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�ċ��߲�� has nearly 270,000 students in grades TK-12. The mission of our team of experts as part of the Instruction, Leadership and Innovation Division �ċis to help teachers, coaches, and administrators to understand and be able to deliver high quality instruction in order to prepare all students to develop 21st century language and literacy skills cross the content areas, and to create opportunities for students to become biliterate and multiliterate. We also emphasize closing the achievement gap for over 58,000 English learners who make up 22% of the total student population in ��߲��. Our goal is to help prepare future citizens who are ready for college, careers, civic life, and beyond. We build capacity of educators through professional learning, technical assistance, networking, and other resources. We are highly committed to serving schools and districts. If you are interested in customized support, please contact one of our team members.

Our team is comprised of content experts in:

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Access for All

Access for All is a comprehensive multi-year professional learning system to build the capacity of districts and school sites for academic and language success of English learners in the 21st century classroom.

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Educators Network

AAPI Network objectives are to: provide professional networking opportunities for AAPI educators, learn about trending topics related to AAPI students and educators, discuss issues and challenges related to AAPI students and educators, and encourage AAPI educators to aim for leadership roles.

Global Exchange Program

The Global Exchange Program is a partnership between the ��߲�� Office of Education, Silicon Valley Education Foundation (SveF), a ��߲�� school, and an international school for the purpose of increasing the skill set of students to use technology effectively while experiencing Global Education through engagement in Project-Based Learning (PBL), Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM), and language development. This online program is available for elementary school students.�ċ

Seal of Biliteracy

The ��߲�� Office of Education has launched the Seal of Biliteracy initiative. It is an effort to award high school seniors certification noting mastery attainment of two or more languages upon their graduation.

Division: Instruction, Leadership and Innovation

Program: School Climate, Leadership ＆ Instructional Services

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We are here to assist you and will make every effort to respond as quickly as possible to your requests. Contact us and let us know how we can help you.�ċ

Mary Katayama
Coordinator, ELA-Literacy and Language Development
(408) 453-4302�ċ
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(Learning & Instruction Dept.)

A native of the Bay Area, Mary has dedicated 16 years to teaching TK-6th grade students across various districts, including LAUSD, EESD, and USD. Her educational journey includes a master's in education from UCLA and a master's in educational leadership from Santa Clara University. She has contributed significantly to the field as an adjunct professor, a mentor of pre-service teachers, a curriculum specialist, and a principal, which highlights her comprehensive understanding of the educational landscape.

Mary's commitment to fostering equitable learning environments and supporting all students, families, and communities reflects the core ethos of our team. Her dedication to collaboration and drawing from her diverse background enhances�ċ�ċ�ċ our collective mission of creating a positive and inclusive educational experience for all.

Jaime Koo
Coordinator, Family and Community Engagement
(408) 453-6992
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(Youth Health & Wellness Dept.)

A true homegrown educator, Jaime Koo started her early education at Milpitas Christian School and attended local San Jose schools. Discovering the joy of teaching while in high school, Jaime pursued her BA in English at Santa Clara University. She also holds a teaching credential and MA in Ed. Admin. from S�ċanta Clara University. Jaime taught English Language Arts at Rancho Middle School for ten years, motivating and inspiring young people to become effective communicators and contributors in their community.

Prior to becoming the SCCOE’s Parent Engagement Coordinator, Jaime worked as an Education Consultant at Encouraging Literacy, providing reading and writing workshops for parents to encourage literacy development at home with their children. She is also a contributing blogger on GenParenting.com, a Teacher Consultant with the San Jose Area Writing Project, and a former Parent Engagement Specialist with the SCCOE.

Hushi Natividad
Coordinator, ELD & Dual/World Languages
(408) 453-6859
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(Learning & Instruction Dept.)

Hushi has served as an educator for over 11 years and has led learning for colleagues as a teacher leader and supported administrators and stakeholders in her role as an instructional coach of English Learner Services at both the school sites and the district office. In 2014-2015, she was recognized as the Alum Rock Union School District Teacher of the Year. Prior to teaching students, she taught English at an adult literacy school to Hmong refugees and refugees from Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Bangladesh and many more countries.

Hushi takes pride in connecting with community partners at the local and state level to build positive partnerships to ensure access and opportunity for all students. She is a member of the ELLLI (English Learner Leadership and Legacy Initiative) community and participated in Schools ReTool (in partnership with Stanford's Design School) to engage with school leaders on designing educational hacks that lead to equitable outcomes for students. She has also led projects on integrating technology meaningfully through language development and student portfolios with support from Seesaw and Apple.

Kristina Ravo
Coordinator, History-Social Science & Civic Engagement
(408) 453-4354
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(Learning & Instruction Dept.)

With over 15 years in education, Kristina has held various roles, including high school teacher, Activities Director, assistant principal, principal, and district-level coordinator. Kristina earned a Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences and a Minor in English from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, followed by a teaching credential, administrative credential, and a Master's in Educational Leadership with a Social Justice focus from San Jose State University. Her work is driven by a deep commitment to equity and social justice, having focused her M�ċaster's thesis on culturally sustaining pedagogy.

Passionate about fostering inclusive, responsive learning environments, Kristina brings a positive, empowering approach to education. She is dedicated to supporting educators, students, and community partners in creating effective and equitable history-social science and civics educational opportunities. Kristina has also completed the ACSA Equity and Personnel Administrators Institutes, was part of the inaugural Learning for Justice Critical Practices in Social Justice Education cohort, serves on the ��߲�� Superior Court Community Outreach Committee, and continually seeks opportunities to expand her knowledge and practice in educational leadership.�ċ

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Coordinator, Student Empowerment and Awareness
(Youth Health & Wellness Dept.)

My pronouns are he/him/they.

I am excited to work with you on creating LGBTQ+ supports and finding the resources that you need to affirm all of your students.
Understanding the how to be supportive adults, build a sense of community, foster a connection with peers, and access to resources one needs not only to survive but to thrive.

To contact our Program, go to https://sccoe.to/request_LGBTQ_services


Keysha Doutherd Administrative Assistant IV (408) 453-4345 Book a meeting with me (Learning & Instruction Dept.)

Jhun Madriaga
Administrative Assistant II
(408) 453-4318
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(Learning & Instruction Dept.)

Srijita Sengupta Saha
Administrative Assistant II
(408) 453-6690
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(Youth Health & Wellness Dept.)

Alison Medeiros
Sr. Administrative Data Technician, TUPE
(669) 212-8663
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(Youth Health & Wellness Dept.)

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Literacy Education and Language Development Specialist
(669) 212-4261
(Learning & Instruction Dept.)

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Division: Instruction, Leadership and Innovation

Program: School Climate, Leadership ＆ Instructional Services

School Climate, Leadership, & Instructional Services: Pages

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Programs

Access f​or All

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Educators Network

Global Exchange Program​

Seal of Biliteracy

Contact

Access for All

Global Exchange Program