Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Services

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david.zupsic@miu4.org

Doctorate, Education

Dissertation:  Examining the Values of Education:  Using Student Viewpoints to Redesign the Educational Structure to Achieve Optimal Experiences

Master of Science, Education Administration      

Bachelor of Science, Marketing (minor: Psychology)

As the Director of Educational Services for the Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV, Dr. David Zupsic is responsible for supporting the curriculum design, instructional delivery, and other state initiatives for twenty-seven school districts in Butler, Lawrence, and Mercer counties in Pennsylvania. Most recently serving as the superintendent of the Knoch School District, Dr. Zupsic has over 20 years in public education. He earned his doctorate in 2016 from Youngstown State University while focusing his research on adolescent development and the emotional well-being of students. Dr. Zupsic is a strong advocate of social-emotional learning and endorses Positive Education as the structure for school systems to use when attempting to achieve optimal experiences in academic, athletic, and social activities.

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diane.mcgaffic@miu4.org

Masters of Science, Education - Curriculum and Instruction.

Masters of Science, Biology

Bachelor of Arts, Biology

Diane is an active member of the following STEM initiatives: STEELS Content Team, Tech & Engineering - Statewide Lead, and STEM Toolkit - Statewide Lead. She is currently the MIU4 STEM Point of Contact - responsible for the STEM SOW inclusive of Computer Science, STEM competitions, local and statewide STEM ecosystems, Technology and Engineering, MWEE, PA Lending Library, STEELS Standards Implementation, Environmental Literacy and Sustainability, Student Centered Learning, PA Smart IGA, Collaboration with IU TaC, Statewide subgroup participation, and support of AL School Improvement.  To further support our districts, she supports CSIS Launch for School Improvement, is the CSI School Improvement Facilitator, A-TSI School Improvement Facilitator, PVAAS Liaison, and CDT Liaison.

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halee.mccance@miu4.org

Masters of Education: Technology Concentration

Bachelor of Science Secondary Education, Mathematics

Halee is an Educational Consultant specializing in Mathematics.Her role involves offering comprehensive mathematics support throughout Curriculum Development, Instructional Strategies, and Assessment Practices, ensuring that decisions are grounded in data analysis and best practices. Furthermore, she holds leadership roles as the Extreme Leadership Student Program Coordinator, Academic Games League Coordinator, Act 158: Pathways to Graduation Point of Contact, Career Readiness Point of Contact, PVAAS/CDT Data Consultation and Support provider, School Counselors Network Coordinator, MIU IV Gifted Liaison, and a member of the CSI, ATSI, and TSI School Support Teams.

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shannon.smith@miu4.org

Masters of Education, Literacy

Bachelor of Science Secondary Education, Integrated Language Arts - English

Shannon is an Educational Consultant specializing in English Language Arts. Her expertise encompasses comprehensive ELA support across all facets of curriculum development, underscored by her attainment of DataWise Certification. Her work involves providing literacy support for K-12 content area educators, as well as serving as a Structured Literacy trainer. Additionally, she serves as the Artificial Intelligence Coordinator, podcast host of “Lesson Learned,”  facilitates School Climate Improvement initiatives, Social and Emotional Wellness Point of Contact, Librarians Network Coordinator, ESL Coordinator, Social Studies Network Coordinator, Arts Network Coordinator (Visual, Music, Theater, and Dance), Health and Physical Education Network Coordinator, and a member of the CSI, ATSI, and TSI School Support Teams.