Meet the ROE Staff

Dr. Michael Karner

Regional Superintendent of Schools

847.665.0589 Email

Courtney Curry

Assistant Regional Superintendent of Schools

847.665.0596 Email

Veronica Galarza

Executive Assistant to the Regional Superintendent

847.665.0589 Email

Attendance & Truancy Division

The Attendance and Truancy Division works countywide to improve attendance and support student success.

Sean Collins

Truancy Officer

312.209.5680 Email

Hayden Beattie

Truancy Specialist / IVSA Teacher

630.707.3244 Email

Rocio Diaz

Truancy Specialist

708.404.1109 Email

Shannon Eady

Truancy Specialist

708.404.2687 Email

Ulises Arenas

Truancy Specialist

708.404.0962 Email

Communications

The Communications Department shares news, resources, and updates from the Lake County ROE with schools, families, and the community.

Dominica Woodbury

Communications Coordinator

847.665.0603 Email

Devin Rose

Communications Specialist

224.252.2467 ext.810 Email

Finance & Operations

The Finance & Operations Department oversees budgets, compliance, and resources to support Lake County schools and ROE programs.

Pia Pinello

Director of Finance, Operations, & Facilities

847.665.0594 Email

Kyle Grimes

Accounting Specialist

224.630.8224 Email

Cheryle Kennelly

Finance Grant Specialist

224.259.0637 Email

Meg Weekley

Human Resource Specialist

847.665.0590 Email

Licensure

Educator Licensure at the Lake County ROE provides guidance, resources, and support for all licensure and substitute training needs.

Grettel Gamboa

Chief Licensure Officer

847.665.0609 Email

Elizabeth Melgoza

Licensure Officer

224.257.3104 Email

Professional Development

The Professional Development team partners with schools to deliver high-quality training that supports teaching, learning, and leadership.

Shay McCorkle

Director of Professional Development

224.319.2283 Email

Allison Carnehl

Professional Development Coordinator

224.257.7783 Email

Rebecca Stowell

Professional Development Coordinator

224.630.8225 Email

Patti Leppala-Bardell

PBIS Coordinator/Data Manager

Alanna Gatesman

Data Manager

Technology

The Technology Department manages digital resources, technical support, and system operations for the ROE.

Rico D'Amore

Technology Coordinator

847.665.0602 Email

ROE Office Staff

The ROE Office Staff ensures smooth daily operations and assists visitors, educators, and community members.

Denise Hernandez

Receptionist

847.543.7833 ext.254 Email

Jennifer Ochsner

Administrative Assistant

847.543.7833 ext. 239 Email