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Teaching and Learning

The department of Teaching and Learning is based in Central Middle School and led by Executive Director Dr. Jill Johnson. Teaching and Learning is responsible for overseeing the entire educational learning program, including developing the curriculum taught at each grade level; assessments; diversity education; the district's gifted education program called Vision 21; professional development; integrating technology into the classroom; and teaching cultural proficiency.
 
Focus of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment:
Developing 21st Century Literacy Skills
In the 21st Century, learners will need to adapt to continual and rapid change, problem solve using multiple information sources and innovative thinking, work in a diverse world, interact fluently in a technological world, and be ready to learn skills for jobs that are yet to be created. Click the link at the side to learn more about the skills and strategies to accomplish this goal.
 
Dr. Jill Johnson, Executive Director of Teaching and Learning
Phone 763-745-5022
Fax 763-745-5092
Shelly Nelson, Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Phone 763-745-6131
Fax 763-745-5092
Brad Anderson, Q-Comp Coordinator
Phone 763-745-6125
Bobbi Stinger, Secretary
Phone 763-745-5021
Fax 763-745-5098
Dr. Gabriel E. Lofton, Director of Academic Excellence and Equity
Phone 763-745-5094
Fax 763-745-5098
Rosemarie Valencour, Secretary
Phone 763-745-5093
Fax 763-745-5098
Research and Evaluation Department
Phone 763-745-5065
Fax 763-745-5067
Demae DeRocher, Research & Evaluation Department Secretary
Phone 763-745-6016
Cheryl Warzeha, Testing Technician
Phone 763-745-5066
Fax 763-745-5067