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Teaching & Learning

The Department of Teaching and Learning develops and implements the academic program for all students in the school district. It is responsible for all learning, grading, and instructional methods.

The Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning leads the department and reports to the Associate Superintendent of Human Resources. In addition, the department includes the areas of English Learners, human resources, and technology.

The responsibilities of the Department of Teaching and Learning include:

  • Academic Programming & Instruction
  • Curriculum Development
  • Curricular Resources
  • Dual Language Services
  • English Learners Services
  • Gifted Education & Extended Learning Opportunities
  • Professional Development
  • School Improvement Process
  • Student Assessments

Department Staff

630-553-4382

Kathleen Melton, Ed.D
Assistant Superintendent for
Teaching and Learning
630-553-4382 Ext. 4131
kmelton@y115.org

Kelley Hren, Ed.D
Executive Director of Teaching & Learning
630-553-4381 Ext. 4219
khren@y115.org

Pauline Zdonek
Coordinator of Professional Growth
630-553-4382 
pzdonek@y115.org

Ashley Badger
Gifted and Accelerated Coordinator
630-553-4382 Ext. 5307
abadger@y115.org

Paige de la Cruz
Coordinator of Multilingual Services
630-553-4382 Ext. 4381
pdelacruz@y115.org

Michelle Radja
Administrative Assistant
630-553-4382 Ext. 4409
mradja@y115.org

District Assessment and Data Specialist
630-553-4382  
 
District Math Specialist
630-553-4382  
 
District Literacy Specialist
630-553-4382  
 
Steph McHugh
District Book Ambassador
630-553-4382  
smchugh@y115.org
 
Maribel Luna
Family and Community Engagement Coordinator
630-553-4382  
mluna@y115.org