Region 40
Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin

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• Region 40 Media Coverage

• Region 40 Facebook Group

• Past Council Meeting Notes

• View Regional Data Report

• Frequently Asked Questions

Action Council Members

• Amber Nash, Regional Office of Education #40, Assistant Principal of Safe School

• Amber Wright, Greenfield Boyd-Fillager Clinic, Nurse Practitioner

• Amy Hess, Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation, Director

• Angie Clevenger, Chaddock, Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant

• Becky Shipley, Jersey County Health Department, Director of Public Health Nursing

• Codi Poe, Jersey County Probation Department, Probation Officer

• Darcy Graham, SIHF, Nurse Practitioner

• Elizabeth Frisbie, Self-Employed, Mental Health Provider

• Helena Viehweg, Healthy Families Macoupin County, Family Support Specialist

• Jennifer Brown, West Central Child Care Connection, Early Childhood Navigator

• Kelsey Arnold, Child Advocate, Parent/Family Member Representative

• Penny Eilers, North Greene Home Visitor, North Greene Home Visitor

• Rachel Klocke, Jersey County Health Department, Maternal Child Health RN

• Ronald Sprong, Family Guidance Center, Clinical Counselor

• Sarah Workman, Child Advocate, Parent/Family Member Representative

• Trent Jilg, Carrollton Grade School Paraprofessional, Carrollton Grade School Paraprofessional

Family Council Members

• Abby King, Hillview (Greene County)

• Alisa Loew, Mount Olive (Macoupin County)

• Amy Green, Jerseyville (Jersey County)

• Brittany Peters, Hardin (Calhoun County)

• Destinee Kennell, White Hall (Greene County)

• Jena Walden, Carrollton (Greene County)

• Jessica Goode (Tupper), Roodhouse (Greene County)

• Kassie McEvers, Greenfield (Greene County)

• Kelly Ballard, Roodhouse (Greene County)

• Samantha Goode, Jerseyville (Jersey County)

• Schelle Fuhler, Grafton (Jersey County)

• Stephanie Kemper, Winchester (Scott County)

• Tracy Fox-Clarkson, Jerseyville (Jersey County)

Keppen Clanton

Keppen Clanton (she/her) is the Regional Council Manager for Region 40. She earned a bachelor's degree in Biology and Secondary Education from Illinois College and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Illinois at Springfield. Keppen is a dedicated professional educator with a passionate commitment to the social and academic development of children in her community. She has 27 years of experience in public education as a Science teacher, Professional Development Coordinator for Regional Office of Education (ROE) #40, and public school administrator.

Keppen is also trained in trauma counseling and works evenings as a Crisis Counselor for a regional nonprofit. She has led several systems-level change initiatives with a focus on “Conscious and Restorative Discipline” and “Parent Involvement” programs. Keppen has experienced firsthand how patience, care, and communication can help children grow and succeed. Keppen was born and raised in rural west central Illinois. She is married and has three adult children. In her spare time, she enjoys volunteering, traveling, and listening to books. She comes from a family of long-time educators and enjoys weekend family gatherings.

Lindsey Coultas

Lindsey Coultas (she/her) is the Family & Community Engagement Specialist for Region 40. She grew up in the North Greene School District. Lindsey graduated from MacMurray College and has a background in elementary education. She was a third-grade teacher for 12 years at North Greene Elementary. Lindsey serves her community by being an active member of the White Hall Lions Club, helps organize activities for the White Hall Police Department Youth Program, and is a member of the White Hall Park Board.

In Lindsey’s free time she owns and operates Moulton Real Estate in White Hall, Illinois. She resides in White Hall with her husband of 12 years, Luke, and three children, Libby, Lucy, and Leo. Lindsey enjoys spending her time with her family, traveling, swimming, gardening, and cooking.

Lisa Wojcik

Lisa Wojcik (she/her) is the Region 40 Administrative Support. She has 10+ years of extensive work history in administration, data collection and entry, marketing, and customer service. Lisa previously worked as a Property Manager and Office Support Specialist for the Greene County Public Housing Authority. She served as the primary contact for tenants and was responsible for providing resources that allowed the organization to operate efficiently while building client relations. Lisa has also worked as a paraprofessional for students with disabilities, coordinating family events and supporting students and parents in Early Childhood and the primary grades.

Lisa is excited to work once again as an advocate for families in Early Childhood Education and Care. She is a wife and proud mother of two adult children. Lisa enjoys baking and spending time with her family.