Office of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Renee M. Burnett
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
Harmony Rice
District Registrar / Administrative Aide
315-638-6044
Directors
Eric Ziegler
Director of Technology, Data Management & Innovation
Melissa Chiodo
Director of Elementary Education
Christina Morgan
Director of Secondary Education
Kris Denton
Director of Academic Services, Visual and Performing Arts
Danielle Nahorney
Director of Academic Services & Accountability
Learning Coaches
Julie Jones-Beckwith
Learning Coach (Grades K-6) / Mentoring Coordinator (Grades K-12)
Emily Caster
Learning Coach (Grades K-6)
Gabrielle Reimann-Czuy
Learning Coach (Grades 7-12)
Commitment to Excellence
At Baldwinsville, we are dedicated to helping every student succeed. Here is a quick look at what our students achieve together:
- High Graduation Rates: Over 90% of our students earn a Regents Diploma, with more than 60% earning the Advanced Designation.
- A Head Start on College: Nearly all Baker High School graduates earn college credits before walking across the stage with many completing a full semester or more.
- Prepared for the Future: More than 90% of our graduates head straight to two- or four-year colleges and universities, including some of the top-ranked schools in the country.
- Top Test Performance: Our students consistently score above state and national averages on NYS Assessments, Regents exams, the SAT, and the ACT. View District Report Card
Our Goal
Guided by the district’s long-term strategic plan, our goal is to inspire academic success, curiosity, and personal growth in every classroom across Baldwinsville.
The Office of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment regularly updates our learning programs, supports our teachers with effective classroom strategies, and uses student progress data to ensure every learner gets the support they need to reach their full potential from pre-K all the way to graduation.
How We Support Our Teachers & Staff
The Office of Curriculum and Instruction works closely with our teachers and staff to give them the tools, training, and resources they need to help every student succeed. Our services include:
- Designing High-Quality Courses: Helping teachers build clear, engaging lesson plans and learning materials across all subjects and grade levels.
- Creating Fair Student Assessments: Developing classroom quizzes, projects, and tests that accurately measure what students are learning.
- Providing Professional Learning: Offering ongoing workshops and training so our teachers stay up-to-date on the best classroom teaching methods.
- Using Student Data to Improve Learning: Analyzing overall learning trends and student progress to refine our programs and give extra help where it's needed most.
- Integrating Classroom Technology: Helping teachers use digital learning tools safely and effectively to boost student learning.
- Managing District Learning Initiatives: Guiding key programs across all schools so every child receives a consistent, high-quality education.
- Navigating New York State Standards: Helping teachers align their daily lessons with current state learning goals in accordance with the NYS Learning Standards.
