Mission Statement

The mission of the Association of Illinois Middle Grade School Network is to promote educational excellence through leadership, policy development, collaboration, and professional development.

Executive Directors

John Viano
Executive Director of Schools to Watch
Email: jviano13@gmail.com

Amy Botica
Co-Executive Director of Networking and Professional Development
Email: theaimsnetwork@gmail.com

Meet the Board

Executive Board

  • Jason Dietz, Co-President

  • Scott Loughrige, Co-President

  • Jennifer Wikoff, Vice President

  • Steve Diveley, Treasurer

  • Hannah Graham, Secretary

Board of Directors

  • Courtney Ashton

  • Melissa Couch

  • Tricia Dotson

  • Kristina Falbe

  • Brian Faulkner

  • Tracy Fuentes

  • Tami Geurts

  • Brian Horn

  • Mike Jones

  • Joe Koeune

  • Steve Mertens

  • Carla Spina

  • Joe Sweeney

  • John Viano