NCDPI Mathematics Section:

Barbara Bissell became the Mathematics Section Chief for DPI in October 2010. Prior experience includes 12 years in Central Office in Charlotte, a number of years as a classroom teacher grades 3 – 7, and work with the AFT in Oakland, California. Her teaching career began as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Kampala, Uganda.

Kitty Rutherford is an Elementary Mathematics Consultant with the NC Department of Public Instruction. She is a former classroom teacher with over 20 years of teaching experience. As part of her work, she supports elementary (K-5) teachers and administrators with effective instructional and assessment practices. A graduate of East Carolina University where she earned her B.S. in Early Childhood Education, M.A. in Elementary Education, Reading Certification, and Academically Gifted Certification. She recently completed an Elementary Mathematics Add-On Licensure from The University of North Carolina-Greensboro.

Amy Scrinzi is an Elementary Mathematics Consultant with the NC Department of Public Instruction. As part of her work, she supports teachers and administrators with effective instructional and assessment practices with a special passion for early childhood mathematics. A graduate of James Madison University and Bank Street College of Education, Amy recently received her Ed.D in Curriculum and Instruction from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a former classroom teacher, having taught preschool through third grade.

Robin Barbour spent the first 22 years of her career as a mathematics and science classroom teacher. During this time she earned her National Board Certification, her AIG certification and her Masters in Middle School Mathematics Education from UNC. She was recognized as the Outstanding Secondary Mathematics Teachers for Durham County in 2007. Robin came to the NC Department of Public Instruction in January 2008, as a Secondary Mathematics Consultant, specializing in Middle School Mathematics.

Johannah Mayor is a Secondary Mathematics Consultant with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. As part of her work, she supports teachers and administrators with effective instructional and assessment practices. She also holds a major role in the implementation of Integrated Mathematics and the development of NCFALCON. Johannah has a B.S. in Mathematics and a MEd in Curriculum and Instruction. Having been a classroom teacher for 15 years, her last appointment was teaching Calculus and Integrated Mathematics in the Public Schools of North Carolina.

 

NCDPI ELA Section:

Julie Joslin serves as the Section Lead for English Language Arts. Julie taught at the middle school level for ten years, high school for nine years, ESOL for two years, and enjoyed one year of second grade. She worked as a literacy coach, building administrator, and district director prior to joining DPI. Julie holds a masters degree in English as well as a doctorate in Educational Leadership.

Lisa McIntosh serves as an Elementary Consultant for English Language Arts. Lisa taught at the elementary level for 9 years and in various Gifted Education programs for 14 years. She worked as a Lead teacher in English Language Arts for grades 3-8 and an Instructional Facilitator in grades 3-5 prior to joining DPI in 2007. Lisa holds an Elementary Education degree in K-6 and a Master of Arts degree in Administration and Curriculum. She is certified in Gifted Education K-12.

Dan Tetreault serves as an elementary English Language Arts consultant and Responsiveness to Instruction (RtI) coordinator. Dan taught at the early elementary level, teaching kindergarten and first grade. He worked as a literacy trainer with the North Carolina Teacher Academy prior to joining DPI and served as a PreK-3 consultant within the North Carolina Office of Early Learning for five years. Dan holds a bachelors degree in Elementary Education and a master’s degree in Educational Supervision of Curriculum and Instruction.

Cynthia Dewey serves as an English Language Arts Consultant for grades 3-8. Cynthia’s teaching experience includes elementary, middle, high school, and university levels and involves work in several states. She also served as a literacy coach and central office administrator prior to joining NCDPI. Cynthia holds a Master’s Degree in Reading Education as well as a Ph.D. in Education specializing in Language, Literacy, and Culture.

Phase 2 Principal Training for Common Core and Essential Standards

This training, intended for school-based administrators, will focus on instructional leadership for rolling-out the new standards. The half day session will include opportunities for collaboration, an update on assessment, a look at available resources, and activities designed to assist administrators in knowing next steps for building-level implementation. This session will be facilitated by Jan King and Joyce Gardner, regional PD leads.