At Communities In Schools, we work in schools full time to remove those barriers by building one-on-one relationships that empower students to stay in school and succeed in life. Because we’re in schools all day every day, we see the unique needs of each student and partner with teachers and the community to address them. Whether it’s clean clothes, help with schoolwork, or emotional support to help a child cope with and recover from a traumatic event, we connect students with the relationships and resources they need to succeed.
Communities In Schools of Clark County (CIS of Clark County) is a nonprofit organization-serving students throughout Clark County, Indiana. We are one of 187 local affiliates of the national organization Communities In Schools.
Office Staff
Board of Directors
Dr. Polly Hendricks, OD (Chair)
Optometrist
phendricksod@twc.com
Dr. Marcia Segal (Secretary)
Indiana University Southeast (retired)
msegal@ius.edu
Garrett Smith (Treasurer)
Logan, Lavelle, Hunt Wealth Management
gawsmith@icloud.com
Kara Brown
Center for Lay Ministries
kara.brown@cwfempower.org
Vicki Carmichael
Clark County Judge
vcarmichael@co.clark.in.us
Walt Coppinger
Realtor – Advisor Realty
walter.coppinger@gmail.com
Dr. Kim Hartlage
Greater Clark County Schools
khartlage@gcs.k12.in.us
Dr. Cathy Johnson
Indiana University Southeast
johnscat@ius.edu
Randy Koetter (Advisory)
Koetter Woodworking Company
randyk@koetterwoodworking.com
Josh Kornberg
Ivy Tech Foundation
jkornberg@ivytech.edu
Chip Pfau
George Pfau& Sons, Inc.
cpfau@pfauoil.com
Greg Scales
First Savings Bank
gscales@fsbbank.net
Kevin Smith
Siemens Industry, Inc.
kevinl.smith@siemens.com
Dayleen Ragains
German American
dayleen.ragains@germanamerican.com
Amy Wheatley
Attorney-at-law
amy@nicksteinlaw.com
Sandy Myers
Silver Creek Primary
Our Mission
The mission of Communities In Schools is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
