At Leonia Public Schools, every course is built upon a thoughtfully designed, standards-aligned curriculum that provides clear, rigorous, and equitable learning objectives. These objectives are carefully developed to reflect the diverse academic, social, and developmental needs of our students, ensuring that all learners are challenged, supported, and empowered to succeed.
Our central mission is to cultivate student independence, equipping every learner with the knowledge, skills, and habits of mind necessary to thrive in a complex and ever-changing world. This work is driven by our dedicated, reflective, and creative educators, who consistently elevate instructional practices to engage students in meaningful learning. Through purposeful lesson design, authentic learning tasks, and a strong emphasis on inquiry, critical thinking, and collaboration, our teachers create dynamic classroom environments where all students can grow.
We believe that responsiveness to student voice, learning style, background, and identity is essential to effective teaching. Our educators embrace the rich diversity of our student population and adapt instruction accordingly, fostering a culture of belonging, curiosity, and high expectations. In Leonia, curriculum is not just a roadmap for learning; it is a living framework through which students become confident, capable, and self-directed learners
Meet Our Instructional Administrative Staff
Tim Cullen
Supervisor of Social Studies
timothy.cullen@leoniaschools.org
Laurence Gander
Supervisor of World Languages, ELL, and ELA
laurence.gander@leoniaschools.org
Jin Lee
Supervisor of Instructional Technology & Programs
jin.lee@leoniaschools.org