Staff Development Consultants & Support
The CSIU provides staff development consultation and support to area school districts and CTCs through various funding sources. Our educational consultants are available to provide technical assistance and professional support for target areas including but not limited to the following:
- Artificial Intelligence in Education
- STEM & STEAM Education
- Educational Leadership & School Improvement
- Instructional Technology & Online Learning
- Instructional Coaching & Professional Development
- Strategic Planning & Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Assessments, Accountability & Teacher Evaluation
- Academics
- Mathematics (Instruction, Intervention & Data-Driven Strategies)
- Literacy
- Career & College Readiness
- Special Education & Gifted Learning
- Social-Emotional Learning & Trauma-Informed Practices
- Family & Community Engagement
Please refer to the CSIU's Curriculum Service Brochure, or reach out to Dr. Theresa Bartholomew for more information about how the CSIU can support your professional development needs.
Professional Development Staff Consultants
The CSIU provides training and support to cover a range of educational initiatives/topic areas. Many of these supports and services are offered at little to no cost to the participant.
Please complete this form to get in touch with us about training or professional development - Request for Professional Development

Dr. Colleen Epler-Ruths
Educational Consultant: STEM, Instructional Technology, Equity, & Gifted Education
Email: cepler-ruths@csiu.org
Phone: (570) 523-1155 Ext. 2206
Qualifications: PHD

Mrs. Chris Mitcheltree
Educational Consultant: Instructional Coaching, Literacy, English Language Arts, Social-Emotional Learning & Wellness, School Improvement (CSI), & Equity
Email: cmitcheltree@csiu.org
Phone: (570) 523-1155 Ext. 2200

Mrs. Audrey Bickel
Administrative Support: CSIU Registration System, Act 48, Act 45, CPE Credits, Transcripts, Schoology, Next Day Data, CSIU Consortium Pricing Agreements, & Contracts for Service
Email: abickel@csiu.org
Phone: (570) 523-1155 Ext. 2324
