Our Team

Amanda Bastoni

Senior Director of Post Secondary & Workforce Implementation

ELApdn@cast.org

Ask me about: 

• Curriculum Development 

• Workplace Literacy (WPL) 

• Workforce Preparation 

• Work-Based Learning 

• IELCE 

• Universal Design for Learning 

• My horses 

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Amber Fornaciari

Educational Training Specialist

afornac@siue.edu

Ask me about:

• Math Instruction
• Standards Based Instruction
• Instructional Technology
• Assessment
• Retention of Students
• Adult Numeracy Network
• All things crafty!

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 Sarah Goldammer

Director of SIPDC

sgoldam@siue.edu

Ask me about:

• Bridge Programming
• ICAPS Programming
• Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
• Student Support & Success
• Administrator Resources and training
• My grandsons

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Anita Kerr

Educational Training Specialist

anikerr@siue.edu

Ask me about:

• Language Arts instruction
• Standards-based instruction
• High school completion/GED
• Assessment
• Books!

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Tara Schwab

Educational Training Specialist

tarschw@siue.edu

Ask me about:

• Bridge Programming
• ICAPS Programming
• Universal Design for Learning
• Career Navigator and Transitions Coordinator Professional Development

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Katie Bevan

Senior Research Associate

ELApdn@cast.org

Ask me about:

• Learner Feedback 

• Board games 

• Student Outreach 

• Learner Persistence 

• Using Data for Program Improvement 

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Melissa Sanjeh

Senior Director of Professional Learning and Implementation

ELApdn@cast.org

Ask me about:

• ELA Standards and Instruction 

• Evidence-Based Reading Instruction (EBRI) 

• Professional Learning 

• Inclusive Learning Environments 

• Universal Design for Learning 

• Musical theater songs 

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Alex Gibson

Senior Product Designer

ELApdn@cast.org

Ask me about:

• Digital Literacy 

• Educational Technology 

• Accessible Learning Design 

• Outreach Campaigns 

• Learner Engagement 

• Universal Design for Learning (UDL) 

• Tennis 

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