The Instruction and Curriculum Department supports student achievement by providing assistance and guidance in curriculum training and implementation, professional development, implementation of state and federal mandates, and school improvement planning.

Curriculum and instruction are the heart and soul of our learning community. It is essential that instructional programs be focused, engaging, demanding, and differentiated. As educators, we understand that lessons must be aligned with state and national curriculum standards. Additionally, by providing a variety of active and technological learning processes, we are empowering our students to view class work as a valuable and engaging learning experience connected to a real-world context. Through the process of differentiated instruction, we are consistently providing developmentally appropriate instruction as a means to meet the needs of every student. Further, LSSD teachers are utilizing a variety of instructional strategies specific to both small and large group instruction as well as individualized instruction to empower all students. As professional educators, it is our goal to truly maximize the success of all students in the LSSD learning community. We realize that the powerful vehicles of curriculum and instruction, through which we connect with and guide our students, are essential elements in a student-centered mission.

Director of Teaching and Learning

Nancy Ash
Director of Teaching and Learning
615.449.6060 ext. 1023

Nancy Whitefield
Administrative Assistant
615.449.6060 ext. 1021

Department Administrators

Stan Blades
Federal Programs Supervisor
615.449.6060 ext. 1029

Lynn Cable
Special Education Director
615.444.6073 ext. 1105
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Penny Thompson
Instructional Coordinator
615.449.6060 ext. 1024
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Joshua Brown
Project Manager
615.449.6060 ext. 1020