Teaching & Learning

The Urbandale Community School District Teaching and Learning Department provides leadership and guidance regarding curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

We bring learning to life through the development, facilitation, and implementation of high-quality learning experiences.

What we do:

  • Academic and Student Support Systems
  • Continuous Improvement of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
  • Professional Learning for educational staff
  • Compliance with federal, state, and local student achievement and data gathering and reporting

 

Teaching & Learning Plan on a Page 2024-2025

 

Teaching & Learning Contacts

Brandon Schrauth
Director of Teaching & Learning
[email protected]

Edina Mesic
Department Administrative Assistant
(515) 457-5001
[email protected]

Jill Miller
Curriculum Facilitator
PreK-5 ELA, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Guidance
[email protected]

Elizabeth Whitver 
Curriculum Facilitator
PreK-12 Technology Integration, Computer Science, Human Services
[email protected]

Kandi Brittain 
Curriculum Facilitator
6-12 ELA & Social Studies, K-12 Visual Arts, Music, World Languages
[email protected]

Janean Hauser 
Curriculum Facilitator
6-12 Mathematics & Science,  K-12 P.E., Health
[email protected]

Mary Clark
Curriculum Facilitator
PreK-12 Special Education
[email protected]