Since August 2021, Dr. Julie Riley has served as Assistant Superintendent of Andover Public Schools (APS), where she leads the district's instructional leadership team and oversees the Office of Teaching and Learning. She brings more than 27 years of experience in education, including 15 years in central office leadership. Guided by a deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging, Dr. Riley leads district efforts to strengthen instructional excellence, cultivate innovative practices, and ensure outstanding outcomes for every student.

Prior to joining APS, Dr. Riley served as Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology for the Manchester Essex Regional School District (MERSD). In that role, she led districtwide initiatives to strengthen instructional and technology systems, align PK–12 educational practices, support major building projects, and coordinate strategic planning efforts.

Under Dr. Riley’s leadership, the Office of Teaching and Learning advances research-based curriculum design, strengthens multi-tiered systems of support, develops coherent professional learning systems, and expands high-quality project- and experiential-based learning opportunities for all students. The office also broadens students’ pathways to college and careers through early college, dual-enrollment, vocational, and internship programs designed to increase access and accelerate postsecondary readiness.

The Office of Teaching and Learning further promotes educator growth by creating districtwide opportunities for teacher leadership and collaboration through K–12 content-based curriculum councils and school-based social and emotional learning teams grounded in the RULER framework.

A significant accomplishment of Dr. Riley’s tenure has been the development of a districtwide Vision of a Graduate. She established and led a diverse district and community design team, working closely with school and district leaders, educators, students, families, and community stakeholders to collaboratively create and widely communicate APS’s Vision of a Graduate.

In addition to her district responsibilities, Dr. Riley serves as Co-Director of the Curriculum and Staff Development Network (CSDN), a statewide professional learning community for school and district leaders. Through partnerships with organizations such as DESE, MASS, NEASC, and leading researchers, CSDN provides high-quality professional learning focused on instructional leadership, youth development, school finance and law, and systems-level educational improvement. The network supports leaders in navigating the evolving demands of school and district leadership while fostering a strong and connected professional community across Massachusetts.

Curriculum and Instructional Support

A primary role of the Assistant Superintendent's Office is the development and oversight of curriculum, instruction, and assessment for grades Pre-Kindergarten through 12. This includes:

• Supporting teachers in the delivery of curriculum

• Piloting new curriculum

• Purchasing new textbooks and materials

• Providing teacher professional development

Through its interaction with administrators and teachers across the District, this Office has direct knowledge of the curriculum offered to Andover’s student population.

Yearly Kindergarten registration information as well as approval and receipt of Home School Plans, Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Reporting, and No Child Left Behind Report Cards for the District and individual schools are generated from this office.

Teacher Support

Each year, New Teacher Orientation and Mentor / Mentee Programs are offered to ensure a successful transition of teachers new to the Andover Public Schools. Also generated through this Office are professional development initiatives for teachers, including:

• Curriculum councils

• Summer curriculum work

• In-District course offerings

• Workshops

Grants

The Assistant Superintendent's Office works collaboratively with the District's Grant Writer to secure available grant opportunities. The Office also oversees all Federal Entitlement Grants in the areas of:

• Teacher Quality

• Technology

• Federal and State Grants

Dr. Julie Riley
Assistant Superintendent for
Teaching and Learning
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Mr. Jason Dicarlo
Executive Director of Elementary School Operations
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Ms. Shereen Rancourt
Executive Director of Secondary School Operations
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Diane Costagliola
Executive Assistant
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Physical Address
30 Whittier Court
Andover, MA 01810

Phone: (978) 247-7025