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Special Education

Special Education Main Office

Address: 15250 Avenue of Science, San Diego, CA 92128
Phone: (858) 521-2800 Ext. 2216    Fax: (858) 485-1501

Name / Title Phone
Heather Schauder, Executive Director 858-521-2800 x2837 [email protected]
Stefanie Rasmussen, Administrative Assistant II 858-521-2800 x2759 [email protected]
Jodi Payne, Director IIFamily Engagement, Support and Resolution 858-521-2800 x2816 [email protected]
Sandra Failla, Administrative Assistant II 858-521-2800 x2821 [email protected]
Megan Harkins Mobarak, Director IIElementary 858-521-2800 x2219 [email protected]
Susan Cooper, Administrative Assistant II 858-521-2800 x2819 [email protected]
Michelle Jilly, Director IISecondary 858-521-2800 x2210 [email protected]
Stephanie Dutcher, Administrative Assistant II 858-521-2800 x2212 [email protected]
Vacant, Coordinator    
Luz Kirton, Office Specialist 858-521-2800 x2824 [email protected]
Eric Putko, Office Specialist (SEIS) 858-521-2800 x2726 [email protected]
Gabby Ng, Senior Business Systems Administrator 858-521-2800 x2340 [email protected]

Parent Liaison — Located at PUSD District Office

Name / Title Phone
Regina Wang 858-521-2800 x2857 [email protected]

Program Specialists — Located at PUSD District Office

Name / Schools Served Phone
Alannah BabautaHighland Ranch, Midland, Rolling Hills, Shoal Creek, Tierra Bonita, Garden Road 858-521-2800 x2282 [email protected]
Kristina CallCreekside, Pomerado, Design 39, Bernardo Heights, Rancho Bernardo 858-521-2800 x2818 [email protected]
Karen CrawfordChaparral, Canyon View, Sundance, Mesa Verde, Westview 858-521-2800 x2829 [email protected]
Sarah CushingAbraxas, Turtleback, Alternative Programs 858-521-2800 x2813 [email protected]
Natalie JagerMonterey Ridge, Sunset Hills, Stone Ranch, Westwood, Willow Grove, Black Mountain 858-521-2800 x2214 [email protected]
Trish JamesDel Sur, Los Penasquitos, Morning Creek, Oak Valley, Del Norte 858-521-2800 x2814 [email protected]
Judy MondayAdobe Bluffs, Deer Canyon, Painted Rock, Park Village, Valley, Preschool Transition Team 858-521-2800 x2211 [email protected]
Melissa SouthMeadowbrook, Twin Peaks, Mt. Carmel, Poway 858-521-2800 x2213 [email protected]

Special Education Departments

Adapted Physical Education

Name / Title Phone
Kevin Armbruster, Teacher 858-668-4121 [email protected]
Jeff Creese, Teacher 858-668-4166 [email protected]
John Downing, Teacher 858-668-4120 [email protected]
Jill Haverly, Teacher 858-668-4134 [email protected]
Andrew Vang 858-668-4083 [email protected]
Brad Schipke, Teacher 858-668-4082 [email protected]
Lauren Tomp 858-668-4080 [email protected]

Assistive Technology — Located at Shoal Creek Elementary (SC12)

Name / Title Phone
Erin Nixon, Teacher 858-613-9080 x4712 [email protected]
Brietta Cooper, Teacher 858-613-9080 x4712 [email protected]
Lynn Severin, Speech & Language Pathologist 858-613-9080 x3726 [email protected]
Kitty Wong, Speech & Language Pathologist 858-613-9080 x3726 [email protected]
Diana Saldivar, Assistive Technology Resource Assistant 858-613-9080 x4712 [email protected]

Behavior Support Team — Located at Stone Ranch Elementary (D-6)

Name / Title Phone
Beth Mori, Teacher 858-487-8474 x4406 [email protected]
Katie Romero, Teacher 858-487-8474 x4406 [email protected]
Jenna Sleichter, Teacher 858-487-8474 x4406 [email protected]
Julie Ram, Teacher 858-487-8474 x4406 [email protected]
Esther Bowen, Office Assistant 858-487-8474 x4406 [email protected]

Deaf / Hard of Hearing Program — Located at Mt. Carmel High School (Z8)

Name / Title Phone
Brooke Leon, DHH Specialist/Teacher 858-484-1180 x3708 [email protected]
John Quinteros, DHH Specialist/Teacher 858-484-1180 x3706 [email protected]

Health Services — Located at PUSD District Office

Name / Schools Served Phone
Alison Antoine, Resource NurseDel Sur, Sundance, Turtleback, Del Norte 858-521-2800 x2809 [email protected]
JoAnn Chauvapun, Resource NurseAdobe Bluffs, Canyon View, Preschool Transition Team, Westview 858-521-2800 x2805 [email protected]
Kari Glandorf, Resource NurseCreekside, Midland, Design 39, Rancho Bernardo 858-521-2800 x2810 [email protected]
Benny Li, Resource NurseDeer Canyon, Monterey Ridge, Morning Creek, Bernardo Heights, Westwood 858-521-2800 x2803 [email protected]
Shannon Morris-Kornacki, Resource NursePainted Rock, Shoal Creek, Stone Ranch, Oak Valley 858-521-2800 x2806 [email protected]
Suzie Seldess, Resource NurseHighland Ranch, Park Village, Sunset Hills, Willow Grove, Mesa Verde 858-521-2807 [email protected]
Ann Smits, Resource NurseGarden Road, Tierra Bonita, Meadowbrook, Poway, Pomerado 858-521-2800 x2811 [email protected]
Mia Sneag, Resource NurseChaparral, Valley, Twin Peaks, Abraxas 858-521-2800 x2808 [email protected]
Eva Valentine, Resource NurseRolling Hills, Los Penasquitos, Black Mountain, Mt. Carmel 858-521-2800 x2215 [email protected]
Jennifer Behling, Office Specialist 858-521-2800 x2812 [email protected]

Inclusion Specialists — Located at Shoal Creek Elementary, 11775 Shoal Creek Drive (SC9)

Name / Title Phone
Kadee McKinney, Education Specialist 858-613-9080 x4709 [email protected]
Dena Riedl, Teacher 858-613-9080 x4709 [email protected]
Franny Chin, Instructional Assistant 858-613-9080 x4709 [email protected]
Karen Richcreek, Instructional Assistant 858-484-8661 x4709 [email protected]

Inclusive Practices Team — Located at Shoal Creek Elementary (SC1) and Twin Peaks Middle

Name / Title Phone
Nancy Brundrett, Lead COSA 858-521-2800 x2957 [email protected]
Christina Abosamra, Elementary COSA 858-521-2800 x2958 [email protected]
Alex Hatch, Secondary COSA 858-521-2800 x2960 [email protected]

Mental Health Case Manager ERMHS / Non-Public School Case Manager — Located at PUSD District Office

Name / Title Phone
Lisa Yates, Psychologist 858-521-2800 x2218 [email protected]
Kristi Robison, Psychologist 858-521-2800 x2238 [email protected]
Michelle Fouts-Doig, Psychologist 858-521-2800 x2209 [email protected]

Occupational Therapists — Located at Mt. Carmel High School (Z6)

Name / Title Phone
Kelsey McKinney, Lead Occupational Therapist (Voicemail) 801-4081 [email protected]

Physical Therapist — Located at Mt. Carmel High School (Z6)

Name / Title Phone
Daniel Cicchelli, Physical Therapist (Voicemail) 801-4081 [email protected]

Preschool Transition Team — Located at Westview High School (Room A127)

Name / Title Phone
Stephanie Hudson, Early Childhood Special Education Teacher 858-484-8661 x3718 [email protected]
Monica Ritchie, School Psychologist 858-484-8661 x3723 [email protected]
Dawn Magno, Speech Language Pathologist 858-484-8661 x3709 [email protected]
Linda Reeve, RSP Ed Specialist 858-484-8661 x3721 [email protected]
Gemma Green, Behavioral Intervention Instructional Assistant 858-484-8661 x3711 [email protected]
Marjory Fleming, Instructional Assistant   [email protected]
Rebeca Cohen, Office Assistant 858-484-8661 x3742 [email protected]

Private School Placements — Located at Shoal Creek Elementary (SC10 & SC12)

Name / Title Phone
Heather Lees, Teacher/Resource Specialist 858-613-9080 x4710 [email protected]
Jill Housand, Speech & Language Pathologist 858-613-9080 x4724 [email protected]
Janice Gapasin, Psychologist 858-613-9080 x4720 [email protected]

Speech Language Pathologists — Located at PUSD District Office

Name / Title Phone
Karla O'Connell, Lead Speech Language Pathologist 858-521-2800 x2887 [email protected]

Transition Partnership Program / Workability Program — Located at Mt. Carmel High School (Z6)

Name / Title Phone
Lynn Bigsby, Vocational Development Specialist 858-484-1180 x3733 [email protected]
Felicia Velte, Vocational Development Specialist 858-484-1180 x3436 [email protected]
Tahira Zaki, Vocational Development Specialist 858-484-1180 x3437 [email protected]

Visually Impaired Program — Located at Rancho Bernardo High School (Rm 308) | Fax: (858) 521-4235

Name / Title Phone
Hangameh Aubuchon, Teacher (TVI) / Orientation and Mobility Specialist 858-485-4850 x4608 [email protected]
Tracy Capelletti, Teacher of the Visually Impaired 858-485-4800 x4269 [email protected]
Dorit Ritblatt, Teacher of the Visually Impaired 858-485-4800 x4269 [email protected]
Amy Vickrey, Teacher of the Visually Impaired 858-485-4850 x4608 [email protected]
Vacant, Braille Transcriber    
Kelly Gizzo, Instructional Asst. II   [email protected]