Riverside School District 96
Empowering Learners for Life
2026-2027 District Committee Work
Goal 1 Committee Work
Standards-based Grading Committee (Elementary K-5)
Goal: Establish and maintain consistent, district-wide practices for evaluating student proficiency against academic standards.
Committee Member | School |
|---|---|
Jessica Kamego | Blythe Elementary |
Lisa Sula | Central Elementary |
Amelia Workman | Ames Elementary |
Rachel Callahan | Blythe Elementary |
Clare Collins | Ames Elementary |
Antionette Wilson | Blythe Elementary |
Alexa Spitalli | Ames Elementary |
Vanessa Evans | Central Elementary |
Christina Duve | Ames Elementary |
Brian Trimmer | Ames/Blythe |
Erin Dwyer | Hollywood Elementary |
Chris Reid | Blythe Elementary |
Renee Straka | Blythe Reading Specialist |
Colleen Nelson | Hollywood Elementary |
Social Studies Curriculum Committee (Elementary K-5)
Goal: Review/audit our current resources against the Illinois Social Science Standards and state inclusive history mandates.
Committee Member | School |
|---|---|
Brianna Kwasiborski | Hollywood Elementary |
Karen Bassing | Blythe Elementary |
Helen Hart | Blythe Elementary |
Meredith Land | Blythe Elementary |
Tim Early | Central Elementary |
Jeff Wydra | Ames Elementary |
Danielle Munson | Ames Elementary |
Sarah Koch | Hollywood Elementary |
Chrissy Guastella | Ames Elementary |
Sam Lutz | Blythe Elementary |
Advanced Learning Committee (Grades 3-8)
Goal: Collaborate as educators to enhance advanced learning services across the district.
Committee Member | School |
|---|---|
Rachel King | Blythe Elementary |
David Becker | Ames Elementary |
Kim Eddy | Central/Blythe |
Deb Faletti | Ames/Hollywood |
Brian Trimmer | Ames/Blythe |
Samantha Crowley | instructional Coach |
Erin Depke | All Elementary |
Mikaela Gennardo | Hauser |
Laura Legare | Hauser |
Lena Mackley | Hauser |
Chris Harvalis | Hauser |
Jenn DeBruin | Ames/Central |
Goal 2 Committee Work
Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices and SEL Implementation
Goal: Build staff and building capacity for culturally responsive practices, including building shared language and investigating best practices in creating culturally responsive classroom communities
Committee Member | School |
|---|---|
Carolyn Dirienzo | Blythe Elementary |
Brittany Aiyash | Ames Elementary |
Laura McMahon | Central Elementary |
Molly Quiroz | Hollywood Elementary |
Laura Sloman | Hollywood Elementary |
Ryan Bookler | Ames Elementary |
Kailee Gilhooly | Hollywood Elementary |
Alejandra Govea-Lopez | Central Elementary |
SEL MTSS Practices Committee
Goal: Develop and refine district-wide MTSS practices for SEL
Committee Member | School |
|---|---|
Kate Ditsworth | Ames Elementary |
Bri Shaw | Blythe Elementary |
Danielle Golob | Central Elementary |
Gabbie Egeberg | Ames Elementary |
Bianca Dassinger | Blythe Park Elementary |
Carly Williamson | Hauser |
Wellness Committee
Goal: Ensure a school environment that promotes and supports student and staff health and wellness
Committee Member | School |
|---|---|
Kelly Lyson | Central Elementary |
Dana Dobbe | Central Elementary |
Cris Harder | District |
Carrie Lukes | Ames Elementary |
Tom Burke | Hauser |
Shannon Pride | District |
Behavioral Intervention Committee
Goal: Oversee and review student behavior strategies, interventions, and related policies within District 96
Committee Member | School |
|---|---|
Danielle Golob | Central Elementary |
Erin Adelsman | Blythe Elementary |
Trudi Kessler | Hauser |
Marlowe Kachlich | Board Member |
Kelly Rathbun-Hunt | Parent |
SPELT
Goal: Present and discuss current issues facing special education staff in District 96
Committee Member | School |
|---|---|
Allison Sulita | Ames Elementary |
Rebecca Borges | Early Learners |
Caitlin Rogers | Ames Elementary |
Allie King | Central Elementary |
Erin Adelsman | Blythe Elementary |
Trudi Kessler | Hauser |
Shelley Titzer | Hauser |
Colleen Nelson | Hollywood Elementary |
Michelle Imes | Central Elementary |
Jennifer Cameron | District/LADSE |
Goal 3 Committee Work
Talented and Invested Staff
Goal: Examine district-level data related to staff morale, climate, and culture.
Committee Member | School |
|---|---|
Lauren Dryanski | Hollywood Elementary |
Claire LaForge | Hauser |
Catherine Dykes | Blythe Elementary |
Meg Downes | Ames Elementary |
Allison Sulita | Ames Elementary |
Rachel King | Blythe Elementary |
Goal 4 Committee Work
Family and Community Partnerships Action Team
Goal: Brainstorm and develop strategies and practices for improved and enhanced family engagement
Committee Member | School |
|---|---|
Nicole Desmond | Central Elementary |
Melissa Basile | Blythe Elementary |
Kelly Lyson | Central Elementary |
Jen Graf | Blythe Elementary |
Colleen Nelson | Hollywood Elementary |
Kim Eddy | Central Elementary |
Chrissy Guastella | Ames Elementary |
Jen Ohlman | Hollywood Elementary |
Natalie Giger | Ames Elementary |
Meredith Land | Blythe Elementary |
Brian Bleck | Hauser |
Goal 5 Committee Work
Finance & Facilities
Goal: Create a financially sustainable and future-focused learning environment.
Committee Member | School |
|---|---|
Steve Wilder | District |
Zach Pros | District |
Chris Harvalis | Hauser |
Chris Reid | Blythe Elementary |