Meet Our Team!
Wayne RESA Safe & Healthy Schools
Terri Czerwinski, MSN, RN (she/her/hers)
EMAIL: czerwit@resa.net
PHONE: (734) 298-6017
Terri Czerwinski, Director of Safe & Healthy Schools at Wayne RESA, has 25+ years of experience in school and community health, both as a registered nurse and a school health leader. Terri regularly provides technical assistance to schools and community agencies across Wayne County regarding the importance of understanding and supporting the physical, social, emotional, and mental health needs of all students, and creating and maintaining safe and healthy teaching and learning environments. Terri is a certified ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Master Trainer through the Michigan ACE Initiative, a Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG) trainer, Past-President of the Michigan Association of School Nurses (MASN), and a member of several state-level school health-related groups, including the Michigan Model for Health State Steering Committee, the 31n Advisory Council, and the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Children’s Mental Health Network. She currently co-chairs the Wayne County Human Services Community Collaborative and serves on the Boards of MASN, Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health (MCMCH), and Child’s Hope.
Arlo McMillian (they/them/theirs)
EMAIL: mcmilla@resa.net
PHONE: (734) 334-1538
Arlo McMillian is the Administrative Assistant for the Safe & Healthy Schools Team at Wayne RESA. Arlo attended the University of Michigan’s School of Music Theater and Dance earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatrical Design and Production. Arlo worked on many theatrical productions during their time at UofM including American Idiot, Cosi Fan Tutti, Blood at the Root, and A Man of No Importance. While attending university they also worked as a bus driver, an orientation leader, and a mentor of the Living Arts learning community. Following university Arlo honed their skills in organization and administration as a Front Desk Coordinator and Training Lead at Rivage Day Spa, in Birmingham MI. Arlo has a passion for creative problem solving and finding a way to blend utility and artistry into all their work.
Jamie Eathorne, MPH, CHES® (she/her/hers)
EMAIL: eathorj@resa.net
PHONE: (734) 334-1453
Jamie Eathorne is a School Health Consultant with the Wayne RESA Safe and Healthy Schools team. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Development and Social Relations from Kalamazoo College and earned her Master of Public Health from Oakland University, where she also worked as a graduate research assistant. Prior to joining Wayne RESA, Jamie served as the Health Educator for the Monroe County Health Department, leading school health education programming in addition to providing community education on topics including car seat safety, CPR, diabetes, HIV, maternal infant health, nutrition, and sexual health. As a Certified Health Education Specialist, she is passionate about promoting health and well-being for all and strives to be an advocate, resource, and cheerleader for health education and promotion.
Danielle Tagai, LMSW, C-SSWS, CTRS-C (she/her/hers)
EMAIL: tagaid@resa.net
PHONE: (734) 334-1322
Danielle Tagai is a School Health/Social Work Consultant for Wayne RESA. Danielle began her career in 2003 at Paulding Regional Youth Detention Center, as a Social Services Provider and then Social Services Coordinator until she moved back to Michigan in 2008. Upon returning to Michigan, Danielle served as a school social worker and PBIS coordinator for Northville Schools. In 2010, Danielle transitioned to Garden City Schools as a School Social Worker at Burger School for Students with Autism, leading the PBIS initiatives within center-based programming. Danielle transitioned to Novi Community School District in 2015, serving as a Social Worker at Novi High School, Career Preparation High School, and Novi Adult Transition Center until 2024. During her tenure, she served on the district threat assessment, mental health wellness committee, and suicide prevention committees and was the district nonviolent crisis intervention instructor.
Danielle holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Work Degree from Eastern Michigan University and a Masters in Social Work from the University of Michigan. Danielle has been serving as the Director of Mental Health and Special Needs for Tamarack Camps since 2019. She has been a certified CPI trainer since 2011 and, a Suicide Awareness for Everyone (SAFE Talk) Instructor since 2022. Danielle holds a Certified School Social Work Specialist (C-SSWS) credential through the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and is a Certified Trauma and Resilience Specialist-Clinical (CTRS-C), through Starr Commonwealth.
Sharon Black-Johnson, BSN, RN (she/her/hers)
EMAIL: blacks@resa.net
PHONE: (734) 334-1506
Sharon Black-Johnson is a dedicated School Nurse Consultant with the Safe & Healthy Schools Department at the Wayne Regional Educational Service Agency. With more than 35 years of nursing experience, she brings a depth of clinical knowledge and a strong commitment to advancing student health and well-being. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Oakland University. Sharon’s diverse background includes work in neonatal intensive care (NICU), pediatric and adolescent healthcare, school-based health clinics, Urgent Care and serving as the Pediatric Genetics Clinic Coordinator at Henry Ford Health. She also worked as a District School Outreach Nurse with Detroit Public Schools Community District. In that role, she co-developed Medication Administration and Health Training modules to train both non-licensed staff and new school nurses. Her work focuses on aligning school health services with best practices and the Michigan School Code while supporting the Whole Child approach. Sharon has extensive experience supporting students with health-related IEPs, IFSPs, and Section 504 plans, and she is committed to helping schools create safe, inclusive learning environments where all students can thrive. A leader in professional development, Sharon is a certified Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) Train-the-Trainer, Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor, QPR Gatekeeper Instructor, CSTAG Trainer, and PREPaRE Trainer. She is passionate about educating and preparing school staff to support students with health issues, while also orienting, mentoring, and serving as a resource for school nurses throughout Wayne County.
Vanessa Long, BSN, RN (she/her/hers)
EMAIL: longv@resa.net
PHONE: (734) 334-1863
Vanessa Long is part of the Safe and Healthy Schools Team at Wayne RESA, working as a School Nurse Consultant. She began her career at Children's Hospital of MI in 2003, as a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse, later moving to the Pediatric Hematology and Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant Unit. During the pandemic, Vanessa shifted her career to school health, becoming a COVID-19 Response Public Health School Nurse, responsible for collaborating with the local health department and school districts to get children safely back to school. As a school nurse she is passionate about the opportunity to provide access to a safe and healthy learning environment for all and removing health barriers to education. Vanessa is an active board member of the Michigan Association of School Nurses (MASN), serving as the Legislative Chair. She is married and the proud mother of three children.
Verna Martin, RN, BSN
EMAIL: martinv@resa.net
PHONE: (734) 334-1413
Verna Martin is part of the Safe and Healthy Schools Team at Wayne RESA, serving as a School Nurse Consultant. She brings over 20 years of nursing experience and a strong foundation in pediatric and acute care. She began her career in pediatric nursing with cross-training in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and went on to serve as a neurosurgical team leader for over 10 years. In this role, she provided specialized care in high-acuity settings, supported interdisciplinary teams, and assisted in surgical cases as a scrub nurse.
Prior to joining Wayne RESA, Verna served as the District Nurse for Northville Public Schools for four years, where she provided leadership in coordinating student health services, supporting staff, and collaborating with families and community partners to promote safe and healthy learning environments.
Verna is passionate about reducing health barriers to education and advancing student wellness through leadership, collaboration, and evidence-based practices. She is a member of the Michigan Association of School Nurses (MASN).
She is married and the proud mother of two children.
BOARD OF EDUCATION
James Beri, Mary Blackmon, Danielle Funderburg, Lynda Jackson, James Petrie
Daveda J. Colbert, Ph.D., Superintendent
Wayne RESA is an equal opportunity employer