Leadership You Can Turn To

School administrators have access to the expertise of Central Rivers AEA staff to assist with meeting building and district goals. The administrative staff are always available to provide support and consultation to local school leaders. Please feel free to turn to any of the following staff with questions in his or her specific area of expertise.

Central Rivers AEA Staff Member		Areas of expertise
	Sam Miller Chief Administrator	LEA/AEA relations, bond issue/PPEL campaigns, leadership development, legislation, organizational development, school board retreats, and school reorganization.
	Karl Kurt Assistant Chief Administrator/ Director of Human Resources	Administrator/teacher evaluation, employee contracts, equity, and negotiations.
	Michael Kalvig Chief Financial Officer	Budget issues, Certified Annual Report (CAR), and financial audits.
	Amy Knupp, Executive Director of Special Education	All aspects of special education and mental health supports.
	Jen Sigrist, Executive Director of Educational Services	Assessment, classroom instruction, comprehensive school improvement, and curriculum development. Instructional & digital learning resources, tech integration, student-centered learning, and Future Ready.
	Beth Strike Director of Creative Services and Communications	Communication planning, crisis communication, news media relations, graphic design services, print and production, and questions regarding agency services.
	Lori Thomas Executive Assistant/Board Secretary	Board of Directors meetings, board policies, superintendent meetings, transportation agreements, and general agency questions.