--- title: OCASA Teachers and Staff description: OCASA is guided by an experienced and caring team of educators who put the needs of students and their families first. --- [![PNG Transparent Background-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/PNG%20Transparent%20Background-1.png)](https://www.ocasa.org) - - - - ![hamburger](https://145915907.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/145915907/hamB.svg) Search - [Home](https://www.ocasa.org) - [Enroll](https://www.ocasa.org/en-us/enroll-at-ocasa) - About Us About Us Explore Solutions by - [Board of Directors](https://www.ocasa.org/en-us/board) - [Support OCASA](https://www.ocasa.org/en-us/support-ocasa) - [Contact Us](https://www.ocasa.org/en-us/contact) - [OCASA News](https://www.ocasa.org/news) ![campus 3](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/campus%203.svg) Learn who we are, what we do, and how to reach us. 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OCASA Tustin [![OCASA Elementary (TK-5) Overview 1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/OCASA%20Elementary%20(TK-5)%20Overview%201.svg) OCASA Tustin (TK-6) Overview](https://www.ocasa.org/en-us/ocasa-elementary/tustin#Introduction) [![Mixed-Age Classrooms 1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Mixed-Age%20Classrooms%201.svg) Mixed-Age Small Groups](https://www.ocasa.org/en-us/ocasa-elementary/tustin#Mixed-Age) [![Inquiry Arc Projects 1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Inquiry%20Arc%20Projects%201.svg) Project Lead the Way](https://www.ocasa.org/en-us/ocasa-elementary/tustin#Project) [![Electives 1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Electives%201.svg) Electives](https://www.ocasa.org/en-us/ocasa-elementary/tustin#STEAM) [![After School Program 1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/After%20School%20Program%201.svg) After School Program](https://www.ocasa.org/en-us/ocasa-elementary-tustin#After-School-Program) OCASA Capistrano Elementary [![OCASA Elementary Overview 1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/OCASA%20Elementary%20(TK-5)%20Overview%201.svg) OCASA Capistrano Elementary (TK-5) Overview](https://www.ocasa.org/en-us/ocasa-elementary/laguna-niguel#Introduction) [![Mixed-Age Classrooms 1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Mixed-Age%20Classrooms%201.svg) Mixed-Age Classrooms](https://www.ocasa.org/en-us/ocasa-elementary/laguna-niguel#Mixed-Age) [![Inquiry Arc Projects 1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Inquiry%20Arc%20Projects%201.svg) Inquiry Arc Projects](https://www.ocasa.org/en-us/ocasa-elementary/laguna-niguel#Inquiry) [![Electives 1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Electives%201.svg) Electives](https://www.ocasa.org/en-us/ocasa-elementary/laguna-niguel#STEAM) [![After School Program 1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/After%20School%20Program%201.svg) After School Program](https://www.ocasa.org/en-us/ocasa-elementary-laguna-niguel#After-School-Program) OCASA Capistrano Middle School [![OCASA Capistrano Middle School Overview 1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/OCASA%20Elementary%20(TK-5)%20Overview%201.svg) OCASA Capistrano Middle School (6-8) Overview](https://www.ocasa.org/en-us/ocasa-middle-school#Introduction) [![Academics 1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Academics%201.svg) Academics](https://www.ocasa.org/en-us/ocasa-middle-school#Overview) [![STEAM+ 1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/STEAM+%201.svg) STEAM+](https://www.ocasa.org/en-us/ocasa-middle-school#STEAM) [![Clubs & Activities 1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Clubs%20%26%20Activities%201.svg) Clubs & Activities](https://www.ocasa.org/en-us/ocasa-middle-school#Clubs) OCASA College Prep (6-12) [![OCASA Elementary (TK-5) Overview 1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/OCASA%20Elementary%20(TK-5)%20Overview%201.svg) OCASA College Prep (6-12) Overview](https://www.ocasa.org/en-us/ocasa-college-prep#Introduction) [![Academics 1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Academics%201.svg) Academics](https://www.ocasa.org/en-us/ocasa-college-prep#Academics) [![Electives 2](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Electives%202.svg) Electives](https://www.ocasa.org/en-us/ocasa-college-prep#STEAM) [![Mentoring 1-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Mentoring%201-1.svg) Mentoring](https://www.ocasa.org/en-us/ocasa-college-prep#Mentoring) [![Clubs & Activities 2](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Clubs%20%26%20Activities%202.svg) Clubs & Activities](https://www.ocasa.org/en-us/ocasa-college-prep#Clubs) - Parents Parents Explore Solutions by - [Parent Info](https://www.ocasa.org/en-us/parent-information) ![campus 3-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/campus%203-1.svg) Important school updates to keep you informed and involved. 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This approach fosters deeper student engagement, meaningful relationships, and higher academic achievement, ensuring every child receives the **support they need to thrive**. ## Meet Our Teachers and Staff #### ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) OCASA Leadership ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) ![KapilMathur-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/KapilMathur-1.webp) ##### Dr. Mathur [![LinkedIn](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/new-linkedin.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kapilcmathur/) Founder & Chief Executive Officer ![JessicaNewburn-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/JessicaNewburn-1.webp) ##### Ms. Newburn [![LinkedIn](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/new-linkedin.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-snyder-newburn-bb504046/) Director of Schools ![DotBlanchi-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/DotBlanchi-1.webp) ##### Ms. Blanchi [![LinkedIn](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/new-linkedin.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dot-blanchi-6a461a4/) Director of Operations and Admissions #### ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) OCASA Capistrano Elementary ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) ![RaNaePosey-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/RaNaePosey-1.webp) ##### Dr. Posey Principal #### ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) Red Band (TK, K & 1st Grade) ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) ![JennaWilley-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/JennaWilley-1.webp) ##### Ms. Willey Teacher ![NatalieMason-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/NatalieMason-1.webp) ##### Mrs. Mason Teacher ![JuliannaGuthary-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/JuliannaGuthary-1.webp) ##### Ms. Guthary Teacher ![RebeccaCraig-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/RebeccaCraig-1.webp) ##### Mrs. Craig Teacher ![MonicaCohen-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/MonicaCohen-1.webp) ##### Mrs. Cohen Teacher ![LeslieCurtis-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/LeslieCurtis-1.webp) ##### Ms. Curtis Instructional Assistant ![SammieLee-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/SammieLee-1.webp) ##### Ms. Lee Instructional Assistant #### ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) Orange Band (2nd & 3rd Grade) ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) ![NatalieMeier-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/NatalieMeier-1.webp) ##### Ms. Meier Teacher ![TaylorShook-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/TaylorShook-1.webp) ##### Mrs. Shook Teacher #### ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) Yellow Band (4th & 5th Grade) ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) ![RyanCorrigan-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/RyanCorrigan-1.webp) ##### Mr. Corrigan Teacher ![LauraSanborn-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/LauraSanborn-1.webp) ##### Ms. Sanborn Teacher ![RyannGranberg-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/RyannGranberg-1.webp) ##### Mrs. Granberg Teacher #### ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) Specialty Teachers ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) ![GinaLAmor-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/GinaLAmor-1.webp) ##### Mrs. L'Amour Visual Arts Teacher ![VanessaRobertson-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/VanessaRobertson-1.webp) ##### Mrs. Robertson STEM Teacher ![DavidKelleman-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/DavidKelleman-1.webp) ##### Mr. Kelemen P.E. Teacher ![AlexMascorro-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/AlexMascorro-1.webp) ##### Mr. Mascorro Music Teacher #### ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) Office Support ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) ![HobiMcClain-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/HobiMcClain-1.webp) ##### Mrs. McClain Site Operations Coordinator ![HoracioMedrano-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/HoracioMedrano-1.webp) ##### Mr. Medrano Day Porter ![MicaelaRobinson-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/MicaelaRobinson-1.webp) ##### Mrs. Robinson Health Clerk ![StephanieMora-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/StephanieMora-1.webp) ##### Ms. Mora Office Assistant / Food Service #### ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) Beyond the Stars Afterschool Program ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) ![DianeBanker-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/DianeBanker-1.webp) ##### Mrs. Banker BTS Coordinator ![TaniaSanchez-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/TaniaSanchez-1.webp) ##### Ms. Sanchez BTS Leader 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Visual Arts Teacher ![Natalie Mason](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Natalie%20Mason.webp) ##### Mrs. Mason Red Band, TK Teacher ![Hobi McClain](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Hobi%20McClain.webp) ##### Mrs. McClain Administrative Assistant ![Vanessa Robertson](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vanessa%20Robertson.webp) ##### Mrs. Robertson STEM Master Teacher ![Jillian Taylor](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Jillian%20Taylor.webp) ##### Ms. Taylor Red Band Teacher ![Jenna Willey](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Jenna%20Willey.webp) ##### Ms. Willey Red Band, TK Lead Teacher ![Blake Williams](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Blake%20Williams.webp) ##### Mr. Williams Orange Band Instructional Assistant ![Kaitlyn Boyd](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Kaitlyn%20Boyd.webp) ##### Ms. Boyd Red Band Instructional Assistant ![Clarabelle Yee](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Clarabelle%20Yee.webp) ##### Ms. Yee Orange Band Education Specialist ![Liah Ornelas](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Liah%20Ornelas.webp) ##### Ms. Ornelas SPED Instructional Assistant ![Jacob Fajardo](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Jacob%20Fajardo.webp) ##### Mr. Fajardo SPED Instructional Assistant ![Natalie Gonzalez](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Natalie%20Gonzalez.webp) ##### Mrs. Gonzalez SPED Instructional Assistant ![Camille Mazloomian](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Camille%20Mazloomian.webp) ##### Ms. Mazloomian Red Band Teacher ![Monica Cohen](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Monica%20Cohen.webp) ##### Ms. Cohen Spanish Teacher ![Anastasia Gershenovitz](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Anastasia%20Gershenovitz.webp) ##### Ms. Gershenovitz Ed Specialist ![Rebecca Feldman](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Rebecca%20Feldman.webp) ##### Ms. Feldman Instructional Assistant ![Natalie Meier](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Natalie%20Meier.webp) ##### Ms. Meier Orange Band Teacher ![Leslie Curtis](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Leslie%20Curtis.webp) ##### Ms. Curtis Instructional Assistant ![Laura Sanborn](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Laura%20Sanborn.webp) ##### Ms. Sanborn Yellow Band Teacher ![Sammie Lee](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Sammie%20Lee.webp) ##### Ms. Lee TK Instructional Assistant ![Paige Medlen](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Paige%20Medlen.webp) ##### Ms. Medlen Instructional Assistant ![Micaela Robinson](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Micaela%20Robinson.webp) ##### Mrs. Robinson Health Clerk ![Tania Sanchez](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Tania%20Sanchez.webp) ##### Ms. Sanchez AFT SCHL REC LDR ![Stephen Coss](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Staff%20Pictures/Stephen%20Coss.jpg) ##### Mr. Coss Arts Quest / Music Teacher ![415d8093ba7507688860b7f7c5bf98de31c73166](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/415d8093ba7507688860b7f7c5bf98de31c73166.png) ##### Ms. Schnars AFT SCHL REC LDR ![Ryan Corrigan](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Ryan%20Corrigan.webp) ##### Mr. Corrigan Yellow Band Teacher ![Martha Casarrubias](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Martha%20Casarrubias.webp) ##### Ms. Casarrubias-Diaz Office Manager ![David Keleman](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Staff%20Pictures/David%20Keleman.jpg) ##### Mr. Kelemen Physical Education Teacher ![Stephanie Mora](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Staff%20Pictures/Stephanie%20Mora.jpg) ##### Ms. Mora Beyond the Stars, Assistant Coordinator ![Horacio Medrano](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Horacio%20Medrano.webp) ##### Mr. Medrano Porter ![Susan Jaeckel](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Staff%20Pictures/Susan%20Jaeckel.jpg) ##### Mrs. Jaeckel School Counselor ![415d8093ba7507688860b7f7c5bf98de31c73166](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/415d8093ba7507688860b7f7c5bf98de31c73166.png) ##### Ms. Guthary Red Band Teacher ![Anne Benson](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Anne%20Benson.webp) ##### Mrs. Benson Yellow Band Teacher ![Copy of Julie Beddow-Schubert](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Staff%20Pictures/Copy%20of%20Julie%20Beddow-Schubert.png) ##### Mrs. Gonzalez SPED Instructional Assistant ![Banker](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Banker.png) ##### Mrs. Banker Beyond the Stars Coordinator ![Kue Thomas](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Kue%20Thomas.webp) ##### Mr. Thomas Music Teacher ![415d8093ba7507688860b7f7c5bf98de31c73166](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/415d8093ba7507688860b7f7c5bf98de31c73166.webp) ##### Ms. Keyes Instructional Assistant #### ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) OCASA Elementary Tustin (TK to 6th Grade) ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) ![415d8093ba7507688860b7f7c5bf98de31c73166](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/415d8093ba7507688860b7f7c5bf98de31c73166.png) ##### Name Designation #### ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) OCASA Tustin ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) ![NadiaDeLeon-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/NadiaDeLeon-1.webp) ##### Ms. De Leon Principal #### ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) Red Band (TK & K Grade) ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) ![TanyaORea-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/TanyaORea-1.webp) ##### Ms. O'Rea Teacher ![KristinThomas-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/KristinThomas-1.webp) ##### Ms. Thomas Teacher ![AmandaCronic-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/AmandaCronic-1.webp) ##### Ms. Cronic Teacher ![Anthony Barriga](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Anthony%20Barriga.webp) ##### Mr. Barriga Instructional Assistant ![Esmy Burgos](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Esmy%20Burgos.webp) ##### Ms. Burgos Instructional Assistant #### ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) Orange Band (1st & 2nd Grade) ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) ![MariroseMandado-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/MariroseMandado-1.webp) ##### Ms. Mandato Teacher #### ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) Yellow Band (3rd & 4th Grade) ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) ![MarleniFlores-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/MarleniFlores-1.webp) ##### Ms. Flores Teacher #### ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) Green Band (5th Grade) ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) ![RyleeClarke-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/RyleeClarke-1.webp) ##### Ms. Clarke Teacher #### ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) Project Lead The Way ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) ![JamieBennet-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/JamieBennet-1.webp) ##### Mrs. Bennet Project Lead The Way #### ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) Office Support ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) ![MarthaCasarrubias-Diaz-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/MarthaCasarrubias-Diaz-1.webp) ##### Mrs. Casarrubias-Diaz Site Operations Coordinator/Food Service #### ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) Beyond The Stars OCASA Tustin ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) ![JuliaLlovera-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/JuliaLlovera-1.webp) ##### Ms. Llovera BTS Coordinator ![JasminDiaz-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/JasminDiaz-1.webp) ##### Ms. Diaz BTS Assistant Coordinator #### ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) OCASA Capistrano Middle School ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) ![NathanParr-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/NathanParr-1.webp) ##### Mr. Parr Principal #### ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) Green Band (6th Grade) ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) ![KatieHolt-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/KatieHolt-1.webp) ##### Mrs. Holt Teacher #### ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) Teal Band (7th & 8th Grade) ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) ![EmilyCorrigan-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/EmilyCorrigan-1.webp) ##### Mrs. Corrigan Teacher ![ReyanneJacobson-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/ReyanneJacobson-1.webp) ##### Ms. Jacobsen Teacher #### ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) Specialty Teachers ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) ![GinaLAmor-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/GinaLAmor-1.webp) ##### Mrs. L'Amour Visual Arts Teacher ![DavidKelleman-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/DavidKelleman-1.webp) ##### Mr. Kelemen P.E. Teacher ![VanessaRobertson-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/VanessaRobertson-1.webp) ##### Mrs. Robertson STEM Teacher ![AlexMascorro-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/AlexMascorro-1.webp) ##### Mr. Mascorro Music Teacher #### ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) Office Support ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) ![SindyGarcia-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/SindyGarcia-1.webp) ##### Ms. Garcia Site Operations Coordinator #### ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) OCASA Middle School (6th to 8th Grade) ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) ![Emily Corrigan](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Staff%20Pictures/Emily%20Corrigan.jpg) ##### Mrs. Corrigan 7th and 8th Grade Humanities ![Nathan Parr](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Nathan%20Parr.png) ##### Mr. Parr Principal, OCASA Middle School ![Sindy Garcia](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Staff%20Pictures/Sindy%20Garcia.jpg) ##### Ms. Garcia School Site Operations Coordinator ![Katie Holt](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Staff%20Pictures/Katie%20Holt.jpg) ##### Mrs. Holt 6th Grade Teacher ![Jenny Huynh](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Staff%20Pictures/Jenny%20Huynh.jpg) ##### Ms. Huynh 7th & 8th Grade Math, Computer Science, & Project Lead the Way ![Susan Jaeckel](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Staff%20Pictures/Susan%20Jaeckel.jpg) ##### Mrs. Jaeckel School Counselor ![David Keleman](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Staff%20Pictures/David%20Keleman.jpg) ##### Mr. Kelemen Physical Education Teacher ![Gina L'amour](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Gina%20L%26%23x27%3Bamour.webp) ##### Ms. L'amour Visual Arts Teacher ![415d8093ba7507688860b7f7c5bf98de31c73166](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/415d8093ba7507688860b7f7c5bf98de31c73166.webp) ##### Mr. Banister Education Specialist #### ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) OCASA Student Services ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) ![ChristinaCasas-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/ChristinaCasas-1.webp) ##### Ms. Casas Director of Student Services ![JacobWalsh-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/JacobWalsh-1.webp) ##### Mr. Walsh Behavior Specialist ![MarissaThornquist-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/MarissaThornquist-1.webp) ##### Mrs. Thornquist Speech Pathologist ![KellyLee-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/KellyLee-1.webp) ##### Ms. Lee Wellness Coordinator ![MeganCauley-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/MeganCauley-1.webp) ##### Ms. Cauley Occupational Therapist ![GiannaPoching-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/GiannaPoching-1.webp) ##### Ms. Poching Paraprofessional #### ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) Education Specialists ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) ![AnastasiaGershenovitz-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/AnastasiaGershenovitz-1.webp) ##### Ms. Gershenovitz Education Specialist ![RamonGonzalez-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/RamonGonzalez-1.webp) ##### Mr. Gonzalez Education Specialist ![ClarabelleYee-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/ClarabelleYee-1.webp) ##### Ms. Yee Education Specialist #### ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) Instructional Assistant & Behavior Intervention Aides ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) ![Marcus Banister](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Marcus%20Banister.webp) ##### Mr. Banister Instructional Assistant ![KaitlynBoyd-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/KaitlynBoyd-1.webp) ##### Ms.Boyd Instructional Assistant ![JacobFajardo-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/JacobFajardo-1.webp) ##### Mr. Fajardo Behavior Intervention Aide ![NatalieGonzalez-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/NatalieGonzalez-1.webp) ##### Ms. Gonzalez Instructional Assistant ![MichelleHardin-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/MichelleHardin-1.webp) ##### Ms. Hardin Instructional Assistant ![MichelleKeyes-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/MichelleKeyes-1.webp) ##### Ms. Keyes Instructional Assistant ![LiahOrnelas-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/LiahOrnelas-1.webp) ##### Ms. Ornelas Behavior Intervention Assistant ![BlakeWilliams-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/BlakeWilliams-1.webp) ##### Mr. Williams Instructional Assistant #### ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) OCASA Headquarters ![](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Vector%20162.svg) ![PaulDAmbrosio-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/PaulDAmbrosio-1.webp) ##### Mr. D'Ambrosio Community Outreach Manager ![JessieBoyne-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/JessieBoyne-1.webp) ##### Mrs. Boyne HR/Accounting Specialist ![Saiah-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/Saiah-1.webp) ##### Mr. Montoya Technology Support Technician ![JenniferPernaitis-1](https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/JenniferPernaitis-1.webp) ##### Ms. Pernaitis Data & Intervention Specialist ## Join Our Team at OCASA! 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