Mary Ann Spitzer
Academic Coordinator
Degrees/Credentials: BS Special Education, MS Instructional Research and Development, Learning Specialist Clear Credential, BCLAD (Bilingual Crosscultural Language Development Certificate), Administrative Credential
Experience: Taught 9th-12th grade Special Day Class and Elementary RSP for 13 years; Flowery's Academic Coordinator since 2007; Peace Corps Volunteer in Honduras 1987-1989; Volleyball coach
Special Interests: volleyball, learning about other cultures, reading, outdoor activities, traveling and boxing/kickboxing
Academic CoordinatorDegrees/Credentials: BS Special Education, MS Instructional Research and Development, Learning Specialist Clear Credential, BCLAD (Bilingual Crosscultural Language Development Certificate), Administrative Credential
Experience: Taught 9th-12th grade Special Day Class and Elementary RSP for 13 years; Flowery's Academic Coordinator since 2007; Peace Corps Volunteer in Honduras 1987-1989; Volleyball coach
Special Interests: volleyball, learning about other cultures, reading, outdoor activities, traveling and boxing/kickboxing
Quote for the month: Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
What does the Academic Coordinator do?
Coordinates school-wide intervention programs before, during and after school
Supports teachers with materials, curriculum and instructional strategies
Researches and implements new technology and resources that supports student learning
Coordinates the CELDT testing
Oversees reclassification process
Provides professional development for teachers and instructional aides
Collects and tracks data on student achievement
Manages benchmark assessments
Serves as Teacher in Charge when principal is out
Helps implement school-wide discipline plan
Member of Leadership Team and Family Support Team
Organizes school-wide reading incentives
