Curriculum & Instruction
The objective of the Curriculum and Instruction Department of the School Board of Highlands County is to provide tools necessary to advance the knowledge and practice of teaching and learning. The goal is to address the needs of every student, educator and administrator through support, innovation and research based tools. The Department includes resources in Career and Technical Education, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Media and more.
Support
Vacant - Elementary Programs Secretary (863) 471-5569
Chad Johns - Curriculum & Advanced Academics Secretary (863) 471-5654
Vacant - Curriculum & Instruction (863) 471-5555 xt 10283
Specialists
Language Arts K-5 - Tina Starling
Science - Jennifer Reser
Federal Programs - ESOL - Homeless Liaison
Jill Compton Twist - Director (863) 471-5547
Beth Trogdon - Clerk (863) 471-5546
Noelia Martinez - Homeless Liaison Assistant (863) 471-5313
Migrant Program
Delilah Marquez - High School
Migrant Academic Advocate (863) 214-4943
Lake Placid Office @ Lake Country Elementary School (863) 699-5075
Virginia Fuentes - Migrant Recruiter (863) 381-9139
Lilian Fernandez - Migrant Clerk (863) 699-5075
Sebring Office @ Fred Wild Elementary School (863) 471-5419
Graciela Hernandez - Migrant Recruiter (863) 381-9163
Marlen Zavala - Migrant Clerk (863) 471-5419
Avon Park Office @ Park Elementary School (863) 452-4305
Maria Rivera Negron - Migrant Recruiter (863) 381-9165
Ana Eugenio Tellez - Migrant Clerk (863) 452-4305
Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education
Danielle Erwin
Support
Heather Goodwin - Secondary Programs Secretary (863) 471-5608
Assessment and Accountability
Lorie Layfield (863) 471-5571
Specialists
Language Arts 6-12 - Jennifer Sanchez
Mathematics - Vacant