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Teaching and Learning
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Mission Statement
The mission of the Teaching and Learning Department is to support and empower teachers, administrators, and the learning community to promote student achievement through coaching best instructional practices, providing viable research-based curriculum aligned to 21st century skills, and creating engaging professional development based on data-driven decisions to develop global citizens.
Vision Statement
Grow every student, every day.
Parent Resource: Teaching and Learning Parent Playbook
Staff Resource: Teaching and Learning Playbook
Department Staff
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MJ Bowman
Chief of Teaching and Learning - Literacy and Humanities -
Martin Cardenas
Director of Teaching and Learning -
Lanette Aguero
Social Studies and Teachworthy Coordinator -
Syrenna Archer
Elementary Math & Science Strategist -
Veronica Benzvi
Facilitator - World Languages -
Ivonne Chaluisan
Elementary Literacy Strategist -
Gabriela Delgado
Advanced Academics and STEM Administrative Assistant -
Janett Gallegos Escobar
Secondary Math Strategist -
Catherine Gokey
Elementary Math & Science Strategist -
Rochelle Grisafi
Elementary Math & Science Strategist -
Erica Hayes
Secondary ELA Strategist -
Jesse Hernandez
Natural Science Education Center Aide -
Jean Ann Holt
Elementary ELA & PK Facilitator -
Cicley Jones
Facilitator - HB3, Reading Academic Cohort Leader -
Jessica LaBonville
Secondary ELA Strategist -
Gabrielle Patterson
Middle School Math Coordinator -
Laura Patulea
Facilitator - Secondary Math