Curriculum & Instruction

Welcome to the Curriculum & Instruction Department for the Auburn Enlarged City School District. The Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment team in the district works to support teachers and school leaders in the equitable education of ALL children in the district.

This office is responsible for the following PreK-12 programs:

Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment for all grade levels and departments
Professional Development for all faculty, staff and administration
Universal Prekindergarten
Instructional Technology, including the Learning Technology Grant
Special Education
English as a New Language
Teacher and Principal Evaluations
Homeschool Liaison
P-TECH (Pathways in Technology Early College in High School)
Pathway Planning for college and career success
School Improvement - Accountability Metrics and Reporting
Equity - Planning, Professional Development and Reporting
Multi-tiered Systems of Support
- Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports
- Academic Intervention Services
- Response to Intervention

This work is supported throughout the district by the Curriculum Council whose membership includes administrators and teacher leaders from each grade level and department. Teacher leaders in the areas of PBIS, Special Education, ENL, Instructional Technology, Pathways, and School Improvement further support the mission of the Curriculum and Instruction Department.

	Amy Mahunik Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction	Phone: (315) 255-8805 Fax: (315) 255-8858 Email: amymahunik@aecsd.education Auburn Enlarged City School District Harriet Tubman Administration Building 78 Thornton Avenue Auburn, NY 13021
	Mary White Administrative Assistant	Phone: (315) 255-8814 Fax: (315) 255-8858 Email: MaryWhite@aecsd.education

	Directors / Coordinators
	Shannon Dunbar Executive Director of Instructional Technology	Phone: (315) 255-8834 Email: ShannonDunbar@aecsd.education Assessment information
	Michelle Kolceski Director of Early Learning & ENL	Phone: (315) 255-8613 Email: MichelleKolceski@aecsd.education Preschool website
	Karen DiVietro Director of Education, Community Engagement, and Special Programming	Phone: (315) 255-8859 Email: KarenDiVietro@aecsd.education
	Babette Valentine Executive Director of Special Education	Phone: (315) 255-8854 Email: BabetteValentine@aecsd.education Special Education website

	Coaches
	Marybeth Delany Early Learning Behavioral Specialist PreK, Grades K-2 @ Casey Park, Genesee, Herman Ave, Owasco, Seward	Phone: (315) 255-8848 Email: MarybethDelany@aecsd.education Behavioral Resources Preschool & Elementary Learning Resources
	Jennifer Ridley Early Learning Instructional Coach	Phone: ( (315) 255-8720 Ext. 2727 Email: Jennifer Ridley@aecsd.education Preschool & Elementary Learning Resources
	Jessie Brown Literacy Instructional Coach Grades K-6 @ Genesee	Phone: (315) 255-8640 Email: JessieBrown@aecsd.education Preschool & Elementary Learning Resources
	Anne Herrling Literacy Instructional Coach Grades K-6 @ Herman Ave Elementary	Phone: (315) 255-8680 Ext. 3630 Email: AnneHerrling@aecsd.education Preschool & Elementary Learning Resources
	Stefan Kowalski Mathematics Instructional Coach Grades K-6 @ Casey Park, Herman Ave and Owasco	Phone: (315) 255-3790 Email: StefanKowalski@aecsd.education Math website
	Kerri Musso Literacy Instructional Coach Grades 7-8 @ AJHS	Email: Kerri Musso@aecsd.education Phone: (315) 255-8480 Preschool & Elementary Learning Resources
	Nicholas Musso Mathematics Instructional Coach Grades K-6 @ Genesee and Seward	Phone: (315) 255 Email: NicholasMusso@aecsd.education Preschool & Elementary Learning Resources
	Meghan Parry Literacy Instructional Coach Grades K-6 @ Casey Park	Phone: (315) 255-8774 Email: MeghanParry@aecsd.education Preschool & Elementary Learning Resources
	Laura Falzarano Literacy Instructional Coach Grades K-6 @ Seward	Email: LauraFalzarano@aecsd.education Phone: (315) 255-8600
	Melissa Picciano Literacy Instructional Coach Grades K-6 @ Owasco	Phone: (315) 255-3722 Email: MelissaPicciano@aecsd.education Preschool & Elementary Learning Resources
	Melanie Maher Graduation Coach	Email: MelanieMaher@aecsd.education Phone: (315) 255-8480 Ext. 2638
	Michael Losani Graduation Coach	Email: MichaelLosani@aecsd.education

Information

Learning Standards

Strategic Plan
PD Plan 2021-2026
ELA Curriculum - Grs. 3-8
ELA - EngageNY
ELA - NYSED
Math - EngageNY
Math - NYSED
Science - NYSED
Science Implementation - NYSED

Secondary Level Advanced Course Offerings

Advanced Course Guide 2025-2026

Auburn Enlarged City School District Secondary Advanced Course Offerings 2025-26

Elementary Education Benchmarks

Kindergarten
First Grade
Second Grade
Third Grade
Fourth Grade
Fifth Grade
Sixth Grade
Seventh Grade
Eighth Grade

Remote Learning

AECSD Remote Learning Plan 2024-2025

Elementary Math Resources

Extended Learning Time (Practice)

New York State Learning Standards

World Languages
Career Development and Occupational Studies
Health, Physical Education, Family and Consumer Sciences

	Auburn High School 250 Lake Avenue Auburn, NY 13021 Main Office: (315) 255-8300 Brian Morgan, Principal	Auburn Junior High School 191 Franklin Street Auburn, NY 13021 Main Office: (315) 255-8480 David Oliver, Principal
	Casey Park Elementary 101 Pulaski Street Auburn, NY 13021 Main Office: (315) 255-8760 Brianne Batis, Principal	Genesee Elementary 244 Genesee Street Auburn, NY 13021 Main Office: (315) 255-8640 MaryClaire Pineau, Principal
	Herman Avenue Elementary 2 North Herman Avenue Auburn, NY 13021 Main Office: (315) 255-8680 Jared Tabone, Principal	Owasco Elementary 66 Letchworth Street Auburn, NY 13021 Main Office: (315) 255-8720 Elizabeth Molloy, Principal
	William H. Seward Elementary 52 Metcalf Drive Auburn, NY 13021 Main Office: (315) 255-8600 Dr. Ronald Gorney, Principal	Preschools Main Office: (315) 255-8825 Michelle Kolceski, Director of Early Learning
School Hours Elementary (K-6): 8:40am-3:15pm \| Junior High (7-8): 7:50am-2:20pm \| High School (9-12): 7:50am-2:26pm

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Business Office	315.255.8820
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Student Registration	315.255.8825
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Superintendent's Office	315.255.8822
Tax Collector	315.255.8820
Technology Help Desk	315.255.8863

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