The Mission Statement of the Curriculum and Instruction Department is to assist schools in reaching their long-range goals of high standards for student performance by providing quality resources and support. In short, the mission is to advance knowledge of, and professional practice in, teaching and learning.

This mission is carried out by the responsibilities of the department's staff listed below. The primary areas of responsibility including Writing Instruction, Literacy (across the curriculum), Math and Science initiatives, Instructional Technology, AP and IB (vertical alignment and Freshmen Transition), and services for Title I schools.

• Shelia Lightbourne

• Brooke Barron - Director, K-12

• Denise Berry - Program Director, Curriculum

• Ryan Gore - Program Director, Data Scientist

• Amy Dale - Specialist, Title I and Title IX

• Tami Ellis - Specialist, Science

• Ann Flanagan - Specialist, Reading, Title II

• Lynn Kozak - Specialist, Curriculum

• Stephanie Gillis - Specialist, Mathematics

• Amber Floyd - Administrative Assistant to Marcus Chambers - (850) 833-3191

• Martha Adams - Administrative Assistant to Shelia Lightbourne - (850) 833-5888

• Lori Hupp - Administrative Secretary - (850) 833-4208

202A North Highway 85
Niceville, FL 32578
Fax: (850) 833-4237

A proposed new School Board policy, Parents’ Bill of Rights and School Partnerships for Students, will address a parent’s rights regarding their child’s education. To make comments and/or suggestions about this policy, please email Lori Hupp.

• Comprehensive Health Education Plans

• Florida Required Instruction Implementation Report

• Parent/Student Resources

• Teacher and Principal Resources