Departments

Jessica Benavides

Interim Superintendent

Jessica.Benavides
@lansingschools.net


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

Charlotte Comrie

Executive Assistant
517.755.1010
charlotte.comrie@lansingschools.net

Carrie Christian

Special Project Manager
517.755.1018
carrie.christian@lansingschools.net


Todd Coe
Sinking Fund Owner’s Rep
todd.coe@lansingschools.net
Marc Alexa - Plante Moran CRESA

LPP Bond Owner’s Rep
marc.alexa@plantemoran.com


Sergio Keck

Deputy Superintendent of Special Populations

sergio.keck
@lansingschools.net



Claudia Cabrera-Rodriguez

Executive Assistant
claudia.cabrera-rodriguez@lansingschools.net

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


Angela Barry

Director of Universal Preschool
angela.barry@lansingschools.net

Trisha Dowell

Coordinator of Special Populations
trisha.dowell@lansingschools.net

Ben Botwinski

Director of Ebersole Center
ben.botwinski@lansingschools.net

Kere Milow

Director of Workforce Development and Youth Engagement
kere.milow@lansingschools.net

Nicole Millsap

Director of CTE
nicole.millsap@lansingschools.net

Nicole Namy

Director of Special Populations
nicole.namy@lansingschools.net

Tonia Brewer

Senior Director of Special Education
tonia.brewer@lansingschools.net

PDF DocumentSpecial Populations Guidebook

Jessica Benavides

First Deputy Superintendent of Schools

jessica.benavides
@lansingschools.net


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

Charlotte Comrie
Executive Assistant
charlotte.comrie@lansingschools.net
Sarah Hipps

Project Manager
sarah.hipps@lansingschools.net


Schools Division

Kim Johnson-Ray

Senior Director of Elementary Education
kimberly.johnson-ray@lansingschools.net

Ariel Rodriguez Peña

Senior Director of Middle Years and Academies
ariel.rodriguez-pena@lansingschools.net

Mitch Foster

Senior Director of Secondary Education
mitchell.foster@lansingschools.net

Paden Stalter

Senior Director of Student Success
paden.stalter@lansingschools.net

Michelle Whalen

Executive Assistant
michelle.whalen@lansingschools.net


Instructional Division

Yvonne Thomas

Director of Instruction
(K-8, Math & Science)
yvonne.thomas@lansingschools.net

Sarah Odneal, Ed.D.

Director of Continuous Improvement
sarah.odneal@lansingschools.net

Heather Guerra

Director of Instruction
(K-8, Literacy & Social Studies)
heather.guerra@lansingschools.net

Anna DiPonio

Director of Assessment and Evaluation
anna.diponio@lansingschools.net

Lisa Dean

Director of Instruction
(9-12)
lisa.dean@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

Director of Procurement and Risk Management
jon.laing@lansingschools.net
T: 517-755-3026

Josh Regnier
Director of State & Federal Programs
josh.regnier@lansingschools.net
T: 517-755-2024
Nikki McZee

Director of Competitive Grants
nikki.mczee@lansingschools.net
T: 517-755-3007

Shawna Darling

Accounting Manager
shawna.darling@lansingschools.net
T: 517-755-3031

Danielle Hardesty

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

Michelle Laing

Finance Project Manager
michelle.laing@lansingschools.net
T: 517-755-2025

Melanie Beaumont

Assistant Director of State & Federal Programs
melanie.beaumont@lansingschools.net
T: 517-755-2023


Cordelia Black

Executive Director of School Culture

cordelia.black
@lansingschools.net


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

Krista Abdul-Hameed

Secretary
krista.abdul-hameed@lansingschools.net 

Angela Warren

Coordinator
angela.warren@lansingschools.net

Elizabeth Lomax

Project Manager
elizabeth.lomax@lansingschools.net


Jennifer West

Director of Culture & Climate
Jennifer.West@lansingschools.net 

Dale Person

Director of Public Safety
dale.person@lansingschools.net

Susan Wheeler

Director of Health and Wellness
Susan.Wheeler@lansingschools.net

Christina Rios

Director of Mental Health
christina.rios@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
erin.miracle@lansingschools.net

Lauren Armbruster

Leaves, Work Comp
lauren.armbruster@lansingschools.net

Myrical Barton
Data Specialist
myrical.barton@lansingschools.net
Amanda Candela

Staffing Specialist
amanda.candela@lansingschools.net

Avery Dull
Human Resources Compliance Officer
avery.dull@lansingschools.net
Kelly Harris

Employee Engagement Specialist
kelly.harris@lansingschools.net

Lauren Fasseel

Payroll Specialist
lauren.fasseel@lansingschools.net

Alexandre Fulce
Project Specialist
alexandre.fulce@lansingschools.net
Shawna Locke

HR Operations Specialist
shawna.locke@lansingschools.net

Michael McClendon
Office Specialist
michael.mcclendon@lansingschools.net
Tabitha Reinecke

Human Resources Compliance Officer - Certifications – Permits
tabitha.reinecke@lansingschools.net

Steve Tapia
Payroll & Benefits Supervisor
steve.tapia@lansingschools.net


Ryan GuildingRyan Gilding

Director of Communications and Public Relations

ryan.gilding
@lansingschools.net

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


Jenna Erbele 
Social Media and Website Content Producer
jenna.erbele@lansingschools.net
Courtney Jenkins 
Print Shop Specialist
courtney.jenkins@lansingschools.net
Ashley Pendergast 

Graphic Designer
ashley.pendergast@lansingschools.net

Dakotah Salazar 
Auditorium Technician
dakotah.salazar@lansingschools.net
Mikayla Temple 
Content Creator
mikayla.temple@lansingschools.net
Tasha Thomas 
Print Shop Specialist
natalia.thomas@lansingschools.net


Photo of Kristina TokarKristina Sleight

Chief Operating Officer

Kristina.Sleight
@lansingschools.net

Lori Brandon 
Executive Assistant
lori.brandon@lansingschools.net
519 W. Kalamazoo Street.
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 755-1016

Clayton Ross

Director of Human Resources
clayton.ross@lansingschools.net

Kimberly Vaughn

Director of Operations
kimberly.vaughn@lansingschools.net

Jeff Vanderlaan

Director of Technology
jeff.vanderlaan@lansingschools.net

Ryan Gilding

Director of Communications and Public Relations
ryan.gilding@lansingschools.net



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