Meet The Regional Team Leads
Over the course of a 5-year grant, Open Access has been fortunate to work with many exceptional SELPA and County teams in supporting the development of Regional Implementation Specialists to engage in this vital work. Look for the “Certified Trainer” badges to find training and coaching specialists that support a region or district’s UDL, AT, or AAC implementation journey! Reach out to a Regional Lead Team for support in your area.
Use the dropdown menus and get to know the the teams doing the work of UDL, AT and AAC capacity building across California:
(Please make a choice in both dropdowns for results)
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Antelope Valley SELPA
Project Lead(s)
Benay Loftus, SELPA Program Administrator
Debra Rondeau, SELPA AT Specialist
PROJECTS
- Accessible Curriculum for All
Regional Implementation Specialist(s)
Debra Rondeau (AT)
Tyler Heckathorn (AT)
Monika Gylys (AT)
Danitza Pantoja (AT)
Roberta Conklin (AT)
Aspire Public Schools
Project Lead(s)
Ana Escalante, Regional Director of SPED, Los Angeles Region
PROJECTS
- Building Tiered Supports for AAC
Regional Implementation Specialist(s)
Stephanie Martinez (AAC)
Sarah Yim (AAC)
Stephanie Howard (AAC)
Butte County SELPA
Project Lead(s)
Aaron Benton, M.A., J.D., SELPA Director
PROJECTS
- Leading and Coaching Towards UDL
- Accessible Curriculum for All
- Building Tiered Supports for AAC
Regional Implementation Specialist(s)
Rebecca Carson (AAC)
Amy Ellen (AAC)
Erin Miller (UDL)
Nicole Eids (AT)
Sara Vickery (AT)
Desert Mountain SELPA
Project Lead(s)
Heidi Chavez, Program Manager, Regional Services
PROJECTS
- Leading and Coaching Towards UDL
Regional Implementation Specialist(s)
Craig Cleveland (UDL)
Linda Rodriguez (UDL)
Misty Ubina
East San Gabriel Valley SELPA
Project Lead(s)
Scott Turner, SELPA Executive Director
PROJECTS
- Accessible Curriculum for All
Regional Implementation Specialist(s)
Erin Levya (AT)
Taylor Smith (AT)
Purvi Shah (AT)
Marilyn Schweizer (AT)
Heidi Torres (AT)
Yvette Valencia (AT)
Humboldt-Del Norte COE
Project Lead(s)
Peter Stoll, Prevention & Intervention Specialist
Marci Zeppegno
PROJECTS
- Leading and Coaching Towards UDL
Regional Implementation Specialist(s)
Marci Zeppegno (UDL)
Liesa Cookman (UDL)
Humboldt-Del Norte SELPA
Project Lead(s)
Heather Quigley-Cook, SELPA Executive Director
PROJECTS
- Accessible Curriculum for All
Regional Implementation Specialist(s)
Christine Yannone (AT/UDL)
Wendy Turk (AT/UDL)
Irvine Unified SELPA
Project Lead(s)
Jennifer O'Malley
Valerie Bueno
PROJECTS
- Accessible Curriculum for All
- Building Tiered Supports for AAC
Regional Implementation Specialist(s)
Lezlee Kerbrat (AAC)
Eleen Raun (AAC/AT)
Sara Low (AT)
Mendocino County SELPA
Project Lead(s)
Gina Danner, SELPA Executive Director
Marisa Sizemore, Program Specialist
PROJECTS
- Accessible Curriculum for All
Regional Implementation Specialist(s)
Lindsay Burkhardt (AT)
Miranda Dabbs (AT)
Michela Figini-Myers (AT)
Amy Hanson (AT)
Marisa Sizemore (AT)
Merced County SELPA
Project Lead(s)
Laura Fong, Assistant Superintendent, SELPA Director
Danielle Ray-Reyes, Coordinator, AT Specialist
PROJECTS
- Accessible Curriculum for All
Regional Implementation Specialist(s)
Melissa Bowler (AT)
Aaron Abril (AT)
Amy Valenzuela (AT)
April DeLaCruz (AT)
Anne Rye (AT)
Stephanie Richardson (AT)
Monterey County SELPA
Project Lead(s)
Kenyon Hopkins, SELPA Director
Patti Bangs, Program Specialist
PROJECTS
- Building Tiered Supports for AAC
Regional Implementation Specialist(s)
Patti Bangs (AAC)
Ginnie Guidotti (AAC)
North Inland SELPA
Project Lead(s)
Jaime Tate-Symons, Senior Director SELPA
Audrey Weed, Coordinator
PROJECTS
Accessible Curriculum for All
Building Tiered Supports for AAC
Regional Implementation Specialist(s)
Nicole Belanger (AAC/AT)
Ben Bennett (AAC)
Nicole Dawson (AAC)
Tiffany Schepe (AAC)
Meghan Carlon (AT)
North Orange County SELPA
Project Lead(s)
PROJECTS
Building Tiered Supports for AAC
Regional Implementation Specialist(s)
Joy Sullivan (AAC)
Placer County SELPA
Project Lead(s)
Troy Tickle, Assistant Superintendent, SELPA
Leah Padilla, Coordinator Facilitated Improvement and Support
PROJECTS
Accessible Curriculum for All
Building Tiered Supports for AAC
Leading and Coaching Toward UDL
Regional Implementation Specialist(s)
Dana Albrecht (AAC)
Kim Duer (AAC)
Ginger Mitchell (AAC)
Jennifer Wright (AAC)
Kerry Shurson (AT/AAC)
Jill McCann (AT)
Emily DesJardins (UDL)
Tracy Shaw Green (AT/AAC)
San Benito County SELPA
Project Lead(s)
Christine Lompa, SELPA Director
Jennifer Henig, Program Specialist SELPA
PROJECTS
- Building Tiered Supports for AAC
Regional Implementation Specialist(s)
Natalia Silva-Sepulveda (AAC)
San Luis Obispo SELPA & COE
Project Lead(s)
Amber Gallagher, SELPA Director
Joe Koski, Ed.D., Executive Director Educational Support Services
PROJECTS
- Leading and Coaching Towards UD
Regional Implementation Specialist(s)
Melanie Crawford (UDL)
Tricia Lomino (UDL)
Santa Barbara County SELPA
Project Lead(s)
Ray Avila, SELPA Executive Director
Jennifer Connolly, SELPA Program Coordinator
PROJECTS
Accessible Curriculum for All
Building Tiered Supports for AAC
Regional Implementation Specialist(s)
Jennifer Connolly (AT)
Lisa Foote (AT/AAC)
Emily Schwab (AAC)
Ashley Johnson (AT)
Jamie Johnson (AT)
Santa Clara County SELPA IV
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PROJECTS
- Accessible Curriculum for All
Regional Implementation Specialist(s)
Jessica Rosenberg (AT)
Erica Sotelo (AT)
Olivia Morris (AT)
Shasta County COE
Project Lead(s)
Jeremy Sawtelle, Director of Specialized Student Support
PROJECTS
- Leading and Coaching Towards UDL
Regional Implementation Specialist(s)
Lindsey Bertolucci (UDL)
Michelle Santos (UDL)
Danelle Wyand (UDL)
Shasta County SELPA
Project Lead(s)
Christian Patz, SELPA Executive Director
Nick Syrrist (AT)
PROJECTS
- Accessible Curriculum for AllL
Regional Implementation Specialist(s)
Siskiyou County COE
Project Lead(s)
Marian Hall
PROJECTS
- Leading and Coaching Towards UDL
Regional Implementation Specialist(s)
Marian Hall (UDL)
Julie May (UDL)
Carla Truttman (UDL)
Sonoma County SELPA
Project Lead(s)
Andrea Wells (AT/AAC)
Elizabeth Engelken
PROJECTS
Accessible Curriculum for All
Building Tiered Supports for AAC
Regional Implementation Specialist(s)
Rudy Marticorena
Patricia Lounibos (AT)
Caroline deGuzman (AAC)
Tanya Mallan (AAC)
Christy Riddell (AAC)
West End SELPA
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PROJECTS
- Leading and Coaching Towards UDL
- Accessible Curriculum for All
- Building Tiered Supports for AAC
Regional Implementation Specialist(s)
Melanie Martinez (AT)
Yvette Casas (AT)
Kristin Espinoza (AT)
Katarzyna Siedlecka (AT)
Julie Aviles (UDL)
Julie Gann (AAC)
Rachael Hirst (AAC)
Lisa Lucifora (AAC )
Denise Deloria (UDL)