Welcome to Curriculum & Instruction

Dear KLSD Families,  

 The goal of the Office of Curriculum and Instruction is to ensure that all KLSD students experience an engaging, relevant, and active learning environment within our schools. As such, our curricular and instructional practices are continually evolving to reflect New York State Standards, and the latest research-based best practices in the field of education. We strive to make our curricular and instructional program one that helps to make our Vision 2030: Empowering All a reality for all KLSD students.   

 We support our KLSD educators with ongoing professional learning opportunities both within and outside the district.  Five instructional coaches join our Director of Technology and me to make up a Professional Learning Team. Together with building and district administrators, we focus on continual improvement in all areas through coaching, workshops, institutes, instructional resources, and coordination of internal committees and external supports.  

 Thank you for your interest in our work! 

Julia D. Drake, EdD 
KLSD Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction 

Our Mission

To empower all learners through a coherent, equitable, and responsive educational system grounded in instructional excellence, professional learning, and inclusive, data-driven support systems.

Contact Us

Julia D. Drake, EdD

Julia D. Drake, EdD

Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
Email Julia D. Drake
(914) 763-7043

Margaret Konrad

Director of Learning
Email Margaret Konrad
(914) 763-7017

Jeane Stein

Secretary to the Assistant Superintendent
jstein@klschools.org
(914) 763-7043

Curriculum

Our mission and vision are guided by our commitment to the following pillars of light.

Paths to Success

Instructional Coaches

Melissa Brady

Melissa Brady
Email Melissa Brady

Alison Porcelli

Alison Porcelli
Email Alison Porcelli

Candy Wilmot

Candy Wilmot
Email Candy Wilmot

Professional Learning

District Plans and Helpful Links

Community Learning at Learning Cafes