GSEHD alumna Amanda Kreiger (master's, Educational Leadership and Administration) has become the new Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Poudre School District (PSD) in Northern Colorado. In her role, she hopes to blend her love of learning into her work and foster an environment where all perspectives are welcome.
Before joining PSD, Kreiger served as the coordinator for the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination), International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement programs for Weld County School District 6 in Greeley, CO since 2012. Prior to that, she was an instructional facilitator in Sweetwater County School District 1 in Rock Springs, Wyoming.
In the announcement, Dr. Dwayne Schmitz, PSD chief institutional effectiveness officer, said Kreiger brings a wealth of knowledge to the district. "In her positions, she has consistently focused on enhancing educational outcomes through innovative curriculum design and effective instructional strategies. Her expertise includes leading district-wide curriculum adoption processes, especially for sixth through 12th grade language arts and Advanced Placement courses,” he said.
Looking ahead to the new school year, Kreiger is eager to support teachers as they engage students with critical thinking and problem-solving learning opportunities. “When we talk to students about their college and career plans, too often we ask the question, “What do you want to do?” Instead, we should be asking, “What world problems do you want to solve,” she said. “I am excited to work on a team that helps shape future generations and prepares them to be global citizens.”