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New Ankeny Schools Leaders: Curriculum Director Says Meeting Needs of All Learners a Priority
As Ankeny students head back to school this week, several new faces are just getting settled in their leadership roles with the school district. Today, meet Sharon Ingebrand.
are back in session and there are several new (and familiar) faces in different roles throughout the district.
Ankeny Patch will introduce a few of these new district leaders to you so you can learn a bit more about the person behind the title. What subject did they excel in during their own school years? Who was their favorite teacher?
There are six new district administrators in all and we'll introduce one each day. Today, meet Sharon Ingebrand, the district's new director for curriculum, assessment and professional development.
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Ingebrand filled a combined position after , the district's former director of secondary education, and the , the former director of elementary education.
Who was your favorite teacher and what did you learn from that person?
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My favorite teacher was my math teacher, Mr. Johansson. He was extremely passionate about his content area, yet took the time to build relationships with his students. He clearly wanted his students to learn math, yet at the end of the day he also wanted his students to know he cared.
What's your favorite movie about school life? And what is the worst?
My favorite school movie is School of Rock. It’s a great movie and makes me laugh every time I see it. At the same time, it is the worst school movie for so many obvious reasons!
What's the top priority/goal you've set in your new job?
My top priority and goal for my new role is to get to know the teachers, students, and families of Ankeny schools and to build collegial relationships with those I work with, with the goal of providing high-quality opportunities that will improve student learning.
What do you feel is the biggest need in the Ankeny school system?
As accountability increases and educators face diverse learners, I believe Ankeny’s biggest need is to continue to provide educational opportunities to meet the learning needs of all students.
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