Curriculum and Instruction

Department of School Administration, Accountability, and Advisement

Mrs. Kelly Hall

Director of Elementary Schools

James Scott Smith, M. Ed.

Director of Secondary Schools

Department Overview

The Department of School Administration, Accountability, and Advisement is responsible for providing direct support to school-based administrators, counselors, and teachers ensuring that all stakeholders have access to and utilize all relevant  data to drive instructional decision making.

Primary Responsibilities

The Department is overseen by Ms. Kelly Hall, Director of Elementary Schools and Mr. J. Scott Smith, Director of Secondary School.  Each director handles the issues related to that particular school level. The department is organized into three areas of focus. They are

  • Administration – ensuring that secondary schools are working efficiently and effectively, are appropriately staffed, and have the necessary materials, processes, and procedures in place to facilitate an orderly school environment. Also ensure that all principals and assistant principals are well placed, trained, and supported in their positions.
  • Accountability - assisting schools as they continue to improve and increase achievement for every child, meet student needs, and ensure that federal and state mandates are met.
  • Advisement - developing and fostering academic and programmatic initiatives in secondary and elementary schools, including:
    • STEM
    • Academy of Finance
    • Global and International Studies
    • Fairlead Academy
    • Tech Connect
    • eSchool Plus Student Information System Implementation and Utilization

Direct Reports:

Name

Title

Primary Responsibilities

Phone Ext.

Martina Green

Administrative Secretary

Supports the Director of Elementary

136

Sherri Gray

Administrative Secretary

Supports the Director of Secondary

139

Socorro Abad

Secretary

 

135

Rhonda Harris

Supervisor of Counseling

Oversee the recruitment, training, and evaluation of all counselors

144

Janis Taylor

Supervisor of Strategic Planning

Oversee SMCPS Master Plan, SIP, GIS, and AP program

120

Linda Musial

Supervisor of STEM

Oversee the STEM academies at LPES, SRMS, and GMHS as well as all SMCPS STEM initiatives

126

Joan Titus

Supervisor of CTE

Oversee the CTE program at all secondary schools as well as the JAFCTC  and the NAoF

123

Antony Marcino

Supervisor of Assessment

SMCPS LEA responsible for all state testing - MSA and HAS

144

Deana Mingo

Data Specialist

Oversees Performance Matters II, Technical Assistance Teams, PSAT and SAT

138

Deborah Samblanet

Data Specialist

Maintains state reporting, student records, and ESPII

123