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A Nurturing Environment for Every Learner

We at OCASA are committed to providing a safe, welcoming and enriching learning environment for students. Our Staff and teachers empower curiosity and creativity in students, ensuring their success through personalized learning. We offer opportunities for the individual to explore their interests through Inquiry Arc programs.

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How Our Teachers Support Student Growth

At OCASA, our teachers and staff provide personalized attention in small classes and a supportive school community. This approach fosters deeper student engagement, meaningful relationships, and higher academic achievement, ensuring every child receives the support they need to thrive.

OCASA Leadership

Kapil Mathur

Mr. Mathur

Founder & Executive Director, OCASA HQ

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Ms. Newburn

Director of Schools, OCASA HQ

Dot Blanchi

Ms. Blanchi

Director of Operations, OCASA HQ

OCASA Elementary Team

Julie Beddow-Schubert

Dr. Beddow-Schubert

Principal, OCASA Elementary

Amanda Cronic

Ms. Cronic

Red Band, TK Teacher

Kayla Demari

Ms. Demari

Orange Band Teacher

Ramon Gonzalez

Mr. Gonzalez

Yellow Band Education Specialist

Taylor Groeniger

Mrs. Groeniger

Orange Band Teacher

Gina L'amour

Ms. L'amour

Visual Arts Teacher

Natalie Mason

Mrs. Mason

Red Band, TK Teacher

Hobi McClain

Mrs. McClain

Administrative Assistant

Vanessa Robertson

Mrs. Robertson

STEM Master Teacher

Jillian Taylor

Ms. Taylor

Red Band Teacher

Jenna Willey

Ms. Willey

Red Band, TK Lead Teacher

Blake Williams

Mr. Williams

Orange Band Instructional Assistant

Kaitlyn Boyd

Ms. Boyd

Red Band Instructional Assistant

Clarabelle Yee

Ms. Yee

Orange Band Education Specialist

Liah Ornelas

Ms. Ornelas

SPED Instructional Assistant

Jacob Fajardo

Mr. Fajardo

SPED Instructional Assistant

Natalie Gonzalez

Mrs. Gonzalez

SPED Instructional Assistant

Camille Mazloomian

Ms. Mazloomian

Red Band Teacher

Monica Cohen

Ms. Cohen

Spanish Teacher

Anastasia Gershenovitz

Ms. Gershenovitz

Ed Specialist

Rebecca Feldman

Ms. Feldman

Instructional Assistant

Natalie Meier

Ms. Meier

Orange Band Teacher

Leslie Curtis

Ms. Curtis

Instructional Assistant

Laura Sanborn

Ms. Sanborn

Yellow Band Teacher

Sammie Lee

Ms. Lee

TK Instructional Assistant

Paige Medlen

Ms. Medlen

Instructional Assistant

Micaela Robinson

Mrs. Robinson

Health Clerk

Tania Sanchez

Ms. Sanchez

AFT SCHL REC LDR

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Mr. Coss

Arts Quest / Music Teacher

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Ms. Schnars

AFT SCHL REC LDR

Ryan Corrigan

Mr. Corrigan

Yellow Band Teacher

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Ms. Casarrubias-Diaz

Office Manager

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Mr. Kelemen

Physical Education Teacher

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Ms. Mora

Beyond the Stars, Assistant Coordinator

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Mr. Medrano

Porter

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Mrs. Jaeckel

School Counselor

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Ms. Guthary

Red Band Teacher

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Mrs. Benson

Yellow Band Teacher

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Mrs. Gonzalez

SPED Instructional Assistant

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Mrs. Banker

Beyond the Stars Coordinator

OCASA Middle School (6th to 8th Grade)

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Mrs. Corrigan

7th and 8th Grade Humanities

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Mr. Parr

Principal, OCASA Middle School

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Ms. Garcia

School Site Operations Coordinator

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Mrs. Holt

6th Grade Teacher

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Ms. Huynh

7th & 8th Grade Math, Computer Science, & Project Lead the Way

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Mrs. Jaeckel

School Counselor

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Mr. Kelemen

Physical Education Teacher

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Ms. L'amour

Visual Arts Teacher

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Mr. Banister

Education Specialist

Student Support

Marissa Thornquist

Ms. Thornquist

Speech pathologist

Jacob Walsh

Mr. Walsh

Behavior Intervention Specialist

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Ms. Casas

Director of Student Services, OCASA HQ

OCASA Headquarter

Paul D'Ambrosio

Mr. D'Ambrosio

Community Outreach Manager, OCASA HQ

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Mrs. Boyne

HR/Accounting Specialist, OCASA HQ