Meet Your Team

Director of Elementary Education
Diana Torres
Foundational Literacy, Diagnostic Literacy, Assessments & Data Analysis, Systems and Organizational Efficiency

Coordinator of Student Achievement, Elementary
Betsy Martinez
Data and Cycles of Improvement, Leadership and Professional Development, Program Effectiveness, Creative Problem Solving

Coordinator of Special Projects
Alicia Skibby
Section 504, Staffing, Compliance, Language Acquisition

K-12 GATE Program Specialist
Nereida Prado
Curating learner-centered experiences, K-12 GATE Program Development, K-12 GATE Certification, Depth and Complexity Thinking Tools, Systems and Organizational Structures

Curriculum Specialist, Literacy and ELD
Robyn Giuseffi
Literacy and Language, Integrated ELD and Designated ELD, Learning How English Works, Responsive Instruction

Curriculum Specialist, Literacy and ELD
Linda Palomino
Integrated ELD, Designated ELD, Literacy Strategies and Scaffolds, Responsive Instruction, Student Work Analysis for Content and Language, Learning How English Works

Elementary Curriculum Specialist, Mathematics
MaryEllen Nicholson
Math Curriculum & Instruction, Number Talks and Discourse, Problem-solving, Rigor, Habits of Practice, Language Routines, Unfinished Learning, Math Strategic Planning

Certificated Learning and Achievement Specialist
Rosalind Turner
Social Studies, Ethnic Studies, PBIS, ASB, Basketball

Certificated Learning and Achievement Specialist
Andrea Earl
Technology, Pedagogy, Andragogy, Improvement Science, Students as Creators, EduProtocols, Conceptual Mathematics, Classroom Management, UDL, Accessibility, Canvas LMS, Google Suite

Certificated Learning and Achievement Specialist
Christine Jones
Restorative Practices, Family Engagement, Parent Meetings, School Culture, Systems Alignment, Foundational Literacy/SIPPS, Project Lead the Way, Student Leadership, Zones of Regulation

Certificated Learning and Achievement Specialist
Yuri Lara
Ethnic Studies and ELA Curriculum Writing, Ethnic Studies Pedagogical Practice, Culturally Relevant and Responsive Lesson Design, Student and Community-centered Learning

Certificated Learning and Achievement Specialist
April Baxter
Secondary ELA, Ethnic Studies (ELA) Curriculum Development, Literacy and Reading Interventions, EL Support, Achieve 3000, Tools for Teaching, Deep Learning, Reading Academy and Adolescent Solutions, Thinking Maps, PBIS

Certificated Learning and Achievement Specialist
Damaris Sandoval
Transitional Kindergarten (TK), Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Special Education - Behavior support, Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP), Early Childhood Environmental Rating (ECERS)

Certificated Learning and Achievement Specialist
Arlyn Shelton
K-12 Student Engagement and Classroom Management, Social Emotional Learning, Trauma-informed Practices, Project and Place-based Learning, English, Cheerleading

Certificated Learning and Achievement Specialist
JoAnn Motta
Culturally-responsive Practices, Culture of Literacy, Whole-School Literacy Initiatives, Staff Book Clubs, Integrated Lesson Design, Early Reading and Foundational Skills, Responsive Small Group Instruction, Student Engagement and Agency, Student Book Clubs, Seesaw Learning Journals

Certificated Learning & Achievement Specialist
Dan Abrams
Ethnic Studies, Arts Education, Curriculum Writing and Development, Career Technical Education, Student Behavioral Interventions, ELL Support, Supporting students with Special Needs, Cross-Content Collaboration, Gamified Learning

Certificated Learning & Achievement Specialist
Nikolina Petrova
Google, Canvas, Desmos, Nearpod, Flocabulary, Cognitive Coaching, Student-centered Activities, Collaborative Groups, CPM, Thought Partner and Collaborator, Math Common Core Framework, SBAC Interim Assessments, SBAC Tools for Teaching

Elementary Curriculum Specialist, Early Literacy
Jennifer Santana
Foundational Reading, Literacy and Language, Elementary ELA Instruction, Responsive Teaching, Diagnostic Literacy Assessments & Data Analysis

Certificated Learning & Achievement Specialist
Bryan Davis
Rethinking Learning Experiences, Protocols for Reflection and Production, Continuous Improvement Cycles, Co-designing Curriculum, Elevating Student Voice, Design Thinking, Ed Tech, Canvas LMS, Audio/Video Support, Professional Development Design and Facilitation

Certificated Learning & Achievement Specialist
Jessica Reyes
PLTW Launch Master Teacher & District Trainer, TK-5 PLTW Launch Planning & Demos, PLTW Materials Support, UCI Family Coding Nights, TK-2nd & 3rd-5th SAUSD Elementary Robotics Teams

Certificated Learning & Achievement Specialist
Deborah Park
Improvement Scientist (PDSA Cycles, Design Thinking, Strategic Schoolwide Plans, Instructional Vision Design and Implementation); PBL Designer and Thought Partner (Competency-based learning, place x project-based learning, PBL electives courses, community partnerships); Professional Development Designer and Facilitator; Partnerships and Consultants Liaison