Teaching & Learning
Teaching and Learning
Empowering students with strong instruction, aligned curriculum, and meaningful data.
Preparing Students to Thrive
At PACT Charter School, our vision for teaching and learning is to deliver an exemplary, personalized curriculum and instruction so that every student receives a world-class education. We achieve this by partnering with parents, students, and staff to build a collaborative community focused on academic rigor and character development. By emphasizing high expectations, academic rigor, and continuous improvement, PACT prepares students to be innovative problem-solvers and lifelong learners. Our approach equips students with the knowledge, skills, and attributes to maximize their potential and thrive in any post-secondary experience and an ever-changing global society.
Teaching & Learning at PACT
The Teaching and Learning Department at PACT Charter School manages the school’s curriculum, assessments, and professional development. The department coordinates district testing and the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to provide student interventions based on performance data. It facilitates curriculum reviews, provides staff training in instructional methods, and manages the mentorship program for new teachers. By leading the District Advisory Committee (DAC) and updating district policies, the department ensures school operations align with state requirements and student learning goals.
Curriculum & Instruction
PACT Charter School's curriculum and instructional strategies are intentionally designed to foster intellectual growth and equip students for future success. By leveraging an evidence-based framework for a commitment to continuous improvement, the school integrates high academic standards with intentional character development to deliver a rigorous, comprehensive educational experience from kindergarten through high school graduation.
Data & Assessments
PACT Charter School utilizes data and assessment to drive instructional decisions and support individualized student growth. Through a systematic process of universal screening and continuous progress monitoring, the school maintains a flexible educational environment that adapts to the evolving needs of each learner. This commitment to data-informed practice ensures that academic progress is measured accurately and communicated clearly to families, fostering a collaborative partnership centered on student success.
District Advisory Committee
The District Advisory Committee (DAC) monitors the continuous academic and nonacademic improvement of PACT Charter School. The committee works with the administration to analyze data and recommend rigorous academic standards as student achievement goals for school improvement.
2025-2026 DAC Members:
Administrative Lead: Teresa Widen (Executive Director of Teaching and Learning)
Parents: Jacqueline Washburn (parent liaison), Sean Sutter, Ross Peters, Mandy Thomsen, Nikki Engelman, Jonna Meidal
Staff: Kerry Oolman, Susanna Fomby
Community Member: Scott Dougherty
Students: NHS Members
School Board Liaison: Amanda Mackereth
2025-2026 DAC Members
Teresa Widen | Administrative Lead (Executive Director of Teaching and Learning)
Jacqueline Washburn | Parent Liaison
Sean Sutter | Parent
Ross Peters | Parent
Mandy Thomsen | Parent
Nikki Engelman | Parent
Jonna Meidal | Parent
Kerry Oolman | Secondary Teacher
Susanna Fomby | Secondary Teacher
Vacant | Elementary Teacher
Vacant | Community Member
Vacant | Secondary Student