ESU 13 Mentoring
Welcome to the Mentoring Program at ESU 13!
If you are reading this, you are probably in your first year here as an ESU 13 employee. We want to welcome you to the ESU 13 Team and the Mentoring Program!
The Mentoring Program was developed to assist new employees in better understanding of ESU 13 culture, history, and expectations. A group of veteran ESU 13 employees have collaborated to help bring a positive culture and smooth transition to new ESU 13 staff members.
We are here for you! Throughout your first year here, ESU 13 Mentors will reach out to you periodically to check in and help answer any questions. Please feel free to reach out to any of the mentors with questions or concerns you might have.
Meet the Mentors!
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Jacey Marietta
Community Engagement and Marketing Specialist
Department: Administration
Office Location: Scottsbluff Main Office
Phone: (308) 635-3696
Email: jmarietta@esu13.org
“I am looking forward to helping ESU 13 mentees gain more knowledge of the organization and the amazing services we have to offer!”
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Stephanie Ryan
Special Education Administrative Assistant
Department: Special Education
Office Location: Scottsbluff Main Office
Phone: (308) 635-3696
Email: sryan@esu13.org
“I am looking forward to helping ESU 13 mentees learn more about the organization!”
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Sara Peterson
Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing & CWNP Coordinator
Department: Special Education
Office Location: Scottsbluff Main Office
Phone: (308) 635-3696
Email: speterson@esu13.org
“I am looking forward to supporting ESU 13 mentees as you find your way through the ESU 13 Avenue I building!”
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Amber Andrews
Psychological & Behavioral Health Administrative Assistant
Department: Psychological & Behavioral Health
Office Location: Panhandle Beginnings Day Treatment (Carpenter Center)
Phone: (308) 632-3981
Email: aandrews@esu13.org
“I am looking forward to supporting the ESU 13 mentees by sharing any helpful knowledge & always being available to answer questions!”
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Tonya Thomas
Head Start Coach
Department: Early Childhood
Office Location: UNL Extention Office
Phone: (308) 633-3712
Email: tthomas@esu13.org
“I am looking forward to supporting the ESU 13 mentees by answering questions they may have throughout the year and to build new work partnerships.”
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Kristin Kasten
Professional Learning Coordinator
Department: Professional Learning
Office Location: Sidney Office
Phone: (308) 254-4677
Email: kkasten@esu13.org
“I am looking forward to supporting ESU 13 mentees to help them adjust to their new position and make them feel welcome in this wonderful organization. :)”
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Teresa Froman
Title 1C Education Program Recruiter
Department: Title 1C Education
Office Location: Chadron Office (Chadron State College)
Phone: (308) 641-5987
Email: tfroman@esu13.org
“I am looking forward to supporting the ESU 13 mentees because if we are working all together as a team, there is NOTHING we can’t accomplish!”
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Ross Van Amburg
Occupational Therapist
Department: Special Education
Office Location: Scottsbluff Main Office
Phone: (308) 631-5896
Email: rvamburg@esu13.org
“I am happy you chose to work at ESU 13. If you have any concerns, please feel free to email or text me.”
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John Einfalt
VALTS Social Sciences Instructor
Department: Alternative Education
Office Location: WNCC Harms Center
Phone: (308) 635-02026
Email: jeinfalt@esu13.org
“I am looking forward to supporting the ESU 13 mentees by providing timely answers to any questions.”
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Craig Hicks
Technology Integration Specialist
Department: Technology
Office Location: Scottsbluff Main Office
Phone: (308) 635-3696
Email: chicks@esu13.org
“Being a member of the tech team, I hope I will be able to help new ESU 13 employees have a smooth start using technology in their job."
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Tory Bauer
Head Start Family Advocate
Department: Early Childhood
Office Location: UNL Extension Office
Phone: (308) 633-3712
Email: tbauer@esu13.org
"I wanted to become a mentor to share what an impact ESU#13 has on both the districts we serve and each other within our agency."
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