Office of Curriculum & Instruction Services
Jennifer Knapp
Director, Curriculum & Instruction

Taryn Frye, (614) 797-5888
Secretary


Under the direction of the Department of Academic Affairs, the Office of Curriculum & Instruction Services oversees the district’s curriculum and instruction, linking teachers and other instructional staff with the resources and support they need to help students achieve in a standards-based system. 

It is responsible for aligning curriculum, instruction and assessments to the Ohio Academic Content Standards; developing, selecting and supporting standards-based curriculum across the district; implementing effective instruction and assessment strategies to meet students' differentiated learning styles and needs; and providing staff professional development that demonstrates a commitment to educational excellence, ensuring students are prepared to contribute to the competitive and changing world in which we live.

Coordinators & Facilitators
 
Stephanie Donofe:  K - 12 Instructional Technology, Library Media, World Languages & 9 - 12 Business Curriculum Coordinator

Dr. Scott Ebbrecht:  K - 5 Science & Music, K - 12 Physical Education Curriculum Coordinator

DianeSantilli, Secretary
(614) 797-5887


Melinda Reames:  Career Tech Coordinator 

Teresa Wood, Secretary
(614) 797-5906


Dr. Jan Fedorenko:  K – 12 Arts Curriculum Coordinator
Phil Louden:  Grades 6 – 12 Music Facilitator

Teachers on Special Assignment

 

Kimi Dodds:  K -5 Mathematics 
Laura Hance:  6 - 12 Mathematics
Melissa Krempasky:  K - 5 English Language Arts 
Sherry Birchem:  6 - 12 English Language Arts & Science 
Kenny Lee:  K - 12 Social Studies 


Instructional Coaches

 

Cindy Baker - Hawthorne ES
Janet Carlson - Hanby Magnet ES
Amy Godwin - Cherrington ES & Whittier ES
Christina Goldner - Annehurst ES
Geriann Patterson - McVay ES & Mark Twain ES
Robb Stranges - Pointview ES
Kim Wickham - Wilder ES
Carla Wilson - Huber Ridge ES
 

 
Curriculum & Instruction also oversees the following areas:
 

Media Specialists
The library media specialist has many roles and responsibilities including teacher, instructional partner, information specialist, and program administrator.

Amy Hamrick - Central HS
Debbie King - South HS
Zachary Wilkerson - North HS

Kris Konik - Heritage MS
Deanna McDaniel - Genoa MS
Jean Trimble - Walnut Springs MS
Karen Yingling - Blendon MS

Lori Boyd - Emerson, Pointview Hawthorne & Wilder ES
Beth Meta -Annehurst, Fouse & Robert Frost ES
Pam Todd - Hanby, Mark Twain, McVay& Whittier ES
Brandi Young - Alcott, Cherrington & Huber Ridge ES
 
 

Elementary Technology Specialists
The primary role of the elementary technology specialist is to support elementary teachers in building their capacity to integrate technology into lessons as required by the Common Core and new Ohio standards.
 
Jennifer Fry - Cherrington, Hawthorne, Huber Ridge, McVay & Wilder ES
Daphne Irby -  Alcott, Emerson, Fouse & Robert Frost ES
Kim Niles - Annehurst, Hanby, Mark Twain, Pointview & Whittier ES
 

 

Documents
Information
Ohio's New Learning Standards
Clearly defined statements of what all students are expected to know and be able to accomplish.
National PTA
National Standards for Family-School Partnerships
Waiver Day Letter
November 6, 2012
High School
HS Course Description Book
2013-2014
Otterbein Courses
College course offerings for high schools students through our partnership with Otterbein University!
HS Course Description Book
2012-2013
HS Course Description Book
2011-2012
Advanced Placement Program & International Baccalaureate
Comparison of the two academic programs by College Entrance Foundation Board, Copyright 2003
Credit Flexibility
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