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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

ebaer@mresc.org

937-498-1354 ext. 7004

Erica Baer

Director of Student Achievement & Gifted Learning

Erica brings a wide range of experiences and perspectives to our team. After graduating with honors from The Ohio State University with both a Bachelor’s in English (French minor) and her Master’s in Education focused on integrated, cross-curricular, multi-ability teaching (elementary, 1-8), Erica’s 19 years in education span grades 3-12 (with over 14 years at the high school level). During those teaching assignments, Erica created the curriculum for each of the courses taught, whether focused on honors, “college prep”, or modifying the work for students with special needs and/ or twice exceptionalities.

Passionate about learning, travel, and positive change, Erica frequently particpates in service opportunities both nationally and internationally, including week-long student summer enrichment opportunities for Native American youth and month-long international camps where students from 10 or more countries learn to build friendships and cross cultural barriers.

Erica’s travels to and work with students across cultures and contexts have helped her to understand that, though kids’ situations may differ, at their core, all kids deserve the opportunity to grow, to thrive, and to become their personal best. During her free time, Erica enjoys time with friends and family by hiking or enjoying the great outdoors, listening to or creating music, exploring new cultures, and challenging herself to continue growing in body, mind, and spirit.

jmoore@mresc.org

Janet Moore

President

rwoolley@mresc.org

Ryan Woolley

Board Member

dcampbell@mresc.org

Dave Campbell

Board Member

editmer@mresc.org

Eric Ditmer

Board Member

rsailor@mresc.org

Randall Sailor

Vice President

lberger@mresc.org

937-498-1354

Lori Berger

Early Childhood Director

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.