Wayne County for 16 years. Federal legislation mandates that the SEAC membership be comprised of at least 51% of “persons with or parents of a child with a disability.” If a parent, the child needs to be under 26 years of age and receiving special education services for the duration of the appointment. To ensure compliance relative to the 51% membership, we ask you to identify if you meet that definition. Yes No

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Name: Rebecca Gibson

Business Address: Glen Peters School 46650 Heydenreich Road Macomb, MI 48044

Home Address: 22609 California Street St. Clair Shores, MI 48080




Present Position: Teacher for students with severe multiple impairments.

Category Organization: American Federation of Teachers – MI (AFTMi) Other: Board Member’s Nominee (indicate name of Board Member): Race:* Caucasian Gender: Male Female Native American


(*requested in order to obtain diverse representation) Prior Experience: Served as a committee member for local AFT Political Action Committee, student president for the Michigan SCEC, fundraising chair and Children’s Action Network chair for Division of Early Childhood for CEC. Educational and Other Organizational Affiliations: Michigan CEC Education: BA in Education/Special Education for Cognitive Impairment Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education Miscellaneous Information: Federal legislation mandates that the SEAC membership be comprised of at least 51% of “persons with or parents of a child with a disability.” If a parent, the child needs to be under 26 years of age and receiving special education services for the duration of the appointment. To ensure compliance relative to the 51% membership, we ask you to identify if you meet that definition. Yes No

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Name: Caryn Pack Ivey

Business Address: Michigan Alliance for Families (MAF) 1325 S. Washington Avenue Lansing, MI 48910

Home Address: 18495 San Juan Drive Detroit, MI 48221-2171

Business Phone: 517-487-5426 or 313-557-8779

Cell Phone: 313 673-9104 Home Phone: 313341-1465



Present Position: Co-director for Michigan Alliance for Families

Category Organization: Michigan Alliance for Families Other: Board Member’s Nominee (indicate name of Board Member): Race:* Caucasian Gender: Male Female Native American


(*requested in order to obtain diverse representation) Prior Experience: Past delegate and alternate of the SEAC; represented The Arc MI and MAF.

Educational and Other Organizational Affiliations: MAF has several partners and affiliations which include, ACMH, MSEMP, WSU-DDI and WSU-CUB to name a few. Education: Marygrove College: BA – Business Management/Music

Miscellaneous Information: Federal legislation mandates that the SEAC membership be comprised of at least 51% of “persons with or parents of a child with a disability.” If a parent, the child needs to be under 26 years of age and receiving special education services for the duration of the appointment. To ensure compliance relative to the 51% membership, we ask you to identify if you meet that definition. Yes No

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Name: Sarah Vander Baan

Business Address: 5251 Clyde Park Avenue, SW Wyoming, MI 49509

Home Address: 769 Longleaf Court, SE Ada, MI 49301





Present Position: Supervisor of Special Education

Category Organization: Michigan Association of Public School Academies Other: Board Member’s Nominee (indicate name of Board Member): Race:* Caucasian Gender: Male Female Native American


(*requested in order to obtain diverse representation) Prior Experience: Resource Room Teacher-Benton Harbor Area Schools, Kindergarten Teacher-The American School in Hong Kong, K-12 Resource Room Teacher-Wyoming Public Schools, K-8 Resource Room Teacher-National Heritage Academies, Special Education Supervisor-Choice Schools Associates/MI Choice Educational and Other Organizational Affiliations: MAASE and CEC Education: Bachelor’s Degree-Specific Learning Disabilities and Early Childhood Education-Aquinas College Master’s Degree-Learning Disabilities-Grand Valley State University Leadership Endorsement-Special Education Leadership-Grand Valley State University Miscellaneous Information: Federal legislation mandates that the SEAC membership be comprised of at least 51% of “persons with or parents of a child with a disability.” If a parent, the child needs to be under 26 years of age and receiving special education services for the duration of the appointment. To ensure compliance relative to the 51% membership, we ask you to identify if you meet that definition. Yes No

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Member At-Large Term of Appointment: July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2020

Name: Terie A. Elbers

Home Address: 3155 Julie Drive, Reese, Michigan 48757

Work Address: 9535 Center Street, Reese, Michigan 48575


Work Phone: 989-868-4561 Ext. 2131

Home Email: [email protected] Work Email: [email protected]

Present Position: Public School Teacher, Reese Public Schools, Reese GSRP Lead Teacher

Category Organization: Other: Member-at-Large Board Member’s Nominee (indicate name of Board Member): Race:* Caucasian Gender: Male Female Native American


(*requested in order to obtain diverse representation) Prior Experience: I have a 17 year old son with Down Syndrome. I have been a public school teacher for over 25 years and have worked with a variety of students with special needs in the general education classroom (Pre-K thru 8th grade). Educational and Other Organizational Affiliations: Member of North American Reggio Emilia Alliance, Member of the Great Lakes Bay Region Down Syndrome Support Group, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) model classroom (middle school) for over 5 years for MITS, Presented UDL at multiple conferences Education: Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Educational Specialist Degree in Brain Based Teaching Miscellaneous Information: As a parent and public school teacher I am concerned about the care of ALL children. Making sure special needs students’ needs are being met, but also the needs of the other 25 students in the general education classroom. I feel we need a GREAT deal of training for ALL staff members – not just special education teachers, but EVERYONE within the school setting. There also needs to be MUCH, MUCH more parent education and resources available, too often parents just want the school to take care of their child – “school” is the expert – NO, our parents need to be the expert of their child. Federal legislation mandates that the SEAC membership be comprised of at least 51% of “persons with or parents of a child with a disability.” If a parent, the child needs to be under 26 years of age and receiving special education services for the duration of the appointment. To ensure compliance relative to the 51% membership, we ask you to identify if you meet that definition. Yes No

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Name: Donele Jean Wilkins

Home Address: 441 E. Ferry Street, Detroit 48202

Work Address: 2990 W. Grand Blvd #224 Detroit, 48202

Cell Phone:313-506-6254 Home Phone: n/a

Work Phone: 313-922-8055


Present Position: CEO of the Green Door Initiative

Category Organization: Other: Board Member’s Nominee (indicate name of Board Member): Dr. Pamela Pugh Race:* Caucasian Gender: Male Female Native American


(*requested in order to obtain diverse representation) Prior Experience: Detroit City Council Appointee to the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation-Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (2000- present); Served on the Environmental Advisory Committee to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (2003-07); Served on the Environmental Protection Agency - National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (2006-08); Served as Board Member and subsequent President of the Colin Powell Academy Public Charter School Board (2000-06) Educational and Other Organizational Affiliations: Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition, American Public Health Association, Environmental Justice Leadership Forum on Climate Change, Midwest Consortium for Hazardous Waste Worker Training-University of Cincinnati Education: n/a

Miscellaneous Information: Employed with the Detroit Board of Education from 1979 to 1984 in the Special Projects office as an Administrative Assistant. From 1985 to 1989 Employed with the American Federation of Teachers as a national organizer. I am familiar with public education. Federal legislation mandates that the SEAC membership be comprised of at least 51% of “persons with or parents of a child with a disability.” If a parent, the child needs to be under 26 years of age and receiving special education services for the duration of the appointment. To ensure compliance relative to the 51% membership, we ask you to identify if you meet that definition. Yes No

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Name: Denise Simmons

Home Address: 14410 Rosemary Blvd; Oak Park, MI 48237

Work Address:


Work Phone: 313-225-9000


Present Position: Unit Leader

Category Organization: Other: Member-at-Large Board Member’s Nominee (indicate name of Board Member): Race:* Caucasian Gender: Male Female Native American


(*requested in order to obtain diverse representation) Prior Experience: I have successfully completed Leader in Policy Advocacy course in March 2017.

Educational and Other Organizational Affiliations: Currently serving on Michigan’s Developmental Disability Committee (Chairperson of the Diversity Committee & member of the Executive Board; member of the Parent Advisory Committee in Oakland County Education: Bachelor’s Degree from Davenport University; Currently enrolled in graduate school to receive a Master’s Degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis (seeking BCBA certification); certified in Mental Health First Aid Miscellaneous Information: Currently working as a behavior technician, implementing programs prepared by a BCBA on a part time basis. Federal legislation mandates that the SEAC membership be comprised of at least 51% of “persons with or parents of a child with a disability.” If a parent, the child needs to be under 26 years of age and receiving special education services for the duration of the appointment. To ensure compliance relative to the 51% membership, we ask you to identify if you meet that definition. Yes No

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