Learning and Teaching Staff
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR LEARNING & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Nikki Tammaru
ntammaru@elmhurst205.org
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR INNOVATION & SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
Dr. Scott Grens
sgrens@elmhurst205.org
DIRECTORS
Dave Beedy
Director of STEM Education
dbeedy@elmhurst205.org
Leslie Weber
Director of Curriculum lweber@elmhurst205.org
Ariana Leonard
Director of Language Acquisition
aleonard@elmhurst205.org
Nicholas Stoyas
Director of Instructional Technology
nstoyas@elmhurst205.org
Dr. Michelle Thompson
Director of Literacy
michellethompson@elmhurst205.org
Patrick Baker
Fine and Performing Arts Coordinator
pbaker@elmhurst205.org
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS
Leslie Davisson
ldavisson@elmhurst205.org
Welcome to Learning & Teaching
The Department of Learning and Teaching serves the needs of the students, parents, and professional staff of District 205. Learning & Teaching oversees the creation and implementation of curriculum in all content areas for Kindergarten through Grade 12 and supports assessment of student learning, locally and on state level assessments.