• Curriculum & Instruction Department Staff:

      Dr. Maria Lawson-Davenport, Director of Curriculum & Instruction
      Dr. Katelyn Leitner,       Coordinator of Science Instruction
      Katrina Cary,       Coordinator of History & Social Studies Instruction
      Dr. Keisha Melvin,       Coordinator of Advanced Instruction & World Languages
      Dr. Johnita Shabazz,       Coordinator of English Instruction
      Anne McCoy,       Coordinator of Health/Physical Education & Employee Wellness
      Kelly Greening,       Coordinator of Math Instruction
      Dr. Joleen Neighbours, Coordinator of Fine & Performing Arts
      Rachele Hirsch-Brooks, STEM Specialist
      Kiersten Wright, History & Social Studies Specialist
      Patricia Waegerle, Math Specialist
      TBD, English Specialist
      Rebecca Bradley, Math Specialist
      Sherie Mungo, English/ELL Specialist


      C & I Vision:
      The vision of the SPS Curriculum & Instruction Department is to foster learning communities among teachers and staff to provide equitable and authentic learning experiences to all students and empower them to embark on pathways to career readiness and global citizenship.

      C & I Goals: 
      Support effective teaching and learning to maximize student success by:

      • Building teacher capacity in effective and engaging tier-one instruction through professional development

      • Supporting data-driven instructional decisions

      • Supporting the creation of aligned instructional resources and balanced assessments

      • Supporting effective enrichment and remediation intervention strategies

      • Promoting authentic and relevant learning opportunities