Northern Illinois University

Dist 428-NIU Partnership

Curriculum Development Subcommittee

  • Linell Lasswell, Asst. Supt. for Curriculum & Instruction, Co-chair
  • Glenda Cosenza, Faculty – NIU Music Education, Co-chair
  • Janice Blickhan, District Fine Arts Consultant
  • Marti Brown, 5th Grade Teacher, Clinton Rosette Middle School
  • Andre Crittenden, Citizen's Advisory Committee
  • Harold Kafer, Dean, NIU College of Visual and Performing Arts
  • Lara Luetkehans, Assoc. Professor, NIU Instructional Technology
  • Jill McCormick, Music Teacher, Tyler & Lincoln Elementary Schools
  • Chris Perkovich, 5th Grade Teacher, Clinton Rosette Middle School
  • Kim Posega, 2nd Grade Teacher, Brooks Elementary School
  • Lois Miller, Media Aide, Tyler Elementary School
  • Beth Wilkins, Assoc. Professor, NIU Teaching and Learning
  • Stacie Williar, Community Volunteer

Charge

  • Develop or select curriculum for integration of fine arts and technology into each classroom.
  • Develop or select an All-Day Kindergarten curriculum, and identify needed materials.
  • Collaborate with the Operations Subcommittee on issues related to facilities, technology, staffing, scheduling and purchase of materials and furnishings.