Teaching and Learning
Welcome to the Austin Public Schools Office of Teaching and Learning. We act as a resource for staff, students, and parents.
The Office of Teaching and Learning oversees curriculum, instruction, staff development, and Federal Title programs for the district.
For information on district and school performance, please visit the Minnesota Department of Education's data analytics page here.
World's Best Work Force Committee
The World's Best Work Force committee is established by Minnesota law to provide parents and community members' involvement and input in respect to school programs and curricular offerings. This committee consists of parents, community members, teachers and administrators. Meetings occur on the first Thursday of each month from 3:30-4:30 in the School Board Conference Room, located on the north end of Austin High School. World's Best Work Force is the primary link in involving the community in the systems accountability process. Persons interested in serving as a member on this committee may contact Educational Services, 460-1912, for further information.
District Staff Development Committee
The District Staff Development Committee meets the third Tuesday of each month in the District Office Conference Room. The Committee meets from 3:30 to 4:30.
Best Practices Application
Executive Director of Organizational Development & Administrative Services
John Alberts
john.alberts@austin.k12.mn.us
507-460-1912
Assistant to the Executive Director of Organizational Development & Administrative Services
Sandy Detwiler
sandy.detwiler@austin.k12.mn.us
507-460-1912
Executive Director of Teaching and Learning
Katie Baskin
katie.baskin@austin.k12.mn.us
507-460-1912
Gifted Services for Talent Development /
Mentorship Coordinator
Andrea Malo
andrea.malo@austin.k12.mn.us
507-460-1924
Council for Educational Equity Integration Collaboration Coordinator
Kristi Beckman
kristi.beckman@austin.k12.mn.us
507-460-1107
EL Coordinator
Lynn Hemann
lynn.hemann@austin.k12.mn.us
507-460-1923