Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment


The Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment department is responsible for setting curriculum standards, offering continuing staff development, and working with parents, students, and teachers to improve the quality of education in the Georgetown Independent School District.

 

 

Department Staff Directory
Name (Email link) • Title Ext.* Location
Curriculum & Instruction
Brenda Albright • Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction 5012Administration
Cheryl Lang • Executive Director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction 5011Wms. Annex
Jana Rueter • Executive Director for School Improvement 6032Administration
Phil Timmons • Director of High School Curriculum and Instruction 6040Wms. Annex
Don Wise • Director of Middle School Curriculum and Instruction 6039Wms. Annex
Rebecca McCoy • Assessment Director 6034Administration
Abbie Baker • Dyslexia Coordinator 7884Wms. Annex
Paula Brock • Secondary Lang. Arts Coordinator 8062NGC
Hilda Franks • Early Childhood Coordinator 6022Wms. Annex
Nancy Hester • Social Studies Coordinator 7882GHS
Carol Lalonde • Secretary to Asst. Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction 5012Administration
Denise Gunn • Secretary to Assessment Director 6098Administration
Jennifer Kelly • Secretary to Executive Director of Elementary Curriculum & Instruction 6038Wms. Annex
Jenny Mueting • Textbook Coordinator 6027BMS
Susan Ripps • Assessment Clerk 6096Administration
Special Education
Cara Schwartz • Director of Special Education 6043Purl
Regina Gilchriest • Special Education Coordinator - Secondary 6019Purl
Position Vacant • Special Education Coordinator - Elementary Purl
Cyndi Coulter • Special Ed Counselor 6517
Michael Graves • Special Ed Counselor 6411
Ken Thoresen • Special Ed Counselor 7346
Karen Baker • VI Instructor 8037NGC
Louise Cook • Orientation & Mobility Specialist 8037NGC
Teri Wilder • VI Instructor 8037NGC
Hilda Franks • Early Childhood Coordinator 6022Wms. Annex
Ron Jones • Behavior Specialist
Annette Jones • Autism Specialist
Susan Upshaw • Transition Coordinator 8358Mitchell
Julie Mani • Physical Therapist 7915
Karen Powell • Homebound Teacher 7165
Eliana Case • Special Ed Parent Liasion 6884Purl
Dawn Jennings • Special Ed Parent Liasion 6884Purl
Joy Bohanan • Secretary 5008Purl
Ann Weaver • Secretary 6088Purl
Federal Programs
Ralph Campos • Director of Federal Programs 6036Purl
Roberto Trevino • Bilingual/ESL Coordinator 7887Purl
Hilda Franks • Early Childhood Coordinator 6022Wms. Annex
Creuza Maciel • Migrant Coordinator 7334GHS Annex
Zelinda Richards • Homeless Liaison 7390GHS Annex
Patty Collins • Secretary 5193Purl
Career & Technology
Position Vacant • CTE Director 5012Wms. Annex
Fine Arts
JD Janda • Fine Arts Director 7186GHS
Sandy Hill • Secretary 5110GHS
Peggy Westmoreland • Clerk 7549GHS


 

Upcoming Curriculum Events

  • 11/8/2009: Georgetown Symphony Society / Temple Jazz Orchestra (Administration)
  • 11/10/2009: Orchestra - 6th grade at Zilker Festival (Tippit)
  • 11/11/2009: Mitchell Elementary Music - Veteran's Day Program (Mitchell)
  • 11/11/2009: Benold M.S. Band, Choir & Orchestra- "Veteran's Day" Assembly (Benold)
  • 11/11/2009: TMS Band Veteran's Day Program (Tippit)

Latest Curriculum News

  • Exit Level TAKS Retest Schedule
    The fall TAKS Exit Level Retest administrations are scheduled as follows:

    10/20/09  TAKS ELA Writing Retest

    10/21/09  TAKS Math Retest

    10/22/09  TAKS Science Retest

    10/23/09  TAKS Social Studies Retest

    Testing will be held at Georgetown High School (GHS) located at 2211 N. >>
  • Examination for Acceleration Dates Set

    Georgetown ISD is offering opportunities this summer for secondary students to earn credit in academic subjects and for elementary students to accelerate a grade level by passing the appropriate examinations for acceleration. >>

  • Notice of Entitlements Meetings for Non-Profit & Private Schools in GISD
    GISD will be holding required meetings for licensed, non-profit private schools with in GISD boundaries to determine eligible srevices with federal grants and entitlements for the 2009-2010 school year. >>