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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

LEADERSHIP SERVICES

Brad Shearer - Assistant Superintendent

School Leadership and Instruction

Elementary School Principals (18) PK-5:

Bergeson
Concordia
Canyon Vista
Del Obispo
Don Juan Avila
Early Childhood Center
George White
Hidden Hills
Kinoshita

Laguna Niguel
Las Palmas
Malcom
Moulton
Oak Grove
Palisades
RH Dana
San Juan
Wood Canyon

Dr. David Stewart - Assistant Superintendent

School Leadership and Instruction

Elementary School Principals (18) PK-5/PK-8:

Ambuehl
Arroyo Vista K-8
Bathgate
Benedict
Castille
Chaparral
Esencia K-8
Hankey K-8
Ladera Ranch

Las Flores
Lobo
Marblehead
Oso Grande
Reilly
Tijeras Creek
Viejo
Vista del Mar K-8
Wagon Wheel

Jennifer Smalley - Assistant Superintendent

School Leadership and Instruction

Secondary School Principals (18) 6-12:

Middle Schools
High Schools
Alternative Education Programs
Online Academy

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

Dr. Cary Johnson - Assistant Superintendent

Angie Knowles - Executive Assistant

Darrin Jindra - Executive Director Safety and Student Services Renee Johnson - Director II Cindy Thomas - Student Records Administrator Jenna Perry - SARB and ATS Counselor	Peggy Baerst - Executive Director PK-5 General and Special Education Dr. Lauren Pattullo Director II, Early Childhood Programs and Services, General and Special Education Nenoska Frink - Coordinator II, Program & Behavior Support
Dr. Michael Gomez - Executive Director State & Federal Programs Beth Ewing- Director II, Expanded Learning Melanie Meneses - Coordinator II, Title I	Dr. Meg Ervais - Executive Director 6-12 ATP, General and Special Education Karen Gauthier - Coordinator II,STEM TBA - Coordinator II, Humanities
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	Kerry Velez - Coordinator, Charter Schools and Strategic Initiatives Omero Corral - Counselor in Special Assignment