EPS Curriculum Department

The Enid Public Schools Curriculum Department includes all work related to curriculum, instruction, and assessments. Our team is dedicated to supporting staff members at all of our campuses to ensure they have the information and resources to provide high levels of instruction for all EPS students. Our mission is to build and maintain relationships that maximize the strengths, resources, and talents of our diverse community to provide an environment where learners will become responsible, well rounded, global citizens. In collaboration with parents, staff, and students, we strive to maintain engaging learning environments that utilize a blended learning framework to promote rigor and set high expectations. Our curriculum, instruction, and assessments are all aimed at supporting our students as they become college and career ready.

Ag at Enid High

At the start of the 2024-2025 school year, an Agricultural program was added to Enid High School. The program offers courses that explores various aspects of agriculture, including plant science, animal care, and agribusiness. Students in the program will engage in hands-on learning experiences, gaining practical skills and insights into potential careers in agriculture after graduation. The program also highlights the significance of agriculture in the local community and economy.

LETRS for Teachers

EPS is dedicated to providing professional development in the science of reading for all teachers. We do that through LETRS Training: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling.

Enid Public Schools has been nationally recognized for our implementation of the science of reading. We're proud of our teachers and administrators for earning that honor!

EPS Aviation Program

Nestled in a community teeming with aviation opportunity, Enid is a prime place for a student aviation program. Established in 2021, the EPS aviation program offers courses in middle and high school that study many elements of flight. These courses are designed to help students explore potential careers in the aviation industry post-graduation.

Adopted Curriculum

Each year the Oklahoma State Department of Education designates subject areas for curriculum adoption. This allows our educators to review updated products and make recommendations about curriculum needs. The links below will take you to lists of what curriculum EPS has adopted.

English Language Arts

Mathematics

Science

Social Studies

Library Books and Classroom Texts

EPS is dedicated to using quality, engaging, and appropriate materials with our students. When it comes to the literature or texts that students have an opportunity to read, there are three ways that can look.

Students have regular opportunities to self-select books from the school library.
Teachers may broadly assign a type of book for students to read. For example, a teacher may assign students to research a person from history and write a biography essay, but allow students to choose any biography that fits the assignment criteria.
Teachers may assign a specific text for students to read.

In any of the above situations, parents and guardians have a right to request that the teacher or library reconsider that text's availability to students. The link below is an opportunity to request that a text be reconsidered or reviewed for its role in EPS Curriculum. After completing the form, an EPS employee will be in touch with you for next steps.

Below are links to EPS Policies and Procedures related to text selection

EPS Board Policy EFA

Regulations for Board Policy EFA

District Procedures for Text Review

Thank you for sharing your concerns with us!

Form for Reconsideration of a Text

The links below will take you to lists of EPS Educators who work tirelessly to support teachers at the site level.

Instructional Coaches

Department Heads

Our Team

Our district curriculum, instruction, and assessment team is dedicated to supporting teachers at all of our campuses. Please contact us if you need assistance.

Shannon Crowley, Secondary Curriculum Director

Dr. Shannon Crowley, Secondary Education Curriculum Director

Shannon Crowley is the Secondary Curriculum Director for Enid Public Schools.

Shannon has been an educator for over 20 years and has served as a substitute teacher, classroom aide, middle school Reading/Language Arts teacher, Instructional Coach, Assistant Campus Director for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, middle school Assistant Principal, most recently as an Assistant Principal at Enid High. In addition to her positions here in Oklahoma, she has also worked in Tennessee, Colorado, Germany, and Texas.

Shannon holds a Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, an Educational Specialist degree in Curriculum and Instruction, and a Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership.

Shannon, her husband, and 3 daughters enjoy traveling and Oklahoma football.

Kristen Jones, Elementary Curriculum Director

Kristen Jones, Elementary Education Curriculum Director

Kristen Jones is the Elementary Curriculum Director for Enid Public Schools. She has a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Harding University, a masters in Teaching, Learning, and Leadership with K - 12 Reading Specialist certification from Oklahoma State University, and an MBA in Educational Leadership from Oklahoma Christian University. Throughout her career, she’s had experience as a classroom teacher, reading specialist, site level instructional coach, district level instructional coach, and Curriculum Director. Kristen has served on multiple state committees for writing standards and reviewing the OSTP. Through LETRS training and her passion for literacy, Kristen advocates for the implementation of the science of reading, so that all children will have the skills they need to be successful readers.

Andrea Semrad-Gober, Secondary Curriculum Coordinator

Andrea Semrad-Gober has served Enid Public Schools for in numerous roles, including teaching English Language Arts at Emerson Middle School and Enid High School, coaching varsity cheer, and leading school improvement efforts. Her leadership is also evident through her positions as ELA Department Head and district ACT Coordinator. Most recently Andrea has served as a the District Assessment Coordinator. When asked what she focuses her time on besides data and assessments, she responded, “my children - I have been blessed with four children who make everyday better because I get to be their mom!”

Kevin Artman, Elementary Curriculum Coordinator

Kevin Artman was born and raised in Michigan. Kevin attended Michigan State University in East Lansing where he obtained a Bachelor’s of Arts in Elementary Education with a concentration in Social Studies. Following college he taught for 5 years in northwest Alaska. He then moved to Enid, where he taught 5th Grade at Garfield Elementary for four years. He then spent 4 years as an Instructional Coach at Garfield, while also serving as an IC at Adams and Coolidge for 3 of those years. Since moving to Enid, Kevin has obtained a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus in literacy. In his free time, he enjoys working on his goal of visiting all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums. Kevin lives in Enid with his wife and two children.

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