Contact Info & Staff Directory
Charlie Blanchard
Department: STEM/Digital Coach
Extension: 2334 My name is Charlie Blanchard. Upon graduating from Western Illinois University, I began working at IMS as a sixth grade teacher on the Mastermind team. After 10 years, I began working in my current position as STEM teacher. Along the way, I earned a master’s degree in Instructional Design and Technology from WIU. I reside in Pekin with my wife and two daughters. I am very excited to bring a STEM curriculum into our Encore program! |
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Ashley eck
Department: 5th Grade
Ext: 2304 My name is Ashley Eck. I am originally from Springfield, Illinois, but moved here in 2013 for a fifth grade teaching position. I graduated from Eastern Illinois University, and I am now pursuing my Master's Degree in Instructional Design and Technology through Western Illinois University. I am also the head coach for the Canton High School girls' soccer team. |
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Amanda emery
terry Franzoni
Department: Keyboarding
Ext: 2324 |
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andy gillam
Katie hamilton
Department: Speech
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Wayne krus
Department: Principal
Ext: My name is Wayne Krus. I am a graduate of Limestone Community High School and received my Bachelor of Science in Education and my Master of Science in Education from Western Illinois University. I have been in education for eighteen years. Three of those years were as Assistant Principal and six years as Principal here at Ingersoll Middle School. My wife and I are excited to have our five children in the Canton School District and I enjoy working with the young adults at IMS! Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. |
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Josiah martin
Department: 8th Grade
Ext: 2359 I am a 2008 graduate of Canton High School. After high school, I graduated from Augustana College. This is my 5th year of teaching and my 3rd at Ingersoll Middle School. I currently coach baseball and basketball at Ingersoll, and I also coach baseball at the high school. |
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Ryan Mayhew
Department: Special Education
Ext: 2307 |
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Christina mccoy
Department: 5th Grade/Physical Education
Ext: 2304 |
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Brett Miller
Department: 7th Grade
Ext: 2344 My name is Brett Miller. I am a graduate of Canton High School and Northern Illinois University. I also just recently received my Master’s degree in curriculum and instruction. I am currently in my 8th year of teaching 7th grade Social Studies. I coach high school football and middle school track and field for the district as well. It is rewarding to be able to give back to the school district that helped me become who I am today. During my free time I enjoy watching any type of sports, visiting Disney World and spending time with my wife Erin and black lab Stella. |
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Marianne oltmann
Department: Music / Chorus
Ext: 2329 |
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Gail Reith
Department: 7th & 8th Grade Special Education
Ext: 2306 |
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Christy Semande
Department: Librarian
Ext: 1311 |
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Denise Strube-Pieper
Department: Secretary
Ext: 1300 |
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Amanda tompkins
Department: Speech
Ext: 2356 |
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Michelle Trone
Department: 5th Grade
Ext: 2302 |
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Jay Valencia
Department: 8th Grade
Ext: 2343 |
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Jeri vantine
Department: Art
Ext: 2342 |
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Shelly Windsor
Department: Teacher Assistant, IMS Website, IMS Facebook
Ext: 2354 My name is Shelly. I am a graduate of Canton High School, Spoon River College and Western Illinois University. I have worked in banking for 15 years. I decided to join the Canton Union School District to be closer to home and enjoy more time with my daughter. My daughter is currently a preschooler with the CUSD. I am excited to be able to work in the district that my daughter will be attending. |
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Amy Brady
Department: Paraprofessional
Ext: 1989 |
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Erika Davis
Department: Paraprofessional
Ext: 1869 I grew up in Ellisville, IL and reside Canton. Im a proud mom of 2 boys and 2 girls: a 2016 graduate, a ninth grader, a 6th grader, and a preschooler. I began my career full time with CUSD in the fall of 2014. I am a kid at heart, love spending time with my family, and truly enjoy being part of the Canton Union School District community. |
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Darlene Johnson
Department: Paraprofessional
Ext: 1882 |
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Wendy Raymer
Department: Reading Aide
Ext: 1960 |
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