Our team is here to support students, families, educators, and member districts. Use the information below to connect with the L.E.A.S.E. staff member who can best assist you. We look forward to working with you!
Office Location:
1009 Boyce Memorial Drive
Ottawa, IL 61350
Phone: 815-433-6433
Fax: 815-433-6164
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00-4:00
Unless otherwise posted
Dr. Lindsey Brander
Executive Director
Dawn Roalson-Zavada
Assistant Director
Colleen Stefan
Secretary to the Executive Director
Justine Whittington
Bookkeeper
Jennifer Adkins
Records Custodian and Child Count
Natalie Newbury
Receptionist and Administrative Assistant
Hallie Durkee
Administrative Assistant
Emily Robinson
Administrative Assistant
Michael Gregory
Maintenance
Marie McLaughlin
IT Coordinator
Stephanie Allen
Nicole Koetz
Sabrije Fejzoski
Katie Muntz
Melissa Shinnick
Laura Levine
Sydney Santoy
Laurie Jeppson (Speech and Language)
Michael Grenda
Emma Riedesel
Hailey Backes
Abby Fancher
Alicia Foster
Ellie Jones
Amy Naas
Amanda Simpson
Alexis VanWhye
Kris Wallin
Paige Worsley
Molly Kasperski
Speech and Language Diagnostician
Michelle Pangrcic
Diagnostician
Kayla Allegretti
Hearing and Vision Screener
Julie Moore
Preschool/Audiology Administrative Assistant
Amy Koehler
Play Facilitator
Darcy Beals
Audiologist
Brenda Booker
Visually Impaired Coordinator
Courtney Cameron
Educational Interpreter
Tanna Horner
Coordinator of Deaf/Hard of Hearing Services
Beth Lawless
Social Worker
Karliene Pfalzgraf
Deaf/Hard of Hearing Itinerant
Michelle Windy
Vision Itinerant