Curriculum and Instruction

The Mission Statement of the Curriculum and Instruction Department is to assist schools in reaching their long-range goals of high standards for student performance by providing quality resources and support. In short, the mission is to advance knowledge of, and professional practice in, teaching and learning.

This mission is carried out by the responsibilities of the department's staff listed below. The primary areas of responsibility including Writing Instruction, Literacy (across the curriculum), Math and Science initiatives, Instructional Technology, AP and IB (vertical alignment and Freshmen Transition), and services for Title I schools.

Assistant Superintendent, Academic and Student Services

Shelia Lightbourne

Directors

Jeff Palmer - Director, K-12

Program Directors

Denise Berry - Program Director, Curriculum
Ryan Gore - Program Director, Data Scientist

Specialists

Amy Dale - Specialist, Title I and Title IX
Tami Ellis - Specialist, Science
Ann Flanagan - Specialist, Reading, Title II
Lynn Kozak - Specialist, Curriculum
Stephanie Thetford - Specialist, Mathematics

Administrative

Amber Floyd - Administrative Assistant to Marcus Chambers - 850.833.3191
Martha Adams - Administrative Assistant to Shelia Lightbourne - 850.833.5888
Lori Hupp - Administrative Secretary - 850.833.4208

Curriculum and Instruction Office

202A North Highway 85
Niceville, FL 32578
Fax: 850.833.4237

Proposed School Board Policy 01-19 - Parents’ Bill of Rights and School Partnerships for Students

A proposed new School Board policy, Parents’ Bill of Rights and School Partnerships for Students, will address a parent’s rights regarding their child’s education. To make comments and/or suggestions about this policy, please email Lori Hupp.