C&I Meet the Team

Curriculum and Instruction

Arlo Brookhart (Social Studies K-12)

Student Programs and ESC/State Initiatives:

Value-Added

CCIP

Graduation Requirements

Principal Meetings

Data Days

DLT Days

Biography: Arlo Brookhart, M.Ed.., Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction, has been a school educator for nearly 25 years, serving as a teacher, assistant principal, coach, and supervisor of curriculum and instruction. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Education in Secondary Social Studies from Youngstown State University and his Master in Administration from Youngstown State University. Before coming to the Trumbull County Service Center, he spent time at Liberty High School, LaBrae High School, and Warren Harding High School.

Email: [email protected]

Phone Extension: 330-505-2800 ext. 225

Amy Rossler (Gifted & Talented Education)

Student Programs and ESC/State Initiatives:

Gifted and Talented Programming, Identifications, and Professional Learning
OTES 2.0 State Trainer
Gifted Advisory Council for the Ohio Department of Education
Secretary, Western Reserve Association for Gifted Education
Conference Presenter, National Association for Gifted Children

Biography: Amy Rossler, Supervisor of Gifted and Talented Education, has been a school educator since 2005, serving as a teacher and supervisor of gifted and talented programs. Before coming to the Trumbull County ESC, she spent 12 years teaching middle school math, science, and language arts at Alliance Middle School, Lordstown Elementary, and Lordstown High School. She received a bachelor’s degree in Middle Childhood Education from The University of Mount Union in 2005 and a master’s degree in Gifted and Talented Education from Youngstown State University in 2009.

Email: [email protected]

Phone Extension: 330-505-2800 ext. 116

Angela Guarnieri (English Language Arts K-5)

Student Programs and ESC/State Initiatives:

Third-Grade Reading Guarantee Law
Ohio State Diagnostic Assessments
Ohio State Report Card: K-3 Literacy Indicator District Local
Local Literacy Plan Creation
HB 436: Dyslexia Laws & Dyslexia Guidebook
Principal and Teacher Literacy Training & Support
Kindergarten Readiness Assessment
Elementary ELA Achievement & Growth Indicators
Title III EL Consortium Lead

Biography: Angela has an M. Ed from Ashland University and, entering her 26th year in education, spent 17 years as an elementary classroom teacher and a Title 1 teacher. She is in her 9th year as the Elementary English Language Arts supervisor and leads the TCESC literacy team. She holds two IDA accreditation certificates for completing Language Essentials for Teaching Reading & Spelling(LETRS) and AIM: Pathways to Proficient Reading and is a Certified Structured Literacy Dyslexia Interventionist.

Email: [email protected]

Phone Extension: 330-505-2800

Carrie Schlatt (English Language Arts )

Student Programs and ESC/State Initiatives:

TCESC Spelling Bee Lead
Teacher of the Year Coordinator

Regional Support Team for Literacy

Biography:

Carrie Schlatt serves as the 7–12 grade Curriculum and Instruction English Language Arts Supervisor for the Trumbull County Educational Service Center (ESC). Before joining the ESC, she dedicated 32 years to the classroom at Lakeview High School, teaching secondary ELA, speech, communications, and film courses. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and Spanish from Walsh College and a Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communications from Kent State University.

Email: [email protected]

Brice Harris (Science K-12)

Student Programs and ESC/State Initiatives:

Regional Data Lead

Ohio Education Data Professional

Value-Added: EVAAS

Data Analysis

RemotEDx Certification and Ambassador

Biography: Brice Harris, Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction, has been in education for 26 years. Mr. Harris holds a BS in Biology from Furman University, Science Teacher Certification from Youngstown State University, and MA in Education Administration from YSU. In addition to teaching in environmental education programs in multiple states, Brice oversaw the TAMPEEL, Trumbull County Environmental Educational Program. He has been with TCESC for 26 years and is currently the Science and Specialist as a Curriculum and Instruction Supervisor.

Email: [email protected]

Phone Extension: 330-505-2800 ext. 120

Kerrie Wiand- Classroom Technology

Student Programs and ESC/State Initiatives:
Classroom Technology Integration
STEAM-Powered Learning

Biography: Kerrie Wiand, Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction, has been an educator since 2009, serving as a classroom teacher, Title I teacher, and coach. Before coming to Trumbull County Educational Service Center, she spent time as an elementary teacher at West Branch Schools, Beaver Local Schools and Canfield Local School District supporting technology integration programs in the classroom. Kerrie earned her Bachelor of Science in Education from Youngstown State University, her Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Kent State University, and her Administration/Principal Licenses from Youngstown State University. She is excited to serve Trumbull County Schools.

Email: [email protected]

Phone Extension: 169

Heather Wukelich - Math (6-12)

Student Programs and ESC/State Initiatives:
Challenge 24
HQIM (Mathematics Grant)
Mathematics Modeling and Reasoning (MMR) Regional Facilitator

Data Science Foundation Regional Facilitator
Past President, Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Biography: Heather Wukelich, Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction, has been an educator for 25+ years. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Education in Secondary Math from Youngstown State University and her Masters in Educational Leadership from Ashland University. She began her career as a middle school math and algebra teacher in the Austintown Local School District. After 14 years in the classroom, she spent the next nine years as the 6-12 math instructional coach. Heather was trained as an instructional coach through the Ohio State University Mathematics Coaching Program. Before joining the TCESC, she worked at the Mahoning County ESC. Heather is excited to continue her career in Trumbull County.

Email: [email protected]

Phone Extension: 148

Jaclyn Rausch - Gifted and Talented Education

Jaclyn Rausch - Gifted and Talented Education
Student Programs and ESC/State Initiatives:
Past Chair, Gifted Advisory Council for the Ohio Department of Education

Past President, Western Reserve Association for Gifted Education

Ohio Regional Data Lead
Conference Presenter, National Association for Gifted Children
Gifted and Talented Programming, Identifications, and Professional Learning

Biography: Jaclyn Rausch, Supervisor of Gifted and Talented, has worked in education since 2002. She has experience as a classroom teacher, Title 1 teacher, and gifted intervention specialist in Lakeview, Poland, and Boardman Local School Districts, working with kindergarten through 8th-grade students. She has been an adjunct faculty member at Youngstown State University, Kent State University, and Ashland University, instructing graduate and undergraduate-level education courses. Jaclyn completed all coursework for a Ph.D. in PK-12 Educational Administration and earned Master of Science degrees as a K-12 Reading Specialist and for Gifted Education, a Computer Technology endorsement, and a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education. She is active at the state level, having hosted several regional and statewide meetings for the gifted consultants from the Ohio Department of Education and most recently served as the chairperson for the Gifted Advisory Council. Her priority remains supporting our local schools, administrators, teachers, and students for the best educational experience possible.

Email: [email protected]

Phone Extension: 330-505-2800 ext. 107

Joshua Guthrie - Math (K-5)

Student Programs and ESC/State Initiatives:

Homeschooling

HQIM

Math Specialist

Challenge 24

OTES 2.0

OPES 2.0

Biography: Joshua Guthrie, Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction, has been in education for twelve years. Mr. Guthrie holds a BS in Political Science/Minor History from Seton Hill University, an M.Ed in Elementary Education, and an M.Ed in Educational Leadership from Grand Canyon University. Prior to coming to the TCESC, Josh spent time as a 4th and 5th-grade teacher in the Warren City School District. After teaching, Mr. Guthrie spent seven years as a principal in WCS, two of which he was the Campus Leader (Lead Principal) of Lincoln PK-8, which enrolls 1200 students. Josh is excited to join the TCESC team and assist the Trumbull County school districts with their curricular needs.

Email: [email protected]

Phone Extension: 132

Laurie Trotter - Gifted and Talented Education

Student Programs and ESC/State Initiatives:
Gifted Education K-12
Visual and Performing Arts

Kindergarten Transition Fair
High School Art Show

Biography: Laurie Trotter has been in education for over 25 years. She received her bachelor's degree in elementary education from Kent State University,
A Master's in Gifted Education and a Master's in Educational Leadership are both from Youngstown State University. She served as a classroom teacher, gifted coordinator, instructional facilitator, director of federal and state funding, and an assistant principal before she started her career at TCESC as a gifted supervisor.

Email: [email protected]

Phone Extension: 330-505-2800 ext. 139

Steven Beshara - Career Navigator

Student Programs and ESC Initiatives
Career Connections Program with a focus on career awareness & exploration
Business Advisory Council, collaborating with business and community partners

Biography:
Steve Beshara, Career Navigator, has been in education since 1993, serving as a teacher and coach. Before coming to the Trumbull County ESC, he served as a CBI Teacher, Director of Entrepreneurial Studies, and as a high school Psychology/Sociology and World History Teacher. He has taught and coached in 10 different school districts in both Ohio and Georgia, in both public and private schools, in both urban and rural environments. He received a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Youngstown State University in 1994 and a Comprehensive Social Studies teaching certification from YSU in 1999.

Email: [email protected]

Jake Kakavros - Workforce Development

Position/Title and Districts Served
Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction for Workforce Development and Career Pathways
All 20 Trumbull County public school districts

Content Areas/Programs
Career Connected Learning, career pathways, industry-recognized credentials, work-based learning, Career Navigator services, curriculum and instruction, and MTSS

Student Programs and ESC/State Initiatives
Trumbull County ESC Business Advisory Council; Career Connections professional learning; OhioMeansJobs and YouScience career exploration; district pathway and credential planning; employer partnerships; Career Navigator program support

Biography
Jake Kakavros, Ed.D., serves as the Trumbull County ESC’s Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction for Workforce Development and Career Pathways. Before joining the ESC, he spent 13 years at Trumbull Career and Technical Center, where he supported students’ preparation for employment and served as an intervention specialist and MTSS coordinator. He previously served as president of the Ohio Association of Job Training Coordinators. Jake earned his bachelor’s degree in Special Education, master’s degree in Educational Administration, and doctorate from Youngstown State University. His doctoral research examined Ohio employers’ perceptions of student readiness for the workforce. He also holds principal licensure and endorsements in Transition to Work and the Science of Reading.

Email
[email protected]