Jodi Ranegar is the Coordinator of Professional Learning and Leadership. With over 25 years of experience in education, she has served in district leadership roles focused on curriculum, instruction, professional learning, gifted education, and educational leadership. She holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership, with research focused on mitigating workplace burnout and supporting educator well-being and organizational effectiveness. Her experience includes leading curriculum and instructional initiatives, developing and facilitating professional learning, and supporting educators and leaders through continuous improvement. In her role at the ESC, she works collaboratively with districts to strengthen instructional practices, develop leadership capacity, and create meaningful professional learning opportunities that support educators and student success.

Areas of expertise: Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, Professional Learning, Leadership Development, Educator Well-Being, School Improvement, and Strategic Planning.

Jennifer Sayre is the Director of Applied Technology.  She has 20+ years of teaching and leadership experience with designing and supporting teachers and school leaders through the development and delivery of hundreds of online courses, K-12.  She has presented at numerous conferences throughout the state of Ohio and the nation about best practices related to online and blended learning course design and delivery.

Areas of Expertise: Instructional Framework Design, Online Course Development and Delivery, Blended/Hybrid Learning, Quality Matters and ISTE, ADA and W3C Accessibility, Embedding DEI and SEL, Competency-Based Education, Standards Alignment, Open Education Resources (OERs), Generative AI, and Content & Learning Management Systems (CMSs & LMSs)

Sheri has served as the Executive Director of Student Services since 2023 and Director of Student Services since 2018.  As a former building administrator and Intervention Specialist, Sheri’s experiences span 20+ years in both large, suburban districts and small, rural districts in Central Ohio.

Areas of Expertise: PBIS Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3, Effective Classroom Management, Crisis Prevention Institute (specialization: autism, trauma, mental health), Paraprofessional Preparation, PAX Tools, Behavior Management, DBT Skills in Schools, Restorative Practices, Trauma Informed Classrooms, OPES 2.0, OTES 2.0 and OSCES.

Will serves as the Assistant Superintendent of the Fairfield County Educational Service Center. As a former local district superintendent, principal, curriculum director and secondary mathematics teacher, Will has experience in mentoring school leadership through the implementation of new programming, goal setting and creating/ implementing action plans to facilitate improve student learning. Will serves as the Fairfield County threat assessment teams certified facilitator and coordinator of safety at the ESC.

Areas of Expertise: Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG) Certified Facilitator, Project-based Learning (PBLMatters), Title IX, OTES, OPES, Instructional Design, Ohio Improvement Process, Strategic Planning, Superintendent Searches, and Leadership Coaching

Cristin serves as the Coordinator of Mental Health & CBE. In this role she is able to lead with passion for mental health and personalized education. She has over a decade of experience in  curriculum development for both mental health courses as well as online courses. Currently, she helps lead the InnevAto EDU development teams and Quality Assurance team. Her goal is to help every child and staff member be their best selves through personalized learning.

Areas of Expertise: Mental Health Strategies, Online Course Development, QM, Personalized Learning, Competency-based Education, Certified Trainer of Happiness Studies, and Certified in Mental Health First Aid.

Jill is a PBL consultant for the ESC. As a middle school ELA teacher, Jill led a PBL classroom for many years. Since retirement, she has spread her love and expertise of PBL to educators all over the world. Her favorite things about PBL in the increase in engagement, the community created within the classroom, the rigor and relevance that PBL brings to education, as well as the social and emotional growth in students.

Areas of Expertise : Project Based Learning (PBL) implementation and coaching, teacher development, teacher team development

Dr. Tom Fry has a background as a former school administrator and educator, Tom brings extensive experience in leveraging data to drive educational improvements. His expertise lies in data analysis, professional development leadership, and grant evaluation/management. Tom is passionate about empowering educators to utilize data effectively to enhance classroom instruction and student outcomes.

Areas of expertise: Data Analysis, Value-added data, Professional Development Leadership, Curriculum Design, Educational Leadership, Classroom Instruction, Student Outcomes, Educational Data Utilization, Assessment Analysis, Educational Technology Integration, Grant Evaluation/Management, District/Building Plan Development including action steps, adult/student indicator and connection to One Plan.

Dr. Jenny Hensley has a wealth of experience as an educational administrator and instructional leader, Jenny is dedicated to fostering collaboration and effective meeting practices. Her expertise spans facilitation, meeting design, and leadership coaching, with a focus on guiding organizations through transformative change.

Areas of expertise: Facilitation, Instructional Design, Collaborative Leadership, Meeting Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Educational Administration, Leadership Coaching, Professional Development, Educational Leadership, Strategic Planning.