CESA 6 Staff Directory

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BS in Education - University of WI-Milwaukee (EC-EEN and P-K)

Post Baccalaureate Degree - (1-6)

Masters in Reading (K-12, 316-317)

EC-EEN Teacher - Milwaukee Public Schools

Kindergarten Teacher - Wauwatosa Public Schools

Reading Teacher/GT Teacher - Brown Deer School District

Reading Specialist/Coach/Title I Teacher - Kewaskum School District

I enjoy reading, exercising, cooking, baking, cross-country skiing, playing tennis and singing!

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2012 - present     Marian University

                            Doctoral Program in Leadership and Curriculum

1998 – 2003        University of Wisconsin Oshkosh:

                            Masters in Curriculum and Instruction, 3.8 GPA

1992 - 1998         University of Wisconsin Oshkosh:

                             Bachelor of Science in Education, 3.2 GPA

                             Dean’s List: Fall 1996, Fall 1997, Spring 1998

                             Honor Roll: Fall 1995, Spring 1996

5 year license grades 6-12 in Broad Field Social Studies: 701, Economics: 710, Geography: 715, and History: 725 

Professional Educator license for ages 10-21 in Cross-Categorical Special Education 801 until June 30th 2011

Non-violent Crisis Intervention Trainer (CPI certified)

Hunting, Fishing, Camping, Reading, Golf

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1998 graduate (cum laude) of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

Double-major in English and History

I have been employed as a Grant Writer with CESA 6 since August of 1998. Since then, I have written more than 300 highly competitive state and federal grant proposals yielding more than $40,000,000 for innovative school- and community-based programming, realizing a higher than 70% success rate. I have collaborated with more than 50 large and small school districts, non-profits, and county agencies in and out of Wisconsin on unique grant projects in support of PBIS implementation, AODA/violence/suicide prevention, health promotion, innovative technology applications, school safety, charter and alternative schools, and school counseling programs.

I am the author of three novels: Mandatory Release (2013), All the Lonely People (2012), and Driving Sideways, a Target Break-Out Bestseller released by Ballantine Books in 2008. In my capacity as an author, I've done numerous library and book festival programs and have spoken with more than 60 book clubs.

Bachelors of Organizational Communications

Marian University, Fond du Lac, WI

August, 2016

Associates - Administrative Professional and Legal Administrative Professional

Moraine Park Technical College, Fond du Lac, WI

May 2011

I worked as a Support Specialist at Marian University in the School of Education/Masters and PhD Program for 4 years. In 2015, I took a new position at UW Oshkosh as Program Assistant for the Office of Field Experiences working to place undergraduates in their field placements. I am now the RITE Coordinator at CESA 6 since July 2018.

I love to run/walk and work outside. I play piano and enjoy watching my nieces and nephews in their various sports and activities.

Marquette University
Bachelors Degree, Social Work

2005 - Present  CESA 6: Program Support for CESA 6 Literacy Center and WISEdash Technical Assistance

1999-2005 Milwaukee County: Case Management and care coordination for identified high-risk children and families

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BFA in Music Composition from UW Stevens Point

Allaire certification as a ColdFusion Developer

Design for Six Sigma IT certification

Web Developer for Honeywell International - 11 years

music, art and theater

I play piano and sing for a variety of groups in the Twin Cities.  Most of our gigs are for private parties (weddings, birthdays, corporate events, holidays) with my wife, Diane Martinson. Check out dianemusic.com for more info on our music.

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MS/HS Social Studies Teacher - Palmyra-Eagle School District - 4 Years

K - 5 School Counselor - Edgerton School District - 11 Years

4K - 2 Principal - Parkview Primary, Mayville School District - 3 Years

3 - 8 Principal - Mayville Middle School, Mayville School District - 5 Years

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1. Post Graduate: Coaching for Literacy Leaders-Cardinal Stritch University (2008)
2. Post Graduate: Leveled Literacy Intervention-Ohio State University Trainers (2008)
3. Post Graduate: Educational Leadership Program-Cardinal Stritch University (2004)
4. Reading Recovery Teacher Certification-University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee (1995)
5. Master of Art in Reading-Cardinal Stritch University (1994)
6. Bachelor of Science in Learning Disabilities-University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh (1989)
7. Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Disabilities-University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh (1989)

Literacy Director (2014-present)

Title I Coordinator (2013-2014)

Literacy Coordinator (2005-2014)

Reading Specialist/Reading Recovery (1994-2005)

Learning Disabilities Teacher (1989-1994)

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I have undergraduate degrees in Psychology, Philosophy, Religion and Masters in Social Work with Administration emphasis, I have certifications as a School Social Worker and as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (State certification)

In the years I have been at CESA, I have been trained and certified in MANY programs. (too many to list, but including: alcohol, drug, Mental Health, violence, safety, service learning, developmental assets, resiliency, citizenship, social work, YMHFA, TRIBES, PREPaRE, SBIRT, etc etc..)

I currently am part of the Wisconsin Safe & Healthy Schools Center, a statewide center that provides school safety. mental health, crisis management, suicide prevention, training and resources to all disricts. My region is CESA 2, 3, and 6, but I train across the state.

I started at CESA 6 in September of 1987, as a School Social Worker for Kewaskum half time and for CESA 6 Special Education half time. Within about 3 years, I moved to a grant program known as AODA Education Network. We/I were the WATODEN or Wisconsin Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Education Network as the 12 CESAs but have recently been changed to the Wisconsin Safe & Healthy Schools Training and Technical Assistance Center serving all schools in Wisconsin. I am specifically the Coordinator for CESA 6, 2 and 3. We/I work with a wide variety of prevention programs (alcohol and other drug, mental health/Trauma Sensitive, as well as violence), school climate (think TRIBES and others), crisis management, suicide prevention, mental health, bullying, Trauma Sensitive Schools, comprehensive school counseling, school/community partnerships, and other programs and projects.....

Bachelor of Science: Wildlife Ecology with a minor in Captive Wildlife from U.W. Stevens Point

School Year Program Coordinator at Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center 2019-2020

Environmental Educator at Alabama 4-H Science Center 2018-2019

Environmental Educator at Georgia 4-H at Camp Jekyll 2017-2018

Tennis, hiking, exploring, animals and being with friends/family

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I have been with CESA 6 since 1988 in several different areas including Reception, Curriculum & Instruction, Literacy and Finance/Business Office. I am currently working in the Operations Division as a Coordinator and supporting Jason Levash, our Chief Operations Officer. 

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I earned my Bachelor's of Science Degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse in 2001. I then earned my Master's of Science Degree in School Psychology from the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse in 2002.  ollowing the completion of my Thesis, "Phonemic Awareness as a Predictor of Reading Comprehension," I earned my Educational Specialist Degree in School Psychology again from the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse in 2005. 

I have been working as a School Psychologist for a variety of different districts and with a variety of different roles since 2003. I have previously worked for New Holstein School District, Hilbert School District, Syble Hopp School, and the Little Chute Area School District. I have used my training and experience to help districts lay the groundwork for Response to Intervention. I have also previously been involved with the Wisconsin School Psychologist Association as a board member.

I started working with the Wisconsin RtI Center in 2011 and have been conducting trainings, technical assistance, support to schools, districts, and CESAs in their implementation of an Equitable Multi-Level System of Support. In this role I have developed expertise in Continuous Improvement, Systems Coaching, and led workgroups focused on Family Engagement and Institutes of Higher Education. 

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my wife and two children, watching my son play soccer and my daughter compete in gymnastics, rooting for the Packers, Brewers, Badgers, and Bucks, spending time outside, and working on projects inside and outside of our house.

Please note my main email address is:  seamand@wisconsinrticenter.org

B.A. in Journalism from Marquette University
Coursework in web design/HMTL, Adobe products and UX training

More than 20 years experience in communication, as a journalist at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, website editor, community engagement manager and communication specialist. 

Joined the CESA 6 Communication team in December 2012 and specializes in content management across platforms, particularly digital and social. 

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Graduated in 1981 from Oshkosh West High School
Programmer Analysis Associates Degree from Fox Valley Technical College
Dale Carnegie 

1979 till 2005 - Kitz & Pfeil True Value Hardware - Accounts Receivable Manager

2005 till present - CESA 6 - Web Application Analyst for SEEDS & myQuickReg. Assistant project manager for SEEDS4Schools.

Faith, long walks, cross country skiing, family time, baking, gardening, watching sunsets, traveling, a good romance or mystery novel, bicycling and crafting.

We have a son in heaven, Luke
and a daughter on earth with us, Kelsie.

Faith, family & friends...Amen!

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Fox Valley Technical College - Criminal Justice

University of Phoenix - Business Management

Rasmussen College - Web and Interactive Design

I have previously served as a police officer, police school liaison, STAR (Safety Tolerance AODA Respect) Coordinator, and now the Specialist for the Growth and Development Center. I have been involved with the creation and implementation of new programs for the Little Chute and Kimberly School Districts surrounded around bullying and alcohol/drug prevention. Served as the coordinator between the school district and community organizations and agencies regarding ATODA issues in order to create, implement, and revise new and existing prevention efforts. Additionally, I have worked in the business sector working with and problem-solving with customers to achieve a common goal.

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Marquette University

I've been working in educational technology for the past 8 years, helping districts plan, maintain and optimize their technology infrastructure.