- Marietta City Schools
- Academic Achievement and Programs

Contacts
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Dr. Jami Frost
Deputy Superintendent
jfrost@marietta-city.org
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 422-3500, ext. 7268Lynne Williams
Executive Assistant to Deputy Superintendent
lynnewilliams@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500, ext. 7268Dr. Jennifer Hernandez
Executive Director of Academic Achievement
(Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment, Technology, World Language, STEM, Fine Arts, and Physical Education/Health, Gifted, IB: PYP, MYP, CP, DP)
JHernandez@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500, ext. 7254Shunte' Blue
Executive Secretary
Office of Academic Achievement & Programs
sblue@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500, ext. 7254Dr. Brittney Bridges
Executive Director of Innovative Practices
brittneybridges@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500, ext. 7216Sanchia Stewart
Executive Secretary Innovative Practices
sanchiastewart@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500, ext. 7285Mr. Michael Huneke
Director of Assessment
Marietta-City.org/testing
mhuneke@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500, ext. 7277Dr. Kerri McDougal
Director of Academic Programs and Allotment Specialist
(Counselors, Truancy, Hartmann Center and Prevention Intervention)
kmcdougal@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500Ashley Bagwell
Program Specialist
(ESOL, EIP/REP, CTAE, Media Specialist, and Marietta Reads!)
ABagwell@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500Kathy Platt
Student Information System Specialist
kplatt@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500Kristin Hanfland
School Social Worker, Marietta Sixth Grade Academy
Services: Marietta Center for Advanced Academics, Marietta Sixth Grade Academy, Marietta Middle School, MAPS
khanfland@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
Phone: (770) 429-3115Valarie Kahiha
School Social Worker, Dunleith
Services: Dunleith, Park Street, West Side
vkahiha@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
Phone: (770) 429-9923Cara Creger
School Social Worker, A.L.Burruss
Services: A.L.Burruss, Marietta High School, PLC, MAPS
ccreger@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
Phone: (770) 429-3196Kelsey Ruden
School Social Worker, Lockheed
Services: Hickory Hills, Lockheed
kruden@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
Phone: (770) 429-3196Brittany George
School Social Worker, Sawyer Road
Services: Early Learning Center, Sawyer Road
bgeorge@marietta-city.org
Phone: (770) 429-9923Jennifer Arozqueta
School Social Worker, Marietta Sixth Grade Academy
Services: Spanish and Portuguese speakers (Dunleith, Park Street, Marietta Center of Advanced Academics, Sawyer Road, Marietta Sixth Grade Academy, Marietta Middle School)
khanfland@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
Phone: (770) 429-3115Nonie Turner
School Social Worker, Marietta High School
Services: Spanish speakers (A.L.Burruss, Dunleith, West Side, Marietta Middle School, Marietta High School, PLC, MAPS)
nturner@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
Phone: (770) 428-2631Academics Contacts
Chelsea Bargallo
District Administrator, 6-12 ELA Coordinator
cbargallo@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500Dr. Nik Philmon
K-5 ELA Coordinator
nphilmon@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500Tamara Whitaker
K-5 Math Coordinator
twhitaker@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500Dr. Alexandra Henson
6-12 Math Coordinator
AHenson@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500Dr. Keisha Kirkpatrick
K-12 Science Coordinator
kkirkpatrick@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500Dr. Cathy Paige
K-12 Social Studies Coordinator
cbarco@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500Dr. Joey Glaeser
K-12 Technology & Innovation Coordinator
jglaeser@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500Carolyn Landreau
Fine Arts Coordinator
clandreau@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500Kirsten Perla
District Gifted Coach
kperla@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500Kierra Harris
AC Math Teacher on Special Assignment
kierraharris@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500Mary Hannah Gaddis
Science of Reading Facilitator
mgaddis@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500Kendra Lashley
Science of Reading Facilitator
klashley@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500Sabrina Morris
Science of Reading Facilitator
smorris@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500Angie Strack
Science of Reading Facilitator
astrack@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500Programs Contacts
Brensi Morales
K-5 District ESOL Coordinator
bmorales@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500Barbara Esquijarosa
6-12 District ESOL Coordinator
BEsquijarosa@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500Brittany Phillips
Prevention/ Intervention Strategist
bphillips@marietta-city.org
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 429-9923Joseph Crosson
Truancy Officer
jcrosson@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 429-3115
Office of Academic Achievement and Programs
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The Office of Academic Achievement and Programs oversees curriculum, instruction, assessment, technology, and special programs and is led by Deputy Superintendent Dr. Jami Frost.
Overseeing the Office of Academic Achievement is Executive Director Dr. Jennifer Hernandez. In her role, Dr. Hernandez is responsible for all areas of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and technology. Supporting this important work are eight Academic Coordinators, four Science of Reading Facilitators, and one Gifted Coach that liaise between the district office and local schools. Dr. Hernandez also supports Gifted and IB Programmes.
Dr. Kerri McDougal is the Director of Academic Programs and oversees areas such as scheduling and allotments, counseling, truancy, prevention intervention and Hartmann Center.
Dr. Brittney Bridges, Executive Director of Innovative Practices, oversees school governance, charter, policy, and federal programs.
The Office is committed to providing an instructional program that supports academic achievement for all students in the Marietta City Schools community.
Academic Notes
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Georgia Milestones Assessment Guides
The Georgia Milestones Assessment System (Georgia Milestones) is a comprehensive summative assessment program spanning grades 3 through high school. Georgia Milestones End-of Grade (EOG) and End-of-Course (EOC) assessment guides are available for teachers and families to help prepare students for the Georgia Milestones assessments.
For more information:
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Kindergarten, First Grade and Second Grade Report Cards
All Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade students will receive standards-based report cards. Please read and review the following documents for detailed information:
- Parent Letter: Standards Based Report Card- English
- Parent Letter: Standards Based Report Card- Spanish
Updated report card rubrics for the 2023-2024 school year will be posted soon.
College and Career Academy
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Career and Technical Education Programs
Marietta City Schools offers the following career and technical education programs for all students regardless of race, color, national origin, including those with limited English proficiency, sex or disability in grades 9-12:
- Aerospace Science Leadership (JROTC)
- Architectural Drawing and Design
- Audio-Video, Technology and Film
- Biotechnology Research and Development
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Computer Science
- Construction/Carpentry
- Criminal Investigations
- Culinary Arts
- Early Childhood Care and Education
- Emergency Medical Responder
- Engineering Drafting and Design
- Entrepreneurship
- Game Design
- Graphic Design
- Graphic Communication
- Marketing Communications and Promotions
- Nutrition and Food Science
- Public Safety Communications
- Sports Medicine
- Work-Based Learning/Youth Apprenticeship
For general information about these programs, contact:
Rob Garcia III
CEO, Marietta College and Career AcademyInquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies should be directed to:
Dr. Brittney Bridges
Executive Director of Innovative Practices
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Digital Learning Resources
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Schoology
Marietta City Schools uses Schoology, an integrated learning management solution that provides course management, mobile learning, and support for communication. Schoology enables our students, parents, and teachers to engage with learning materials and their school community from the classroom and beyond.
Parent Log-in Information:
- Username: Sent to you in an email
- Password: Sent to you in an email
- When prompted for "School": Select "Marietta City School District" (with green arrow)
- Website: Schoology: Parents
Student Log-in Information:
- Username: Student ID Number followed by @marietta-schools.net (Example: 12345@marietta-schools.net)
- Password: 8 digit student birthday (K-5). Password for 6-12 is provided to students.
- Website: Schoology: Students
If you have any questions about logging into Schoology please submit a ticket at schoologysupport@marietta-city.k12.ga.us.
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Compass Learning
Students in grades K-9 take the norm-referenced MAP assessment three times during the academic year (fall, winter and spring). Assessment data from MAP is used to drive differentiated instruction in the classroom. The Compass Learning/Odyssey program creates individualized learning paths that students can complete in class and at home. The learning paths connect to specific areas of student need in an effort to increase academic growth in reading and mathematics.
To log in, refer to student password help on the Aspen home page for assistance.
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Discovery Education
Discovery Education provides high quality, dynamic, digital content for teaching and learning. Discovery Education offers a breadth and depth of digital media content that is immersive, engaging, and brings the world into the classroom giving every student a chance to experience fascinating people, places, and events. All content is aligned to state standards, can be aligned to custom curriculum, and supports classroom instruction regardless of the technology platform.
To log in, refer to student password help on the Aspen home page for password assistance.
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Google
All MCS students and staff have access to the Google Workspace for Education, which includes Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, and more. With this productivity suite of tools, students have the ability to access and complete assignments, create, collaborate, and even receive feedback.
Google Tutorials:
- How-To Guide: Accessing and Navigating Your Google Drive
- Accessing Your Google Drive
- Navigating Your Google Drive – Part I
- Navigating Your Google Drive – Part II
- How-To Guide: Working with Files and Folders in Google Drive (PDF)
- How-To Guide: Working with Files and Folders in Google Drive
- Sharing in Google Drive
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STEM
Marietta City students participate in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) activities in every school. Students learn to solve real world problems using the engineering design process and investigate engineering career pathways.
STEM Websites and Resources:
- The Bird House Design Challenge gives a breakdown of each component of the engineering design process.
- STEM Georgia
- Engineering is Elementary is a great resource with links to curriculum.
- Teach Engineering has many great engineering design challenges.
- Design Squad is a great place to start teaching about STEM. It has videos and design challenges.
- Best STEM Books from NSTA
Engineering Design Challenge (EDC) Resources:
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Testing Blueprints
Read more about Testing Blueprints here.
School Social Workers
School social workers are a vital part of the educational process by using their expertise to promote the healthy development of the whole child and assist students and parents in obtaining the help and resources available to achieve their goals. Not only do they collaborate with the entire educational staff to remove barriers to academic success but they provide direct and indirect services to address issues including social, emotional, and mental health. They also work with various community agencies to provide tools for students and their families to function and be productive in every phase of school and social life.