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DAVE L. CASH
President
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After years as a successful school administrator, Mr. Cash began his charter school experience in 2000 while working for the Ohio Department of Education in the Office of Community Schools.
Mr. Cash was a part of an interdisciplinary team that assessed charter school applications, provided training on how to start a charter school; and once opened, monitored, and evaluated their performance.
In 2004, Mr. Cash founded Charter School Specialists with the intention of providing services of real value to authorizers/sponsors and schools.
Today, Charter School Specialists has grown to a staff of nearly twenty experts in various disciplines. This team of specialists provides contracted authorizer/sponsor services to over thirty five schools sponsored by St. Aloysius Orphanage. This work involves a significant amount of monitoring, evaluation, and technical assistance. Charter School Specialists has also grown into the largest provider of fiscal services, State reporting, and Federal programs grant writing services to charter schools in Ohio.
As Charter School Specialists continues to grow, our specialists are dedicated to providing the same quality services to schools nationwide.
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JENNIFER STARE
Vice President of State Reporting Services
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For more than two years at Ace Software, Jennifer Stare worked as the EMIS Coordinator for over 30 community schools. Jennifer expertly assisted schools in fulfilling their State reporting requirements to The Ohio Department of Education.
Previous to her leadership at Ace Software, Jennifer worked at the Horizon Science Academy-Cleveland for two years before relocating to the Columbus area. At Horizon Science Academy, Jennifer gained invaluable experience in a number of different areas including: attendance reporting, Full Time Equivalency reviews, student records, and State data reporting.
As the Vice President of State Reporting Services at Charter School Specialists, Jennifer manages a team of 4 State Reporting Coordinators providing services to nearly 30 schools. Jennifer is regarded in the charter school movement as one of the foremost experts in providing and managing these services for community schools.
Jennifer Stare received her Bachelor's Degree from Wittenberg University in Ohio.
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ARLENE WILSON
Treasurer
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Arlene Wilson has served schools in business and fiscal management for over 35 years. Arlene is widely respected and recognized in the State of Ohio as a foremost leader in school finance and treasury services.
Arlene is an expert in community school accounting; and fiscal compliance. Arlene is currently a member of the Ohio Association of School Business Officials, serves as the Treasurer of the School Employees Retirement Organization, and formerly served as a Governor appointed board member for the School Employees Retirement System.
Arlene Wilson earned her Master of Arts degree from Siena Heights College and her Bachelor of Science degree from The Defiance College. Arlene holds a Treasurer License issued by the State of Ohio, Department of Education.
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ROBERT LOTZ
Treasurer
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Robert Lotz's career has evolved serving as treasurer and superintendent for 27 years. He was named Treasurer of the Year for the State of Ohio and has also received national awards from the Governmental Accounting Association and the Association of School Business Officials for his budget document presentation.
Robert has also overseen the development and opening of a charter digital school during his superintendency. He has extended his experience as a consultant for the Ohio Department of Education and by teaching university classes in school finance and public relations.
Robert Lotz earned his Specialist in Educational Administration from Bowling Green State University, Master Degree in Business Administration from the University of St. Francis, and Bachelor of Arts degree from Adrian College. Robert holds a Treasurer and Superintendent License issued by the State of Ohio, Department of Education.
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KRISTI HARMS
Assistant Treasurer
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Kristi Harms, Assistant Treasurer for Charter School Specialists, has fifteen years of accounting experience with seven years of school finance working in payroll at Sylvania Schools in Ohio.
In addition, Kristi has served as the treasurer for a non-profit civil war reenactment organization. Kristi handles the fiscal services for multiple schools; including payroll, accounts payables, and financial reporting. Kristi also provides fiscal support for all schools that are fiscal services clients at Charter School Specialists.
Kristi received her Associate's Degree in 1992 from Terra Community College and is currently attending classes at Bowling Green State University to obtain her Bachelor's Degree and obtain a School Treasurers license.
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KARRIE FINKE
Chief Fiscal Officer
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As Chief Fiscal Officer, Karrie is responsible for Charter School Specialists' entire accounting functions including accounts payable and receivable, financial management, and financial reconciliation, as well as, Human Resource functions.
Additionally, Karrie monitors the financial reporting requirements from St. Aloysius sponsored schools and conducts comprehensive fiscal reviews.
Karrie works with school treasurers to ensure compliance with State fiscal management and fiscal stability.
Karrie comes to Charter School Specialists with over ten years experience in the Accounting industry and holds a Bachelor's Degree from DeVry University in Accounting and is working towards her School Treasurer's license.
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BRENDA HART
Federal Student Programs Coordinator
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Brenda Hart has served as a leader in School Improvement in the classroom for 35 years. Brenda began her career as an Elementary teacher Springfield City Schools in Springfield, Ohio.
She has served as the District Assessment Coordinator, School Improvement Director, and is currently the School Improvement External Coach for Springfield City Schools. In addition, Brenda provides Federal Programs strategic planning to community schools in Ohio through the Comprehensive Continuous Improvement Plan system in Ohio. Brenda has presented at the Title I State and National conference, and the Ohio School Boards Association. She received the Springfield City Schools Exemplary employee award. She is a current member of the city-county committee for development of America Reads and is President of the Clark County Reading Council.
Brenda Hart earned her Master of Education degree from Wright State University and her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education degree from Miami University.
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DR. CHRISTINE BURKE
Vice President of Special Education
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Dr. Christine Burke has been committed to urban education in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District for her entire career.
As a special education teacher, she provided services to students with learning disabilities and behavioral disorders in a variety of educational settings including elementary schools, hospitals, and residential treatment facilities.
After earning her doctorate in school psychology from Kent State University, Dr. Burke worked as a school psychologist in the Office of Psychological Services and as a manager in the Special Education Department of Cleveland Metropolitan School District.
Dr. Burke has presented to the National Association of School Psychologists at their national conferences on mental health services provided to urban students. She is a member of the National Association of School Psychologists, American Psychological Association, Council for Exceptional Children, and Phi Delta Kappa.
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JENNIFER L. DILLION
Vice President of Sponsorship Services
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Jennifer L. Dillion has served community school developers, operators, sponsors, parents and students throughout Ohio since 2002.
Jennifer is an expert in community school sponsorship; and compliance with local and national community school rules and regulations. Jennifer has served as a NCLB compliance officer, Federal programs administer, sponsor representative, and community school board member. Jennifer currently serves as the chairperson of the sponsor evaluation committee for the Ohio Association of Charter School Authorizers (OACSA) and represents OACSA on the planning committee for the national project: Building Charter School Quality working with the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, the National Association of Charter School Authorizers, the Center for Research on Educational Outcomes, and the Colorado League of Charter Schools.
Jennifer L. Dillion earned her BBA degree from Ohio University and her MBA degree from the University of Phoenix.
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CARLA SKAGGS
Special Projects Director
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Carla Skaggs has served educational and State leaders throughout Ohio for over 12 years.
Carla is an expert in project management, document management, and in coordinating special projects. Carla has worked in the Columbus Public School system, as well as, the Ohio Department of Human Services. Carla supports over 30 partner community schools and boards of Charter School Specialists and St. Aloysius Orphanage.
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Sandra Pernell
State Reporting Coordinator
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For three years, Sandra Pernell served in various positions at Millennium Community School including: Records Manager, Student Data Coordinator, and Lunch Program Facilitator.
Prior to working at Millenium, Sandra worked in the accounting office for a major auto dealer in central Ohio. In addition, she served three years as an Executive Secretary for a nationwide hotel chain.
Currently, Sandra provides support to nearly 15 charter schools as a member of the State Reporting Services team under the guidance of Jennifer Stare.
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Toni Brady
State Reporting Coordinator
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For nearly thirteen years, Toni Brady has served in various positions in the health care field including office management.
In addition, Toni worked for one of the largest home builders in Ohio in the accounting office.
Currently, Toni provides support to nearly 15 charter schools as a member of the State Reporting Services team under the guidance of Jennifer Stare.
Toni Brady attended the Columbus College of Art and Design.
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