The goal of the Educational Services Department is to support schools in their efforts to provide students with a comprehensive standards-based curriculum. Our activities focus on meeting the needs of principals, teachers, students, and families in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and staff development. The primary function of this department is the oversight of teaching and learning, assessments, curriculum (K-12), extracurricular activities and programs, mentoring, new teacher induction, and professional learning.
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Christi Whitter - Director
Olivia Riscovallez - Elementary Special Services Coordinator
Missy Burling - MIS Clerk (District) and Administrative Assistant (Elementary)
SECONDARY EDUCATION
Heather Peeke - Director
Kelly Edwards - Middle School Special Services Coordinator and Early Childhood
Rose O'Dea - Administrative Assistant (Middle School)
Lauren Averill - High School Special Services Coordinator
Angie Plank - Administrative Assistant (High School)
MENTORING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Karla Reed - Director
ASSESSMENT AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Heather Peeke - Coordinator
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION
Dr. Tracy Platt - Coordinator
Cinnemon Buie - Coordinator
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Paulette Osborn
CONTACT
Administrative Offices
231 E. Madison Street (physical address)
P.O. Box 97 (mailing address)
Gardner, Kansas 66030
Phone: (913) 856-2007
Assessment Program