At High Mountain Road School, the focus is on curriculum that emphasizes student-centered instruction. Students are challenged on a daily basis to use higher-order thinking skills and a constructivist approach to learning. Ann has engaged in work on curriculum revision committees and professional development planning committees within the school and the school district. She serves as a mentor teacher to new teachers as well as a cooperating teacher to practicum students. Ann received a B.A. from Boston College in 2006 before earning her M.A. in the Literacy Specialist Program at Teachers College in 2007. As a member of the 2012 SPA NYC cohort, Ann is looking forward to SPA’s commitment to developing strong school leaders with not only sound theoretical and best practices knowledge, but also field-based experiences and an extensive administrative internship.