Professional Development | ESU 7 - Serving the Educational Needs of 7 Nebraska Counties

Professional Development

What We Do:

ESU 7 delivers comprehensive professional development support and technical expertise in the realms of curriculum, instruction, assessment, standards, and continuous improvement.

These services are meticulously tailored to elevate the quality of learning, teaching, and the planning efforts of schools and districts, ensuring a profound impact on educational outcomes.

PD team

Dr. Beth Ericson

Professional Development Director

bericson@esu7.org

Ext. 1032

Mark Brady

Professional Development Coordinator:

Cognitive Coaching, Crisis, NWEA Certified Facilitator, Principal Coaching, Principal Supports,

Social Studies, Title III Coordinator

mbrady@esu7.org

Ext. 1038

Kendra Gustafson

Professional Development Coordinator:

Cognitive Coaching, High Ability Learner, High Reliability Schools, MTSS, NWEA Certified Facilitator

kgustafson@esu7.org

Ext. 1074

Brooke Kavan

Professional Development Coordinator:

Cognitive Coaching, PLCs, Principal Coaching, Principal Supports, Title II-A Coordinator

bkavan@esu7.org

Ext. 1031

Brooke Koliha

Professional Development Coordinator:

Cognitive Coaching, English Language Arts, NWEA Certified Facilitator, Reading, Title I Coordinator

bkoliha@esu7.org

Ext. 1016

Otis Pierce

Professional Development Coordinator:

Cognitive Coaching, Digital Learning, Math, Title IV Coordinator

opierce@esu7.org

Ext. 1036

Amy Richards

Professional Development Coordinator:

Cognitive Coaching, Early Childhood Specialist, LETRS - Early Childhood, NWEA Certified Facilitator,

Principal Supports

arichards@esu7.org

Ext. 1071

Brandy Thompson

Professional Development Coordinator:

Career & Technical Ed. Programming Facilitator, Perkins Grant Consortium Coordinator,

School Counselor Supports

bthompson@esu7.org

Ext. 1070

Ernie Valentine

Professional Development Coordinator:

Cognitive Coaching, Principal Supports, Science

evalentine@esu7.org

Ext. 1033

Cindy Wieser

Department Secretary

cwieser@esu7.org

Ext. 1030

Hours

ESU 7
Monday–Friday
7:30am–4:30pm
Learning Academy
Monday–Friday
7:30am–4:30pm
Student Hours
Monday–Friday
9:30am–3:30pm

Locations

ESU 7 Student Services / Cen7ter
2563 44th Ave.
Columbus, NE 68601
402-564-0815
402-563-1121 (fax)
Learning Academy
2567 44th Ave.
Columbus, NE 68601
402-564-0815
402-563-1121 (fax)
ESU 7
2657 44th Ave.
Columbus, NE 68601
402-564-5753
402-563-1121 (fax)

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Title IX Contact Information: Marci Ostmeyer, Title IX Coordinator, 2657 44th Ave., Columbus, NE 68601, mostmeyer@esu7.org, 402-564-5753, Ext. 1032