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Poughkeepsie City School District

Together, We are Champions for Children in Poughkeepsie City Schools

Overview

Welcome to the Division of Instruction:

The Division of Instruction is comprised of our Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Elementary and Secondary curriculum departments and administrators,  College and Career Readiness, English Language Learners, Physical Education, Health and Athletics, School Counseling, Adult Education, Career and Technical Education, Community Schools programming, and Data, Accountability, and Assessment. We are excited to provide our students with a strong academic experience and are here to support the students and families of Poughkeepsie City School District!

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction is responsible for providing district-wide coordination and oversight of the instructional programs offered to the students. The team works collaboratively with building administrators and teachers to select appropriate, rigorous, and research-based curriculum programs, provide ongoing professional development, and analyze and share data for the continued academic growth of all of our students. 

A colorful poster advertises kindergarten registration at the Poughkeepsie City School District, featuring a smiling child and text in Spanish.

Contact the Team

Department of Curriculum & Instruction: 18 South Perry St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Superintendent of Schools
Mr. Gregory Mott
(845) 451-4900 ext. 2250
gmott@poughkeepsieschools.org

 

Assistant Superintendent of Schools
Ms. Jessica Turner
jturner@poughkeepsieschools.org

 

Administrative School Secretary 
Ms. Shpresa Toplanaj 
(845) 451-4900 ext. 1481
stoplanaj@poughkeepsieschools.org

Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Dr. Janet Bisti
(845) 451-4900 ext. 4983
jbisti@poughkeepsieschools.org

 

Director of Teaching and Learning 
Ms. Patrice Woods
(845) 451-4900 ext. 1352
pwoods@poughkeepsieschools.org

 

Special Projects Assistant
Ms. Takisha Morton
(845) 451-4900 ext. 1484
tmorton@poughkeepsieschools.org

Executive Director of Operational Effectiveness and Multilingual Education
Dr. Jennifer Daddino
Phone: (845) 451-4900 ext. 1351
jdaddino@poughkeepsieschools.org

 

Director of College Readiness and Workforce Education
Dr. Janety Encarnación
(845) 451-4900 ext. 1732
jencarnacion@poughkeepsieschools.org

 

Executive Director of Physical Education, Health Services, Athletics and Recreation
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(845) 451-4900 ext. 6482