Washington Township Schools District Leadership & Support Areas
Phone: (317) 205-3332
Dr. Nikki Woodson, Superintendent
- PTO President’s Circle Liaison
- School Board
- Oversight of Superintendent’s Cabinet
- Oversight of All Departments
- District Strategic Plan
- District Communications, Media Relations, PR and Branding
- Legal Matters
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Systems Work Oversight
- Formal Complaint Process Level 3 for all areas
Dr. Sean Taylor, Associate Superintendent
- Parent Council Network Liaison
- Safety & Security, WT School Police Dept.
- Transportation Services Support Oversight
- Technology Services Support Oversight
- Support to Employee Matters (investigations, discipline, concerns, etc.)
- District Calendar
- Chief Title IX Coordinator & Training/Support for School Title IX Coordinators
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Systems Work Oversight for Leadership Areas
- Formal Complaint Process Level 2 for areas of oversight
- District Strategic Plan
Dr. Matt Kaiser, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
- WTEA/Teacher Union Relations
- Human Resource & Related Areas on District Strategic Plan
- Certified Staff Human Resources Services:
- Evaluation Development, Training & Oversight
- Employee Recognitions Investigations, Discipline, Climate & Supports
- Recruitment, Hiring & Retention
- Collective Bargaining & Employee Compensation/Benefits
- Employment Legal Matters and Compliance
- Substitute Teacher Services
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Systems Work Oversight for Leadership Areas
- Formal Complaint Process Level 2 for areas of oversight
Shaunna Redd, Assistant Director of Human Resources
- Classified Staff Human Resources Services:
- Evaluation Development, Training & Oversight
- Employee Recognitions Investigations, Discipline, Climate & Supports
- Recruitment, Hiring & Retention
- Employee Compensation/Benefits
- Employment Legal Matters and Compliance
Tim Blom, Director of K-5 Teaching & Learning
Leadership Support Areas:
- K-12 Summer Enrichment
- Elementary School Support:
- Leadership Support
- Teaching & Learning: Curriculum, PD/Training, Resources & Support (MTSS)
- High Ability Oversight
- DEI Systems Work, SEL Oversight & PLC Deployment Oversight
- Discipline Support
- Alternative Programs/Supports & Summer Programming
- Formal Complaint Process Level 2
- School Improvement Plans & District Strategic Plan
- AYS After School Care Liaison
Dr. Crystal Thorpe, Director of 6-8 Teaching & Learning
Leadership Support Areas:
- K-12 Enrollment Management, including
- Non-Resident Applications
- IDLC Applications
- Oversee 6-8 Behavior Contracts
- Middle School Support:
- Leadership Support
- Teaching & Learning: Curriculum, PD/Training, Resources & Support (MTSS)
- Honor Program Oversight
- DEI Systems Work, SEL Oversight & PLC Deployment Oversight
- Discipline Support
- Alternative Programs/Supports & Summer Programming
- Formal Complaint Process Level 2
- 6-8 Student Handbook
- School Improvement Plans & District Strategic Plan
Dr. Rachel Sever, Director of 9-12 Teaching & Learning
Leadership Support Areas:
- K-12 ENL & DLI Supports
- K-12 ENL Grants and Assessments
- Oversee 9-12 Behavior Contracts
- High School Support:
- Leadership Support (NC,JEL,TN)
- Teaching & Learning: Curriculum, PD/Training, Resources & Support (MTSS)
- Honor Program Oversight
- DEI Systems Work, SEL Oversight & PLC Deployment Oversight
- Discipline Support
- Alternative Programs/Supports & Summer Programming
- Formal Complaint Process Level 2
- 9-12 Student Handbook
- School Improvement Plans & District Strategic Plan
Dr. Chad Michalek, Data Analytics & Assessments Coordinator
Leadership Support Areas:
- K-12 Assessment Oversight
- Data Analysis of Assessments
- Data Visualization Development, Support, and Coaching of School and District Leadership
- Quality Assurance Review Support to District Strategic Plan & School Improvement Plans
Rose Bobal, Elementary Curriculum Coordinator
Leadership Support Areas:
- Elementary Instructional Coach Oversight
- K-5 Professional Development
- K-5 Program Evaluation
- K-5 Curriculum
- Elementary High Ability Support (with Blom)
- MTSS and PLC
Robin Conti, Secondary Curriculum Coordinator
Leadership Support Areas:
- Secondary Instructional Coach & Department Chair Oversight
- 6-12 Professional Development
- 6-12 Program Evaluation
- 6-12 Curriculum
- Secondary Honors Program Support (with Thorpe and Sever)
- MTSS and PLC
Dr. Nataki Pettigrew, Chief Academic & DEI Officer
- Oversee the Teaching & Learning and Student Services Departments through the Elevate Framework Implementation
- K-12 Grants & Assessment
- K-12 Expulsion Process
- Facilitate & Coordinate DEI Staff Training, Professional Development & Support/Coaching
- K-12 High Ability: Facilitation of Committees, Lead for Appeals Process, Grant Development & Oversight, Systems Review for DEI, Handbook Oversight & Coordination with Directors who oversee identification/placement/curriculum/training
- Oversee K-5 Student Handbook, 6-8 Student Handbook, 9-12 Student Handbook & K-12 Code of Conduct
- Oversee & Support School Improvement Plans & District Strategic Plan
- Support to Formal Complaint Process Level 2 for areas of oversight
- Facilitate and lead the District Equity Leadership Team, School Based Equity Teams & Community Coalition
- Coordinate Staff Affinity Spaces & Support to Student Advocacy Groups/Clubs
- Support to DEI Policy Implications, Admin. Guidelines & Compliance
- Lead Communications, PR & Marketing of DEI work and Equitable Achievement
Leslie Napora, Coordinator of Multilingual Education
Leadership Support Areas:
- English as a New Language Program Oversight
- Dual Language Immersion Program Oversight
- Instructional Coach Support/Oversight
- Non-Public School Consultation
- WIDA Assessment Support
- Grants: Title III, Refugee School Impact, Dual Language Immersion
Dr. Wendy Skibinski, Director of Student Services
Leadership Support Areas:
- Early Learning Center
- Special Education Legal Matters
- Student Services Department Oversight
- DEI Systems Work & PLC Deployment Oversight
- Formal Complaint Process Level 2 for areas of oversight
- Coordinator of 504 Plans
- District Strategic Plan
- Parent/Student Survey Collection & Analysis
- Special Education Training/PD
- Special Education Compliance, Data Review & Monitoring
-
MTSS Support
Dr. Kathryn Szwed, Assistant Director of Student Services
Leadership Support Areas:
- Special Education Building Support
- Special Education Training/PD (including CPI)
- Special Education Compliance, Data Review & Monitoring
- School Psych Services and Speech Services (SLP)
- Special Education Legal Matters
- MTSS Support
- District Behavior Support Team
- Private School Team
-
Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Intervention
Jen Dodson, Coordinator of School Counseling & Student Wellness
Leadership Support Areas:
- Comprehensive School Counseling Programming
- Gender Identity Support Plan Development & Training
- Development and Training for Equitable Counseling Framework
- Suicide Ideation/Risk Assessment
- Crisis Response Planning
- College & Career Readiness
- Social-Emotional Learning
- School-Based Mental Health Partnership
-
MTSS Support
Crystal Haslett, Coordinator of Student Support Services
Leadership Support Areas:
- School Social Workers
- School-Based Mental Health Partnership
- Community Partnerships
- Health Services
- Student Attendance
- Suicide Ideation/Risk Assessment & Crisis Response Planning
- Homeless Student Supports (Mckinney Vento)
- Department of Child Services Liaison
- Multilingual Family Liaison Oversight & Support
- Community Coalition
-
MTSS Support
Becky Smith, Chief Financial Officer
- WTS Foundation Liaison
- Collective Bargaining
- Business Services Department Leadership & Operations Department Support Oversight
- Policy & Administrative Guidelines
- Project Lead for Financial Software Conversion & Budget Management Strategic Planning
- Request to Distribute Approval Process
- Coordination & Support to School Treasurers
- Curriculum Purchasing-Textbooks, Workbooks, etc.
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Systems Work Oversight for Leadership Areas
- Formal Complaint Process Level 2 for Areas of Oversight
- District Strategic Plan
Marla Palacios, Director of Transportation
- Transportation Department
- Bus Services
- Recruitment, Retention & Hiring for Transportation Staff
- Transportation Compliance & Training
- Transportation Communications
Angela Britain-Smith, Director of Operations
- Operations Department Oversight
- Maintenance, Construction Projects, Master Facility Planning
- Request for Facility or Property Upgrades/Donations Review Process
- Formal Complaint Process Level 2 for Areas of Oversight
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Systems Work Oversight for Leadership Areas
- District Strategic Plan
Josh Bolles, Assistant Director of Operations
- Child Nutrition
- Warehouse / Courier (including curriculum materials distribution)
- Custodial/Operations Support Services
- District Printing Services
- Facility Rental/Land Leases
- Furniture Procurement & Surplus
- Grounds Maintenance & Fire Marshall Compliance
Mike Kneebone, Director of Technology
- Technology Department, Services & Funding
- Media Services
- K-12 Data Dashboard Project Lead
- Formal Complaint Process Level 2 for Areas of Oversight
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Systems Work Oversight for Leadership Areas
- District Strategic Plan
Chief Roosevelt Lindsey, Chief of Police
- WTS Police Department
- School Police Officers
- Emergency Preparedness Response Protocols
- Andy Frain Traffic Control & Safety Services
- Safety and Security
- Event Management
