The PSD Learning Services Team includes several departments that strive to help students succeed in school and in the community, as well as prepare them for education after high school and the workforce.
Learning Services Team
Contact Information
Learning Services Team
The LST is made up of the following departments and staff:
Assistant Superintendents of Schools
Dr. Julie Chaplain | jchaplain@psdschools.org
Dr. Traci Gile | tgile@psdschools.org
Dr. Insoon Olson | iolson@psdschools.org
Career and Innovation Director
Tanya Alcaraz | talcaraz@psdschools.org
Chief Institutional Effectiveness Officer
Dwayne D. Schmitz, Ph.D. | 970.490.3693 | dschmitz@psdschools.org
Curriculum and Instruction Director
John Passantino | 970.488.5557 | jpassant@psdschools.org
Early Childhood Education Director
Becca Benedict | 970.490.3254| rbenedict@psdschools.org
Integrated Services Executive Director
Dennis Rastatter | 970.490.3442 | drastatter@psdschools.org
Language, Culture & Equity Director
David Autenrieth | dautenri@psdschools.org
Professional Development Director
Kate Canine | 970.490.3625 | ccanine@psdschools.org
PSD Chief of Staff
Lauren Hooten | 970.490.3009 | lhooten@psdschools.org
Student Services Director
Liz Davis | edavis@psdschools.org