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Office of Curriculum & Instruction

The office of Curriculum & Instruction is led by the Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction and provides strategic leadership and direction over the divisions of Early Learning, ECCA CEO (CTAE/HRA), Exceptional Students, Federal Programs, Gifted Education, Social Emotional Learning, Student Intervention & 504, and Testing.

The ECSD Learner Profile
  • CONNECT through effective collaboration and communication
  • CREATE innovative solutions to problems through critical thinking
  • CONTRIBUTE to the world through ethical and responsible actions
  • CARE about myself and others while exhibiting strong character and empathy

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Calendar & Category Legend:

  • ⭐ District Academic Calendar
  • ⭐ ECSD Testing Calendar

Dr. Brigid Nesmith

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Executive Director of
Curriculum & Instruction
912-754-5508

Ms. Lisa Byrd
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Administrative Assistant
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Ms. Anna Barton
Anna Barton
Director of Curriculum

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Dr. Misty Duncan
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Coordinator of Elementary School
504 Coordinator

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Ms. Vanessa Denison
Vanessa Denison
Coordinator of Middle School 
K12 Gifted Coordinator

Ms. Diane Owens

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Coordinator of High School

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Ms. Deidre Ford
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Student Intervention Specialist
PBIS Coordinator
912-754-6491
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Ms. Shayla Dekle

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Data Technician