Merle D. Siefken
ISTAC-Parents
25 S. Washington Street, Suite 106
Naperville, IL 60540
P: (877) 317.2733    F: (630) 428.4055
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Office Hours: M-F 9 A.M. - 4 P.M.

Merle Siefken has been an educator for over 20 years, as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal. He earned his teaching credentials and a Masters of Art in Teaching from National-Louis University and a Masters of Education in Educational Leadership from North Central College. Merle has also received extensive training in School, Family, and Community Partnerships from Johns Hopkins University, Response to Intervention, Social and Emotional Learning, the Individuals with Disabilities Educational Act, and Professional Learning Communities.

In 2006, Merle became the Director of the Illinois Statewide Technical Assistance Center for Parents. Through this work, he supports collaboration and partnerships among families and professionals across Illinois so that the educational needs of each child will be met.

He is married and has two school-aged children. Merle is also familiar with the joy, anxiety, and frustration associated with ensuring that the best education is provided for our children and believes that the best advocate for our children is the parent.

You may reach Merle via e-mail at msiefken@sased.org