The Wisconsin Safe and Healthy (WISH) Schools Training & Technical Assistance Center is a collaboration between the CESA Statewide Network and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction as a state-wide delivery mechanism to build the capacity of educators to positively impact the well-being and equitable outcomes of every student.
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East Region
Alissa Darin, Regional Coordinator - CESA #1 in Pewaukee
adarin@cesa1.k12.wi.us 262.787.9500, Ext. 9786
CESA #1 - Pewaukee | CESA #7 - Green Bay | CESA #8 - Gillett
Alissa has spent the past 20 years serving in the field of education as a teacher, school counselor, and administrator. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Kinesiology and a Master's degree from Marquette University in Counseling. She holds her National Boards for Professional Teaching in the area of School Counseling and has served on the Board of Directors for the Wisconsin School Counselor Association.
Alissa is passionate about building and leading teams that support healthy minds and healthy hearts within schools. Additionally, she promotes prevention as a speaker for community groups, conferences and agencies focusing on mental health topics, resiliency and parenting.
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Tracy Herlitzke, Director
CESA #4
923 East Garland Street West Salem, WI 54669
Tracy has spent the last two decades in the fields of education and public health as a director of health programs, grant manager, health educator, trainer, and evaluator. She earned a Bachelor of Science in School Health Education and a Master of Public Health in Community Health Education at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. She has been the Director of the Wisconsin Safe & Healthy Schools Center since it started in 2012.
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Central Region
Jenny Holle, Regional Coordinator- CESA #2 - Whitewater
jenny.holle@cesa2.org
CESA #2 - Whitewater | CESA #3 - Fennimore | CESA #6 - Oshkosh
My name is Jenny Holle and I am thrilled to be joining the WISH center team as the Regional Coordinator for CESAs 2, 3 and 6. I can’t wait to work with you in this capacity to help build systems in schools that ensure that “Every Child (is) Safe, Healthy, and Connected”.
I have had the privilege of working in schools for over 25 years as a School Counselor and Special Education Teacher. Additionally I served on the Wisconsin School Counselor Association (WSCA) board as a School Counselor leader in our state. I have a BS degree from UW-Milwaukee in Special Education, an MS from UW-Whitewater in School Counseling, and a Director of Special Education and Pupil Services certification from UW- Stevens Point.
I bring extensive knowledge, passion, and experience in:
- Restorative Practices
- Trauma Sensitive Schools
- Mental Health
- Social Emotional Learning
Personally I am married and have three amazing children. I love being outdoors (when it’s warm), music, and spending time with family and friends. In my spare time I also volunteer with a local youth theater group and love to see the joy that theater brings to so many.
I look forward to connecting with you soon!
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Alie Hubing, Project Coordinator - CESA #4 in West Salem
ahubing@cesa4.org 608.786.4807
923 East Garland Street West Salem, WI 54669
Alie's responsibilities include planning, coordination, and communication for event logistics including support for and reporting on Building the Heart of Successful Schools Conference, Trauma Sensitive Schools State Meetings, Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA), Title IV and other WISH learning events. Alie has a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, and is a Certified Professional in Catering and Events (CPCE).
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Kalli Rasmussen, Communications and Project Coordinator - CESA #4 in West Salem
krasmussen@cesa4.org 608.786.4832
923 East Garland Street West Salem, WI 54669
Kalli graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato with a degree in Sports Management and Marketing. As the communications and project coordinator, Kalli manages our social media accounts, coordinates our internal and external communications, promotes WISH Center events, and updates the website. She also assists in the coordination of in-person and virtual events and billing.
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Katharine's responsibilities include creating and coordinating online learning, facilitating professional learning, and developing educational resources. In addition, Katherine plans, organizes, communicates, and helps evaluate WISH Center projects.
Hello! I am delighted to join the WISH Center team after 20 years of experience in education having served students and staff at the elementary, middle and high school levels as a school counselor, and as a School Counseling System Specialist.
Educators inspire me. They create the communities of belonging our students and families enter. I believe that schools can be safe and supportive learning places for students of all backgrounds and diverse abilities when they commit to trauma sensitive social and emotional learning practices, student-centered approaches to discipline, and effective multi-level supports for mental health.
I live with my husband Phil in Wauwatosa and we have two adult children. I earned a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and a master’s degree in Educational Psychology from UW - Milwaukee. In 2014 I completed National Board Certification and in 2017 I was completely honored to meet Michelle Obama and represent Wisconsin as Wisconsin School Counselor of the Year in Washington, DC. In my spare time, I can be found hiking, kayaking and cycling with friends and family, as well as cooking, knitting and digging in the garden.
“You may not control all of the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” ~ Maya Angelou
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North Region
Lynn Verage, Regional Coordinator - CESA #9 in Tomahawk
lverage@cesa9.org
CESA #5 - Portage | CESA #9 - Tomahawk | CESA #12 - Ashland
Lynn likes helping school districts stay safe and healthy by providing resources and professional learning opportunities in the areas of school safety and violence prevention, mental health, and suicide prevention. She also serves as the team leader for the CESA #9 Crisis Management Team.
Golfing, snowshoeing, and shopping are a few things she enjoys with family and friends.
"Don't cry because it is over, smile because it happened." -- Dr. Seuss
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West Region
Carol Zabel, Regional Coordinator - CESA #10 in Chippewa Falls
czabel@cesa10.k12.wi.us
CESA #4 - West Salem | CESA #10 - Chippewa Falls | CESA #11 - Turtle Lake
I have been involved in prevention education since 1990 when I worked as a Prevention Specialist for Winnebago County Department of Community Programs. Our primary focus was alcohol and drug prevention. I worked closely with community coalitions and school districts. In 1996 I went to work for the Kimberly Area School District as the Positive Youth Development Coordinator and AODA Coordinator. To put some parameters on this work, we administered the Search Institutes Attitudes and Behaviors Survey. Letting the data guide our decision making, we developed a number of programs focusing on opportunities for students to increase their developmental assets.
After my family moved to the Eau Claire area, I worked in an elementary school as the Partnership Coordinator while going to graduate school. Once I received my Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling from UW-Stout, I began working at CESA #10. At CESA #10 I provide consultation to district AODA Coordinators, School Counselors, Gifted and Talented Coordinators, I provide PBIS external coaching and professional learning opportunities for school staff interested in implementing the Professional Learning Community (PLC) model. My prevention roots have served me well in all of professional endeavors.
"Movements for real and lasting change are sustained by the relationships we build with one another." -- Michelle Obama
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