Staff Directory
Superintendent’s Office
| Name | Title | Location | Phone Extension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockero, George G., Jr. | Superintendent | Admin. Offices | 185 | gstockero@copperisd.org |
| Roberts, Loret | Executive Secretary to the Superintendent | Admin. Offices | 182 | loret@copperisd.org |
Business Office
| Name | Title | Location | Phone Extension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auel, Jason | Business Manager | Admin. Offices | 183 | jauel@copperisd.org |
| Destrampe, Kelly | Payroll Specialist/Financial Services | Admin. Offices | 189 | kdestrampe@copperisd.org |
| Kinnunen, Tyler | Assistant Business Manager | Admin. Offices | 187 | tkinnunen@copperisd.org |
| Klein, Jeffrey | Assistant Business Manager | Admin. Offices | 187 | jklein@copperisd.org |
| Wilmers, Christina | Accounting Assistant, Accounts Payable/Receivable | Admin. Offices | 192 | cwilmers@copperisd.org |
Career & Technical Education Department
| Name | Title | Location | Phone Extension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolbus, Shawn | Director of Career & Technical Education | CTE Center | 310 | skolbus@copperisd.org |
| Norkol, Jennifer | Administrative Secretary | CTE Center | 300 | jnorkol@copperisd.org |
| Filpus, John | Construction/Building Trades Instructor (Contracted) | Baraga Area Schools | (906)353-6661 | jfilpus@baragaschools.org |
| Grannis, Levi | Graphics/Marketing Instructor (Contracted) | Finlandia University | N/A | lgrannis@copperisd.org |
| Hermanson, Amanda | Health Careers Instructor | CTE Center | 301 | ahermanson@copperisd.org |
| Johnson, Heather | Health Careers/CNA Teaching Assistant | CTE Center / Houghton County Medical Care | 307 | hjohnson@copperisd.org |
| Kangas, Ben | Networking/Cybersecurity Instructor (Contracted) | Michigan Technological University | N/A | bkangas@copperisd.org |
| Kondekar, Chinmay | Mechatronics Instructor (Contracted) | Michigan Technological University | N/A | ckondekar@copperisd.org |
| LaMuth, Jeffrey | Auto Tech Program Instructional Aide | CTE Center | 303 | jlamuth@copperisd.org |
| Maki, Lorie | Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)/Health Careers Instructor | Houghton County Medical Care Facility | 304 | lmaki@copperisd.org |
| Mathewson, Brian | Para Pro/Custodian | CTE Center | 302 | bmathewson@copperisd.org |
| Meleen, Martin | Accounting Instructor (Contracted) | L'Anse Area Schools | (906)524-6000 | mmeleen@laschools.us |
| Narhi, David | Auto Technology Instructor | CTE Center | 306 | dnarhi@copperisd.org |
| Ochieze, George | Mechatronics Instructor (Contracted) | Michigan Technological University | N/A | cochieze@copperisd.org |
| O'Connell, Meghan | Culinary Arts Instructor (Contracted) | Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College | (708)921-4282 | moconnell@kbocc.edu |
| Osterman, Brooke | Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)/Health Careers Instructor (Contracted) | L'Anse Area Schools | (906)524-6000 | bosterman@laschools.u |
| Parker, Melissa | Early Childhood Education Instructor (Contracted) | Gogebic Community College | (906)483-0070 | mparker@copperisd.org |
| Randell, Michael | Construction/Building Trades Instructor (Contracted) | CTE Center | 305 | randellm@cts.k12.mi.us |
| Schulze, Jordan | Instructor/Para Pro | CTE Center | 302 | jschulze@copperisd.org |
| Stites, Timothy | Welding Instructor | CTE Center | 302 | tstites@copperisd.org |
| Tuomi, Robert | Construction/Building Trades Instructional Aide | CTE Center | 305 | rtuomi@copperisd.org |
| Warren, Charles | Networking/Cybersecurity Instructor (Contracted) | Michigan Technological University | N/A | cwarren@copperisd.org |
| Zerbst, Joe | CTE Coordinator | CTE Center | 311 | jzerbst@copperisd.org |
General Education Department
| Name | Title | Location | Phone Extension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strome, Carla | Director of General Education | Admin. Offices | 191 | cstrome@copperisd.org |
| Johnson, Jamie | Administrative Secretary & Pupil Accounting Auditor | Admin. Offices | 180 | jjohnson@copperisd.org |
| Bennett, Amber | Mental Health Professional | Anthony Street Offices - Learning Center Wing | 114 | abennett@copperisd.org |
| Chadde, Joan | Program Director (Contracted) | GLRC (MTU) | 487-3341 | jchadde@mtu.edu |
| Elmblad, Angela | Literacy Coach/Consultant | Ancillary Hall | 103 | aelmblad@copperisd.org |
| Gochis, Emily | Director, MiSTEM Network Region 16 | Admin Offices | 188 | egochis@copperisd.org |
| Harris, Jennifer | Mental Health Professional | Anthony Street Offices - Learning Center Wing | 150 | jharris@copperisd.org |
| Kalcich, Andrew | Mental Health Services Specialist | Anthony Street Offices - Learning Center Wing | 137 | akalcich@copperisd.org |
| Kariainen, Kristen | Literacy Coach | Ancillary Hall | 151 | kkariainen@copperisd.org |
| Koenig, Karina | Mental Health Professional | Baraga County/Anthony Street Offices - Learning Center Wing | 482-7260 | kkoenig@copperisd.org |
| Mason, Taryn | Director, Comprehensive School Health (Contracted) | N/A | 482-4880 | taryn@theinst.org |
| Morgan, Natalie | Mental Health Services Coordinator | Anthony Street Offices - Learning Center Wing | 110 | nmorgan@copperisd.org |
| Richmond, Allison | Mental Health Services Specialist | Anthony Street Offices - Learning Center Wing | 152 | arichmond@copperisd.org |
| Wescoat, Lloyd | Program Coordinator (Contracted) | 146 | 186 | lwescoat@mtu.edu |
Great Start Collaborative
| Name | Title | Location | Phone Extension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brubaker, Iola | Director, Copper Country Great Start Collaborative (Contracted) | Admin. Offices | 186 | ccgreatstart@gmail.com |
| Loven-Lutz, Allyssa | Parent Engagement Coordinator (Contracted) | Admin. Offices | 186 | greatstartparent@gmail.com |
Print Shop
| Name | Title | Location | Phone Extension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elenich, Steve | Printer | Admin. Offices | 184 | selenich@copperisd.org |
Regional Education Media Center
| Name | Title | Location | Phone Extension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richardson, Michael | Director | REMC1 | 240 | mike@remc1.org |
| Powell, Mariah | Administrative Secretary & Conference Coordinator | REMC1 | 202 | mpowell@remc1.org |
| Berard, Paul | System Engineer | REMC1 | 245 | pberard@remc1.org |
| Belej, Ted | System Engineer | REMC1 | 217 | ted@remc1.org |
| Etheridge, Derek | System Engineer | REMC1 | 230 | derek@remc1.org |
| Griffith, Zachary | Helpdesk Technician/Coordinator | REMC1 | 400 | zgriffith@remc1.org |
| Hiner, Josh | IT Manager | REMC1 | 239 | josh@remc1.org |
| Jarvi, Doug | System Engineer | REMC1 | 237 | djarvi@remc1.org |
| Jarvi, Eric | System Engineer | REMC1 | 400 | ericj@remc1.org |
| Jarvi, Jamie | System Engineer | REMC1 | 236 | jamie@remc1.org |
| Kass, Steve | Educational Technologist | REMC1 | 232 | steve@remc1.org |
| Keller, Lauren | Helpdesk Technician | REMC1 | 400 | lkeller@remc1.org |
| Mechlin, Doug | System Engineer | REMC1 | 231 | doug@remc1.org |
| Pintar, Anton | System Engineer | REMC1 | 235 | anton@remc1.org |
| Rheault, Josh | Helpdesk Technician | REMC1 | 400 | jrheault@remc1.org |
| Sargent, Hayley | System Engineer | REMC1 | 400 | hsargent@remc1.org |
| Robacker, Cindy | Helpdesk Technician | REMC1 | 400 | crobacker@remc1.org |
| Skotarczyk, David | Helpdesk Technician | REMC1 | 400 | dskotarczyk@remc1.org |
| Stopel, Cody | Helpdesk Technician | REMC1 | 400 | cstopel@remc1.org |
| Timmerman, Kyle | System Engineer | REMC1 | 244 | kylet@remc1.org |
| Tuner, Nicholas | System Engineer | REMC1 | 400 | nturner@remc1.org |
| Williams, Christine | Helpdesk Technician | REMC1 | 400 | cwilliams@remc1.org |
Special Education Department
| Name | Title | Location | Phone Extension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancillary Staff | ||||
| Penfold, Kristina | Director of Special Education | Admin. Offices | 190 | kpenfold@copperisd.org |
| Wohlleber, Susan | Executive Secretary for Special Education | Admin. Offices | 181 | smewbourn@copperisd.org |
| Turner, Sara | Early Childhood/Early On Secretary | Learning Ctr. | 130 | sturner@copperisd.org |
| Aho, Monica | Physical Therapist (Contracted | Learning Ctr. | 140 | monicaaho@gmail.com |
| Anderson, Jane | Speech/Language Pathologist | Houghton-Portage | 482-0450, Ext. 3280 | janderson@copperisd.org |
| Baron, Lauren | Occupational Therapist | Learning Ctr. | 139 | lbaron@copperisd.org |
| Beaudette, Jennifer | Early Childhood Special Education Service Coordinator | Learning Ctr. | 175 | jbeaudette@copperisd.org |
| Bishop, Sierra | MTSS Specialist | Learning Ctr. | 177 | sbishop@copperisd.org |
| Bodine, Sarah | Speech/Language Pathologist | Learning Ctr. | 482-7260, Ext. TBA | sbodine@copperisd.org |
| Borree, Lynnette | School Psychologist/MTSS Coordinator | Learning Ctr. | 102 | lborree@copperisd.org |
| Colombe, Kris | Teacher of Visually Impaired/Orientation & Mobility Specialist/Assistive Technology/Early On Coordinator | Learning Ctr. | 131 | kris@copperisd.org |
| Danielson, JoAnne | Early On/Early Childhood Special Education Service Provider | Learning Ctr. | 172 | jdanielson@copperisd.org |
| Fortin, Lori | Early On/Early Childhood Special Education Service Provider | Learning Ctr. | 169 | lfortin@copperisd.org |
| Freitag, Sarah | Speech/Language Pathologist & Services for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing | Learning Ctr. | 132 | sfreitag@copperisd.org |
| Gilbert, Kareen | Certified O/T Assistant | Learning Ctr. | 140 | kgilbert@copperisd.org |
| Gilfoy, Gabriella | Speech/Language Pathologist | Learning Ctr. | 165 | ggilfoy@copperisd.org |
| Hahn, Renee | Speech/Language Pathologist | Baraga County | 487-5952, Ext. 172 | rhahn@copperisd.org |
| Hampton, Sarah | Early On/Early Childhood Special Education Service Provider | Learning Ctr. | 176 | shampton@copperisd.org |
| Hawley, Connie | Speech/Language Pathologist (Contracted) | Learning Ctr. | N/A | chawley@copperisd.org |
| Heide, Erika | Speech/Language Pathologist | Learning Ctr. | 337-0311, Ext. 4111 | emarin@copperisd.org |
| Heikkinen, Sherri | School Social Worker | Learning Ctr. | 111 | sheikkinen@copperisd.org |
| Hendrickson, Kimberly | School Social Worker | Learning Ctr./Baraga County | 482-7260, Ext. 155 | khendrickson@copperisd.org |
| Hupp, Natalie | Physical Therapist (Contracted | Learning Ctr. | 482-7260 | natalie.hupp@lifepointhealth.net |
| Kiiskila, Wanda | Speech/Language Pathologist | Learning Ctr. | 170 | wkiiskila@copperisd.org |
| Kilpela, Amanda | Speech/Language Pathologist (Contracted) | Learning Ctr. | N/A | akilpela@copperisd.org |
| Klein, Annie | Speech/Language Therapist | Learning Ctr. | aklein@copperisd.org | |
| Lancour, Emilie | Special Education Technical Assistance & Compliance Specialist | Learning Ctr. | 106 | elancour@copperisd.org |
| Lenten, Jennifer | Speech/Language Pathologist (Contracted) | Learning Ctr. | 181 | jennaty@me.com |
| Miller, Elizabeth | Occupational Therapist (Contracted) | Learning Ctr. | elizabethmiller@portagehealth.org | |
| Purdy, Kaitlin | School Psychologist | Learning Ctr. | 125 | kpurdy@copperisd.org |
| Raasio, Andrea | School Psychologist | Learning Ctr. | 109 | araasio@copperisd.org |
| Roggemann, Kristen | Speech/Language Pathologist & Autism Services | Learning Ctr. | 136 | kroggemann@copperisd.org |
| Roose, Jennifer | Early On Service Coordinator | Learning Ctr. | 107 | jroose@copperisd.org |
| Shanahan, Jane | Teacher-Consultant for Learning Disabilities | Stanton Twp. School District | 482-2797 | jshanahan@copperisd.org |
| Steves, Dawn | Speech/Langauge Pathologist | CLK Schools, Early On & Preschool | 337-0311 | dsteves@copperisd.org |
| Stites, Cynthia | Physical Therapist Assistant (Contracted) | Learning Ctr. | 140 | cstites@portagehealth.org |
| Sturos, Maria | Physical Therapist Assistant | Learning Ctr. | msturos@portagehealth.org | |
| Summers, Janel | Autism Coordinator/Special Education Instructional Coach | Learning Ctr. | 108 | jsummers@copperisd.org |
| Tuomikoski, Kelly | Model Demonstration and Alignment Administrator | MiMTSS Technical Assistance Center/CCISD | N/A | ktuomikoski@copperisd.org |
| Warncke, Laura | Speech/Language Pathologist (Contracted) | Learning Ctr. | 483-1750 | lwarncke@portagehealth.org |
| Wunrow, Shauna | Behavior Support Specialsit | Learning Ctr. | 115 | swunrow@copperisd.org |
Special Education Department – Learning Center
| Name | Title | Location | Phone Extension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learning Center Staff | ||||
| Carlson, Katrina | Supervisor of Special Education | Learning Ctr. | 104 | kcarlson@copperisd.org |
| Zubiena, Kristin | Administrative Secretary | Learning Ctr. | 101 | kzubiena@copperisd.org |
| Beauchamp, Staci | Instructional Aide, Program for Students with Severe Disabilities | Barkell Elem. School | 161 | sbeauchamp@copperisd.org |
| Bekkala, Carla | Instructional Aide, Mild Cognitive Impairment | Barkell Elem. School | 482-2540, Ext. 8113 | cbekkala@copperisd.org |
| Brinkman, Glenna | Instructional/Bus Aide, Mild Cognitive Impairment Program | Hancock MS/HS | 483-2540, Ext. 8113 | gbrinkman@copperisd.org |
| Burke, Mimi | Instructional Aide, Program for Students with Severe Disabilities | Calumet High School | 337-0311, Ext. 2111 | mmcgahan@copperisd.org |
| Crampton, Tricia | Instructional Aide, Mild Cognitive Impairment Program | Hancock High School | 483-2540, Ext. 8114 | tcrampton@copperisd.org |
| Davidson, Stephanie | Instructional Aide, Mild Cognitive Impairment Program | Baraga Area Schools | 482-7260, Ext. 330 | sdavidson@copperisd.org |
| Elenich, Steve | Instructional Aide, Middle School/High School Social Skills Teaching Program | Learning Ctr. | 174 | selenich@copperisd.org |
| Heinonen, Emily | Instructional Aide, Program for Students with Severe Disabilities | Barkell Elem. School | 161 | eheinonen@copperisd.org |
| Heinonen, Susan | Instructional Aide, Mild Cognitive Impairment Program | Hancock MS/HS | 483-2540, Ext. 8116 | sheinonen@copperisd.org |
| Horner, Maria | Teacher, Elementary Social Skills Teaching Program | Learning Ctr. | 162 | mschwaderer@copperisd.org |
| Jarvi, Jordan | Teacher, Mild Cognitive Impairment Program | Hancock MS/HS | 483-2540, Ext. 8113 | jdanner@copperisd.org |
| Johnson, Sandra | Instructional Aide/Bus Driver; Program for Students with Severe Disabilities | Barkell Elem. School | 161 | sjohnson@copperisd.org |
| Juntunen, Karyn | Teacher, Community Transition Program | Houghton CTP | 194 | kjuntunen@copperisd.org |
| Kangas, Margaret | Instructional Aide; Mild Cognitive Impairment Program | Hancock MS/HS | 483-2540, Ext. 8113 | mkangas@copperisd.org |
| Lantto, April | Instructional/Bus Aide | Learning Ctr. | N/A | alantto@copperisd.org |
| Laplander, Jason | Instructional/Bus Aide, Program for Students with Severe Disabilities | Calumet High School | 337-0311, Ext. 2111 | jlaplander@copperisd.org |
| Larson, Natalie | Instructional/Bus Aide, Mild Cognitive Impairment Program | Barkell Elementary | 487-9030, Ext. 6304 | nlarson@copperisd.org |
| L'Esperance, Heather | Instructional Aide, Mild Cognitive Impairment Program | Barkell Elem. School | 487-9030, Ext. 6304 | hlesperance@copperisd.org |
| Lund, Doris | Instructional Aide, Community Transition Program | Houghton CTP | 196 | dlund@copperisd.org |
| Meyer, Jennifer | Teacher, Mild Cognitive Impairment Program | Barkell Elem. School | 487-9030, Ext. 6304 | jmeyer@copperisd.org |
| Miller, Linda | Instructional/Bus Aide, Mild Cognitive Impairment Program | Hancock MS/HS | 483-2540, Ext. 8116 | lmiller@copperisd.org |
| Mroz, Heather | Coordinator of Social Skills Behavior Outreach | Learning Ctr. | 159 | hmroz@copperisd.org |
| Nordstrom, Julie | Instructional/Bus Aide, PSSD | Barkell Elementary | 482-2540, Ext. 8113 | jkissel@copperisd.org |
| Oja, Naomi | Teacher, Middle/High Social Skills Teaching Program | Learning Ctr. | 174 | noja@copperisd.org |
| Peterson, Meghan | Instructional Aide, Mild Cognitive Impairment Program | Barkell Elem. School | 482-2540, Ext. 8113 | mpeterson@copperisd.org |
| Roe, Anna | Teacher, Mild Cognitive Impairment Program | Hancock MS/HS | 482-2540, Ext. 8113 | aroe@copperisd.org |
| Rouleau, Maren | Teacher, Mild Cognitive Impairment Program | Hancock MS/HS | 483-2540, Ext. 8116 | mrouleau@copperisd.org |
| Ruonavaara, Alison | Instructional Aide, Program for Students with Severe Disabilities | Calumet High School | 337-0311, Ext. 2111 | aruonavaara@copperisd.org |
| Ruonavaara, Judith | Instructional Aide, Elementary Social Skills Teaching Program | Learning Ctr. | 162 | jruonavaara@copperisd.org |
| Skoog, Jodi | School Nurse | Learning Ctr. | 160 | jskoog@copperisd.org |
| Souders, Elizabeth | Instructional Aide, Mild Cognitive Impairment Program | Hancock MS/HS | 483-2540, Ext. 8114 | ewentela@copperisd.org |
| Sporbert, Lisa | Teacher, Program for Students with Severe Disabilities | Barkell Elem. School | 161 | lsporbert@copperisd.org |
| Swetich, Amber | Teacher, Mild Cognitive Impairment Program | Hancock High School | 483-2540, Ext. 8114 | aswetich@copperisd.org |
| Treadeau, Kim | Instructional Aide, Mild Cognitive Impairment Program | Baraga Area Schools | 482-7260, Ext. 330 | ktreadeau@copperisd.org |
| Verran, Dale | Instructional Aide | Learning Ctr. | 482-7260 | dverran@copperisd.org |
| Voskuhl, RaNae | Teacher, Mild Cognitive Impairment Program | Baraga Area Schools | 482-7260, Ext. 330 | rvoskuhl@copperisd.org |
| White, Lori | Instructional Aide, Community Transition Program | Learning Ctr. | 115 | lwhite@copperisd.org |
Transportation/Maintenance
| Name | Title | Location | Phone Extension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semmens, Ed | Director of Maintenance & Transportation Supervisor | Copper Country ISD | 128 | esemmens@copperisd.org |
| Coponen, Jim | Bus Driver | CCISD/Learning Ctr. | 128 | jcoponen@copperisd.org |
| Dorvinen, Joe | Bus Driver | CCISD/Learning Ctr. | 128 | jdorvinen@copperisd.org |
| Erva, Jason | Custodian | Copper Country ISD | jerva@copperisd.org | |
| Marin, Kris | Custodian | Career Tech | kmarin@copperisd.org | |
| Wetton, Scott | Bus Driver | CCISD/Learning Ctr. | 128 | swetton@copperisd.org |
Truancy
| Name | Title | Location | Phone Extension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | Truant Officer | Learning Ctr. | 137 |