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Shelby County School Liaison

IMPACT (Imagine Making Positive Accountable Changes Together)

Available in Shelby County, IMPACT is a program developed to proactively identify children who are facing obstacles towards academic, social, and community success.  This preventative program allows families to receive supportive services and resources in the areas of individual and family counseling, case management and in home/at school services to meet the needs of each unique child and family situation. Children in Pre-K through 12th grade who attend school or reside in Shelby County are eligible for the program.

IMPACT is a cooperative effort of the Shelby County Juvenile Court, the Shelby County United Way, and Shelby County school systems.  Referrals can be made by a teacher, guidance counselor, or principal. Referrals may also come from community-based support agencies. Families can also contact Amy Simindinger directly to inquire about the program.
After a referral, families will meet with the IMPACT program coordinator, Amy Simindinger, to discuss the program and the specific needs to be addressed. Once families are accepted into the program, they are referred to one of five agencies providing services for the IMPACT program. The IMPACT program funds 12 visits for a student and 6 visits for a parent/guardian/caregiver. Income and insurance status are not eligibility factors.
Amy Simindinger

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.

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.