Lorie Cristofaro

My entire career has been dedicated to high school education, spanning over 30 years. I started as a classroom teacher, then became a social studies department chair, moved into an assistant principal role at a high school, and now serve as an assistant superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction. My portfolio of responsibilities includes leading all things that have to do with teaching and learning programming, professional development for teachers, analyzing data about programming, and making sure we're adhering to new state or federal laws. I love connecting with students and gathering their input, as well as connecting with teachers and hearing their perspectives. My main area of expertise is in innovative curriculum and instruction methods, moving systems to reflect current research. I'm particularly passionate about supporting women in aspiring to leadership roles. One of my most notable professional achievements has been working to level students up in more rigorous coursework using a lens for equal access and ensuring we provide adequate support for both teachers and students. I believe you can't be in this role if you are not a lead learner - you always have to be learning in this field.