Teaching & Learning
Our mission is to provide a learning environment that maximizes the potential of all District 622 learners.
This department is responsible for leading the development and evaluation of curriculum, instruction, staff development, assessment, interventions, and advanced educational programming. Further, the department approaches all of this work with the goal of providing equitable opportunities and outcomes for all students.
The Department of Teaching and Learning oversees the following areas:
- American Indian Education
- Elementary Curriculum & Instruction
- Dual Language Immersion
- ISD 622 Advisory
- Local Literacy Plan
- MN READ Act
- Multilingual Learning
- Q Comp
- Technology Integration
- Title I Overview
Additional Resources
Contacts

Jason Walters
Federal Programs, MTSS Specialist
District Education Center (DEC)
School:
651-748-7473

Gena Abrahamson
Teaching & Learning Coordinator
District Education Center (DEC)
School:
651-748-7465

Caitlin Barnier
TOSA, Elementary ELA Content Specialist
District Education Center (DEC)
School:
651-748-7120

Samantha Connor
TOSA, Elementary Math & Science Content Specialist
District Education Center (DEC)
School:
651-702-2867

Marissa Jagger
K-12 Digital Learning Coordinator
District Education Center (DEC)
School:
651-748-7543

Lindsay Luczkowiak
Multilingual Learner TOSA/Specialist
District Education Center (DEC)
School:
651-748-7488

Pangjua Xiong
Immersion Principal on Special Assignment (POSA)
District Education Center (DEC)

Rebecca Buck
American Indian Education Coordinator and Middle School Liaison
District Education Center (DEC)
School:
651-748-7559

Robin Nelson
American Indian Curriculum Specialist
District Education Center (DEC)
School:
651-748-7548

Nichole Smith
American Indian Education, American Indian Liaison
District Education Center (DEC)
School:
651-748-7556