Department Overview

  • The Department of Teaching and Learning oversees all aspects of teaching and students learning Kindergarten through 8th Grade in all subject areas. The Department also oversees specialized programs, such as services for English Language Learners, Dual Language and advanced services in math and reading. The Department coordinates professional development, manages and reports on multiple assessment systems and coordinates numerous activities with the Illinois State Board of Education for reporting requirements and supplemental funding methods.

Department Staff

Dr. Steven Thomas - Associate Superintendent of Teaching and Learning with Equity
Meet Dr. Thomas

Phone: (847) 596-5622

Email: sthomas@dist50.net

Dr. Victoria Kieffer - Director of Teaching and Learning

Meet Dr. Kieffer

Phone: (847) 596-5620

Email: vkieffer@dist50.net

Elizabeth Sanchez Szepesi - Director of Language Acquisition
Meet Mrs. Sanchez Szepesi

Phone: (847) 596-5623

Email: eszepesi@dist50.net

Valerie Morey - English as a Second Language Coordinator

Phone: (847) 596-5626

Email: vmorey@dist50.net

Angela Walker - Technology Integration Specialist

Meet Mrs. Walker

Phone: (847) 596-5625

Email: awalker@dist50.net

Ellen Anderson - Technology Integration Specialist

Phone: (847) 984-8867

Email: eanderson@dist50.net

Jodi Stough - Department Secretary

Phone: (847) 596-5622

Email: jstough@dist50.net