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Mission

CARSplus is a non-profit association representing the unique needs of special educators. As a collective voice, we keep educators focused on the needs of students served. The mission of our association is to support and educate California’s special educators.

Vision

As an association, the vision of CARSplus is to expand our focus of special education to support special educators so they can do their best work in growing and supporting learners.

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Or contact individual leaders using email addresses below:

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Matthew Kabel, M.Ed
President 2021-2023
Advanced Educational Studies
California State University
​president@CARSplus.org
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Nica Cox, M.A. Ed
Past President 2018-2021
Retired - Livermore Joint U.S.D. Secondary M/M
pastpresident@CARSplus.org​
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Laura Daniel, M.A. Ed
​Secretary
Resource Specialist
Palm Springs Unified School District​
secretary@CARSplus.org
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Janey Munoz 
Membership Coordinator
​Retired - Fillmore U.S.D.
​membership@CARSplus.org
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​​Allison McCallister
Region 3 Asst. Director
region3director@CARSplus.org​
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​OPEN
Region 6 Director
OPEN POSITION
region6director@CARSplus.org
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Jessica Hilderbrand
CTA Liaison
CTAliaison@CARSplus.org
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Jerome Raspberry, Foundation Director
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Lana Telles, M.Ed
President Elect 2021-2023
Resource Specialist
​Tehachapi Unified School District
​presidentelect@CARSplus.org
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 Nancy Dietrick 
Treasurer
RSP Teacher,
​San Luis Obispo High School
San Luis Coastal U.S.D.
treasurer@CARSplus.org
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Amy Armstrong

Region 2 Director
7th Grade SDC-m/m, 
Jacobsen Middle School, Tehachapi U.S.D.
region2director@CARSplus.org
Dr. Wanda Patrick, Assistant Region 2 Director
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​Terri Pickering
Region 4 Director
3rd - 5th grade SDC teacher,
​ MLK Elementary In Compton
region4director@CARSplus.org
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​Karen Price
Region7 Director
​region7director@CARSplus.org
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Lana Telles
ACSE Liaison
SDC/MS 5th - 8th
Foothill Ranch Middle School 
Twin Rivers U.S.D.
ACSEliaison@CARSplus.org
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Barbara Gejer, M.Ed
Magazine Editor
Special Education Consultant, ​Retired
newsletter@CARSplus.org
970-829-1181
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Sherry Doyle, M.A. Ed
Region 3 Director
Pleasanton U.S.D.
region3director@CARSplus.org
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​​Michael Every, M.A. Ed
Region 5 Director
Special Education Teacher,
​Etiwanda Middle School
region5director@CARSplus.org
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Position Open
Region 8 Director
​region8director@carsplus.org
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Jana Kirk-Levine
Legislative Director
LegislativeDirector@CARSplus.org
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Dr. Saul Duarte, Technology Director

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Who we are
  • Educator Resources
  • 2023 Convention
  • Membership
  • Legislation & News
  • Members Only Area
  • Regions & Events
  • CARSplus Store
  • Call For Presenters
  • Contact Us
  • Magazine
  • RESOURCES
    • Opportunities
    • SERVICES AND PDs
    • CCEE
    • Donate
    • AFFILIATES AND FRIENDS
    • SELPA
    • AB 1840 Update
    • Mental Health Legislation Update
  • Nica's Blog
  • Kabel's Korner
  • Sherry's Blog
  • Lana's Blog
  • Dee's Dee's
  • Blog
  • Product