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Education & Support Services

CAPISTRANO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

An unwavering commitment to student success

To support the delivery of quality instruction to all CUSD students.  We believe all students learn best when...

 
  • their classroom environments are conducive to learning and reflect a culture of community, collaboration, and high expectations for all;
  • they actively engage in a coherent curriculum that reflects rigorous content, and emphasizes critical thinking, application, and innovation;
  • there are clearly communicated goals and objectives;
  • they receive instruction that is focused, purposeful, and appropriately paced;
  • they receive differentiated support for their learning; and
  • they build responsibility for their own learning through an ongoing partnership with their teachers.
Our Goals

Our Goals

  • Teaching and Learning
  • Engage students in meaningful, challenging, and innovative educational experiences to increase post-secondary options for all students.
Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Support Staff

Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Support Staff

 
 
Dr. Gregory Merwin
Associate Superintendent
Education and Support Services
(949) 234-9275
Dr. Cary Johnson
Assistant Superintendent 
Curriculum and Instruction | Education and Support Services
(949) 234-9339
Peggy Baerst
Executive Director
PK-5, General and Special Education | Curriculum and Instruction
(949) 234-9249
 
Darrin Jindra
Executive Director
Safety and Student Services
(949) 234-9267
 
Michelle Benham
Principal on Special Assignment
Data and Assessment
(949) 234-9454
Dr. Meg Ervais
Executive Director,
6-12 ATP | General and Special Education | Curriculum and Instruction
(949) 234-9426
Dr. Michael Gomez
Executive Director
State & Federal Programs
(949) 234-9244
Chris Carter 
Executive Director
College and Career Readiness
(949) 234-9476
Dr. Renee Polk Johnson
Director II
Safety & Student Services
(949) 234-9267
Dr. Rowena Mak
Director II
Office of Language Acquisition
(949) 234-9256
Kerry Velez
Coordinator II
Charter Schools & Strategic Initiatives
(949) 234-9220
Beth Ewing
Director II
Expanded Learning
(949) 234-9227
Karen Gauthier
Coordinator II
STEM
(949) 234-9420
Dr. Lauren Pattullo
Director II
Early Childhood Programs and Services | General and Special Education
(949) 234-9310
Erika Gardner
Coordinator II
College & Career Counseling
(949) 234-9232
Nenoska Frink
Coordinator II
Program & Behavior Support
(949) 234-9287
Omero Corral
Counseling & Student Support
(949) 234-9353
Devin Beliveau
Coordinator II
Humanities
(949) 234-9342
Greg Kemp
Coordinator II
Athletics and Activities 
(949) 234-9250
Melanie Meneses
Coordinator II
Title I
(949) 234-9423
Rachelle Sakemi
Coordinator II
Universal Pre-Kinder | Early Childhood Programs
(949) 234-5369
Albert Jeung
Coordinator II
Visual and Performing Arts
(949) 234-9586