Welcome to Student Services

The Student Services team is committed to supporting students' diverse mental health, physical health, and language and learning needs.

We recognize that students need a low special education staff-to-student ratio to ensure their growth and success. To help us more wholly support our students and families, we've added 50 building-based student services positions over the last five years.

Administrative Team

Kyle Gerdes, SSP,  Director of Student Services & Homeless Liaison: 815-754-2290

Lisa Becker, Ph.D., Assistant Director of Student Services: 815-754-1736

Sara Bates, PPC, NCC, Social Emotional Learning Coordinator: 815-754-3823

Stephanie Condon, BSN, RN, PEL-NCSN, Health Services Manager: 815-754-8257

Marion Knieling, MS.Ed., DHS Coordinator: 815-754-2289

Nicole Maxwell, MS.Ed., MA, Ed.S., ELDC/Elementary Coordinator: 815-754-2963

Katheryne Russell, Ed.S., MAEL, NCSP, Founders/Special Program Coordinator: 815-754-3881

Kyle Gerdes, SSP

Director of Student Services

Lisa Becker, Ph.D.

Assistant Director of Student Services

Support Team

Michelle Smith, Student Services Administrative Assistant: 815-754-2310

• General information pertaining to student services and homeless support.

Margie Baie, Student Services Systems Manager: 815-754-2283

• Special Education records and with questions regarding home or hospital education billing.

Ms. Jennifer Verbic, Student Services Compliance Analyst: 815-754-3865

• Special Education or Medicaid compliance questions.