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Professional Learning

District Growth Hours Guidelines

The purpose of District Growth Hours is to provide additional professional development for certified staff. Each staff member is required to log 6 hours based on the requirements below:

  • District Growth Hours will be reported in Talent Ed.
  • 6 Hours must be completed by end of academic year (June 1st).
  • Hours must be completed outside of regular contract time, but can include in-house or outside events. PD hours during the school day/contracted time may count for an individual’s Professional Development Plan or certification requirements, but will not count towards the District Growth Hours.
    • After school
    • Weekends
    • Summer (non-contracted time)
    • School holidays
  • Hours may NOT be earned through:
    • Work towards advanced degrees
    • Participation in district pd days 

Professional Learning Resources

PLC Committee Members

Willard Central

  • Jill Berry
  • Christa Hernandez

Willard East

  • Tille Woods
  • Nicole Waddell

Willard North

  • Jessica Ridder
  • Whitney Paszek

Willard Orchard Hills

  • Heather Hurt
  • Emory Clark

Willard South

  • Rebecca Champ
  • Kara Adams

Willard Intermediate North

  • Katelyn Becraft
  • Ron Keys

Willard Intermediate South

  • Arrica Jessen
  • Kennedy Cisneros

Willard Middle School

  • Brooke Totty
  • Beth Robinson

Willard High School

  • Amy Dixon
  • Nathan Walker

Curriculum & Instruction

  • Melanie Jones, Instructional Coach, WCE
  • Kelia Anderson, Instructional Coach, WEE
  • Dana Runyan, Instructional Coach, WNE
  • Kristin Ausmus, Instructional Coach, WOHE
  • Laurissa Jones, Instructional Coach, WSE
  • Olivia Santhuff, Instructional Coach, WIS-N
  • Samantha Muller, Instructional Coach, WIS-S
  • Amy Davis, Instructional Coach, Middle School
  • Tony Sharpsteen, Instructional Coach, WHS

Ex-Officio Members

  • Shannon Cuff, CIA Director
  • Melissa Lewis, SPED Director