Teaching and Learning

Mission Statement

To provide diverse learning opportunities that inspire all students to become life-long learners who contribute to their community.

Our Responsibilities

Our department focuses on the development, implementation, and advocacy of a high-quality educational program for students in our district. Additionally, we coordinate and provide professional development programs that enable our staff to:

  • Increase understanding of culturally responsive pedagogy
  • Enhance awareness in curriculum design and development
  • Implement research-based instructional strategies that increase student achievement

Guiding Principles for Effective Curriculum

  • Students are engaged in cognitively challenging work during which they are aware of their learning and develop self-efficacy.
  • Learning experiences provide for…
    • Student voice.
    • Immediate feedback.
    • Students’ needs to be met through supports, interventions and extensions.
    • High expectations.
    • Integration of reading/ writing and vocabulary development across disciplines.
  • Learning experiences are conducive to…
    • Cultural responsiveness.
    • High expectations.
    • Strategies to engage and motivate students.
    • The formation of positive relationships with and among students.
    • Learning environments are welcoming, positive, and inclusive


Important Documents

Becky Szuba
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning

Phone: 708-585-2388
bszuba@tfd215.org
 

LaQuesha Martin-Dean
 Director of Teaching and Learning
Phone: 708-585-2394
lmartin@tfd215.org


Abena Trice 
 Executive Secretary
Phone: 708-585-2321
atrice@tfd215.org