Partners and Collaborators
Stong Partnerships for Success
The Trustees Education Initiative (TEI) values its collaboration with many individuals and organizations across Wyoming. Each TEI initiative works with partners and collaborators throughout the state, building relationships that are key to our success. By working together, we can share knowledge and resources to improve education. These efforts help us make a real difference for Wyoming's students and educators.
TEI Partners and Collaborators
Collaborators:
- Beth Lougee - Education Consultant, Wyoming Department of Education
Collaborators:
Industry Partners Partner Schools
- Jessie Dafoe - Owner: Dafoe Strategies
- Lucas Dow - Co-Chair: Sheridan County School District #2, Vice Principal
- Jason Eggemeyer - Department Head, Engineering Technology and Design, Casper College
- Joseph Feiler - Retired CTE Educator, Welding Technology, Natrona County School District #1
- Megan Garnhart - CTE Educator, Computer Science, Sheridan High School
- Travis Grubb - Dean of CTE, Gillette College
- Robert Hill - Co-Chair: UW Professor of Practice/CTE Outreach Specialist
- Joseph Martinez - CTE Educator, Niobrara County School District
- Bruce Thoren - Superintendent, Fremont County School District #24
Industry Partners Partner Schools
Collaborators:
- Tami Afdahl - Executive Dean of Student Services, Eastern Wyoming College
- Sally Bernhisel - Career Coordinator, Bighorn County School District #1
- Jeffrey Beck - Professor of Rangeland Wildlife Habitat Restoration Ecology, Department of Ecosystem Science and Management, College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources, University of Wyoming
- Shawn Griffiths - Associate Instructional Professor, Civil and Architectural Engineering, University of Wyoming
- Kendle Jeffs - Admissions Coordinator, Northwest College
- Jason McConnell - Assistant Professor, School of Politics, Public Affairs, and International Studies, University of Wyoming
- Heidi Richins - Teacher, Family and Consumer Science, Sheridan County School District #2
Partner Organizations:
- Wyoming Department of Education
- Wyoming Association of School Administrators (WASA)
- Wyoming Community College Commission
- Wyoming Governor's Office
- Wyoming State Board of Education
- 2Revolutions
- RIDE Cohort 1 Districts: Started Fall 2023
- RIDE Cohort 2 Districts: Starting Fall 2024
Collaborators:
- Lauren Carlisle - Senior Program Coordinator, Wyoming Early Childhood Professional Learning Collaborative
- Char Norris - Learning Specialist, Wyoming Early Childhood Professional Learning Collaborative
- Heather Kibler, Learning Specialist, Wyoming Early Childhood Professional Learning Collaborative
- Kara Cossel, Learning Specialist, Wyoming Early Childhood Professional Learning Collaborative
- Kelce Eckhardt, Learning Specialist, Wyoming Early Childhood Professional Learning Collaborative
- Taylor Dory, Learning Specialist, Wyoming Early Childhood Professional Learning Collaborative
- Tyler Gonzales, Learning Specialist, Wyoming Early Childhood Professional Learning Collaborative
- The Align Team
- John P. Ellbogen Foundation
- Wyoming Department of Family Services
- Wyoming Department of Health, Behavioral Health Division
- Wyoming Head Start Collaboration Office
- Wyoming Department of Education - Early Childhood
- Wyoming Institute for Disabilities Project ECHO
- Wyoming Early Childhood Behavioral Consultants
- Wyoming Statewide Training and Resource System
Collaborators:
- Heather Webb-Springer - Associate Director of Assessment, Ellbogen Center for Teaching and Learning
- Julie Kocourek - Director of Member Services, Wyoming School Board Association
- Rebecca Roberts - Adjunct Professor, Communication, University of Wyoming
