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Educational Services

Welcome to Educational Services

  • A woman with blonde hair and glasses smiles at the camera.Christie Samojedny, Ed.D

    Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services

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  • A woman with brown hair smiles at the camera, wearing a blue top.Diana Tarant Schmidt, Ed.D

    Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment 

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  • A woman with long brown hair smiles at the camera, wearing a red and white patterned shirt.Elisa Leporini 

    Director of Student Services

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  • A woman with long brown hair smiles at the camera, wearing a blue blouse and black blazer.Karina Luviano

    Director of Multilingual Services

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  • A woman with dark hair smiles at the camera, wearing a purple lace top.Diana Juarez

    Coordinator of Communications and Family Services

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  • A man in a suit smiles directly at the camera against a white background.John Siegler

    Coordinator of Student Services and Early Learning

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  • A woman with blonde hair smiles at the camera, wearing a blue shirt.Kathy Peronti 

    Administrative Assistant to Educational Services

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  • A woman with blonde hair smiles at the camera against a white background.Jill Marquardt

    Administrative Assistant to Educational Services

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Proudly Serving District 68 Students

The Educational Services Department of Skokie School District 68 is a student-centered team committed to equity and inclusion, providing a braided continuum of services that guides and supports every D68 learner. Grounded in our shared vision, we are responsive to the needs of educators, students, and families, working together to create and sustain systems that empower students to be confident and creative learners who experience rigorous, engaging, and equitable instruction every day.

Our department brings together four interconnected teams—Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment, Family Services, Multilingual Services, and Student Services—to ensure that every aspect of a child’s learning journey is supported. Through high-quality curriculum design, effective instructional practices, comprehensive assessment systems, culturally responsive programming, targeted student supports, and active family engagement, we work collaboratively to remove barriers, honor strengths, and foster a sense of belonging for all learners.

By uniting our expertise and resources, the Educational Services Department serves as a catalyst for continuous improvement, innovation, and student success—preparing every D68 learner to thrive today and in the future.

 

Disclosure of Federal Participation-Stevens Amendment

Projects or programs funded in whole or in part with Federal grant money must credit the Federal government for the Federal government's portion of the financial support. The use of Federal dollars by Skokie District 68 for staff development opportunities and parent programs have been funded in whole or in part with Federal entitlement dollars.