It is the obligation of the school district to provide a thorough system of education so that each student has the opportunity to reach his/her fullest potential. The district-approved curriculum form the basis of instruction for each student so that each is sufficiently well educated to contribute to society, be productive in the workforce, and continue their education in pursuit of their career or interests.

Components of the St. Lucie County Public Schools thorough system of education:
• A positive school climate conducive to learning.
• High expectations for student learning and achievement consistent with the State of Florida Next Generation Curriculum and Achievement Standards for grades K-12.
• A district-wide emphasis on the teaching of key skills in literacy, mathematics, science, social studies and health.
• A clearly defined set of educational objectives aligned with World-class Achievement Standards.
• Instructional programs which are based on research, best practice and other objective data.
• An organizational structure and financial plan which focuses resources on students and the classroom.
• An evaluation and monitoring system of both students and district programs to enhance student achievement and school district effectiveness.
• A personnel recruitment, evaluation and staff development program designed to ensure that every student has caring, qualified, and effective teachers.

The St. Lucie Curriculum is designed in a quarterly pacing guide known as the Scope and Sequence.

Staff

• Nicholas Zrallack - Director of Curriculum
  Nicholas.Zrallack@stlucieschools.org
  (772) 429-7546
• Odessa Randolph – Executive Secretary
  odessa.randolph@stlucieschools.org
  (772) 429-5544

• Janis Conkle – Secretary III
  janis.conkle@stlucieschools.org
  (772) 429-5544

Curriculum Area Supervisors

• Margaret Lewis, Literacy
  margaret.lewis@stlucieschools.org
• Lauren Gieseler, Literacy
  Lauren.Gieseler@stlucieschools.org
• Mandy Rowland, Literacy
  mandy.rowland@stlucieschools.org
• Liz Pruitt, K-12 Math
  elizabeth.pruitt@stlucieschools.org
• Chris Sternfels, Math
  christopher.sternfels@stlucieschools.org
• Teri Barenborg, K-12 Science
  teri.barenborg@stlucieschools.org
• Steve Shotola, Title One Science
  steven.shotola@stlucieschools.org
• Tim Norfleet, K-12 Social Studies
  timothy.norfleet@stlucieschools.org
• Zada Armstrong - Instructional Technology Specialist
  Zada.Armstrong@stlucieschools.org
  (772) 429-3955

Response to Instruction and Intervention Specialists

• Mary Beth Makowski, Elementary Literacy
  marybeth.makowski@stlucieschools.org
• Gina Renna, Elementary Math
  gina.renna@stlucieschools.org
• Amy Slacum, Secondary RtI
  amy.slacum@stlucieschools.org