Ashley has been an elementary literacy consultant at Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District for the past seven years.  Prior to that, she taught third and fourth grades, was a reading interventionist and literacy coach in Traverse City.

Beth is the principal of St. Mary’s Visitation School in Byron Center. She has more than 15 years of educational experience. Twelve of those years have been dedicated to Catholic education. She earned her Masters degree from Grand Valley State University. She has a school administrator certificate from the State of Michigan, as well as a professional teaching certificate. She holds an advanced catechist certificate through the Diocese of Grand Rapids.

Brian joined the Diocese of Kalamazoo in 2013, following twelve years of service in the public school sector, where he taught high school.  He is beginning his 5^thyear as principal of Hackett Catholic Prep. Over his career Brian has served on many educational committees within Kalamazoo County and the Diocese, and has worked as an adjunct instructor at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Valley Community College, and Kellogg Community College.

Camille is beginning her third year as principal of Saint Basil Catholic School.  She has over 20 years of Catholic educational experience as both a teacher and administrator.

Charles is currently a history teacher at Hackett Catholic Prep.  He has 9 years experience as a middle school teacher and K-8 administrator.

Jillian has served as the Associate Superintendent of Schools/Curriculum Director for the Diocese of Kalamazoo since January of 2018.  Her experience and research in the field of educational study includes: adult learning theories, assessments in education, and professional development.  Jillian is a certified teacher, whose previous teaching experience includes working within both the public and private school sector, including three years at St. Margaret School in Otsego.

Lori has been the principal for St. Rose of Lima School since 2015.  Prior to that, she was a teacher and assistant principal for St. Augustine Cathedral School and a teacher for St. Mary in Paw Paw.  She is committed to catholic education with the diocese!

Lorri is beginning her third year at Hackett as the Library Media Specialist, Instructional Technologist, AP Computer Science and App Development Teacher, and Robotics Coach. Previously, she taught Computer Applications for 9 years at Washington Middle School (Missouri), served on the 1:1 and Learning Management System focus groups, and provided professional development and coaching for various Michigan schools through KRESA and REMC. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @lbatsie8

Mary will be starting her fourth year as a Science Consultant for KRESA.   She was a middle school Science teacher for Vicksburg Community Schools for 21 years.  During her time at Vicksburg she was also the district Instructional Specialist and spent time providing professional development and coaching support to teachers.

Mary, a 43-year veteran educator, began her role as a Social Studies/English teacher and Reading Specialist, migrating to Career-Technical Education as, first, an academic English teacher, then an Instructional Coordinator, and then an administrator in charge of Curriculum and Instruction.  Mary retired in 2015 after 35 years in education, only to be rehired as a Leadership Facilitator. In the 2018-19 year, Mary supported teachers and administrators in a local district within TBAISD.