In alignment with District Goals #1 & #4, the purpose of the Talent Development department is to integrate all professional learning initiatives and their implementation throughout RPS 205. This includes but is not limited to new hire on-boarding, new-teacher mentoring, in-district professional growth opportunities and classroom support through teacher effectiveness and peer assisted review. 

New employees who have received and accepted an offer of employment but have questions regarding on-boarding, contact Breanna Johansen, Talent Development Specialist.

​	​Diana Alt Executive Director Talent Development 815-490-5404 altd@rps205.com
​	​Ashley Thomas Executive Assistant Talent Development 815-490-5404 ashley.thomas@rps205.com
​	​Kym Blanchard Director of Instructional Design Talent Development 815-490-4107 kimberly.blanchard@rps205.com
​	​Vicky Hamilton Director of Teacher Effectiveness Talent Development 815-489-7345 vicky.hamilton@rps205.com
​	​Jesika Moffitt Professional Development Coordinator Talent Development 815-489-7299 jesika.moffitt@rps205.com
​	​Breanna Johansen Talent Development Specialist Talent Development 815-490-4128 breanna.johansen@rps205.com