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Instructional Services & Special Education
COOR-Wide Professional Learning Day
Reignite Engagement
November 2, 2026 | 9a-3p | Grayling High School
(information link to come)
COOR-Wide Professional Learning Day
Reignite Engagement
November 2, 2026 | 9a-3p | Grayling High School
(information link to come)
Welcome to the Professional Learning Menu!
We're excited to offer a variety of professional learning opportunities designed to support all school staff. Whether you're looking to build new skills, explore innovative practices, or enhance your professional growth, we have learning options for you.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're here to help and look forward to supporting you on your professional learning journey!
COOR ISD • Instructional Services Facilitators
Shawn Petri
COOR ISD
Superintendent
Michelle Ewald
COOR ISD
K-5 Literacy Coach
Michelle Culton-Ekstrom
COOR ISD
Behavioral Health Coordinator
MJ Ewald
COOR ISD
Secondary Consultant
Mike Evans
COOR ISD-CATIC
Director/Principal
Dr. Katie Harris
COOR ISD
Director of
Instructional Services
COOR ISD • Special Education Facilitators
Melisa Akers
COOR ISD
Director of
Special Education
Nicole Grace
COOR ISD
Special Education
Compliance Monitor
Kerri Smitz
COOR ISD
Special Education
Employment Placement Specialist/Transition Cooridnator
Thalma Hibbard
COOR ISD
Special Education
Paraprofessional Coach
Tammy Baudoux
COOR ISD
Special Education
Occupational Therapist
Amber Larrison
COOR ISD
Special Education
Teacher Consultant
Kimberly Young
COOR ISD
Special Education
Early-On Coordinator
Ayesha Weber
COOR ISD
Social Worker
Becky Bunn
COOR ISD
Psychologist
Amber Akin
COOR ISD
Early Intervention
Home Visitor
Outside Facilitators
Cindy Hunt
CMH Educational Consulting LLC
BS Cornell University, MA Concordia University, PCM National Trainer, NBPT Certified, ELL/ Bilingual Certified
Helen Craig
Regional School Health Coordinator
Social Studies Curriculum Consultant
Eastern Upper Peninsula ISD
Marianne Swank, Ed.S
Northern Intention, LLC.
Dave Johnson
Instructional Consultant for Social Studies, 6-12 ELA, New Teacher Mentoring, and K-12 Social-Emotional Learning
Linnea Gibson
K-12 Science ConsultantChar-Em ISD/ Northern Michigan Learning Consortium
Taylor Baker,
M.S. SLP-CCC
Tobii Dynavox Representative
Contact Information:
• Dr. Katie Harris
Director of Instructional Services, harrisk@coorisd.net
•• Sharon McMillan, Administrative Assistant mcmillans@coorisd.net
• Melisa Akers
Director of Special Education akersm@coorisd.net
•• Julie Bell, Administrative Assistant, bellj@coorisd.net
COOR ISD Mission
To deliver expert services, impactful programs, and responsive leadership to our schools and communities
COOR ISD Vision
To be leaders in education, innovation, and collaboration
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