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Instruction

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The Department of Instruction provides support to schools for implementing the curriculum and instructional programs for Calvert County Public Schools. In addition, this office supports the professional development of all staff through a variety of programs and experiences.

Our department serves to increase teacher capacity and student achievement by:

  • Providing curriculum aligned with the Maryland College and Career Ready Standards which promotes rigorous instruction for all students.
  • Providing professional support to teachers and administrators through:
    • Purposeful, meaningful professional development
    • Ongoing mentoring and coaching
    • Support during PLCs and Department meetings

Instruction Directory

Dr. Susan Johnson

Chief Academic Officer

Jacquelyn Jacobs

Director, System and Instructional Performance

Christine Cook

Supervisor, Fine and Performing Arts

Elizabeth Doster

Coordinator, Accountability & Instructional Data

Loren Grimes

Supervisor, Secondary English Language Arts

Dr. Marcella Gruver

Supervisor, Elementary Reading Language Arts

Thomas Hill

Supervisor, Instructional Technology and Virtual Programming

Andrea Jones

Specialist, Pre-Kindergarten Program Specialist

Candy Kennedy

Budget/Grant Specialist

Joyce King

Supervisor, State and Federal Grant Programs

Dr. Yovonda Kolo

Supervisor , High School Science, STEM, Tech Ed, MESA Regional, Science EXPO

James Scott McComb

Supervisor, Social Studies

Janel McPhillips

Supervisor , Science, PreK-8th Grade, Family Life, Service Learning, CHESPAX

Cheri Mrkva

Child Care Specialist

Dr. Crystal Ricks

Supervisor, Advanced Learning

Dr. Joe Sampson

Coordinator, MD Grants & Blueprints

Britta Sparks

Supervisor, World Language, PE, ESOL, NJROTC

Joe Sutton

Supervisor, Secondary Math

Sandy Walker

Supervisor, Equity and School Improvement

Rick Weber

Principal Mentor

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