OCASA Teachers and Staff

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

Dr. Mathur

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

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Ms. Newburn

Director of Schools

Ms. Blanchi

Director of Operations and Admissions

Red Band (TK, K & 1st Grade)

Ms. Willey

Teacher

Mrs. Mason

Teacher

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Ms. Guthary

Teacher

Mrs. Craig

Teacher

Mrs. Cohen

Teacher

Ms. Curtis

Instructional Assistant

Ms. Lee

Instructional Assistant

Orange Band (2nd & 3rd Grade)

Ms. Meier

Teacher

Mrs. Shook

Teacher

Yellow Band (4th & 5th Grade)

Mr. Corrigan

Teacher

Ms. Sanborn

Teacher

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Mrs. Granberg

Teacher

Specialty Teachers

Mrs. L'Amour

Visual Arts Teacher

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Mrs. Robertson

STEM Teacher

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Mr. Kelemen

P.E. Teacher

Mr. Mascorro

Music Teacher

Office Support

Mrs. McClain

Site Operations Coordinator

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Mr. Medrano

Day Porter

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Mrs. Robinson

Health Clerk

StephanieMora-1

Ms. Mora

Office Assistant / Food Service

Beyond the Stars Afterschool Program

Mrs. Banker

BTS Coordinator

Ms. Sanchez

BTS Leader

Ms. Sims

BTS Leader

Ms. Lopez

BTS Assistant Coodinator

OCASA Elementary Team

Julie Beddow-Schubert

Dr. Beddow-Schubert

Principal, OCASA Elementary

Ms. Cronic

Red Band, TK Teacher

Ms. Demari

Orange Band Teacher

Mr. Gonzalez

Yellow Band Education Specialist

Taylor Groeniger

Mrs. Groeniger

Orange Band Teacher

Ms. L'amour

Visual Arts Teacher

Mrs. Mason

Red Band, TK Teacher

Mrs. McClain

Administrative Assistant

Vanessa Robertson

Mrs. Robertson

STEM Master Teacher

Ms. Taylor

Red Band Teacher

Ms. Willey

Red Band, TK Lead Teacher

Mr. Williams

Orange Band Instructional Assistant

Ms. Boyd

Red Band Instructional Assistant

Ms. Yee

Orange Band Education Specialist

Ms. Ornelas

SPED Instructional Assistant

Mr. Fajardo

SPED Instructional Assistant

Natalie Gonzalez

Mrs. Gonzalez

SPED Instructional Assistant

Camille Mazloomian

Ms. Mazloomian

Red Band Teacher

Ms. Cohen

Spanish Teacher

Anastasia Gershenovitz

Ms. Gershenovitz

Ed Specialist

Rebecca Feldman

Ms. Feldman

Instructional Assistant

Ms. Meier

Orange Band Teacher

Ms. Curtis

Instructional Assistant

Ms. Sanborn

Yellow Band Teacher

Ms. Lee

TK Instructional Assistant

Ms. Medlen

Instructional Assistant

Micaela Robinson

Mrs. Robinson

Health Clerk

Ms. Sanchez

AFT SCHL REC LDR

Mr. Coss

Arts Quest / Music Teacher

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Ms. Schnars

AFT SCHL REC LDR

Mr. Corrigan

Yellow Band Teacher

Martha Casarrubias

Ms. Casarrubias-Diaz

Office Manager

Mr. Kelemen

Physical Education Teacher

Ms. Mora

Beyond the Stars, Assistant Coordinator

Horacio Medrano

Mr. Medrano

Porter

Mrs. Jaeckel

School Counselor

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Ms. Guthary

Red Band Teacher

Mrs. Benson

Yellow Band Teacher

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Mrs. Gonzalez

SPED Instructional Assistant

Mrs. Banker

Beyond the Stars Coordinator

Mr. Thomas

Music Teacher

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Ms. Keyes

Instructional Assistant

Red Band (TK & K Grade)

Ms. O'Rea

Teacher

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Ms. Thomas

Teacher

Ms. Cronic

Teacher

Anthony Barriga

Mr. Barriga

Instructional Assistant

Ms. Burgos

Instructional Assistant

Beyond The Stars OCASA Tustin

Ms. Llovera

BTS Coordinator

Ms. Diaz

BTS Assistant Coordinator

Teal Band (7th & 8th Grade)

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Mrs. Corrigan

Teacher

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Ms. Jacobsen

Teacher

Specialty Teachers

Mrs. L'Amour

Visual Arts Teacher

DavidKelleman-1

Mr. Kelemen

P.E. Teacher

VanessaRobertson-1

Mrs. Robertson

STEM Teacher

Mr. Mascorro

Music Teacher

OCASA Middle School (6th to 8th Grade)

Mrs. Corrigan

7th and 8th Grade Humanities

Mr. Parr

Principal, OCASA Middle School

Ms. Garcia

School Site Operations Coordinator

Mrs. Holt

6th Grade Teacher

Ms. Huynh

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

Mrs. Jaeckel

School Counselor

Mr. Kelemen

Physical Education Teacher

Ms. L'amour

Visual Arts Teacher

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Mr. Banister

Education Specialist

OCASA Student Services

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Ms. Casas

Director of Student Services

Mr. Walsh

Behavior Specialist

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Mrs. Thornquist

Speech Pathologist

Ms. Lee

Wellness Coordinator

Ms. Cauley

Occupational Therapist

GiannaPoching-1

Ms. Poching

Paraprofessional

Education Specialists

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Ms. Gershenovitz

Education Specialist

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Mr. Gonzalez

Education Specialist

ClarabelleYee-1

Ms. Yee

Education Specialist

Instructional Assistant & Behavior Intervention Aides

Marcus Banister

Mr. Banister

Instructional Assistant

Ms.Boyd

Instructional Assistant

Mr. Fajardo

Behavior Intervention Aide

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Ms. Gonzalez

Instructional Assistant

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Ms. Hardin

Instructional Assistant

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Ms. Keyes

Instructional Assistant

Ms. Ornelas

Behavior Intervention Assistant

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Mr. Williams

Instructional Assistant

OCASA Headquarters

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Mr. D'Ambrosio

Community Outreach Manager

Mrs. Boyne

HR/Accounting Specialist

Mr. Montoya

Technology Support Technician

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Ms. Pernaitis

Data & Intervention Specialist