Our dedicated and experienced faculty members specialize in working with students with complex learning disabilities. They employ research-based strategies and innovative teaching methods to create a supportive and engaging learning environment where students thrive.

Administrative Team

Sally L. Sover, Ed.D.
Executive Director

In addition to a doctorate in education, Dr. Sover brings more than 30 years of practical field experience to her role as the Cove’s Executive Director. Prior to accepting her current post, Dr. Sover held several academic and administrative positions in School District 300, including district literary supervisor, district curriculum  and instruction leader, literacy teacher leader, general education and special education teacher. In addition to her work with Cove, Dr. Sover has also served as an adjunct faculty member of Aurora University in Aurora, Illinois.

Nationally, Dr. Sover serves on the Education Committee of the LDA (Learning Disability Association of America) and is on the Nomination Committee of the Sam Kirk Award which recognizes excellence in educators with-in the learning disabilities field.

State-wide, Dr. Sover is the President of IAPSEC (Illinois Association of Private Special Education Centers) which is an association that supports all students in the private special education sector within the state.

Additionally, she is the President of the Illinois Division of Learning Disabilities, a branch of the Illinois Council for Exceptional Children.  Dr. Sover's commitment to the field and her dedication to the students, families, and staff at our two campuses has led the way at Cove for 20 years. 

Regina Aniolowski, Ph.D.
K-12 Principal 

Dr. Regina Aniolowski holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, along with Master's Degrees in Special Education, Behavior Intervention, and Educational Leadership. Since 2008, she has been dedicated to the Cove School, where she has served as an LBS1 Special Education Teacher, Case Manager, and Behavior Intervention Specialist before stepping into her current administrative role in 2017. As Principal, Dr. Aniolowski is responsible for overseeing academic programs, professional development, school improvement planning, and day-to-day operations. Beyond Cove, she is expanding her leadership by serving as President-Elect for the Illinois Division for Learning Disabilities, a branch of the Illinois Council for Exceptional Children.

Nina Koruna
College and Career Administrator

Nina Koruna has experience in both public and private education, serving students from ages 2 to 22. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Trinity International University and her master’s degree in Educational Policy and Global Studies from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Nina has taught internationally in Thailand and Zambia and holds an LBS1 endorsement from Elmhurst University and a Director of Special Education endorsement from Concordia University Chicago. Before joining Cove, she worked as a vocational coordinator, teacher, and case manager in District 300’s transition program. After serving as an academic teacher at the Cove Career Center (CCC) for two years, Nina is excited to step into an administrative role and support the CCC’s continued growth.

Megan Clancy
Clinical Director

Megan Clancy received her Bachelor’s Degree from Miami University in Ohio, her Master’s Degree in Education from National Louis University, and her Educational Specialist degree in School Psychology from National Louis University.  Additionally, she has worked as the Operations and Program Director at Lake of the Woods & Greenwood Family of Camps.  Most recently, she has served as the Intervention Specialist and School Psychologist at North Shore Academy. 

Abigail Rivera
Director of Special Education

Abigail Rivera received her Master’s of Science in Speech/Language Pathology from Northwestern. She worked in the ESY program at Cove and was eager to return to the Cove Community. Most recently, she worked as the Special Education Coordinator in the Palatine School District and has received her endorsement as a Director of Special Education. Before becoming a coordinator, Abigail gained experience as a speech language pathologist in both public schools and private practice.

Robert Lee
Director of Admissions/District Liaison

Robert holds master's degrees in Special Education and Educational Leadership from Northeastern Illinois University and brings more than 20 years of experience in therapeutic day school settings, including the past decade in leadership roles. Robert is passionate about building meaningful relationships with students, families, and district partners, and is excited to be part of the Cove community, where connection, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.

Steve Tucker, Ed.D.
Associate Principal

Steve Tucker served as an Assistant Principal at South Elgin High School, where he supported students, families, and staff while helping foster a positive and inclusive school community. Throughout his career in education, Steve has focused on building meaningful relationships, creating supportive environments, and helping students succeed by recognizing their individual strengths and needs. He is committed to individualized support and collaboration and values building strong connections with Cove students, families, and staff.

Lara Buti
SEL Coordinator

Lara brings more than 25 years of experience in special education and educational leadership, having served in a variety of roles at TrueNorth, from teacher and instructional coach to principal and Director of Social and Emotional Learning. In 2021, she founded BlueprintSEL Partners, where she partners with schools and districts throughout the Chicagoland area to foster healthy staff cultures, trauma-responsive practices, social-emotional learning, and a strong sense of belonging. Lara is passionate about building connected, supportive school communities where both students and staff feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

Jan Morgan, Ed.D. 
Clinical Consultant

Dr. Jan Morgan has more than 25 years of experience in the field of special education; as a special education classroom teacher, a school psychologist and several administrative roles including associate superintendent for District 214 and assistant superintendent Wauconda District 118. She received a doctorate in educational administration from Northern Illinois University. In addition to her role at The Cove School, Dr. Morgan serves as an adjunct faculty member at both Northern Illinois University and Northwestern University. 

Stacy Post
Director of Finance & Administration

For over 15 years, Stacy has led Cove’s finance, facilities and administration efforts, providing oversight and accountability while building long-lasting partnerships for the school. She believes that Cove School has the power to transform lives and works closely with Cove families, board members and leadership to ensure that the organization's goals are met.  Prior to joining the Cove team, Stacy worked for Northwestern Memorial Hospital as a Senior Internal Auditor, for Accenture HR Services as a Financial Management Manager and in the Finance Department at Ketchum Public Relations. Stacy has a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Indiana University.

Alexandra Argentar
Director of Advancement

Alexandra has been a part of the Cove community for nearly twenty years, always passionate about the transformational impact a Cove education can have on students, families and communities. As Director of Advancement, she works to connect Cove stakeholders with one another and to the important work of the school. Previously, Alexandra served as the Associate Director of the Midwest Region of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Assistant Director of the Women’s Division of the Jewish United Fund and Development Director of Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Speech Communication from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.  

Chris Schrantz
Director of Operations & Business Management

Chris Schrantz received his Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Saint John’s University in Minnesota and his Law Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Before coming to Cove, he served as the Chief Financial Officer for 28 years at Allendale Association.  In addition to overseeing Cove’s facilities and assisting with financial and other operational areas, Chris serves as Treasurer for the Illinois Division of Learning Disabilities of which Cove is a member.    

Academic Advisory Board

Doris Johnson, Ph.D.

Dr. Johnson is the Jo Ann and Peter Dolle Professor Emeritus in Learning Disabilities at Northwestern University where she has spent most of her career. She has long been interested in the relationships between oral language and higher levels of learning including reading, written language, and mathematics, as well as learning disabilities across the life span. Professor Johnson continues to teach courses at Northwestern and coordinates the Adult LD clinic. For the past three years, she has participated in an early literacy project with Head Start children in the Chicago Public Schools. She has enjoyed working with people from Cove School over the years and is pleased to be a member of the Advisory Board.

Jo Ann Hoeppner, Ph.D.

Dr. Hoeppner is a neuropsychologist who has worked as a consultant with The Cove School since 1995. Dr. Hoeppner holds a PLD in Perception and Cognition from the University of Waterloo in Ontario, and a Post Doctoral Fellowship in Neuropsychology at Rush Presbyterian St Luke's Medical Center in Chicago.
She joined Evanston Northwestern Hospital in 1973, and was Director of the Evaluation Center between the years of 1992 – 2006. She has held a private practice since 2006. Her special interests lie in seizure disorders and learning disabilities.

Warren D. Rosen, Ph.D.

Dr. Rosen specializes in understanding the interplay between neurocognitive, emotional and social features in children and adolescents with a variety of neurological diagnoses, including learning disabilities, attention deficits, seizure disorders, and neurosocial disorders. Drawing from theories of neuropsychology, family systems, and socioemotional development, his private practice centers on diagnostic assessment and therapy. Dr. Rosen obtained his clinical psychology doctorate from Georgia State University, and he completed his internship and post-doctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School’s Children’s Hospital and Judge Baker Children’s Center in Boston. He is an assistant professor at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center in the Departments of Psychology and Pediatrics, and he has taught at the University of Texas, University of Houston, Institute for Clinical Social Work, and Loyola University. Dr. Rosen is a member of the academic advisory board of the Hyde Park Day School, and of Men for Shalom {Peace} in the Community and Home (MenSCH), a grass roots organization of men educating adolescent and adult males about domestic and interpersonal violence and intimidation.