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Mission

To build connections, foster collaboration, and provide essential resources that empower special educators to support equitable and inclusive learning environments, enabling students to achieve their full potential.

Vision

A world where every student has access to an inclusive, equitable education led by empowered, connected, and highly effective special educators.

MEET YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2025 ~ 2027

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Or contact individual leaders using email addresses below:

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Janey Brunton-Munoz
President 2025-2027
Education Specialist, Retired
Fillmore Unified School District
​[email protected]
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Chantelle Severson
Secretary
SDC Teacher
Tehachapi Unified School District
[email protected]​
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Region 3 Director

 

[email protected]
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Derick George
Region 5 Director
Education Specialist
​Ontario Montclair School District
​[email protected]​
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Dr. Michelle LaMonte
Region 8 Director
Educational Consultant
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[email protected]​​
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Sherry McGinnis-Doyle, M.Ed
President Elect 2025-2027
Education Specialist
Pleasanton Unified School District
​[email protected]
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 Nancy Core Dietrick 
Treasurer
Education Specialist, Retired
San Luis Coastal U.S.D.
[email protected]
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Terri Pickering
Region 4 Director​
Special Education Teacher, Retired
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[email protected]
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Heather Hebert del Cuadro
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Region 6 Director
Education Specialist (ESN)
Oceanside Unified School District
[email protected]
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Dr. Wanda Patrick
Advocacy/Policy Director
Education Specialist
​Weaver Union School District

[email protected]​​
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Student Liaison

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Lana J. Telles, M.Ed, B.C.S.E.
Past President 2023-2025
Program Specialist
Mojave Unified School District
[email protected]
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Jerome Rasberry
Region 2 Director

Weaver Union School District
[email protected]
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Dr. Allegra Johnson
Region 4 Co-Director
Special Education Inclusion
Coach & Strategist

​[email protected]
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Karen Price
Region 7 Director
Education Specialist
​Center Joint Unified School District
​[email protected]
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Lora Kendrick
​Membership Director
​Education Specialist
Beardsley School District

​[email protected]

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Chloe Telles
Marketing/Communications Director
[email protected]

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  • HOME
  • ABOUT US
    • Who we are
  • 2026 CONVENTION
    • Convention Pricing
    • Convention Registration
    • Call For Exhibitors
    • Call For Presenters
    • Exhibit/Present Register & Pay
    • Sponsorship Opportunities >
      • How Sponsorship Works
      • Impactful Sponsorship Funds
      • Sponsorship Packages
    • Refund Policy
  • CARS IN ACTION
  • IDEA Alliance
  • Support/Donate
  • MEET YOUR REGION DIRECTOR
  • Membership
    • Membership Sign Up
  • CARSplus Store
  • Educator Resources
  • Members Only Area
  • Contact Us