EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

The goal of the Educational Services Department is to support schools in their efforts to provide students with a comprehensive standards-based curriculum. Our activities focus on meeting the needs of principals, teachers, students, and families in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and staff development.  The primary function of this department is the oversight of teaching and learning, assessments, curriculum (K-12), extracurricular activities and programs, mentoring, new teacher induction, and professional learning.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
Ben Boothe, Ed.D. - Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Christi Whitter - Director

Olivia Riscovallez - Elementary Special Services Coordinator

Missy Burling - MIS Clerk (District) and Administrative Assistant (Elementary)

SECONDARY EDUCATION
Heather Peeke - Director

Kelly Edwards - Middle School Special Services Coordinator and Early Childhood

Rose O'Dea - Administrative Assistant (Middle School)

Lauren Averill - High School Special Services Coordinator

Angie Plank - Administrative Assistant (High School)

MENTORING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Karla Reed - Director

ASSESSMENT AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Heather Peeke - Coordinator

TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION
Dr. Tracy Platt - Coordinator

Cinnemon Buie - Coordinator

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Paulette Osborn

CONTACT
Administrative Offices
231 E. Madison Street (physical address)
P.O. Box 97 (mailing address)
Gardner, Kansas 66030
Phone: (913) 856-2007