Student Services Central Office Team

Administrative Team:

Mr. Kyle Gerdes, Director of Student Services & Homeless Liaison: 815-754-2290

Dr. Lisa Becker, Assistant Director of Student Services: 815-754-1736

Ms. Sara Bates, Social Emotional Learning Coordinator: (815) 754-3823

Ms. Jennifer Darlinger, ELDC/Elementary Outplaced Coordinator: (815) 754-8257

Ms. Nicole Maxwell, ELDC/Elementary Coordinator: 815-754-2963

Mr. Brandon Royer, CRMS/HMS/DHS Coordinator: 815-754-2289

Support Team:

Ms. Michelle Smith, Student Services Administrative Assistant: 815-754-2310

  • Call to request general information pertaining to student services and homeless support.

Ms. Margie Baie, Student Services Systems Manager: 815-754-2283

  • Call to request Middle School, High School & all Outplaced Special Education records or questions regarding home or hospital education billing.

Ms. Kristine Collin, Student Services Systems Manager: 815-754-8279

  • Call to request Early Childhood, Elementary Special Education & all 504 records or questions regarding student services invoicing and purchasing.

Ms. Jennifer Verbic, Student Services Compliance Analyst: 815-754-3865

  • Call regarding Special Education or Medicaid compliance questions.