Curriculum, Instruction, and Evaluation

Elmwood Park Public Schools

Office of Curriculum, Instruction, and Evaluation

 As a resource to the Elmwood Park Public Schools, the Office of Curriculum, Instruction, and Evaluation coordinates a variety of professional development activities and instructional programs to support the district's mission:

We are a community dedicated to creating an educational environment where students are empowered to exceed their potential through a challenging, innovative, and interdisciplinary curriculum.  By fostering character, dignity, and respect for self and other cultures, students will become creative thinkers and global citizens able to thrive in a diverse and evolving society. 

For further information, please contact:

Ms. Monica Naughton Brown 

Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Evaluation

Email Ms. Monica Naughton Brown

Ms. Carol Fischer 

Administrative Assistant to the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Evaluation

Email Ms. Carol Fischer 

(201) 796 - 8700, ext. 3950

Mr. Kurt Mathews

Supervisor of Instruction

Email Mr. Kurt Mathews

Mrs. Candice Rowan

Supervisor of Instruction

Email Mrs. Candice Rowan

Mr. Gi Yoon Shin

Supervisor of Instruction

Email Mr. Gi Yoon Shin

For questions related to instruction in English Language Arts, ELL, World Languages, Gifted & Talented, or Visual & Performing Arts, please contact Mr. Mathews.

For questions related to instruction in Social Studies, preschool, 18-21 year old Career Crusader program, or Business, please contact Mrs. Rowan.

For questions related to instruction in Mathematics, Science, or Technology, please contact Mr. Gi Yoon Shin. 

Mrs. Carmelina Buffa

Educational Technology Specialist

Email Ms. Carmelina Buffa

For questions related to educational technology and digital platforms used throughout the district, including Realtime, Google Suite, and Canvas, please contact Mrs. Buffa.