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Teaching & Learning

The STMA Teaching and Learning Department is dedicated to meeting all student academic, social, and emotional needs by providing quality support to families and staff through equitable educational opportunities. 

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Phone: 763-497-3180         
Ext 5582

Email: jamiew@mystma.org

Jamie Wiitala

Director of Teaching and Learning

Advisory Committees
    American Indian Education Parent Advisory Committee
    District Advisory Committee (DAC)

English Learner Programs
    Grades K-12

Federal Title Grants
    Title III
    Title IV
    Indian Education Programming Plan

Student Programming
    Indian Education Programming Plan
    English Learner Programming

Staff Development
    District Staff Development Coordination
    Graduate Level Course Offerings

Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness

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Phone: 763-497-3180         
Ext 5536

Email: sharilynl@mystma.org

Shari Ledahl

Supervisor of Curriculum & Student Programming

Curriculum
   EC-12 Curriculum Review
   Curriculum Maps
   Curriculum Capital Outlay
   Report Cards and Grading
   MN Common Course Catalog (EC-12)
   Local Literacy Plan 

Student Programming
   
General Education Intervention Programming
   MTSS Implementation
   Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Implementation

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Phone: 763-497-3180
Ext 5509

Email: mollyj@mystma.org

Molly Jerpseth

Curriculum & Mentorship Coordinator

Student Programming
   MTSS Implementation
   Elementary High Potential

Mentorship Programming
   District Mentorship Committee
   New Teacher Workshop
   Year 1, 2, & 3 Probationary Support

Curriculum
   EC-12 Curriculum Review
   Curriculum Maps
   Curriculum Capital Outlay
   Report Cards and Grading

Federal Title Grants
    Title I
    Title II

Phone: 763-497-3180 
Ext 5178

Email: trinas@mystma.org

Trina Schultz

Literacy Coordinator

Curriculum
   EC-12 Literacy Curriculum Review

Student Programming
   EC-12 Read Act Implementation
   District Literacy Plan Development  
   MTSS Implementation

Samantha Blume

Math Coordinator

Curriculum
   EC-12 Math Curriculum Review

Student Programming
   EC-12 Standards Alignment & Implementation
   District Math Plan Development
   MTSS Implementation

Stephanie Thiede

Assessment & Data Coordinator

Curriculum
   Standardized Assessment
   MN Student Survey
   CACR Parent Satisfaction Survey
 
Student Programming
   Data Teams Oversight
   MTSS Implementation
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Phone: 763-497-3180 
Ext 5300

Email:priscillad@mystma.org

Priscilla DeSpiegelaere

Teaching & Learning Administrative Assistant