Teaching, Leading, and Learning Department

In Rome City Schools, our mission is to provide a world-class education that will ensure all students graduate from Rome High School prepared for college or work. Therefore, we are committed to providing all students with a relevant and rigorous learning experience to engaging instruction using high-quality instructional materials. This approach has helped to develop a Coherent Instructional Framework that is clear, consistent, and comprehensive. It allows students to understand complex concepts and build critical thinking skills, contributing to deeper understanding, higher levels of learning, and academic success.

Our Vision

All graduates of Rome High School will:

  • Be critical, creative thinkers and problem solvers,

  • Be effective communicators and collaborators, 

  • Be financially literate, 

  • Have learned how to persevere, and 

  • Have developed the soft skills essential for

    success in all facets of life.

Our Mission

All students will graduate from Rome High School prepared for college or work.

Our Core Beliefs For Teaching and Learning

  1. All students have the right to learn.

  2. We will provide equity and access for all students.

  3. We will create safe spaces for teaching and learning that are welcoming, engaging, supportive and collaborative.

Teaching, Leading, and Learning Team

The Rome City Schools Teaching, Leading, and Learning Team is comprised of:

  • Dr. Barbara Patrick-Lashley:

    Deputy Superintendent

  • Coretta Stewart:

    Director of Curriculum and Instruction

  • Jennifer Perkins:

    Director of Secondary School Improvement & Professional Learning

  • John Fricks:

    Director of Instructional Technology and Communications

  • Kristin Teems:

    Director of Assessment and Accountability

  • Laura Walley:

    Director of Federal Programs

  • Marores Perry: Director of CTAE

  • Dr. Wesley Styles: SIS and Accountability Coordinator

  • Sabrina Teems: Gifted/STEM/PBIS Specialist

  • Ms. Sarita Brock: ESOL Coordinator