Academic Achievement and Programs

Office of Academic Achievement and Programs

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Contacts

Chuck Gardner
Chief Academic Officer
cgardner@marietta-city.org
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 422-3500

Lynne Williams
Executive Assistant to Chief Academic Officer
lynnewilliams@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500, ext. 7268

Dr. 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. 7254

Shunte' 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. 7254

Dr. Brittney Bridges
Executive Director of Innovative Practices
brittneybridges@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500, ext. 7216

Sanchia Stewart
Executive Secretary Innovative Practices
sanchiastewart@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500, ext. 7285

Mr. Michael Huneke
Director of Assessment
mhuneke@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500, ext. 7277

Dr. Kerri McDougal
Director of Academic Programs and Allotment Specialist
(Counselors, Social Workers, Truancy, Hartmann Center and Prevention Intervention)
kmcdougal@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500, ext. 7297

Ashley 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) 422-3500, ext. 7228

Kathy Platt
Student Information System Specialist
kplatt@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500, ext. 7214

Kristin 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) 429-3115, ext. 5890

Valarie Kahiha
School Social Worker, Dunleith
Services: Dunleith, Park Street, West Side
vkahiha@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
Phone: (770) 429-3190, ext. 6486

Cara Creger
School Social Worker, A.L.Burruss
Services: A.L.Burruss, Marietta High School, PLC, MAPS
ccreger@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
Phone: (770) 429-3144, ext. 6874

Kelsey Ruden
School Social Worker, Lockheed
Services: Hickory Hills, Lockheed
kruden@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
Phone: (770) 429-3196, ext. 6206

Brittany George
School Social Worker, Sawyer Road
Services: Early Learning Center, Sawyer Road
bgeorge@marietta-city.org
Phone: (770) 429-9923, ext. 6283

Jennifer 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)
jarozqueta@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
Phone: (770) 429-3115, ext. 5897

Nonie 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) 428-2631, ext. 5202

Academics Contacts

Sara Kany
K-5 ELA Coordinator
skany@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500, ext. 7318

Pam Holman
6-12 ELA Coordinator
pholman@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500, ext. 7312

Tamara Whitaker
K-5 Math Coordinator
twhitaker@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500, ext. 7310

Danielle Allen
6-12 Math Coordinator
dallen@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500, ext. 7317

Candice Taylor
K-12 Science Coordinator
ctaylor@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500, ext. 7319

Kelly Herrero
K-12 Social Studies Coordinator
kherrero@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500, ext. 7313

Dr. Joey Glaeser
K-12 Technology & Innovation Coordinator
jglaeser@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500, ext. 7309

Chase Moore
K-12 Technology & Innovation Coordinator
smoore@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500, ext. 7314

Carolyn Landreau
Fine Arts Coordinator
clandreau@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500, ext. 7311

Audrey Wakeley
District Gifted Coach
awakeley@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500, ext. 7320

Mary Hannah Gaddis
Director of Science of Reading
mgaddis@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500, ext. 7218

Carrie Saylor
K-5 Science of Reading Facilitator
csaylor@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500, ext. 7321

Kendra Lashley
K-5 Science of Reading Facilitator
klashley@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500, ext. 7321

Sabrina Morris
K-5 Science of Reading Facilitator
smorris@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500, ext. 7321

Angie Strack
K-5 Science of Reading Facilitator
astrack@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500, ext. 7321

Programs Contacts

Brensi Morales
K-5 District ESOL Coordinator
bmorales@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500, ext. 7165

Barbara Esquijarosa
6-12 District ESOL Coordinator
BEsquijarosa@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-3500, ext. 7164

Brittany Phillips
Prevention/ Intervention Strategist
bphillips@marietta-city.org
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 701-6568, ext. 5687

Joseph Crosson
Truancy Officer
jcrosson@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 429-3115, ext. 5820

The Office of Academic Achievement and Programs oversees curriculum, instruction, assessment, technology, and special programs and is led by Chief Academic Officer Chuck Gardner.

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 nine Academic Coordinators, 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, social workers, 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.

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Academic Notes

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K-12 Instructional Materials

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:

Kindergarten, First and Second Grade Standards Based Report Cards

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:

Georgia Standards of Excellence and Georgia Performance Standards Common Core Georgia Performance Standards (CCGPS)

Georgia Standards of Excellence and Georgia Performance Standards

The Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) for English Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies are in full effect and include content and skills necessary for student success.

College and Career Academy

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 Academy

Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies should be directed to:
Dr. Brittney Bridges
Executive Director of Innovative Practices
250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060

Digital Learning Resources

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.

Imagine 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. Imagine Learning's PathBlazer 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 homepage for assistance.

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.

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.