Curriculum and Instruction

Welcome to the IRSD Department of Instruction!

Families please be advised that IRSD middle school honors criteria has been sent home with all middle school students and is being is being discussed in ELA and math classes. See documents below:

MIDDLE SCHOOL HONORS CRITERIA AND SCORING SHEET
IRSD HONORS CONTRACT

The Department of Instruction assures high quality curriculum and instruction for each student and oversees all instructional programs for Grades PreK-12. To learn more about elementary curriculum, secondary curriculum, early childhood programs, and more, use the navigation tabs to the left or click the links below:

• Elementary Curriculum Information
• Secondary Curriculum Information
• Early Childhood Programs
• Special Programs
• School Counseling

Department of Instruction Staff

Kelly Dorman, Director of Elementary Education
kelly.dorman@irsd.k12.de.us
(302) 364-3300

TBD, Director of Secondary Education
 

Maria Hazzard, Supervisor of Early Learning
maria.hazzard@irsd.k12.de.us
(302) 732-3800

Nika Reid, Supervisor of Support Services
nika.reid@irsd.k12.de.us
(302) 732-3800

Marisa Hockman
EL/ELA Literacy Coach
marisa.hockman@irsd.k12.de.us 
(302) 364-3300  

Melissa Bleile
Instructional Technology Specialist
melissa.bleile@irsd.k12.de.us 
(302) 364-3300  

Michael Lingenfelter
District Testing Coordinator
michael.lingenfelter@irsd.k12.de.us
(302) 364-3300  

Jennifer Lovellette
ELL Specialist
jennifer.lovellette@irsd.k12.de.us
(302) 364-3300  

Walter Smith
Supervisor of Alternative Programs
walter.smith@irsd.k12.de.us 
(302) 364-3300  

Jilian Whaley
Math Specialist
jilian.whaley@irsd.k12.de.us 
(302) 364-3300

Alyssa Brosius
Spanish Dual Language Immersion Specialist
alyssa.brosius@irsd.k12.de.us 
(302) 364-3300

Carla Costa
Secondary Math Specialist
carla.costa@irsd.k12.de.us
(302) 364-3300