Staff Directory
Superintendent’s Office 482-4250 Opt. 1
| Name | Title | Location | Phone Extension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rautiola, James D. | Superintendent | Admin. Offices | 185 | jrautiola@copperisd.org |
| Roberts, Loret | Executive Secretary to the Superintendent | Admin. Offices | 182 | loret@copperisd.org |
Business Office 482-4250 Opt. 7
| 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 |
| Griffin, Rachel | Pupil Accounting Auditor / Grants Assistant | Admin. Offices | 187 | rgriffin@copperisd.org |
| Klein, Jeffrey | Business Manager | Lake Linden Hancock | N/A | jklein@copperisd.org |
| Sturos, Tom | Business Manager | Dollar Bay Stanton | N/A | tsturos@copperisd.org |
| Wilmers, Christina | Accounting Assistant, Accounts Payable/Receivable | Admin. Offices | 192 | cwilmers@copperisd.org |
Career & Technical Education Department 482-4250 Opt. 2
| Name | Title | Location | Phone Extension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolbus, Shawn | Director of Career & Technical Education | CTE Center | 310 | skolbus@copperisd.org |
| Smith, Shannon | Administrative Secretary | CTE Center | 300 | shsmith@copperisd.org |
| Bondalapati budha siva sai, Rahul | Mechatronics Instructor (Contracted) | Michigan Technological University | N/A | rbondala@copperisd.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 |
| Houle, Shannon | Early Childhood Education Instructor (Contracted) | Gogebic Community College | (906)483-0070 | shoule@copperisd.org |
| Johnson, Heather | Health Careers/CNA Teaching Assistant | CTE Center / Houghton County Medical Care | 307 | hjohnson@copperisd.org |
| Kalliainen, Kevin | Custodian | CTE Center | kkalliainen@copperisd.org | |
| LaMuth, Jeffrey | Welding Program Instructional Aide | CTE Center | N/A | jlamuth@copperisd.org |
| Maki, Lorie | Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)/Health Careers Instructor | Houghton County Medical Care Facility | 304 | lmaki@copperisd.org |
| Maycunich, Benjamin | Welding/Foundations Instructor | Baraga Cty | N/A | bmaycunich@copperisd.org |
| Moyryla, Jim | Automotive Program Instructional Aide | CTE Center | N?A | jmoyryla@copperisd.org |
| Narhi, David | Auto Technology Instructor | CTE Center | 306 | dnarhi@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 |
| Randell, Michael | Construction/Building Trades Instructor | CTE Center | 305 | mrandell@copperisd.org |
| Schulze, Jordan | Instructor/Para Pro | CTE Center | 302 | jschulze@copperisd.org |
| Sivec, Evan | Mechatronics Instructor (Contracted) | Michigan Technological University | N/A | esivec@copperisd.org |
| Stites, Timothy | Welding Instructor | CTE Center | 302 | tstites@copperisd.org |
| Zerbst, Joe | Work Based Learning Coordinator | CTE Center | 311 | jzerbst@copperisd.org |
General Education Department 482-4250 Opt. 5
| Name | Title | Location | Phone Extension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strome, Carla | Director of General Education | Admin. Offices | 191 | cstrome@copperisd.org |
| Kalcich, Kelly | Administrative Secretary | Admin. Offices | 180 | kkalcich@copperisd.org |
| Bennett, Amber | Mental Health Professional | Anthony Street Offices - Learning Center Wing | 114 | abennett@copperisd.org |
| Browning, Dayna | Mental Health Professional for Project Aware | Anthony Street Offices - Learning Center Wing | 110 | adbrowning@copperisd.org |
| Danielson, JoAnne | Early Childhood Specialist | 146 | 186 - CCISD 172 - L'Anse | jdanielson@copperisd.org |
| Elmblad, Angela | Literacy Coach/Consultant | Room D @ CTE | 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 | Room D @ CTE | 151 | kkariainen@copperisd.org |
| Koenig, Karina | Mental Health Professional | Baraga County/Anthony Street Offices - Learning Center Wing | 482-7260 | kkoenig@copperisd.org |
| Kumpula, Cody | Attendance Outreach Specialist | 146 | 142 | ckumpula@copperisd.org |
| Lynn, Jennifer | Literacy Coach/Place Based and School Improvement Consultant | Room D @ CTE | 141 | jlynn@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 |
| Smith, Shelly | Mental Health Professional | Anthony Street Offices - Learning Center Wing | TBD | ssmith@copperisd.org |
Great Start Collaborative 482-4250 Opt. 5
| Name | Title | Location | Phone Extension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brubaker, Iola | Director, Copper Country Great Start Collaborative (Contracted) | Admin. Offices | 186 | ccgreatstart@gmail.com |
| Carlson, Abbey | Parent Engagement Coordinator (Contracted) | Admin. Offices | 186 | greatstartparent@gmail.com |
Print Shop 482-4250 Opt. 184
| Name | Title | Location | Phone Extension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elenich, Steve | Printer | Admin. Offices | 184 | selenich@copperisd.org |
Regional Education Media Center 482-4520
| Name | Title | Location | Phone Extension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kass, Steve | REMC1 Director | REMC1 | 906-482-4520 Ext. 232 | steve@remc1.org |
| Hiner, Josh | Technology Director | REMC1 | 906-487-7624 | josh@remc1.org |
| Sargent, Hayley | SupportNet Manager | REMC1 | 906-487-7624 | hsargent@remc1.org |
| Firchau, Bridget | Administrative Secretary & Conference Coordinator | REMC1 | 906-482-4520 Ext. 202 | bfirchau@remc1.org |
| Belej, Ted | Onsite Tech Support Specialist | REMC1 | 217 | ted@remc1.org |
| Drife, Cindy | Support Technician | REMC1 | 906-487-7624 | crobacker@remc1.org |
| Etheridge, Derek | Onsite Tech Support Specialist | REMC1 | 230 | derek@remc1.org |
| Feldhusen, Eric | Senior System Engineer (Remote) | REMC1 | 906-487-7624 | eric@remc1.org |
| Gerner, Wyatt | Support Technician | REMC1 | 906-487-7624 | wgerner@remc1.org |
| Griffith, Zachary | System Engineer | REMC1 | 238 | zgriffith@remc1.org |
| Jarvi, Doug | System Engineer | REMC1 | 237 | djarvi@remc1.org |
| Jarvi, Eric | Onsite Tech Support Specialist | REMC1 | 246 | ericj@remc1.org |
| Jarvi, Jamie | Senior Network Engineer | REMC1 | 236 | jamie@remc1.org |
| Keller, Lauren | Support Technician | REMC1 | 906-487-7624 | lkeller@remc1.org |
| Kemppainen, Eric | Support Technician | REMC1 | 906-487-7624 | ekemppainen@remc1.org |
| Mechlin, Doug | Onsite Tech Support Specialist | REMC1 | 231 | doug@remc1.org |
| Mott, Steven | Onsite Tech Support Specialist | REMC1 | 906-487-7624 | smott@remc1.org |
| Pintar, Anton | Onsite Tech Support Specialist | REMC1 | 235 | anton@remc1.org |
| Sargent, Douglas | System Engineer | REMC1 | 222 | dsargent@remc1.org |
| Skotarczyk, David | Onsite Tech Support Specialist | REMC1 | 906-487-7624 | dskotarczyk@remc1.org |
| Stanko, Preston | Onsite Tech Support Specialist | REMC1 | 245 | pstanko@remc1.org |
| Stopel, Cody | Support Technician | REMC1 | 906-487-7624 | cstopel@remc1.org |
| Timmerman, Kyle | Onsite Tech Support Specialist | REMC1 | 244 | kylet@remc1.org |
| Williams, Christine | Support Technician | REMC1 | 906-487-7624 | cwilliams@remc1.org |
Special Education Department 482-4250 Opt. 4
| Name | Title | Location | Phone Extension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancillary Staff | ||||
| Penfold, Kristina | Director of Special Education | Admin. Offices | 190 | kpenfold@copperisd.org |
| Johnson, Jamie | Executive Secretary for Special Education | Admin. Offices | 181 | jjohnson@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 |
| Bastian, Shawna | Teacher, Early Childhood Special Education/Early On Provider | Learning Ctr. | 176 | sbastian@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. | 166 | 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 |
| Etter, Christine | School Psychologist | Learning Ctr. | 120 | cetter@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 |
| Futrell, Amanda | Teacher, Early Childhood Special Education/Early On Provider | Learning Ctr. | 112 | atrapp@copperisd.org |
| Gilbert, Kareen | Certified O/T Assistant | Learning Ctr. | 140 | kgilbert@copperisd.org |
| Hahn, Renee | Speech/Language Pathologist | Baraga County | 487-5952 Ext. 172 | rhahn@copperisd.org |
| Heide, Erika | Speech/Language Pathologist | Learning Ctr. | 1203 at S. Range (also at CLK, DB, Grant) | emarin@copperisd.org |
| Heikkinen, Sherri | School Social Worker | Learning Ctr. | 111 | sheikkinen@copperisd.org |
| Hupp, Natalie | Physical Therapist (Contracted | Learning Ctr. | 482-7260 | natalie.hupp@lifepointhealth.net |
| Johnson, Emily | Speech Language Pathologist | Learning Ctr. | 154 | ejohnson@copperisd.org |
| 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. | 6116 | aklein@copperisd.org |
| Lancour, Emilie | Special Education Technical Assistance & Compliance Specialist | Learning Ctr. | 106 | elancour@copperisd.org |
| Lee, Charity | Autism Spectrum Disorder Consultant | Learning Ctr. | 108 | clee@copperisd.org |
| Makela, Elizabeth | School Psychologist Intern | Learning Ctr. | 103 | emakela@copperisd.org |
| Miller, Elizabeth | Occupational Therapist (Contracted) | Learning Ctr. | elizabethmiller@portagehealth.org | |
| Ney, Colleen | Teacher, Early Childhood Special Education/Early On Provider | Learning Ctr. | 141 | cney@copperisd.org |
| Purdy, Kaitlin | School Psychologist | Learning Ctr. | 125 | kpurdy@copperisd.org |
| Raasio, Andrea | School Psychologist | Learning Ctr. | 109 | araasio@copperisd.org |
| Riutta, Adel | Speech/Language Pathologist | Learning Ctr. | 165 | aisaacson@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 |
| Steves, Dawn | Speech/Langauge Pathologist | CLK Schools, Early On & Preschool | 337-0311 Ext. 4162 | dsteves@copperisd.org |
| Stites, Cynthia | Physical Therapist Assistant | Learning Ctr. | 139 | cstites@copperisd.org |
| Summers, Janel | Teacher Consultant ASD/Asst. Supervisor of Special Education | Learning Ctr. | 104 | jsummers@copperisd.org |
| Tuomikoski, Kelly | Model Demonstration and Research Project Administrator | MiMTSS Technical Assistance Center/CCISD | N/A | ktuomikoski@copperisd.org |
| Warncke, Laura | Speech/Language Pathologist (Contracted) | Learning Ctr. | 483-1750 | lwarncke@portagehealth.org |
| Wiseman, Melissa | Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) | Learning Ctr. | 134 | mwiseman@copperisd.org |
Special Education Department – Learning Center 482-7260 (482-4250 Opt. 3)
| Name | Title | Location | Phone Extension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learning Center Staff | ||||
| Rouleau, Maren | Supervisor of Special Education | Learning Ctr. | 482-7260 | mrouleau@copperisd.org |
| Summers, Janel | Supervisor of Special Education | Learning Ctr. | 482-7260 | jsummers@copperisd.org |
| Norkol, Jennifer | Learning Center Secreatry | Learning Ctr. | 482-7260 | jnorkol@copperisd.org |
| Asiala, Rick | Teacher, Mild Cognitive Impairment Program | L'Anse Area Schools | 482-7260 | rasiala@copperisd.org |
| Baker, Suzanne | Teacher, Program for Students with Severe Disabilities, | CLK Elementary | 482-7260 | sbaker@copperisd.org |
| Beauchamp, Staci | Instructional Aide, Program for Students with Severe Disabilities | CLK Elementary | 482-7260 | sbeauchamp@copperisd.org |
| Burke, Mimi | Instructional Aide, Program for Students with Severe Disabilities | TBD | 482-7260 | mmcgahan@copperisd.org |
| Christiansen, Michael | Instructional Aide, Mild Cognitive Impairment Program | Barkell Elementary | 482-7260 | mchristiansen@copperisd.org |
| Crampton, Tricia | Instructional Aide, Mild Cognitive Impairment Program | CLK Elementary | 482-7260 | tcrampton@copperisd.org |
| DeForge, Brittney | Teacher, Teacher, Mild Cognitive Impairment Program | Barkell Elementary | 482-7260 | bdeforge@copperisd.org |
| DeMarois, Brenda | Instructional Aide, Mild Cognitive Impairment Program | Hancock High School | 482-4260 | bdemarois@copperisd.org |
| Ek, Jennell | Instructional Aide, Mild Cognitive Impairment Program | Hancock High School | 482/7260 | jek@copperisd.org |
| Harwood, Cindy | Instructional Aide, Mild Cognitive Impairment Program | Hancock Middle School | 482-7260 | charwood@copperisd.org |
| Hiltunen, Robert | Instructional Aide, SET Program. Temp Music Teacher | Learning Ctr. | 482-7260 | rhiltunen@copperisd.org |
| Hohly, Adria | Instructional Aide, Elementary Social Emotional Teaching (SET) Program | Learning Ctr. | 482-7260 | ahohly@copperisd.org |
| Horner, Maria | Teacher, Elementary Social Emotional Teaching (SET) Program | Learning Ctr. | 482-7260 | mschwaderer@copperisd.org |
| Isaacson, Amy | Instructional Aide, Mild Cognitive Impairment Program | Hancock Middle School | 482-7260 | isaacsona@copperisd.org |
| Jarvi, Jordan | Teacher, Mild Cognitive Impairment Program | Hancock High School | 482-7260 | jdanner@copperisd.org |
| Johnson, Sandra | Instructional Aide/Bus Driver; Program for Students with Severe Disabilities | Baraga Area Schools | 482-7260 | sjohnson@copperisd.org |
| Juntunen, Karyn | Teacher, Community Transition Program | Houghton CTP | 482-7260 | kjuntunen@copperisd.org |
| Kangas, Margaret | Instructional Aide; Mild Cognitive Impairment Program | Hancock High School | 482-7260 | mkangas@copperisd.org |
| Korby, Kalyssa | Instructional Aide, Mild Cognitive Impairment Program | Hancock High School | 482-7260 | kkorby@copperisd.org |
| Lantto, April | Instructional Aide, Program for Students with Severe Disabilities | Calumet High School | 482-7260 | alantto@copperisd.org |
| Laplander, Jason | Instructional Aide, Program for Students with Severe Disabilities | Calumet High School | 482-7260 | jlaplander@copperisd.org |
| Larson, Natalie | Instructional Aide, Mild Cognitive Impairment Program | Barkell Elementary | 482-7260 | nlarson@copperisd.org |
| Lohmann, Linda | Temp Art Teacher | Learning Ctr. | 482-7260 | llohmann@copperisd.org |
| McGahan, Katlyn | Instructional Aide, Mild Cognitive Impairment Program | L'Anse Area Schools | 482-7260 | kmcgahan@copperisd.org |
| Meyer, Jennifer | Teacher, Mild Cognitive Impairment Program | Barkell Elem. School | 482-7260 | jmeyer@copperisd.org |
| Michaelson, Naomi | Teacher, Middle/High Social Emotional Teaching (SET) Program | Learning Ctr. | 482-7260 | noja@copperisd.org |
| Michaelson, Samantha | Instructional Aide, Elementary Social Emotional Teaching (SET) Program | Learning Ctr. | 482-7260 | smichaelson@copperisd.org |
| Miller, Linda | Instructional Aide, Community Transition Program | Houghton CTP | 482-7260 | lmiller@copperisd.org |
| Moreno, Cassaundra | Instructional Aide, Program for Students with Severe Disabilities | Calumet High School | 482-7260 | cmorena@copperisd.org |
| Mroz, Heather | Coordinator of Social Emotional Teaching (SET) Program & Behavior Outreach | Learning Ctr. | 482-7260 | hmroz@copperisd.org |
| Randell, Aubree | Instructional Aide, Mild Cognitive Impairment Program | Barkell Elementary | 482-7260 | arandell@copperisd.org |
| Ruonavaara, Alison | Instructional Aide, Middle/High Social Emotional Teaching (SET) Program | Learning Ctr. | 482-7260 | aruonavaara@copperisd.org |
| Ruonavaara, Judith | Instructional Aide, Mild Cognitive Impairment Program | Hancock High School | 482-7260 | jruonavaara@copperisd.org |
| Sant, Courtney | Instructional Aide, Mild Cognitive Impairment Program | Barkell Elementary | 482-7260 | csant@copperisd.org |
| Skoog, Jodi | School Nurse | Learning Ctr. | 482-7260 | jskoog@copperisd.org |
| Souders, Elizabeth | Teacher, Program for Students with Severe Disabilities | Calumet High School | 482-7260 | ewentela@copperisd.org |
| Swetich, Amber | Teacher, Mild Cognitive Impairment Program | Hancock Middle School | 482-7260 | aswetich@copperisd.org |
| Treadeau, Kim | Instructional Aide, Mild Cognitive Impairment Program | Baraga Area Schools | 482-7260 | ktreadeau@copperisd.org |
| Verran, Dale | Instructional Aide, Program for Students with Severe Disabilities | Learning Ctr. | 482-7260 | dverran@copperisd.org |
| Voskuhl, RaNae | Teacher, Mild Cognitive Impairment Program | Baraga Area Schools | 482-7260 | rvoskuhl@copperisd.org |
| White, Lori | Instructional Aide, Community Transition Program | CTP, Houghton | 482-7260 | lwhite@copperisd.org |
| Wunrow, Shauna | Behavior Support Specialist - Social Emotional Teaching | Learning Ctr. | 482-7260 | swunrow@copperisd.org |
Transportation/Maintenance 482-4250 Opt. 1
| 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 |
| DeMarois, Brenda | Bus Driver | CCISD/Learning Ctr. | 128 | demarois@copperisd.org |
| Roth, Pat | Custodian | Copper Country ISD | proth@copperisd.org | |
| Wetton, Scott | Bus Driver / Transportation Coordinator | CCISD/Learning Ctr. | 128 | swetton@copperisd.org |