Departments

Ben Shuldiner

Superintendent

Ben.Shuldiner@lansingschools.net

 

Carrie Christian

Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
Carrie.christian@lansingschools.net


519 W. Kalamazoo Street.
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 755-1010


Lansing Pathway Promise, Sinking Fund,

Todd Coe
Plant Moran CRESA
Sinking Fund Owner’s Rep LPP Bond Owner’s Rep
todd.coe@lansingschools.net marc.alexa@plantemoran.com

Sergio Keck

Deputy Superintendent of Special Populations

sergio.keck@lansingschools.net

Special Education, CTE, Lansing Promise, Preschool/GSRP/Head Start, Adult Education, WIOA Youth, Board Policy Committee, Bilingual Education, Ingham County Youth, Junior Board, Dr. Eva L. Evans Welcome Center, Ebersole CenterEquine Center

Claudia Cabrera-Rodriguez

Executive Assistant
claudia.cabrera-rodriguez@lansingschools.net

519 W. Kalamazoo Street.
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 755-1020

Angela Barry
Trisha Black
Assistant Director of Universal Preschool Coordinator of Special Populations
angela.barry@lansingschools.net trisha.dowell@lansingschools.net
   
Ben Botwinski
Nicole Millsap
Director of Ebersole Center Director of CTE 

ben.botwinski@lansingschools.net

nicole.millsap@lansingschools.net
Nicole Namy
Eileen Prihoda
Director of Special Populations
Director of Special Education
nicole.namy@lansingschools.net
eileen.prihoda@lansingschools.net
   
Amber Lee
Lori Abbott-Smith
Capital Area K-12 Online Principal Beekman Principal

amber.lee@lansingschools.net

lori.abbott@lansingschools.net
Nate Gatlin
 
Director of Alternative Education  

nate.gatlin@lansingschools.net



Jessica Benavides

Deputy Superintendent of Schools

jessica.benavides@lansingschools.net

Schools, Instruction, DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), Evaluations, Assessment, Athletics, MICIP

Principals, School Improvement MICIP, Data Evaluation, Research Requests, RGB3, IRIPs, Steering Committees, Curriculum, DIAFL, Instructional Council, New Visions Portal, Partnership, Professional Development

Taryn Almquist
Sarah Hipps
Executive Assistant Project Manager
taryn.almquist@lansingschools.net sarah.hipps@lansingschools.net

 

519 W. Kalamazoo Street,
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 755-2090 Office
(517) 755-1049 Fax


Schools Division

Kim Johnson-Ray
Ariel Rodriguez Peña
 
Senior Director of Elementary Education Senior Director of Middle Years and Academies  
kimberly.johnson-ray@lansingschools.net ariel.rodriguez-pena@lansingschools.net  
     
Mitch Foster
   
Senior Director of Secondary Education    
mitchell.foster@lansingschools.net    

Instructional Division

Yvonne Thomas
Sarah Odneal, Ed.D.
Director of Instruction (K-8, Math & Science) Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
yvonne.thomas@lansingschools.net sarah.odneal@lansingschools.net
   
Heather Guerra
Anna DiPonio
Director of Instruction (K-8, Literacy & Social Studies) Director of Assessment and Evaluation
heather.guerra@lansingschools.net anna.diponio@lansingschools.net
 
Lisa Dean
Michelle Lake
Director of Instruction (High School) Instructional Systems Improvement & Professional Development Coordinator
lisa.dean@lansingschools.net

michelle.lake@lansingschools.net

Leigh Schafer
James Galloway
Asst. Director of Educator Quality Supports School Accountability Analyst
leigh.schafer@lansingschools.net James.Galloway@lansingschools.net

Kim AdamsKim Adams

Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Budget

kim.sleight@lansingschools.net

 

Cynthia Armstead

Executive Assistant
cynthia.armstead@lansingschools.net

519 W. Kalamazoo Street
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 755-3005 Office


Jon Laing
Curt Barnum
Chief Financial Officer Director of State & Federal Programs
jon.laing@lansingschools.net curt.barnum@lansingschools.net

T: 517-755-3026

T: 517-755-2024
Nikki McZee
Shawna Darling
Director of Competitive Grants Accounting Manager
nikki.mczee@lansingschools.net shawna.darling@lansingschools.net

T: 517-755-3007

T: 517-755-3031
Danielle Kahler
 
Budget Director  
danielle.kahler@lansingschools.net  
T: 517-755-3034 F: 517-755-3029  

Cordelia Black

Executive Director of School Culture

cordelia.black@lansingschools.net

Executive Director of the following programs, initiatives and grants to improve School Culture and Climate:  Athletics, Student Athletic Development, Public SafetyTitle IX, District Support Specialist Program, Attendance Team, Homeless Program (FORT), Student ServicesNursing, Health & Sex Education, Homebound Services, Parent Community Advisory Committee (PCAC), Community Outreach, Mental Health, Project PEACE, CRPBIS, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Michigan Department of Education SEL Grant, U.S. Department of Education, and U.S. Department of Justice STOP Grant.

Angela Warren
Leticia Chambers
 
Coordinator Secretary  
angela.warren@lansingschools.net Leticia.Chambers@lansingschools.net  

 

4200 Wainwright Ave.
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-2800
(517) 755-2809 Fax


Jennifer West
Dale Person
Director of Culture & Climate Director of Public Safety
Jennifer.West@lansingschools.net  dale.person@lansingschools.net
 
Susan Wheeler
Director of Health  
Susan.Wheeler@lansingschools.net  

Clayton Ross

Director of Human Resources

clayton.ross@lansingschools.net

519 W. Kalamazoo Street,
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 755-2000
(517)755-2009 Fax

Erin Miracle

Human Resources Manager

(Employee Relations, Compliance Coordinator)
erin.miracle@lansingschools.net


Myrical Barton
Tabitha Reinecke
Data Specialist Human Resources Compliance Officer - Certifications – Permits
myrical.barton@lansingschools.net tabitha.reinecke@lansingschools.net
   
Alexandre Fulce
Steve Tapia
Project Specialist Payroll & Benefits Specialist
alexandre.fulce@lansingschools.net
steve.tapia@lansingschools.net
   
Michael McClendon
Beth Farrand
Office Specialist Payroll Specialist
michael.mcclendon@lansingschools.net beth.farrand@lansingschools.net
   
Lauren Armbruster
Thomas Cabello
Leaves, Work Comp Generalist (Elementary)
lauren.armbruster@lansingschools.net thomas.cabello@lansingschools.net
   
Elijah Brown
Generalist (Middle Years & Academies)  
elijah.brown@lansingschools.net  
   
Lauren Fasseel
Andrew Utter
Payroll Specialist Recruitment & Retention Specialist
lauren.fasseel@lansingschools.net andrew.utter@lansingschools.net
   
Avery Dull
LaToya Benson
Human Resources Compliance Officer Recruitment & Retention Specialist
avery.dull@lansingschools.net latoya.benson@lansingschools.net

Ryan GuildingRyan Gilding

Communications Manager 

ryan.gilding@lansingschools.net

Cable Channel 21, Graphic Design, Print and Graphics Center, District Events, Website, Social Media

519 W. Kalamazoo Street
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 755-1036 Office


Jenna Erbele
Courtney Jenkins
Information & Events Manager Print Shop Technician
jenna.erbele@lansingschools.net courtney.jenkins@lansingschools.net
   
Ashley Pendergast
Dakotah Salazar
Graphic Designer Auditorium Technician
ashley.pendergast@lansingschools.net dakotah.salazar@lansingschools.net
   
Ron Stratton
 
Media Producer  
ronald.stratton@lansingschools.net  

Kristina Tokar

Chief Operating Officer

Kristina.Tokar@lansingschools.net

Human Resources, Technology, Pupil Accounting, Operations, Transportation, Facilities Management, Food Service, Payroll, Benefits, Communications

Clayton Ross
Lori Brandon
Director of Human Resources Director of Operations
clayton.ross@lansingschools.net lori.brandon@lansingschools.net
   
Jeff Vanderlaan
 
Director of Technology  
jeff.vanderlaan@lansingschools.net  

11,500 Enrollment by 2025
85% Graduation Rate by 2025
90% Attendance by 2025