Partners and Contributors

The State Superintendent's Digital Learning Advisory Council (DLAC) was developed to provide oversight on all aspects of PK-12 digital learning in Wisconsin. Members, appointed by the State Superintendent and serving on a broader workgroup, are a diverse group of stakeholders from around the state. The Council is assisted by an internal team at the Department of Public Instruction (DPI). Many of our DLAC members represent our professional organizations, regional network CESAs, and collaborative partners from around the state.  In addition, DPI consulted with our leadership professional organizations to ensure alignment to a shared statewide digital learning vision. If you have specific questions about the Wisconsin Digital Learning Plan or want to request a presentation, please contact Janice Mertes, Wisconsin Digital Learning Plan project coordinator.

State Superintendent's Digital Learning Advisory Council Representatives

• Kim Bannigan
  Director of Technology, Deforest School District
• Vacant
  Principal
• Vacant
  Library Media Specialist
• Bob Boyd
  Director of Technology, Kettle Moraine School District
• Brian Casey
  Director of Technology, Stevens Point School District
• Vacant
  Superintendent, 
• Vacant
  Instructional Technology Coordinator
• Vacant
  Principal
• Vacant
  Instructional Technology Coach
• Connie Erickson
  CESA 11, Director
• Dave Gundlach
  Deputy Superintendent, Oshkosh Area Schools
• Vacant
  Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent
• Richard Halverson
  Professor, UW Madison Education Leadership and Policy Administration
• Vacant
  Director of Curriculum
• Wisconsin Association of Curriculum Directors
  Director of Curriculum
• Gary Albrecht
  Commissioner, CSN
• John Jacobs
  Director Wisconsin, eSchool Network
• Vacancy
  Principal
• Vacancy
  Special Education
• Vacancy
  Strategic Partner
• Wisconsin Association of School Board Association Designee
• Wisconsin Association of District Administrators Designee
• Brenda Vodgs
  Director, Institute for Personalized Learning, a Division of CESA 1
• Tammy Lind
  Technology Coach, South Milwaukee School District
• Vacant
  Instructional Technology Coordinator
• Neva Moga
  Education Technology Coordinator, Milwaukee Public Schools
• Holly Myhre
  Instructional Media Coordinator, Kettle Moraine School District
• Vacant
  Wisconsin Education Technology Leaders Board designee
• Dawn Nordine
  Executive Director, Wisconsin Virtual School, CESA 9
• Vacant
  Rural School District rep
• Vacant
  Strategic Partner
• Vacant
  Library Media Specialist
• Vacant
  Director of Technology, 
• Vacant
  Institute of Higher Education representative
• Tim Schell
  Curriculum Director, Waunakee School District
• Vacant
  Instructional Media Coordinator
• Vacant
  WEMTA Board Member Designee
• Vacant
  Strategic Partner, Equity partner
• Jon Tanner
  Director of Technology, Oregon School District
• Chris Thompson
  Chief Information Officer, Elmbrook School District
• Dave Vitale
  Assistant Superintendent, Watertown School District
• Vacancy
  English Learners/Equity Partner 
• Karen Wendorf-Heldt
  Administrator, CESA 9

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Digital Learning Advisory Council members

Ed Snow, Assistant Director for Privacy and Security, Division for Libraries and Technology

• Andrea Bertone
• Assistive Technology Consultant, Division for Learning Support
• Rachael Bergstrom
  Assistant Director, Division for School and Student Success
• Sheila Briggs
  Assistant Superintendent, Division for Academic Excellence
• Vacant
  Budget and Policy Consultant, Division for Finance and Management
• Jayne Bischoff
  UDL Education Consultant, Division for Learning Support
• David DeGuire
• Director Teacher Education, Professional Development and Licensing, Division for Academic Excellence
• Erin Fath
  Director of Policy and Budget, Division for Finance and Management
• Julia Hartwig
  Assistant Director, Division for Learning Support
• Rachel Schemelin
  E-Rate and Broadband Consultant, Division for Libraries and Technology
• Kurt Kiefer
  Assistant Superintendent, Division for Libraries and Technology
• Chad Kliefoth
  Digital Learning Consultant, Division for Academic Excellence
• Kris McDaniel
  Social Studies Education Consultant, Division for Academic Excellence
• Beth Tomev
  Director of Education and Information Services, Office of the State Superintendent
• Janice Mertes
  Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning, Division for Academic Excellence, DPI Digital Learning Plan Project Coordinator
• Vacant
  Division for Academic Excellence
• Cassie Benedict
  Virtual Charter Consultant, Division for Finance and Management
• David O'Connor
  Native American Indian Consultant, Division for Academic Excellence
• Beth Herman
  Mental Health Consultant, Division for Academic Excellence
• Daniel Parker
• Assistant Director, Division for Learning Support
• Lauren Zellmer
  Assessment Consultant, Division for Learning Support
• Katie Rainey
  Director Educator Effectiveness, Division for Academic Excellence
• Parental Education Options Team
  Division for Finance and Management
• Monica Treptow
  School Library Consultant, Division for Libraries and Technology
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