- Centennial School District
- General Information
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Welcome to the Office of Learning and Innovation!
Anthony Gabriele, Director of Learning & Innovation
gabran@centennialsd.orgJoseph Rutz, Assistant Director of Secondary Education
rutzjo@centennialsd.orgShawanna James-Coles, Assistant Director of Elementary Education
colesh@centennialsd.orgJamie Kifferly, Data Coordinator
kiffja@centennialsd.orgMary Anne Robold, Administrative Assistant
roboma@centennialsd.orgFran Watkins, Network and Systems Administrator
watkfr@centennialsd.orgAmy Campbell, Database and Software Administrator
campam@centennialsd.orgLeon Willie, Jr. Network and Systems Specialist
willle@centennialsd.orgJames Creighton, Jr. Data and Software Specialist
creija@centennialsd.orgMeaghan Bandura, Administrative Assistant
bandme@centennialsd.orgAnn Van Zelst, Education Technology Specialist
vanzan@centennialsd.orgAnn Smith, Education Technology Specialist
smitan@centennialsd.orgHoyeon Jang, Education Technology Specialist
JangHo@centennialsd.orgJenna Kwasniuk, Education Technology Aide
kwasje@centennialsd.orgValerie Carson, Education Technology Aide
carsva@centennialsd.orgFor information, please contact (215) 441-6000, Extension 11007
The Office of Learning and Innovation oversees the district-wide curriculum and instruction, student programs and activities, district and state assessments, and faculty and staff professional development in the district. Curriculum includes the courses of study for all subjects K-12, instructional resources, and assessments. Student programs include: athletics, arts, extra-curricular activities, clubs, assemblies, and field trips. We ensure that students have opportunities to enhance their unique skills and build capacity in all areas.
The Office of Learning and Innovation oversees the administration of all state assessments, such as the PSSA, PASA, Keystone Exams, MAP, and WIDA, and coordinates the administration of nationally recognized exams such as PSAT, SAT, ACT, and the Advanced Placement Exams. In addition to developing and administrating programs for students, the Office of Learning and Innovation develops and facilitates professional development for administrators, teachers, and support staff. Additionally, the Office of Learning and Innovation coordinates all student teacher and practicum placements, ensures compliance with all school safety regulations, and serves as a liaison to community organizations.
The Director of Learning and Innovation is the administrative liaison to the Education Committee of the Centennial School Board as well as the Chair of the District’s Act 48 Committee. The Director supervises all professional staff and instructional and co-curricular programs.
