Department of Teaching and Learning
Dan Von Handorf, Assistant Superintendent
(937) 499-1422
dan.vonhandorf@ketteringschools.org
Lisa Sorensen, Secretary
(937) 499-1422
lisa.sorensen@ketteringschools.org
(A full listing of contact information for Instructional Services Staff Members can be found at the bottom of this information page.)
The Kettering City School District's Teaching & Learning Department is responsible for establishing Board of Education-approved courses of study and textbook adoptions for all academic areas, pre-K-12, that are aligned with Ohio’s Academic Content Standards.
Additionally, the Teaching & Learning Department works hand-in-hand with the district’s teaching professionals, providing professional development opportunities, keeping them up-to-date on effective instructional and assessment practices for the classroom as well as administration, interpretation and analysis of the required statewide Ohio Achievement and Graduation Test programs. The CCIP, Title I and other federal programs, textbook and instructional resource purchases, instructional technology and gifted services are also the responsibilities of the Instructional Services Department.
As part of its educational philosophy, the Kettering City Schools shall attempt to provide all students with an environment which encourages wholesome physical, mental, social, moral, and spiritual growth, and with an education which will enable them to assume responsibilities in present-day society.
We also feel our educational program should be based on the individuality of the student and the student's needs. We shall endeavor to achieve these goals through a flexible educational program in which students can be active participants. Therefore, we shall always strive to educate students as individuals and provide opportunities that will address their individual needs.
Special Education Services are also provided through the Teaching & Learning Department to students with disabilities as defined by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). These services include preschool programs for special needs children ages three-five; special class/learning centers; individual/small-group instruction; and co-taught classes with a special education teacher and a general education teacher working together to meet the needs of students.
Teaching & Learning Staff
Dan Von Handorf, Asst. Superintendent
(937) 499-1422
dan.vonhandorf@ketteringschools.org
Lisa Sorensen, Secretary
(937) 499-1422
lisa.sorensen@ketteringschools.org
Valerie Dupler, Coordinator, Elementary Teaching & Learning
937-499-1492
valerie.dupler@ketteringschools.org
Lynn Cannarozzi, Elementary Gifted Education Coordinator
937-499-1491
lynn.cannarozzi@ketteringschools.org
Darren McGarvey, Secondary Gifted Education Coordinator
937-499-1662
darren.mcGarvey@ketteringschools.org
Laurie Koncan, ESOL Coordinator
937-499-1520
laurie.koncan@ketteringschools.org
Jennifer Zale, Literacy Coach
937-499-1476
jen.zale@ketteringschools.org
Sherri Alexander, Ed.D., Coordinator, Secondary Teaching & Learning
(937) 499-1457
sherri.alexander@ketteringschools.org
Denise Cordonnier, System Analyst/EMIS Coordinator
denise.cordonnier@ketteringschools.org
(937) 499-1404
Carrie Hennessy, Ed.D., Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Leader
(937) 499-1490
carrie.hennessy@ketteringschools.org
Nita Teeters, Data Analyst
(937) 499-1483
nita.teeters@ketteringschools.org
Math Coach
(937) 499-1488
emilee.bateman@ketteringschools.org
Preschool Registration/Elementary Education
937-499-1456
Jenny Tucker, Secretary, Secondary Education
937-499-1455
jenny.tucker@ketteringschools.org
Special Education
Kevin Wright, Supervisor
(937) 499-1435
kevin.wright@ketteringschools.org
Erin Howard, Secretary, Special Education Department
(937) 499-1435
erin.howard@ketteringschools.org
Technology Services
Chris Merritt, Chief Technology Officer
(937) 499-1408
chris.merritt@ketteringschools.org
Monica Mantia, Help Desk and Data Entry Specialist
(937) 499-1408
monica.mantia@ketteringschools.org