Edgenuity/Imagine Learning
Staff EmailSee Page 12 of the Premier Academy Student Handbook for full uniform policy
Additional may be available at Premier Academy for $15 each Options:
Any Premier Academy Staff member can be reached at 815-416-0377.
Their positions and personal extensions are listed below. If you wish to contact a staff member via email, just copy and paste the corresponding email address.
Administration
The vision and purpose of the Administrative Staff is to provide students, parents, staff and stakeholders of Premier Academy with comprehensive services and supports. The combined education and alternative program experiences of the administrative staff provides a strong foundation for the program. The administrative staff is comprised of:
Meghan Martin
Principal
Nick Bertino
Assistant Principal
Samantha Lindemuth
Administrative Assistant
Instructional
Premier Academy utilizes computer-based programs to function as our primary instructional tool. All coursework is aligned to Illinois State Standards and the referring schools’ requirements for graduation. Certified teacher and teacher aides provide one-on-one assistance, as well as life skills activities and additional academic enrichment in the form of direct instruction.
Kristi Meents
PE Instructor
Kris Janeczek
Instructor
Classroom 106
(815) 416-0377 x1106
[email protected]
Marlisha Peten
Instructor
Classroom 105
(815) 416-0377 x1105
[email protected]
Jennifer O'Connell
Instructor
Classroom 107
(815) 416-0377 x1107
[email protected]
TBD
Instructor
Classroom 108
(815) 416-0377 x1108
Jackie Terry
Instructional Aide
Classroom 106
(815) 416-0377 x1116
[email protected]
Heather Holladay
Instructional Aide
Classroom 105
(815) 416-0377 x1115
Peter Riccolo
Instructional Aide
Classroom 108
(815) 416-0377 x1118
Support Staff
Premier Academy supports its students by recognizing the dignity and self-worth of
each individual. Our focus is on helping students to appreciate their talents, as well as understand and breakthrough their limitations.
Comprehensive support services offered on-site may include the following:
- Crisis Intervention and Case Management
- Anger Management and Violence Prevention
- Counseling Services
- Micro Pantry/Food Donations
- Study Skills and Consumer/Life Skills Courses
- Workforce Skills Training/College Prep
- Internship/Job Training Opportunities
- Financial Aid/Scholarship Application Assistance
- Mindfulness Meditation
- Grief Support
- Healthy Relationships/Domestic Violence Counseling
- Children of Addicts/Alcoholics Groups
- Drug/Vaping Prevention Education
Lauren Vitko
Academic Advisor & Public Relations Coordinator
Alaina Wallace
Crisis Intervention and Case Management
Dianna Pedraza
Translator/Interpreter (Spanish)
Classroom 103
(815) 416-0377 x1103