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
Dr. Michelle Thompson
Director of Literacy
michellethompson@elmhurst205.org
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS
Sheila Billenstein
sbillenstein@elmhurst205.org
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.
Information on district curriculum can be found on the Elmhurst Curriculum for Parents site.