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Midwest Regional ESC: Our Vision​

To Serve And Support Students, Families, And Districts As An Innovative Educational Partner.
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We Strive to be STARS:
Service Teamwork Attitude Reliability
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Helping Every Student Achieve Their Dreams
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Delivering High-Quality PD, Coaching, and Services to Area Educators
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Midwest Regional ESC: Our Vision​

To Serve And Support Students, Families, And Districts As An Innovative Educational Partner.
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We Strive to be STARS:
Service Teamwork Attitude Reliability
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Helping Every Student Achieve Their Dreams
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Delivering High-Quality PD, Coaching, and Services to Area Educators
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NEW!!! K-6 Science Curriculum Ohio Science Explorers

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Finding elementary science curricula that is directly aligned to Ohio’s Science Learning Standards is challenging. Many published curricula say they are aligned to the Ohio standards but they still include topics and information that does not directly align. This leaves teachers to filter and make decisions about what to teach and what not to teach!

Ohio Science Explorers has been developed by an Ohio science educator FOR Ohio teachers. All the lessons and activities in this curriculum are directly aligned to the Ohio grade level standards for science. There is no deciding what not to teach.

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Services We Provide

The Midwest Regional ESC strives to provide high quality services in a variety of areas. Our service portfolio seeks to meet the needs of the districts we serve.

Curriculum And Instruction​

Early Childhood​

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Fingerprinting & Background Checks​

MOJO Online Services

Opportunity School

Parapro Testing​

Parent Education And Support​

Shelby County School Liaison

struster@mresc.org

937-498-1354 ext. 7003

Sybil Truster

Director of Administrative Services

Sybil Truster serves as the Director of Administrative Services for the Midwest Regional Educational Service Center. Sybil has worked as an Adjunct Professor for the University of Dayton, Ashland University, Urbana University and a teaching assistant at Harvard University.

Mrs. Truster holds a BS from Wilmington, an M.ED from Miami University and an Administrative Degree from Wright State University. She has received the STAR Award from the National Science Teacher Foundation and the Christa McCullife Fellowship. She has presented at numerous state and national conferences and the International Conference of Gifted Education.

Mrs. Truster’ current responsibilities include program management for the 21st Community Learning Center grants, the Career NETWORK, Shelby County Counselors and Shelby County Parent Project. Mrs. Truster is the Director of the MRESC – Sidney City Schools Opportunity School.

ebaer@mresc.org

937-498-1354 ext. 7004

Erica Baer

Director of Student Achievement & Gifted Learning

Erica brings a wide range of experiences and perspectives to our team. After graduating with honors from The Ohio State University with both a Bachelor’s in English (French minor) and her Master’s in Education focused on integrated, cross-curricular, multi-ability teaching (elementary, 1-8), Erica’s 19 years in education span grades 3-12 (with over 14 years at the high school level). During those teaching assignments, Erica created the curriculum for each of the courses taught, whether focused on honors, “college prep”, or modifying the work for students with special needs and/ or twice exceptionalities.

Passionate about learning, travel, and positive change, Erica frequently particpates in service opportunities both nationally and internationally, including week-long student summer enrichment opportunities for Native American youth and month-long international camps where students from 10 or more countries learn to build friendships and cross cultural barriers.

Erica’s travels to and work with students across cultures and contexts have helped her to understand that, though kids’ situations may differ, at their core, all kids deserve the opportunity to grow, to thrive, and to become their personal best. During her free time, Erica enjoys time with friends and family by hiking or enjoying the great outdoors, listening to or creating music, exploring new cultures, and challenging herself to continue growing in body, mind, and spirit.

jmoore@mresc.org

Janet Moore

President

rwoolley@mresc.org

Ryan Woolley

Board Member

dcampbell@mresc.org

Dave Campbell

Board Member

editmer@mresc.org

Eric Ditmer

Board Member

rsailor@mresc.org

Randall Sailor

Vice President

lberger@mresc.org

937-498-1354

Lori Berger

Early Childhood Director

asimindinger@mresc.org

937-498-1354 ext. 7020

Amy Simindinger

Juvenile Court Liaison

Amy Simindinger serves the role of Juvenile Court Liaison for Shelby County. Amy is a graduate of Sidney High School and The Ohio State University. Prior to her role with the MRESC, Amy was principal of Nicholas School in Piqua for 11 years, serving children with academic and social challenges. Amy is also the director of the IMPACT program and serves as a Parent Project Facilitator.

Amy has served in several nonprofit organizations in Shelby County including 8 years with Charity League, 6 years with Shelby County CASA/GAL and five years with Wilma Valentine Childcare.

Amy also advocates for animals and serves as a foster family for the Shelby County Animal Shelter and other area animal rescues. In her free time, Amy enjoys Ohio State Football, reading and spending time with her family.