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Curriculum and Instruction

Corcoran Unified School District has a strong tradition of excellence when it comes to high academic standards, expert teachers and staff, and proven curriculum. Learn more about our instruction process and California’s Common Core standards here, and if you have questions, please refer to the contact information below to reach the appropriate staff member.

Teaching from the Inside Out

CUSD is relentless in creating an environment for all to improve mind, character, and body. We believe that our reputation for quality and student achievement will draw students and their families to our district. 

CUSD uses specific teaching methods to help every student become an effective communicator from the framework of character and integrity. We call this process “teaching from the inside out,” and it consists of the following characteristics:

  • Teachers work in the geographic center (no longer in front of class), working from the inside to the outside as more of a facilitator and activator.
  • Teachers work from a foundation of building relationships, knowing that establishing a caring trust builds a culture of success.
  • Teachers plan from the inside out, creating a framework for learning opportunities and an environment and culture for student success.
  • Teachers construct lessons centered on morality, character, and citizenship, engaging students in
    reflection and healthy, constructive debate.

Instructional Coaches

Evelyn Albert
Literacy/English Learners Academic Coach
Corcoran High School

Roberta Andrada
Academic Technology Coach
District

Brittany Boyer
Literacy/English Learners Academic Coach
John Muir Middle School

TBD
Resource Teacher
John C. Fremont Elementary

Haley Highfill
Literacy Coach
Mark Twain Elementary

Tammi Hutton
Resource Teacher
Mark Twain Elementary

Mandi Powell
Literacy Coach
John C. Fremont Elementary

Kristine Scott
Academic Technology Coach
District

Jari Stokes
Academic Technology Coach
District

Janice Westbay
Resource Teacher
Bret Harte Elementary

Crystal Salinas
Academic Technology Coach
District

Kimberly Wright-Burns
District ELL Coach
District

Jennie Valdez
Academic Technology Coach
District

Address: 1520 Patterson Ave., Corcoran, CA 93212

Phone: (559) 992-8888

Fax: (559) 992-1248

Corcoran Joint Unified School District is committed to providing a safe school environment where all individuals in education are afforded equal access and opportunities. The District’s academic and other educational support programs, services, and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of any individual based on the person’s actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, marital or parental status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Specifically, state law prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender in enrollment, counseling, and the availability of physical education, athletic activities, and sports. Corcoran Joint Unified School District assures that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District programs. The Uniform Complaint Process investigates complaints of unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Such complaints must be filed no later than six months after knowledge of the alleged discrimination was first obtained. For questions or complaints, contact Section 504, Title IX Coordinator - Helen Copeland (559) 992-8888, ext.1248.