Teaching & Learning
The Buckeye Learning Experience
The Buckeye Elementary School District staff is committed to providing every child access to world-class learning opportunities which allow them to explore, grow and achieve in a positive and nurturing environment. Accordingly, we consistently focus on high quality curriculum and the most effective and research-based teaching strategies to deliver first-rate instruction.
The following are the foundations of the Buckeye Elementary learning experience.
Curriculum and Instruction Contacts:
Ana Gutierrez
Executive Director of Curriculum & Assessment
Email: AGutierrez@besd33.org
Dr. Julie Case
Director of Literacy
Email: JCase@besd33.org
Dr. Nancy Pratt
Director of Instruction
Email: NPratt@besd33.org
Tom Espy
Director of Research & Assessment
Email: TEspy@besd33.org
Chryste Berda
Math Coordinator
Email: CBerda@besd33.org
Heather Orozco
Science & Social Studies Coordinator
Email: HOrozco@besd33.org
Katie Preston
Curriculum / ELD Coordinator
Email: KPreston@besd33.org
Nicole Belden
District Gifted Education Specialist
Email: NBelden@besd33.org