About Us / Contact

The purpose of REAL is easily understood in our Mission Statement:

“We want to develop dynamic partnerships with all school districts. The core of each partnership supports systemic professional development, thus positively influencing high student achievement. We embrace a shared vision which will cooperatively mold a partnership that customizes the teaching and learning environment for every school.”

Contact Us

Sharon Wysoglad
Executive Director of Advanced Programs and Professional Development
Twin Oaks Center
Phone: 815-740-5655
E-mail: swysoglad@stfrancis.edu
Bill Freeman
Director of REAL
(Regional Education Academy for Leadership)
Twin Oaks Center
Phone: 815-740-3667
E-mail: wfreeman@stfrancis.edu
Kent Irvin
Partnership Liaison
Twin Oaks Center
Phone: 815-740-2626
E-mail: kirvin@stfrancis.edu
Pat Pierson
Partnership Associate/Grant Administrator
Twin Oaks Center
Phone: 815-740-3201
E-mail: ppierson@stfrancis.edu
Melissa Rolinitis
Program Associate
Twin Oaks Center
(815) 740-3652
E-mail: mrolinitis@stfrancis.edu
Danielle Dumont
Project Assistant
Twin Oaks Center
Phone: 815-740-3654
E-mail: ddumont@stfrancis.edu
Ann Bell
Administrative Assistant
Twin Oaks Center
Phone: 815-740-3699
E-mail: abell@stfrancis.edu