OVERVIEW
The Region 12 Comprehensive Center serves Colorado, Kansas, and Missouri
The Region 12 Comprehensive Center (R12CC), serving Colorado, Kansas, and Missouri, is one of 19 regional centers across the nation that help state education agencies (SEAs) to implement, scale, and sustain evidence-based programs, practices, and interventions that support improved educator and student outcomes. Operated by McREL International, in partnership with the Community Training and Assistance Center (CTAC), R12CC collaborates with these SEAs to provide high quality technical assistance, build collaborative relationships, support local educational agencies to make systemic changes, and disseminate research-based practices.
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Advisory Board
The board advises R12CC staff on strategies for monitoring and addressing the educational needs of the region, maintaining a high standard of quality, and carrying out activities in a manner that promotes improved student achievement.

Dr. Susana Córdova
Commissioner, Colorado Department of Education

Ms. Julie Dalton
Elementary Principal, Purdy R-II School District (MO)

Ms. Beth Davey
Grow Your Own Coordinator, Saint Louis Public Schools (MO)

Dr. Joseph Davis
Superintendent of Schools, Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District (MO)

Ms. Stacey Green
Elementary Principal, Stockton Unified School District 271 (KS)

Dr. Carolyn Haug
Director, Research and Impact, Colorado Department of Education

Dr. Dan Jorgensen
Accountability Support Manager, Colorado Department of Education

Dr. Adena Miller
Assistant Director of Special Education, Jeffco Public Schools (CO)

Mr. Jeff Pegues
Assistant Superintendent, Parsons Unified School District 503 (KS)

Dr. Ben Proctor
Deputy Commissioner, Kansas State Department of Education

Mr. James Regier
Retired Superintendent, Remington-Whitewater Unified School District 206 (KS)

Dr. Margie Vandeven
Commissioner, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Dr. Shiloh Vincent
Superintendent, McPherson Unified School District 418 (KS)

Dr. Randy Watson
Commissioner, Kansas State Department of Education
Team Members
Region 12 Comprehensive Center staff members are knowledgeable educators and researchers whose experience and expertise combines to meet the unique challenges faced by schools and districts in Region 12.

Judy Counley
Communications

Rai Imlay
Administrative Specialist

Tara Isaacs
Technical Expertise

Dylan Kriescher
Technical Expertise

Henry Kuczynski
Communications

Guodong Liang
Technical Expertise

Tammy Mitchell
Technical Expertise

Natalie Nier
Communications

Zhaogang Qiao
Evaluation

Lee Rutledge
Technical Expertise

Natasha Saelua
Evaluation

Margaret Sharp
Technical Expertise

William Slotnik
Technical Expertise
