Professional Development

What We Do:

ESU 7 delivers comprehensive professional development support and technical expertise in the realms of curriculum, instruction, assessment, standards, and continuous improvement. 

These services are meticulously tailored to elevate the quality of learning, teaching, and the planning efforts of schools and districts, ensuring a profound impact on educational outcomes. 
 

 

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Dr. Beth Ericson - Professional Development Director
Dr. Beth Ericson
Professional Development Director
bericson@esu7.org
Ext. 1032
Mark Brady
Mark Brady
Professional Development Coordinator:
Continuous Improvement, Classroom Coaching, Principal Coaching, Principal Development,
Marzano Frameworks, Crisis/School Safety, NWEA Support, English Learners, Title III Grant - EL
mbrady@esu7.org
Ext. 1038
Crystal Ernst
Crystal Ernst
Professional Development Coordinator
Continuous Improvement, Classroom Coaching, Principal Development, English Learners,
Marzano Frameworks, ELA/Literacy, Digital Learning BlendEd, NWEA Support, Tech Integration,
CLSD Grant
cernst@esu7.org
Kendra Gustafson
Kendra Gustafson
Professional Development Coordinator:
Continuous Improvement, Classroom Coaching, Marzano Frameworks, MTSS, New Teacher Cohort,
HAL-High Ability Learners, ARTS & PE, World Language, EduClimber, PEAK Grant
kgustafson@esu7.org
Ext. 1074
Kristi Hackett
Kristi Hackett
Professional Development Coordinator
Continuous Improvement, Classroom Coaching, MTSS, Marzano Frameworks, ELA/Literacy, Early Childhood,
New Teachers, CLSD Grant
khackett@esu7.org
Brooke Koliha
Brooke Koliha
Professional Development Coordinator:
Cognitive Coaching, English Language Arts, NWEA Certified Facilitator, Reading, Title I Coordinator
bkoliha@esu7.org
Ext. 1016
Otis Pierce
Otis Pierce
Professional Development Coordinator:
Cognitive Coaching, Digital Learning, Math, Title IV Coordinator
opierce@esu7.org
Ext. 1036
Mary Jo Reynolds
Mary Jo Reynolds
Regional Literacy Coach
ELA/Literacy, IPG, CLSD Grant
mreynolds@esu7.org
Brandy Thompson
Brandy Thompson
Professional Development Coordinator:
Career & Technical Ed. Programming Facilitator, Perkins Grant Consortium Coordinator,
School Counselor Supports
bthompson@esu7.org
Ext. 1070
Ernie Valentine
Ernie Valentine
Professional Development Coordinator:
Cognitive Coaching, Principal Supports, Science
evalentine@esu7.org
Ext. 1033
Cindy Wieser
Cindy Wieser
Professional Development Department Secretary
cwieser@esu7.org
Ext. 1030