Our Executives, Your Collaborators for Change
Meet the leaders at the helm of CESA 6, your partners committed to advancing educational outcomes through innovation and expertise. Each brings a unique blend of skills and passion, dedicated to tailoring solutions that elevate learning and teaching.
Ted Neitzke
Ted Neitzke
CEO / Agency Administrator
Ted Neitzke is a lifetime educator and has served at high levels of leadership in schools in the United States. Ted is known for his work with employee engagement, strategic planning, and solutions for the workplace. His focus on collaboration and process have allowed for others to find success.
Ted is a nationally recognized motivational speaker and works with organizations to support their success. His leadership has supported international recognition in employee engagement, regional recognition in strategic excellence, and local recognition for service and non-profit support.
Ted is the creator and host of The Smart Thinking Podcast; a weekly podcast filled with stories and processes to support leadership everywhere.
In addition to his professional obligations, Ted is also the Mayor of Port Washington, WI.
Ted has great energy, creativity, humor, and passion for learning and leadership. He has many titles but his favorites are: son, brother, husband, father and uncle.
Rochelle Blindauer
Rochelle Blindauer
Chief People Officer
Rochelle Blindauer is a seasoned Human Resources leader with over 20 years of experience across multiple industries.
She possesses extensive expertise in employee engagement, compensation management, benefits administration, employee relations, recruitment, organizational design, coaching, HRIS implementation, change management, employee development, and fostering a positive organizational culture.
Rochelle is deeply committed to supporting employee growth through the CliftonStrengths framework and promoting a growth mindset. She holds a Master’s in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s in Business Administration with a focus on Human Resources and Operations.
Additionally, she is certified as a SHRM-SCP and Gallup Strengths coach.
Jeanne-marie Ciriacks
Jeanne-marie Ciriacks
Chief Innovation & Solutions Officer
I have served as a Chief Academic Officer, Director of Curriculum and Continuous Improvement, Elementary Principal, Curriculum Coordinator, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Middle School Educator and Fourth Educator. Intel Corp in the People's System Division Habitat for Humanity
Jason Levash
Stacey Bramstedt
Erin Calvin
Mike Corrie
Junko Jacobs
Junko Jacobs
Executive Director of RevOps
Junko Jacobs, Director of Special Education Solutions for CESA 6, has over 25 years of experience in special education. Renowned for her expertise in creating inclusive learning environments, Junko leads initiatives that support diverse learners and ensure compliance with educational standards. Her innovative approaches to individualized education plans (IEPs) and specialized instruction enhance student success. Junko's commitment to professional development empowers educators to implement best practices in special education. Junko believes there is universal value in fostering inclusion, equity, and excellence in education for all students.
Find Your Team in Transformative Education
Explore the profiles of CESA 6 professionals who are passionate about driving change and crafting tailored solutions in education. Our team is equipped with the expertise needed to overcome your unique challenges and achieve outstanding results.
Brian Angel
Specialist Senior Technology Support
Sarah Arch
Specialist Orientation & Mobility
Jillian Aykens
Consultant Communications & Marketing
Daniel Beckman
Director Technology Solutions
Stephanie Bernander
Director RITE
Katie Biese
Special Education Teacher
Amy Bindas
Consultant Growth & Development
Jacqueline Bogucke
Physical Therapist
Josh Borzick
Consultant Learning & Assessment
Lisa Breaker
Consultant Career Readiness
Jamie Brown
Consultant Career Readiness
Heather Brown
Consultant Literacy
Leah Bruess
Consultant Career Readiness
Alene Budd
Consultant Math
Patrick Caldwell
Full Stack Developer
Will Carlisle
Technology Support Specialist
Jeffrey Carron
Consultant Growth & Development
Julie Cartwright
Physical Therapy Assistant
Jeffrey Charney
Consultant Career Readiness
Chad Collier
Consultant, Math & STEM
Beth Cook
Consultant Literacy
Alex Corrado
Consultant Career and Technical Education
Cecelia Dardis
Specialist Crisis Intervention
Jamie Deady
Consultant Learning & Assessment
Christi DeChamps
Consultant Social Worker
Laura Deering
Consultant Literacy
Jennifer Deering
Consultant Literacy
Ellen Dehnel
Teacher - Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Erin Devenport
Consultant Student Behavior & Wellness
Kathy Diedrich
Program Assistant Career Readiness
Sarah Doerr
Consultant Literacy
Becca Droessler Mersch
Consultant Partnership Development
Holly Dumproff
Teacher - Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Dawn Eijtjes
Instructor RITE
Kaise Elmer
Consultant Career Readiness
Kelly Endter
Consultant Career Readiness
Kathryn Engelhardt
Educational Audiologist
Sierra Erdmann
Learning & Assessment Data Analyst
Joel Evenson
Consultant YA/Inspire
Jenny Evrard-Larson
Instructor RITE
Sara Fleischman
Director Math & STEM
Nick Foti
Specialist 4Schools Customer Experience
Cherie Gauthier
Occupational Therapist
Alex Giardina
Videographer
Michael Gilbert
Manager, Technology Solutions
Gabriel Goebel
Junior Network Administrator
John Graf
Consultant Learning & Assessment
Logan Grahn
Special Education Teacher
Laura Grall
Speech Language Pathologist
Kim Gronewold
Special Education Assistant
Lisa Gutknecht
Director 4Schools
Shannon Hanson
Human Resources Manager
Gracie Hayes
Specialist Crisis Intervention
Jae Henderson
Instructor RITE
Megan Hilbert
Consultant Math
Fred Hodges
Full-Stack Developer
Laurie Horne
Instructor RITE
Amy Hovey
Teacher - Blind/Visually Impaired
Mary Ann Hudziak
Director Student Success
Kendra Hughes
Special Education Assistant
Mya Jacobs
Special Education Assistant
Iris Jacobson
Instructor RITE
Jody Jennerman
Director Alternative Placement
Lindsay Johnson
Consultant Literacy
Tim Kachur
Director Growth and Development
Michelle Kaczorowski
Consultant School Nurse
Caitlynne Kandler
Program Assistant, Growth & Development
Tiffany Kaupla
Specialist Orientation & Mobility
Brenda Kiesow
Educational Audiologist
Tania Kilpatrick
Director Career Readiness
Christine Klumpers
Manager Student Services 4Schools
Kimberly Klutterman Booher
Specialist Web Services Customer Advocacy
Sam Kobussen
Event Planning Specialist
Tamara Kramer
Special Education Teacher
Amanda Kraus
Director Individual Youth Services
Aaron Kraus
Specialist Crisis Intervention
Dianna Kresovic
Director Literacy
Cindy Krueger
ACCESS Tester Screener & Trainer
Courtney Krueger
Consultant Communications & Marketing
Beth Kwakkel
Consultant Career Readiness
Elizabeth Langteau
Director Student Behavior & Wellness
Eric Larsen
Director Learning & Assessment
Trena Larson
Director of Finance
Erin Lausten
Consultant Student Behavior & Wellness
Nicole Lehr
Consultant Literacy
Kayla Lenz
Special Education Assistant
Danielle Leroy
Special Education Assistant
Vicki Lichosik
Teacher - Blind/Visually Impaired
Kristin Lorino
Consultant Student Behavior & Wellness
Loretta Lundt
Program Assistant Human Resources
Chris Magin
Occupational Therapist
Taylor McCarthy-Teasley
HR Generalist
Becky Mcmorrow Braun
Consultant Student Behavior & Wellness
Kristine Meffert
Consultant Math
Lori Menning
Consultant ELL/Bilingual
Sherri Michalowski
Instructor RITE
Samantha Michalski
Project Search Teacher
Sandra Miller
Consultant Early Learning
Elizabeth Mintie
Consultant Literacy
Katie Moder
Regional Special Ed Network Director
Julie Nass
Consultant Career Readiness
Danielle Neitzel
Consultant Payroll
Brandon Nelsen
Audio Video Project Manager
Natalyn Nelson
Itinerant Services
Sean Nelson
Senior Systems Administrator
Tom Neumann
Senior Accountant
Victoria Nikolas
Specialist Crisis Intervention
Jill Novotny
Graphic Designer
Heidi Olson
Manager Youth Apprenticeship
Jill Ortiz
Consultant Literacy
Christine Otte
Educational Audiologist
Cara Parker
Consultant Special Education
Dena Pavels
Director Itinerant Services
Cynthia Pavelski
Consultant Partnership Development
Thea Paxton
Occupational Therapist
Kelsie Petersen
Senior Accountant
Teresa Pirillo
Physical Therapist
Amy Richter
Consultant Career Readiness
Deb Roensch
Executive Administrative Assistant
Ben Roepke
IT Manager
David Rosillo Ricardo
Full Stack Developer
Rian Rue
Specialist Technology Support
Pam Rupert
Licensing & Program Specialist RITE
Amy Ruppert
Program Assistant Literacy
Kerri Sailors
Program Assistant - Direct Student Solutions
Daniel Sanders
Special Education Teacher
Kyra Sawyer
Instructional Coach
Erin Schilling
Consultant Literacy
John Schlender
Consultant Growth & Development
Naomi Schmidt
Coordinator Individualized Youth Services
Stacey Schoonover
Career and Technical Education Consultant
Amber Schroeder
Front End Web Developer
Mary Schwandt
Manager Operations
Kathleen Sell
Innovation Program Manager
Melanie Sickinger
Consultant Student Behavior & Wellness
Lisa Sink
Director Marketing & Communications
Jacqueline Spence
Consultant Pupil Services
Jenny Stanek
Specialist Growth & Development
Ben Steffen
Specialist Technology Support
Molly Stolp
Consultant Career Readiness
Eugene Thede
Systems Administrator
Leah Theisen
Speech Language Pathologist
Lisa Thiede
Teacher - Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Ian Thomas
Director Client Experience
Ann Thomson
Consultant Special Education
Rachel Tuma
Director Human Resources & Payroll
Julie Uhe
Special Education Assistant
Tricia Verkuilen
Lead eLearning Developer
Kelly Vetter
Special Education Consultant
Robin Ward
Specialist Event Planning
Penny Wegner
Special Education Assistant
Rebecca Welch
Occupational Therapist
Erika Werner
Special Education Teacher
Kali West
Teacher - Blind/Visually Impaired
Erin Wierenga
Consultant YA/Inspire
Tara Woldt
Consultant Math
Grace Yao
Senior Accountant
Lori Zembrowski
Consultant Literacy
Susan Zolkowski
Program Assistant Student Success
