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Student Support Intervention

Personalized support that makes a difference

Students in a school gym

Our Student Support Interventionists (SSIs) are dedicated professionals who provide academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and attendance support to students in grades K–12 who need extra help to stay engaged in school.

Their mission is to bridge the gap between home and school, ensuring that every student has the resources, encouragement, and guidance needed to succeed.

Our team is growing—and so is our impact. Currently, SSIs serve students in the following Boone & Winnebago schools:

Belvidere School District 100

Belvidere High School

Jennifer Peterson

Sonja Peterson

Belvidere Central Middle School
Ana Reyes-Rosada

Washington Academy
Michele Perez

Harlem School District 122

Harlem High School
Kevin Anderson

Harlem Middle School
Kelsey Brown

Windsor Elementary
Grace Heimer

Machesney Elementary
Stacey Henderson

Loves Park Elementary
JB Badker

Kinnikinnick School District 131

Kinnikinnick Middle School
Allison Watts

Roscoe Middle School
Michelle Rodela

Rockton

Stephen Mack Middle School
Jillian Howe

Winnebago

Winnebago High School
Jake Kalenowski

Student Success Corner

Behind every number is a story—and behind every story is a student who matters. These success stories showcase the dedication of our SSI team and the incredible growth of the students they serve.

  • “At the start of the 2023–2024 school year, this sophomore had an attendance rate of 66%. Today, he’s proud to be at 85%—a remarkable improvement. With support from regular check-ins, incentives, and goal setting, he’s now aiming for 90% attendance and, for the first time, has set his sights on graduation.”

  • “One student came twice a week for help in US History. After focused support and practice, he raised his grade and told me how much he valued the time spent together. Seeing his confidence grow has been incredibly rewarding.”

  • “Through collaboration with a truancy interventionist, teachers, and the family, one student improved on-time attendance from 44% to 90% in just six weeks. With added homework incentives, he’s now consistently completing assignments, and his engagement in class has noticeably improved.”