Top 10 Directors Of Curriculum And Development - 2026

Sari Weltmann serves as Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction at American Heritage Schools, overseeing academic strategy across its campuses in Plantation (Broward County) and Delray Beach (Palm Beach County). She also serves as Junior High Principal at the Broward campus, leading student development, faculty performance, and daily academic operations.

Tracy Flood is an experienced education leader with a career shaped through decades of classroom and school leadership. As Director of Teaching and Learning for Ridgeland School District 122, she leads curriculum planning, instructional alignment and assessment strategy across a K–8 system. She applies her previous experiences as a special education teacher and middle school principal to ensure all students have access to high-quality curriculum materials, supported by strong instructional practices and student-centered decision making.

Michelle Thuma is a senior living professional with experience in resident engagement, sales and community relations. Passionate about creating supportive environments for older adults, she focuses on relationship-building, compassionate service and enhancing resident experiences. Her work reflects a strong commitment to leadership, collaboration and meaningful connections within senior living communities.

Shelley Rees is an education and curriculum development professional with a PhD in English and experience in academic writing, instructional design and higher education. Associated with National University, she is passionate about learning innovation, equity in education and student success, bringing strong expertise in communication, course development and collaborative leadership.

Jennifer Jeffrey Bell is a physical therapy educator, researcher and clinical leader specializing in orthopedic manual therapy and clinical education. An associate professor at Tufts University School of Medicine, she is passionate about evidence-based learning, curriculum innovation and global health initiatives, while mentoring future healthcare professionals and advancing inclusive, patient-centered physical therapy education.

Katie Jensen Ord is a higher education professional with extensive experience in curriculum development, academic operations and student success initiatives at Arizona State University. Passionate about lifelong learning and educational innovation, she supports collaborative leadership, program implementation and learner-centered strategies while contributing to meaningful institutional growth and community engagement.

Vincent Wilson is a higher education professional at Belmont University with experience in student engagement, recruitment and academic outreach. Passionate about mentorship and inclusive education, he supports future healthcare professionals through strategic admissions initiatives, leadership development and community partnerships while advocating for student success, diversity and meaningful educational experiences.

Taryn Hill is an academic and healthcare education leader at Arizona College of Nursing with experience in nursing education, operational leadership and student success initiatives. Passionate about healthcare excellence and mentorship, she supports curriculum quality, professional development and collaborative learning environments while advocating for compassionate leadership and continuous improvement in nursing education.

Katherine Gull is an educational leader and language learning advocate with experience in instructional leadership, multilingual education and curriculum development at Frederick County Public Schools. With a Doctor of Organizational Leadership degree, she is passionate about student-centered learning, educator mentorship and inclusive academic environments that support diverse communities and lifelong educational success.

Keri Skeeters is an education leader and curriculum strategist with experience in instructional leadership, professional development and student-centered learning initiatives within the Rockwood School District. Holding an Ed.D., she is passionate about educational innovation, teacher growth and collaborative learning environments, while actively supporting curriculum excellence, leadership development and meaningful community engagement.