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. Katy Anthes
Commissioner, Colorado Department of Education

Dr. Kathryn Chval
Dean, College of Education, University of Missouri-Columbia

Ms. Julie Dalton
Elementary Principal, Purdy R-II

Ms. Beth Davey
Teacher, Ritenour School District

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

Ms. Stacey Green
Principal, Stockton Grade School

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

Mr. Brad Neuenswander
Deputy Commissioner, Kansas State Department of Education

Mr. Jeff Pegues
Principal, Roosevelt Middle School

Mr. James Regier
Superintendent, Remington-Whitewater Unified School District 206

Dr. Marla Sheppard
Deputy Superintendent, Division of Academics, Kansas City Public Schools

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

Dr. Shiloh Vincent
Assistant Superintendent, McPherson Unified School District 418

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

Ben Cronkright
Technical Expertise

Benjamin Feit
Technical Expertise

Kimberly Good
Evaluation Lead

Fayce Hammond
Administrative Support

Jane Hill
Technical Expertise

Guodong Liang
Evaluation

Lisa Maxfield
Project Manager

Natalie Nier
Communications

Zhaogang Qiao
Evaluation

Lee Rutledge
Technical Expertise

Margaret Sharp
Technical Expertise

William Slotnik
Technical Expertise
