Departments
Office of the Superintendent
Ben Shuldiner
Superintendent
Ben.Shuldiner@lansingschools.net
Carrie ChristianExecutive Assistant to the Superintendent | 519 W. Kalamazoo Street. Lansing, MI 48933 (517) 755-1010 |
todd.coe@lansingschools.net | Plant Moran CRESALPP Bond Owner’s Rep |
Office of Deputy Superintendent of Special Populations
Sergio Keck
Deputy Superintendent of Special Populations
sergio.keck@lansingschools.net
Special Education, CTE, Capital Area K12 Online, Lansing Promise, Preschool/GSRP/Head Start, Adult Education, WIOA Youth, Board Policy Committee, Bilingual Education, Ingham County Youth Center, Junior Board, Dr. Eva L. Evans Welcome Center, Ebersole Center, Equine Center, & Newcomer Center
Claudia Cabrera-Rodriguez
Executive Assistant
claudia.cabrera-rodriguez@lansingschools.net
519 W. Kalamazoo Street.
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 755-1020
Angela BarryDirector of Universal Preschool | Trisha BlackCoordinator of Special Populations |
Ben BotwinskiDirector of Ebersole Center | Kere MilowDirector of Alternative Education |
Nicole MillsapDirector of CTE | Nicole NamyDirector of Special Populations |
Eileen PrihodaSenior Director of Special Education |  2024-25 Special Populations Guidebook |
Office of Deputy Superintendent of Schools
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 AlmquistExecutive Assistant | Sarah HippsProject Manager |
519 W. Kalamazoo Street,
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 755-2090 Office
(517) 755-1049 Fax
Schools Division
Kim Johnson-RaySenior Director of Elementary Education | Ariel Rodriguez PeñaSenior Director of Middle Years and Academies |
Mitch FosterSenior Director of Secondary Education | Michelle WhalenExecutive Assistant |
Instructional Division
Yvonne ThomasDirector of Instruction (K-8, Math & Science) | Sarah Odneal, Ed.D.Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion |
Heather GuerraDirector of Instruction (K-8, Literacy & Social Studies) | Anna DiPonioDirector of Assessment and Evaluation |
Lisa DeanDirector of Instruction (9-12) | James GallowaySchool Accountability Analyst |
Leigh SchaferAsst. Director of Educator Quality Supports |
Office of Assistant Superintendent of Finance & Budget
Kim Adams
Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Budget
kim.sleight@lansingschools.net
Cynthia ArmsteadExecutive Assistant | 519 W. Kalamazoo Street Lansing, MI 48933 (517) 755-3005 Office |
Jon LaingDirector of Procurement and Risk Management | Josh RegnierDirector of State & Federal Programsjosh.regnier@lansingschools.net T: 517-755-2024 |
Nikki McZeeDirector of Competitive Grants | Shawna DarlingAccounting Manager |
Danielle KahlerBudget Director | Michelle LaingFinance Project Manager |
Melanie BeaumontAssistant Director of State & Federal Programs |
Office of Executive Director of Culture & Climate
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: Student Athletic Development, Public Safety, Title IX, District Support Specialist Program, Attendance Team, Homeless Program (FORT), Student Services, Nursing, 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.
4200 Wainwright Ave.
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-2800
(517) 755-2809 Fax
Angela WarrenCoordinator | Leticia ChambersSecretary |
Julie Colleen FergusonAdministrator | Catherine PetrilliProject Manager |
Jennifer WestDirector of Culture & Climate | Dale PersonDirector of Public Safety |
Susan WheelerDirector of Health and Wellness | Christina RiosDirector of Mental Health |
Office of Human Resources
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 ArmbrusterLeaves, Work Comp | Myrical BartonData Specialistmyrical.barton@lansingschools.net |
Amanda CandelaStaffing Specialist | Avery DullHuman Resources Compliance Officeravery.dull@lansingschools.net |
Kelly HarrisEmployee Engagement Specialist | Beth FarrandPayroll Specialistbeth.farrand@lansingschools.net |
Lauren FasseelPayroll Specialist | Alexandre FulceProject Specialistalexandre.fulce@lansingschools.net |
Shawna LockeHR Operations Specialist | Michael McClendonOffice Specialistmichael.mcclendon@lansingschools.net |
Tabitha ReineckeHuman Resources Compliance Officer - Certifications – Permits | Steve TapiaPayroll & Benefits Specialiststeve.tapia@lansingschools.net |
Andrew UtterRecruitment & Retention Specialist |
Office of Communications
Ryan 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
Alfonso CivileMedia Produceralfonso.civile@lansingschools.net | Jenna ErbeleCommunications & Events Managerjenna.erbele@lansingschools.net |
Courtney JenkinsPrint Shop Specialistcourtney.jenkins@lansingschools.net | Ashley PendergastGraphic Designer |
Dakotah SalazarAuditorium Techniciandakotah.salazar@lansingschools.net | Mikayla TempleContent Creatormikayla.temple@lansingschools.net |
Tasha ThomasPrint Shop Specialistnatalia.thomas@lansingschools.net |
Office of Chief Operating Officer
Kristina Sleight
Chief Operating Officer
Kristina.Tokar@lansingschools.net
Human Resources, Technology, Pupil Accounting, Operations, Transportation, Facilities Management, Food Service, Payroll, Benefits, Communications
Lori BrandonExecutive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officerlori.brandon@lansingschools.net | 519 W. Kalamazoo Street. Lansing, MI 48933 (517) 755-1010 |
Clayton RossDirector of Human Resources | Kimberly VaughnDirector of Operations |
Jeff VanderlaanDirector of Technology | Colleen LandPupil Accounting Manager |
Ryan GildingCommunications Manager |
