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
- Tracy Mays - Elementary Programs Secretary (863) 471-5569
- Chrystal Grundy- Professional Development Secretary
Federal Programs - ESOL - Homeless Liaison
- Debbie Wood - Resource Teacher (863) 471-5547
- Laura Rose - Clerk (863) 471-5546
- Noelia Martinez - Homeless Liaison Assistant (863) 471-5313
Migrant Program
- Delilah Marquez - High School
- Migrant Academic Advocate (863) 214-4943
- Kim Fioramanti - Middle School
- Migrant Academic Advocate (863) 531-0444 x 208
Lake Placid Office @ Lake Country Elementary School (863) 699-5075
- Virginia Fuentes - Migrant Recruiter (863) 381-9139
- Juanita Escamilla - Migrant Clerk (863) 699-5075
Sebring Office @ Fred Wild Elementary School (863) 471-5419
- Graciela Hernandez - Migrant Recruiter (863) 381-9163
- Brenda Delphin - Migrant Clerk
Avon Park Office @ Park Elementary School (863) 452-4305
- Maria Rivera Negron - Migrant Recruiter (863) 381-9165
- Shevella Smith - Migrant Clerk (863) 452-4305
Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education
Support
- Chad Johns - Curriculum & Advanced Academics Secretary (863) 471-5654
- Teresa Ware - Assessment & Accountability Data Technician (863) 471-5571
- Donna Varady - Secondary Programs Secretary (863) 471-5608
Career and Technical Education
- Rebekah Wills - Resource Teacher
Specialists
- Language Arts - Tina Starling
- Mathematics - Jennifer Westergom
- Science - Jennifer Reser