Teaching and Learning
The Teaching and Learning Department is responsible for leadership of the district’s academic goals. The department oversees curriculum development and review; professional development related to curriculum, instruction and assessment, and implementation of state and federal programs that directly impact student learning. The department also oversees the district Assessment Center, Quality Compensation (Q Comp) program and English Learners (EL), Gifted and Talented (GT) and integration and equity programming, and collaborates with the Special Education Department in literacy and math efforts, and the Technology Department to support technology integration into the teaching and learning process.
Our work is rooted in the following principles:
- Strong Core Collaboration
- Guided Inquiry
- Equity
- Constructivist Learning
- Formative Assessment
- 1:1 Access to Technology
- Growth Mindset
- Standards-Driven
- Data-Informed
- Intervention/Enrichment
- Continuous Improvement
- Results-Oriented
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Teaching and Learning Administration
steven troen
Director of Teaching and Learning
Steven.Troen@district196.org
651-423-7700
Amy B. Miller
Teaching and Learning Coordinator,
HS English-language arts, HS social studies, K-12 English learners, K-12 specialists/electives, K-8 gifted-talented, Q Comp
Amy.B.Miller@district196.org
651-423-7836
gretchen cary
Teaching and Learning Specialist,
6-8 Literacy and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, Integrated Units of Study
Gretchen.Cary@district196.org
651-423-7617
VIOLETA HERNANDEZ ESPINOSA
Equity and Inclusion Coordinator,
AVID, cultural family advocates
Violeta.Hernandez@district196.org
651-423-7914
paul olson
Teaching and Learning Coordinator,
K-12 Math, science, STEM, Magnet School Programs, Innovative Programs, Business and Community Partners
Paul.Olson@district196.org
651-423-7911
jennifer huling
Teaching and Learning Specialist,
Learning and Technology, 1:1 Learning, Schoology
Jennifer.Huling@district196.org
651-423-7915
megan pershica
Teaching and Learning Coordinator, Pre-K-12 Literacy
Megan.Pershica@district196.org
651-423-7812
nandi rieck
State and Federal Programs Coordinator,
Grants, Title Program, Career Development, Homeless Liaison
Nandi.Rieck@district196.org
651-423-7719