Teaching, Learning, and Assessment

Accountability Supervisor and District Testing 

• Oversee district and state testing programs, ensuring compliance and smooth administration.
• Manage state and federal accountability reporting and requirements.
• Coordinate district benchmarks and assessments to track student progress.
• Analyze data to inform instructional decisions and improve student outcomes.
• Monitor and report Ready Graduate tracking metrics to support postsecondary readiness.
• Provides professional development and support to Building Testing Coordinators for state testing.
• Provides state and federal accountability professional development and support to administrators and teachers 
   

Email Carin Sanders

901-752-7873

Blended Learning Supervisor

• Lead district-wide instructional technology initiatives and the instructional technology team.
• Oversee the implementation and integration of digital programs, learning management systems (LMS), and educational technology tools.
• Lead the strategic rollout of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and initiatives to enhance teaching and learning practices.
• Provide ongoing professional development, training, and support for educators on effectively utilizing instructional technology in the classroom.
• Collaborate with educators and administrators to refine and implement blended learning strategies that increase student engagement and achievement.
• Ensure compliance with state requirements for K-12 computer science education, including the integration of digital citizenship curriculum across grade levels

Email Chris Cooper

901-752-7880

K-8 ELA & Social Studies Supervisor 

• Oversee curriculum and instructional strategies for K-8 ELA and social studies.
• Support administrators, teachers, interventionists, and tutors with professional development, evaluations, and instructional resources.
• Coordinate textbook selection and implementation for K-8 ELA and social studies.
• Manage the STAR Reading platform, including implementation and data analysis to improve outcomes.
• Align ELA and social studies goals with district objectives through collaboration and planning.
• Monitor student progress to ensure success in literacy and social studies education.
• Coordinates resources for gifted programming.

901-752-7874

Email Dianne Stovall

Federal Programs and Fine Arts Supervisor 

• Oversee Federal Programs, including Title I, Title II, Title III, Title IV, and ESSER.
• Implements compliance procedures and oversees federal funding.
• Supports English Language Learners through program development, teacher support, professional development and resource allocation.
• Assist with placement of students new to the country.
• Act as Homeless, Immigrant, Migrant, and Family Liaison, providing essential services and support to ensure student success.
• Supports Fine Arts teachers with professional development, event planning,instructional resources and evaluations.
• Manage Fine Arts programming, including non-faculty instructor requirements and program funding.
• Develop and oversee District and School Improvement Plans to align with state and federal guidelines.

901-752-7912

Email Dr. Ted Fuller

K-8 Literacy Instructional Coach 

• Support teachers with literacy lesson planning, modeling, and co-teaching.
• Provide resources and strategies for effective literacy instruction.
• Lead discussions in PLCs that pertain to data, curriculum, and reading interventions.
• Facilitate training sessions to enhance literacy teaching practices.
• Analyze student data to guide literacy instructional decisions.
• Collaborate with administrators to align literacy goals with district objectives.
• Align ELA goals with district objectives through collaboration and planning.

901-752-7887

Email Gina Whitsell

K-8 Math & Science Supervisor 

• Oversee curriculum and instructional strategies for K-8 math and science.
• Support administrators, teachers, tutors, and interventionists with professional development, evaluations, and instructional resources 
• Manage retention processes for the district.
• Coordinate textbook selection and implementation for K-8 math and science.
• Align math and science goals with district objectives through collaboration and planning.
• Monitor student progress to ensure success in math and science.
• Coordinate Computer Science integration in middle school coursework.

901-752-7919

Email Jennifer Ledford

K-8 Math Instructional Coach

• Support teachers with math lesson planning, modeling, and co-teaching.
• Provide resources and strategies for effective math instruction.
• Lead discussions in PLC that pertain to data, curriculum, and math interventions.
• Facilitate training sessions to enhance math teaching practices.
• Analyze student data to guide instructional decisions.
• Align math goals with district objectives through collaboration and plannin

901-752-7887

Email Karen Barbieri

Instructional Supervisor for Humanities and CTE

Email Dr. Lara Charbonnet

Professional Development and Evaluation Supervisor 

• Coordinate professional development programs to support teacher growth and instructional excellence.
• Oversee teacher evaluations and provide TPIP support for professional improvement.
• Manage district-wide RTI implementation to ensure effective interventions for student success.
• Oversee the process for dyslexia-specific interventions.
• Plan and oversee summer learning programs, including curriculum and staffing.
• Collaborate with schools to align professional development and instructional strategies with district goals.

901-752-7875

Email Megan Gaschler

Teaching, Learning, & Assessment Specialist

Email Rosie Naldoza

Instructional Supervisor

A 20+ year educator, Mr. Gillespie began his career as a high school English teacher and has served GMSD in several leadership roles, including a prior stint as Instructional Supervisor before his most recent service as Vice Principal at Houston High. While he’s cherished his time at HHS and the meaningful relationships he’s built, Bill is excited to return to the work that first drew him into leadership—supporting curriculum, instruction, and teacher development at the district level.

Email Bill Gillespie