Human Resources
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The East St. Louis School District 189 Human Resources Department is the epicenter of service. It is our responsibility to provide potential and current employees the necessary information to perform tasks essential to employment. We provide support and guidance to our educators and employees in every endeavor.
The Human Resources Department staff members follow the principles of the Big Four:
- Courtesy
- Dignity
- Professionalism
- Respect for all
The six main functions of the East St. Louis School District 189 Human Resources Department are:
- Recruitment
- Staff Member, Stakeholder, and Student Safety
- Employee Relations
- Compensation and Benefits
- School District Compliance
- Training and Professional Development.
Department Mission Statement:
The mission of the East St. Louis School District 189 Human Resources Department is to promote, through personalized customer service, the recruitment, selection, and retention of highly qualified employees who will effectively serve and meet the needs of East St. Louis School District 189’s students and the community.
Training Guides:
Title IX Basic Training for K-12 Administrators
Employee Resources
Programs
Departmental Initiatives:
- Teacher Vacancy Grant
- Greenville College Educator Field Experience
- Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville Intern and Field Experience Initiative
- Teacher Induction and Mentoring Program
Contact Us:
Dr. Valencia Hawkins,
Chief Human Resource Officer
Title IX Coordinator
Email: valencia.martin@estl189.com
Phone: 618-646-3048
Merci Phillips,
Administrative Assistant
Email: merci.phillips@estl189.com
Phone: 618-646-3046
LaToya Greenwood,
Executive Director of Human Resources
Email: latoya.greenwood@estl189.com
Phone: 618-646-3058
Melanie Hood,
Director of Educator Recruitment and Retention
Email: melanie.hood@estl189.com
Phone: 618-646-3048
Crystal Hill,
Human Resources Manager
Email: crystal.hill@estl189.com
Phone: 618-646-3054
Sharla Randolph,
Benefits Specialist
Email: sharla.randolph@estl189.com
Phone: 618-646-3067
Belinda Hamilton,
Human Resources Generalist
Email: belinda.hamilton@estl189.com
Phone: 618-646-3000 ext. 2976
Sheneitha Taylor,
Human Resources Receptionist
Email: sheneitha.taylor@estl189.com
Phone: 618-646-3000