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CAPISTRANO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

An unwavering commitment to student success

CAPISTRANO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

An unwavering commitment to student success

Education and Support Services

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our mission

our mission

Education and Support Services exists as an organized team to provide specialized service, support, and knowledge to students with special needs, their parents, the community, and staff. The results of such efforts are the development and implementation of effective, evidence-based programs and services for all CUSD children.  Our Goal is to engage students in meaningful, challenging, and innovative educational experiences to increase post-secondary options for all students.

Dr. Greg Merwin

Associate Superintendent
Education and Support Services
 
Amanda Rodriguez- Executive Assistant  
Angelina Knowles- Executive Assistant
 
 
LEADERSHIP SERVICES 
 
Dr. David Stewart - Assistant Superintendent
School Leadership and Instruction
Elementary School Principals (PK-5)
  • Elementary Schools
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jennifer Smalley - Assistant Superintendent
School Leadership and Instruction
Secondary School Principals:
  • PK-8 Schools
  • Middle Schools
  • High Schools
  • Alternative Education Programs
  • Online Academy 
 
Brad Shearer- Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum & Instruction, Elementary Education (PK-5)

 
 
 
 
 
Dr. Meg Ervais- Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum & Instruction, Secondary Education (6-12, Adult Ed)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Darrin Jindra - Executive Director
Safety and Student Services
  • Renee Johnson - Director II
  • Cindy Thomas  - Student Records Administrator
  • Jenna Perry - SARB and ATS Counselor
Jeff Jones - Executive Director 
6-12 ATP, General and Special Education
  • Karen Gauthier - Coordinator II,STEM
  • Reannah Sartoris -  Co ordinator II, Humanities
 
Dr. Michael Gomez - Executive Director
State & Federal Programs
  • Beth Ewing- Director II, Expanded Learning
  • Adrineh Sarkissian - Coordinator II, Title I
  • Nenoska Frink - Coordinator II, SST/504 Plans

  • Dr. Lauren Pattullo - Director II, Early Childhood Programs and Services, General Education
  • Kerry Velez - Coordinator, Charter Schools and Strategic Initiatives
  • Omero Corral - Coordinator II, Counseling and Student Support
 
Chris Carter - Executive Director
College and Career Readiness
  • Nicole Berkman - Director, Student Support Services
  • Kim Thomas - Director, Instructional Programs | Title IX Coordinator
  • Dominic Vellanoweth - Program Manager
 
 
 
SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
Clint Collins -  Assistant Superintendent
Kristin Arias - Senior Staff Secretary
Jeana Dagley - Executive Director
Special Education Programs and Related Services
Dr. Kathy Purcell - Executive Director
Alternative Dispute Resolution/Compliance
Nicholas Giunta -  Director I
Special Education Technology Support Services