The Office of Curriculum and Instruction is responsible for the development and implementation of curriculum aligned with the New Jersey Core Content Curriculum Standards. It oversees the work of the district's subject area supervisors who lead regular curriculum review, provide support to teaching staff and explore leading edge professional development and student learning opportunities outside the classroom. It coordinates the administration of student testing, collects and analyzes data on student achievement and prepares state-mandated reports related to student performance. It is responsible for the preparation and submission of state and federal grant applications. The office coordinates professional development activities for staff and administers a mentoring program for teachers both new to Hopewell Valley and new to the profession.

Christine Laquidara
director
609.737.4000 x2301
claquidara@hvrsd.org

Christine A. Laquidara has served as director of curriculum and instruction since 2010. A former principal of Hopewell Elementary and vice principal at Hopewell and Stony Brook Elementary, she also once supervised the mathematics program for the district's four elementary schools.  More»

Daniel Umstead
coordinator, elementary curriculum and instruction
609.737.4000 x2305
dumstead@hvrsd.org

Daniel Umstead has served as coordinator of elementary curriculum and instruction since 2012. He began his Hopewell Valley career in 2007 as principal of Toll Gate Grammar School. More»