Our Administrative Team
Devoted to the students, families, schools, and communities we serve, we lead CIS Northwest Michigan with experience, creativity, and heart.
A CIS team member from the very beginning, Amy has nurtured the growth of CIS Northwest Michigan for 22 years and counting. As a passionate advocate for children, Amy believes in the potential of every young person engaged in our program and inspires our team to do the same. Outside of work, Amy loves spending time with her close-knit family, enjoying lake life, and staying healthy and strong.
As the CIS Business Manager, Nicole has a mind for numbers—and a huge heart for kids! Passionate about the CIS mission, Nicole loves doing everything she can to empower kids to dream big and pursue their potential. A nature lover to the core, Nicole loves exploring the UP with her family in her down time.
In her role as CIS Program Director, Wendy helps Site Coordinators, staff, and administrators access everything they need to support students. An ace at connecting the dots, Wendy is a proactive problem-solver who is truly “all in for kids.” Outside of work, she loves relaxing by the water and cozying up with a good book.
Our School Site Teams
Our trained CIS Site Coordinators are in schools during the school day. These caring adults support students & families by providing and connecting them to the resources they need most.
Amy is mission-driven to make a positive impact on at least one child every day. As a CIS team member for nearly 20 years, Amy has helped thousands of students believe in themselves and moved them toward bright futures. An adventurer at heart, Amy loves exploring the great outdoors whenever she can.
An eight-year veteran of CIS, Emily works with children at Mancelona Middle School. As a “go-with-the flow” go-to for the students she supports, Emily is adaptable, reliable, and is a champion of every child’s success. When she’s not at school, Emily winds down on fishing and camping adventures in the great outdoors.
Knowing that student behaviors are tied to academic performance, Amanda provides parents and children at Mancelona Elementary School with the behavioral tools to thrive. A high performer outside of work, Amanda loves working out and staying active with her loved ones.
Leading with her instincts and her heart, Autumn’s empathy and empowerment help kids go the distance. Growing up is full of challenges, and Autumn lets children know that she’s there to make their loads a bit lighter. Outside of work, Autumn can be found paddleboarding, boating, and being active on the water.
Haley leans into kids’ challenges and listens with an open heart. This approach brings her great success at Kalkaska High School, where she assesses students’ needs and provides the resources to achieve. When she’s not supporting students in school, she’s cheering on her athletic children from the sidelines!
Every day, Shyenne puts her compassion into action at Kalkaska Middle School, helping students become their best selves, despite the hardships that can stand in the way. Shyenne’s love of listening sparks joy at work and at home (she loves Taylor Swift tunes and podcasts)!
This Mancelona native loves supporting students in the region that’s near and dear to her heart. What she loves most about her work is that every day is full of surprises. While she loves nurturing victories in school and in the community.
Helping children tackle socio-emotional challenges is Erin’s superpower at East Jordan Elementary School. Erin’s commitment to helping children manage their emotions and set positive goals makes her shine. When she’s not at school, Erin loves hanging out with her family and her cat, dogs, chickens, ducks, and horses!
Tiffani keeps her energy and her hopes high as the Kid’s Club Supervisor at East Jordan Elementary School. When Tiffani was young, she aspired to make a difference in children’s lives, and now she does it every day. Outside of work, Tiffani loves camping and spending quality time with her family.
Our School Site Teams
Our trained CIS Site Coordinators are in schools during the school day. These caring adults support students & families by providing and connecting them to the resources they need most.
Amy Derrer,
Mancelona High School
Program Manager/Site Coordinator
Emily Packer, Mancelona Middle School
Site Coordinator
Amanda Arsnoe, Mancelona Elementary School
Site Coordinator/Behavior Specialist
Autumn Mosher, Ellsworth Community School
Site Coordinator
Haley Nelson, Kalkaska High School
Site Coordinator
Shyenne Williams, Kalkaska Middle School
Site Coordinator
Kate Essenberg, Central Lake Public Schools
CLEO Coordinator
Monica Rau, East Jordan Middle/high School
Site Coordinator
Erin Cluley, East Jordan Elementary school
Site Coordinator
Tiffani Arquette, East Jordan Elementary School
CIS Kid's Club
