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
• Randy Bartels
  Associate Principal, Milton School District
• Jeremy Biehl
  Administrator, CESA 5
• Bob Boyd
  Director of Technology, Kettle Moraine School District
• Brian Casey
  Director of Technology, Stevens Point School District
• Pat Deklotz
  Superintendent, Kettle Moraine School District
• Heidi Catlin
  Instructional Technology Coordinator, Rhinelander School District
• Diane Doersch
  Chief Technology Officer, Green Bay School District
• Frank Devereaux
  Technology Coach, Verona School District
• Connie Erickson
  CESA 11, Director
• Dave Gundlach
  Deputy Superintendent, Oshkosh Area Schools
• Thom Hahn
  Director Secondary Teaching, Wausau School District
• Richard Halverson
  Professor, UW Madison Education Leadership and Policy Administration
• Chris Hansen
  Director of Curriculum, Hortonville School District
• Kaye Henrickson
  Director of Technology, CESA 4
• Jesse Harness
  Commissioner, CSN
• John Jacobs
  Director Wisconsin, eSchool Network
• Jessica Johnson
  Principal, Dodgeland School District
• Greg Kehring
   Instructional Technology Coach, Menasha Joint School District
• Mike Kerr
  John and Tasha Morgridge TOSA Foundation, Wisconsin Technology Initiative
• Ryan Krohn
  Executive Director, Institute for Personalized Learning, a Division of CESA 1
• Tammy Lind
  Technology Coach, South Milwaukee School District
• Vicki Lyons
  Director of Technology, La Crosse School District
• Neva Moga
  Education Technology Coordinator, Milwaukee Public Schools
• Holly Myhre
  Instructional Media Coordinator, Kettle Moraine School District
• Michele Nickels
  Director, Wisconsin Virtual School, CESA 9
• Dawn Nordine
  Executive Director, Wisconsin Virtual School, CESA 9
• Carolyn Paine
  Online Learning, Appleton School District
• John Pederson
  Communications Director, WiscNet
• Jennifer Peterson
  Library Media Supervisor, Menasha Joint School District
• Amy Pugh
  Director of Technology, Pewaukee School District
• Jim Rickabaugh
  Senior Advisor, Institute for Personalized Learning, a Division of CESA 1
• Tim Schell
  Curriculum Director, Waunakee School District
• Donna Smith
  Instructional Media Coordinator, Hartland Arrowhead School District
• Christina Sprader
  Associate Director, Institute for Personalized Learning, a Division of CESA 1
• Joe Sanfillipo
  Superintendent, Fall Creek School District
• Jon Tanner
  Director of Technology, Oregon School District
• Chris Thompson
  Chief Information Officer, Elmbrook School District
• Dave Vitale
  Assistant Superintendent, Watertown School District
• Sue Wilson
  Curriculum Director, Deforest School District
• Karen Wendorf-Heldt
  Administrator, CESA 9

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Digital Learning Advisory Council members

• Lois Alt
  DPI Contractor, Division for Academic Excellence
• Meri Annin
  Graphic Designer, Office of the State Superintendent
• Shelly Babler
  Assistant Director, Division for School and Student Success
• Rachael Bergstrom
  Assistant Director, Division for School and Student Success
• Sheila Briggs
  Assistant Superintendent, Division for Academic Excellence
• Carl Bryan
  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
• Bill Herman
  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
• Tom McCarthy
  Director of Education and Information Services, Office of the State Superintendent
• Janice Mertes
  Assistant Director of Digital Learning, Division for Academic Excellence, DPI Digital Learning Plan Project Coordinator
• Tahira Chaurary
  Dual Enrollment/Youth Options/ACP, Division for Academic Excellence
• Nico Mittnacht
  Online Learning Consultant, Division for Finance and Management
• David O'Connor
  Native American Indian Consultant, Division for Academic Excellence
• Julie Palkowski
  Fine Arts and Creativity Consultant, Division for Academic Excellence
• Daniel Parker

  Assistant Director, Division for Learning Support

• Melissa Passehl
  Assessment Consultant, Division for Learning Support
• Katie Rainey
  Director Educator Effectiveness, Division for Academic Excellence
• Robert Soldner
  Director School Management Services, Division for Finance and Management
• Monica Treptow
  School Library Consultant, Division for Libraries and Technology