The District’s transitional leadership roles in curriculum and instruction are continuing to evolve. 

Dr. Anne Paonessa will continue to serve as Interim Director of Teaching and Learning for the 2022-2023 school year. 

Her team will be comprised of the following administrators:

• Edgar Palacios, Director of Dual Language and Multilingual Education
• Shannon Steen, MTSS/Assessment Coordinator
• Dora Guzman, Curriculum Coordinator

Their tasks for the coming year include the following:

• Coordinating Teacher Institute and New Teacher Days
• Updating Induction and Mentor Handbook
• Updating Curriculum Guide
• Partnering with administrators to develop continuous improvement plans
• Continuously reviewing student achievement data
• Partnering with grant management team to ensure effective allocation of funds
• Reviewing/approving curriculum purchase requests
• Coordinating Pre-k-8 curriculum and assessment alignment including transition between key grades
• Maintaining state curriculum mandates
• Researching and facilitating best practice professional development
• Coordinating student teaching programs with partner universities 
• Participating in Community of Practice administrator meetings as warranted