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FACES OF CIS

Our mission to surround students with a community of support is reflected in our team of caring adults. Scroll through the Faces of CIS or use the filters below to find a friendly face in your community. 

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP & ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

Admin Team
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TIM MULLIGAN
President & CEO

What have CIS students taught you?

Students teach me what resiliency and hope mean despite the challenges, pain and struggle they face every day.

Who is your hero?

Martin Luther King Jr.

Do you collect anything?

U.S. Coins

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WENDY SEIFFERT
Vice President of Operations

What lessons have students at CIS taught you? They have taught me to see everyone's unique life experiences - challenges and all - as opportunities. 

If you could meet anyone, who would you choose? My grandfather was killed in World War 2. My father never even knew him. I would love to meet him.

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JON IRONS
Data and Evaluation Manager

What is one thing you'd tell your younger high school self? School only intentionally teaches you one set of skills in life. Let's spend some time developing your other skillsets and needs.

If you could meet anyone, who would you choose? Alexandra Ocasio Cortez, she's leading a revolutionary moment and showing us what justice and representation looks like.

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GINA AMBRUSICO
Restorative Practices Coach

Favorite thing about working at CIS?

Having the honor and privilege to work with our team in the EASD and our admin office. Also, knowing the very positive impact we have on families and schools. 

Favorite thing to do for self-care?  Meditating in prayer and working out

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REBECCA KELLER
Program Manager

What lessons have your students at CIS taught you?  Students learn best when they feel safe, respected, and understood.

What’s your favorite family tradition?  Cookie baking around the holidays.

What makes you feel at peace? Sitting on the beach.

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ERIN PHILLIPS
Career & Work Force Manager

What lessons have students at CIS taught you? They have taught me to be flexible.  We might have plans ready to go for the day, but a student's question or something they are going through might change our plans. 

If you could learn to do anything, what would you choose? I want to learn how to speak Spanish and sign language.

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KEYANNA DUNN
Restorative Practice Coach

What do you do for self-care? Music, reading, and getting my nails and hair done. Ultimately, a full spa day!

What is your dream vacation? My dream vacation is to be in the sun near water and surviving off of the natural resources in the land.

What was your favorite subject in school? Lunch

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MICHAEL MCCORRISTIN
Executive Vice President

What lessons have students at CIS taught you? As a Site Coordinator I learned many lessons from my students. Most important were listen more, treat each day as a new day and don't give up.

Favorite movie of all time? Karate Kid

Favorite thing to do for self-care?

Daily workouts

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Director of Finance & Administration

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MARK BLASINI
Systems & Help Desk Manager

Favorite thing about working at CIS?

Working with kind-hearted, caring staff. 

What's your favorite thing to do for self-care?

Play piano.

What's your go-to Karaoke Night song?

Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Queen

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ANANT AGNIHOTRI
Program Manager

What is your favorite thing about working at CIS? Seeing the power of a community. 

What is one moment when you felt really proud of yourself? When I became the Junior National Champion in Equestrian in India

What makes you feel at peace?

Cooking

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KATHY HECKMAN
Office Manager

Favorite thing about working at CIS?

I enjoy the people and the variety of my work. Never a dull moment!

What makes you feel at peace?

Knowing our children and grandchildren are doing well and are safe.

Something you can't live without?

Chocolate!

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LYNNE WOODARD
Restorative Practices, Project Manager

What's one thing you'd tell your younger self in high school?

Never pass up any opportunities to learn.

Build relationships with healthy peers. 

If you could meet anyone, who would you choose?

Eric Dolphy and John Coltrane

Who's your hero? My father.

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ROBIN KULESA
Manager of Advancement

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MARIA ESPOSITO
Vice President of Advancement

Favorite thing about working at CIS? Can't possibly narrow it down to one thing. My favorite things are the staff, the students, the relationships we all have with each other, and our incredibly supportive community!

Your first job? Slinging cheesesteaks at White House Hoagies in Scranton, PA. Yes, it was as glamorous as it sounds.

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MIGDALIA GARCIA
Director of Operations

How do you describe your work at CIS? Supporting and encouraging our site coordinators so they can focus on empowering our students.

Favorite movie of all time?

Moana or A Bronx Tale

What makes you feel at peace?​

Relaxing with my family

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TAMMY PATTERSON
Human Resources Manager

Favorite thing about working at CIS?

Knowing that we are making a positive impact on so many students' lives.

Favorite holiday tradition? My best friend lived across the street growing up. My family always celebrated one night of Hanukkah with them - and they celebrated Christmas Eve with us. We still celebrate together when we can!

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SHELLEY FAIRCLOUGH-GUMBS
Program Manager

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PHIL PARISE
Program Manager

What would you tell your younger self in high school? Don't place too much value on the superficial things. In the moment, things can seem to be more important or necessary than they truly are. Be true to yourself and to your values, and the rest will fall in line.

Favorite family tradition? 

Daddy-daughter day with my little girl

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MICHAEL RAYMOND
Communications Manager

What’s one thing you would tell your younger self in high school? Take advantage of ANY opportunity - it doesn't matter if that opportunity doesn't interest you now. Don't be afraid to fail.

Favorite sports team? Penn State Football--We Are!

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DARLINE NYANGWESO
Program Manager

What is one moment in your life when you felt really proud of yourself?  Graduating with my Master's

What is your favorite TV show or movie of all time? Bridgerton

What’s your favorite family tradition?  Thanksgiving with the family and friends playing board games after eating.

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ALLENTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT

Allentown SD
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HEATHER ANNUNZIATA
Site Coordinator, Building 21 

Favorite thing about working at CIS?

I truly LOVE spending time and having fun with my students. They always make my day interesting, I am never bored.

Favorite thing to do for self-care?

Mani/pedi, facial, massage... any spa service that Groupon offers!

Go-to karaoke song?

Not Gon' Cry by Mary J. Blige

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Site Coordinator, William Penn Alternative

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AJA JEFFERSON
Community School Coordinator, South Mountain MS

How do you describe your work at CIS?  To connect Students & Families to resources, events & programs that will create a fun, safer, & healthier, but more stable learning environment.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you choose? Storm from X-Men

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LLOYD BROOKS
Site Coordinator, Raub MS

What lessons have your students at CIS taught you?  That they just want to be heard, given the sense of belonging to something of importance to them, and being able to earn trust to open up to new things.

Favorite sports team or athlete?  Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angles Dodgers, Los Angles Clippers, Jack Tatum

What is your favorite snack?  Gummy Bears

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ELLIE SANTIAGO
Community School Coordinator, Roosevelt ES

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JEFFREY ESPINOLA
Community School Coordinator, Washington ES

What’s one thing you would tell your younger self in high school? Explore as many interest as possible and work hard.

What is your favorite thing to do for self-care? Bike rides

What books are you recommending to friends and family? The Power of Now and The Four Agreements

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MEGAN OBLESCHUK
Community School Coordinator, Central Elementary School

What is your favorite thing about working at CIS? Being able to build relationships and a community feel in our school.

What is your favorite thing to do for self-care? Kayaking and family game nights!

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DOMINIQUE CONNOR
Site Coordinator, Harrison Morton Middle School

How do you describe your work at CIS? Working at CIS is BEYOND fulfilling , it’s self serving to re-establish community in your workplace. Working with the youth is also rewarding being able to provide them with the necessary supports and relationship to succeed.

What is your favorite TV show or movie of all time? Law & Order SVU

 

What lessons have your students at CIS taught you?  It’s ok to say nothing at times, your presence is enough.

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CHRISTINA ECHEVARRIA 
Site Coordinator, Dieruff HS

What lessons have your students at CIS taught you? To be grateful because everyone has their own issues and traumas.

If you could meet anyone, who would you choose? Sue Bird

Who is your hero? My mother

Favorite movie? Love & Basketball

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JULIA GLEASON
Site Coordinator, William Allen HS

What’s one thing you would tell your younger self in high school? I would tell myself that there is no limit to your potential.

What is your favorite TV show or movie of all time? My favorite TV show is Grey's Anatomy.

Who is your hero? My hero is the youth I work with daily. How resilient they are is truly inspiring.

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AMY SCANLAN
Student Support Specialist, South Mountain MS

What is your favorite TV show or movie of all time? Raising Arizona

What is your favorite thing to do for self-care?  Date night or take a walk

 

What is the best gift you have been given?  Kids, of course!

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GARDENYS FERNANDEZ
Site Coordinator, Trexler MS

What is your favorite thing about working at CIS? Providing the resources and tools that our students and their family need to be stable and enjoy life.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you choose?

Hermione Granger from Harry Potter

What's something new you'd like to learn? Cook Sancocho like my mom.

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NANCY RUIZ
Community School Coordinator, Sheridan ES

Favorite thing about working at CIS? Having a diverse TEAM and leadership that guides you and supports you. 

Favorite TV show of all time? 

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

What books are you recommending to friends & family? Too many. Man's Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl

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JEREL FOSTER
Virtual Academy Support Coordinator,
William Allen HS

What is your favorite thing about working at CIS? Helping those that live in the city I grew up in. 

What is one moment in your life when you felt really proud of yourself? When I opened my own fitness center

What is the best gift you have been given? Financial advice

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Denasia Mosteller
Community School Coordinator, Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary

Is there any product that you couldn't live without?? Burt's Bees Cucumber Mint Chapstick! I always have it with me

What is your favorite TV show or movie of all time? Matilda

 

What is your favorite thing about working at CIS?  Being able to support students and their families through the means of community resources and making connections!

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MICHELLE SEYMOUR
Activities Coordinator, Union Terrace Elementary

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KRISTIN HOROSKI
Student Support Specialist, Dieruff HS

How do you describe your work at CIS? Working with students to find their “why” or “motivation” to come to school, do well, and graduate. Supporting their “why” and honing in on their “motivation” in any way and every way possible!

What's your favorite podcast? Anything regarding unsolved mysteries, conspiracy theories, or guardian angels

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Community School Coordinator, Trexler MS

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KAILEY GRAVER
Activities Coordinator, South Mountain MS

What was your first job?  Serving ice cream at a local snack bar.

What is your favorite thing to do for self-care?  Go on a hike or travel and explore somewhere new.

Do you collect anything?  Memories & experiences 

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KARA WILLIAMS
Site Coordinator, Mosser ES

What’s one thing you would tell your younger self in high school?  I would tell my younger self everything will be ok, things will always work out.

What was your first job? Working at a local pool in the city of Allentown.

What’s your favorite family tradition?  Going up to Lake Wallenpaupack with my family.

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MAGAN DEPREFONTAINE
Community School Coordinator, Union Terrace ES

How do you describe your work at CIS? 

Meaningful interactions with families, students, and staff. Connecting community resources and partners with those in our school environment.

If you could meet anyone, who would you choose? My Aunt, who everyone says I act and look like.

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HALEY ROGERS
Activities Coordinator, Central Elementary School

If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you choose? Brene Brown or Ellen DeGeneres

What is your favorite thing to do for self-care? Play with Snickers, my 3 year old mini Goldendoodle puppy

What makes you feel at peace?  I would say giving back to people within my community.

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EFURU EUGENE
Community School Coordinator, Harrison Morton Middle School

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NICOLE GALUPPO
Student Support Specialist, William Allen HS

What is your favorite TV show or movie of all time? The first three Pirates of the Caribbean movies

Do you collect anything? Vintage pyrex bowls and bakeware!

What is your favorite thing to do for self-care? A very long skin care routine

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BETHLEHEM AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Bethlehem Area SD
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NICOLE BEAUCHAMP
Site Coordinator, Liberty High School

What is your favorite thing to do for self-care?  Most of the time, I like to listen to music-loudly! But, meditation works too.

What would you sing at karaoke night?

Just a friend- Mario

What's your favorite podcast?

Ones dealing with stress and anxiety as well as true crime and paranormal experiences.

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BRIA DEWS
Site Coordinator, Fountain Hill ES

What is one thing you would tell your younger self in high school?  I would tell my younger self that it will all make sense in a few years, trust your journey.

Do you collect anything? I collect vinyl records.

If you could meet anyone, who would you choose?  Maya Angelou

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AZUCENA SNYDER
Activities Coordinator, Lincoln ES

What is your favorite thing about working at CIS? The people that I work with.

If you could meet anyone, who would you choose? I would like to meet Isabella I of Castile - Queen of Spain

What makes you feel at peace? 

A big hug from my husband

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Halina John
Site Coordinator, Broughal MS

What is one moment in your life when you felt really proud of yourself? Graduating with my masters degree

What would you sing at Karaoke night?  I Wanna Dance With Somebody-- Whitney Houston 

Favorite sports team or athlete? 

Penn State Fooball

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ALANA LOWE
Site Coordinator, Freemansburg ES

What is your favorite thing about working at CIS? Working with the students and watching their growth overtime.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you choose? 

Storm from the X-Men

Favorite thing to do for self-care?

Listen to music

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ELIZA SUKANICK
Community School Coordinator, Northeast MS

What is your favorite TV show or movie of all time?  A League of Their Own "There's no crying in baseball!"

What’s one thing you would tell your younger self in high school?  Don't ever give up, it will all work out the way it is supposed to.

What is your favorite thing to do for self-care? Gardening and growing vegetables from seed.

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TAMMIE MORALES-KOCH
Site Coordinator, Northeast MS

What’s one thing you would tell your younger self in high school? You are terrific just as you are be true to yourself.

What is your favorite thing to do for self-care? Planning monthly girls night out with friends.

If you could meet anyone, who would you choose? Oprah Winfrey

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GENA HOLMES
Community School Coordinator, Lincoln ES

What is your favorite thing about working at CIS? I love that my job allows me to serve a community that I hold so close to my heart.

What is one moment when you felt really proud of yourself? I felt extremely proud the day my husband and I became licensed foster parents.

Favorite snack? Spoonfuls of Nutella

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EAST PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT
East Penn SD
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AMY WILLIAMS
Site Coordinator, Emmaus HS

Favorite thing about working at CIS? Developing relationships with the students and being a support to them.

Favorite TV show of all time? Family Ties and Friends...any show that can make me laugh out loud and connect to the characters is aces in my book.

First job? A local bakery in high school when I was in high school

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KRISTEN HACKMAN
Site Coordinator, Eyer MS

What lessons have your students at CIS taught you? I have learned a lot from my students about resilience and perseverance.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you choose? Wonder Woman. She symbolizes truth, justice, and equality for everyone. Besides, she is one tough lady!

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Site Coordinator, Lower Macungie MS

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EASTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Easton Area SD
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ELISE SYMIA
Site Coordinator, Easton Area HS

What lessons have your students at CIS taught you? My students have taught me you can still smile and find the light through the darkest times

Favorite sports team? New York Yankees

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? 

Lebanon

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Student Support Specialist, Easton Area HS

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BRIAN WITTREICH
Student Support Specialist, Easton Area MS

What is your favorite thing about working at CIS? The kids! There is no better feeling than watching a student progress through the school year and realize their potential.

If you could meet anyone, who would you choose? Barack Obama

Favorite thing to do for self-care? Stink at golf.

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JONATHAN TORRES
Program Aide, Easton Area MS

What is your favorite thing about working at CIS? The connection with the community

If you could get paid to do anything in the world, what would it be? Traveling Photographer

What’s your favorite family tradition? You have to wear PJs if you're doing Thanksgiving with us!

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JEANINE STANILIOUS
Community School Coordinator, Paxinosa ES

How do you describe your work at CIS? My work at CIS is very rewarding. I am able to make connections each day with our amazing families and community members!

Go-to Karaoke song? Oh, I can't pick just one song... I am an 80's girl that grew up on Karaoke!

Who is your hero? My dad

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REINALDO SANCHEZ
Student Support Specialist, Easton Area HS

How do you describe your work at CIS?  Diverse & adventurous. All students are different. Every situation that a student allows me to be part of, allows me to grow professionally.

If you could learn to do anything new, what would it be?  Master playing acoustic guitar.

What is your favorite TV show of all time?  How I Met Your Mother

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NICOLE BRODT
Site Coordinator, Easton Area MS

What is your favorite thing about working at CIS? My students! I have developed special relationships with them all. They come to me when they need to talk, take a break, check in to share their successes or concerns, or just need to see a familiar face.

Favorite thing to do for self-care? Spending time with my family and puppy!

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MARYSA FAHRINGER
Social Worker, Easton Area MS

What’s your favorite family tradition?Christmas Eve Mass & family dinner.
 

What is the best gift you have been given?
Being a Godmother.

 

Favorite sports team or athlete?
NY Giants & Clemson Football

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ZABRINA NEGRON
Parent & Family Liaison, Easton Area MS

If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you choose?  I would definitely like to meet Barack Obama.

What is your favorite thing to do for self-care? Surrounding myself with things that make me happy and having an "unplug" day from technology.

What is your favorite snack?  I enjoy guacamole and red quinoa chia chips.

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GIVEL LEDESMA
Parent & Family Liaison, Paxinosa ES

What is your favorite thing about working at CIS? My coworkers, and their passion to help those in need.

Favorite thing to do for self-care? Rest, nap and watch Grey's Anatomy.

 

If you could learn to do anything new, what would it be? Play the guitar and piano. 

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ANNETTE TAPIA
Social Worker, Easton Area HS

What is your favorite thing to do for self-care?  I exercise, meditate, pray and scrapbook!

What is your favorite family tradition? Making traditional Puerto Rican food for my sons on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

How would you describe your work at CIS?   Exciting, challenging, rewarding and satisfying!

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DANIEL FOULK
Student Support Specialist Easton Area MS

How do you describe your work at CIS? I describe my work much like that of a guide. Students must choose their own path, but as case managers, we can act as an aid to navigation, making sure our students have the tools they need and keeping them from getting lost along the way.

Something you can't live without?

Coffee

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GREGORY JONES
Student Support Specialist, Easton Area MS

What’s one thing you would tell your younger self in high school?  Never stop dreaming.

What books are you recommending to friends and family? Mindset by Carol S. Dweck

Favorite sports team or athlete? New York Mets

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STACEE BANKO
Community School Coordinator, Cheston ES

What is your favorite thing about working at CIS?  The relationship I am building with he staff and community at Cheston.

What is your favorite TV show or movie of all time?  A League of Their Own

 

What makes you feel at peace?  Listening to a thunderstorm 

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KUTZTOWN AREA, FLEETWOOD AREA, & BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS AREA SCHOOLS
Kutztown
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CALEB BAUKMAN
Site Coordinator, Kutztown/Fleetwood/Brandywine

What’s one thing you would tell your younger self in high school? Life is all about growth! Keep growing, Keep glowing, and Keep going!

If you could meet anyone, who would you choose? Tupac Shakur

Favorite thing to for for self-care?

Write poetry

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RACHEL THOMAS
Site Coordinator, Kutztown High School

What is your favorite thing to do for self-care?  Exercise - especially classes where the focus is on a specific type of exercise or muscle group. It gets me out of my head and completely present.

What would you sing at Karaoke night?  "Wanted Dead or Alive" - Bon Jovi. Hey, don't judge me. I'm from New Jersey.

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SARAH HOTTENSTEIN
Site Coordinator, Kutztown/Brandywine

If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you choose?  Brene Brown

What's your favorite podcast? Last Podcast on the Left

What makes you feel at peace?  Listening to Classical Music

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COURTNEY STUNZ
Site Coordinator, Fleetwood High School

What is your favorite thing about working at CIS? Connecting with students and giving them tools and resources to be successful both in school and in the community.

 

Favorite family tradition? Sunday dinners. Every Sunday I get together with my immediate family for a big Sunday dinner. We laugh, tell stories, and discuss daily/weekly events.

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LEHIGH CAREER & TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
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JASMINE HEMANS
Social Worker, LCTI

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BRENT ANDREW
Site Coordinator, LCTI

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READING SCHOOL DISTRICT
Reading SD
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DEJALYN WARE
Site Coordinator, Southern MS

What’s one thing you would tell your younger self in high school? "You are enough."

 

What makes you feel at peace? Listening to music.

Who is your hero? My mom.

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