OAS Staff

Who are our Staff?

To date, there are approximately 350 staff members serving in Innovation Zone Schools. Over 3 years, the Innovation Zone has seen a 75% retention rate from year to year for teachers. The Innovation Zone schools are comprised of staff made up of 23% of staff of color and 45% staff of color on the Leadership Team.  In the Innovation Zone, at least 57% of our staff have earned a Master’s degree or higher.

Ext. 28371 | jwpark@aurorak12.org

My job is to accelerate learning for every APS student, every day.

I do my job by setting a standard of excellence in innovation, leadership, and equitable outcomes, modeling self-growth and quality, and supporting every adult and student to meeting that high standard.

My community needs me to do my job.

Ext. 28373 | jemann@aurorak12.org

My job is to accelerate learning for every APS student, every day.

I do my job by supporting Principals in the Action Zone to ensure every student is successful and prepared for college, careers and life.

My community needs me to do my job.

Ext. 28320 | aameunier@aurorak12.org

My job is to accelerate learning for every APS student, every day.

I do my job by ensuring high quality educational choice options are available to all Aurora families.

My community needs me to do my job.

Ext. 28376 | jburgess@aurorak12.org

My job is to accelerate learning for every APS student, every day.

Job description coming soon.

My community needs me to do my job.

Ext. 29210 | eblewis@aurorak12.org

My job is to accelerate learning for every APS student, every day.

I do my job by establishing data driven systems to promote improved student learning, stronger families and healthier communities.

My community needs me to do my job.

Ext. 28436 | jlmarshall@aurorak12.org

My job is to accelerate learning for every APS student, every day.

I do my job by being supportive to the needs of my team, as well as the schools and community we serve, to create positive experiences.

My community needs me to do my job.

Ext. 28454 | pejovanovic@aurorak12.org

My job is to accelerate learning for every APS student, every day.

I do my job by supporting charter schools to ensure they remain accountable and compliant in serving all students.

My community needs me to do my job.

Ext. 29256 | armonaco@aurorak12.org

My job is to accelerate learning for every APS student, every day.

I do my job by supporting charter school staff in implementing quality research based curriculum. In addition, I provide support to charter school leaders and staff in developing high quality individualized student plans and differentiating instruction to reach special populations of students.

My community needs me to do my job.

Ext. 27077 | krcrowe@aurorak12.org

My job is to accelerate learning for every APS student, every day.

I do my job by advocating for and providing students, families and community with resources that help remove barriers and assist with student success.

My community needs me to do my job.

Ext. 26071 | mpnorwood@aurorak12.org

My job is to accelerate learning for every APS student, every day.

I do my job by coordinating resources and developing partnerships that support Aurora West students and families.

My community needs me to do my job.

Ext. 20612 | bkramer@aurorak12.org

My job is to accelerate learning for every APS student, every day.

I do my job by providing our
Boston community information on school
activities, resources, programs and services
available. I foster an ongoing partnership
between home, school, and community.

My community needs me to do my job.

Ext. 41066
mflautzenheiserpage@aurorak12.org

My job is to accelerate learning for every APS student, every day.

I do my job by connecting our Crawford Community to after school programs, activities, resources, and services.

My community needs me to do my job.

Ext. 23405 | shgershwin@aurorak12.org

My job is to accelerate learning for every APS student, every day.

I do my job by connecting our Paris Community to after school programs, activities, resources, and services.

My community needs me to do my job.

kphtoo@aurorak12.org

My job is to accelerate learning for every APS student, every day.

I do my job by supporting families who speak second language.
Another aspect of my job is coordinating services,
engage family to our program build strong relationship between
teachers’ staff and families. I also supporting my community who need
to know America education system, do translation or interpretation for
general needed.

My community needs me to do my job because of language barrier,
culture different, trust me to work with them, they feel like I have
leadership skill, patient, respect them, passion to work with everyone.
My superpower is to learn new thing for my future and also learn
anything from my mistake.

My family makes me Spartan Strong.

gkapukumabi@aurorak12.org

My job is to accelerate learning for every APS student, every day.

I'm a family liaison for a special population in the Action Zone. My job is to empower parents to become leaders and help them to address questions or concerns regarding their students' education. I also connect families to different resources that support the entire family such as housing, food, Health care and Mental health support and motivate students to career pathways after high school

My community needs me to do my job.

snepal@aurorak12.org

My job is to accelerate learning for every APS student, every day.

My job is to serve as a liaison between families, community agencies, and the school for policies, conduct, positive attendance, and student assistance. Understands and works effectively with people of differing cultures. My community needs me to do my job. 

My community needs me to do my job.

laricohernandez@aurorak12.org

My job is to accelerate learning for every APS student, every day.

I do my job by advocating for and providing students, families and community with resources that help remove barriers and assist with student success.

My community needs me to do my job.

jeruizcastro@aurorak12.org

My job is to accelerate learning for every APS student, every day.

I do my job by advocating for and providing students, families and community with resources that help remove barriers and assist with student success.

My community needs me to do my job.