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STEAM-focused programs that empower students with knowledge, imagination, and problem-solving skills.
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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.

Meet Our Teachers and Staff

OCASA Leadership

Kapil Mathur
Mr. Mathur LinkedIn

Founder & Executive Director

Jessica Newburn (1)
Ms. Newburn LinkedIn

Director of Schools

Dot Blanchi
Ms. Blanchi LinkedIn

Director of Operations

OCASA Elementary - Laguna Niguel

Red Band (TK, K & 1st Grade)

Amanda Cronic
Ms. Cronic

TK Teacher

Leslie Curtis
Ms. Curtis

TK Instructional Assistant

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Ms. Dyer

Teacher

Rebecca Feldman
Ms. Feldman

TK Instructional Assistant

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Ms. Guthray

Teacher

Sammie Lee
Ms. Lee

TK Instructional Assistant

Natalie Mason
Mrs. Mason

TK Teacher

Jillian Taylor
Ms. Taylor

Teacher

Jenna Willey
Ms. Willey

TK Teacher

Orange Band (2nd & 3rd Grade)

Kayla Demari
Ms. Demari

Teacher

Taylor Groeniger
Ms. Groeniger

Teacher

Natalie Meier
Ms. Meier

Teacher

Yellow Band (4th & 5th Grade)

Anne Benson
Ms. Benson

Teacher

Ryan Corrigan
Mr. Corrigan

Teacher

Laura Sanborn
Ms. Sanborn

Teacher

Specialty Teachers

Stephen Coss
Mr. Coss

Music Teacher

Gina L'Amore
Mrs. L'Amour

Art Teacher

Vanessa Robertson
Mrs. Robertson

STEM Master Teacher

Monica Cohen
Mrs. Cohen

Spanish Teacher

David Keleman-1
Mr. Kelemen

PE Teacher

Kue Thomas
Mr. Thomas

Music Teacher

Beyond the Stars Afterschool Program

Banker
Mrs. Banker

BTS Coordinator

Stephanie Mora
Ms. Mora

BTS Assistant Coordinator

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Ms. Schnars

BTS Leader

Tania Sanchez
Ms. Sanchez

BTS Leader

Office Support

Hobi McClain
Mrs. McClain

Site Opperations Coordinator

Martha Casarrubias
Mrs. Casarrubias-Diaz

Office Assistant/Food Service

Horacio Medrano
Mr. Medrano

Porter

Micaela Robinson
Mrs. Robinson

Health Clerk

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

Stephen Coss
Mr. Coss

Arts Quest / Music Teacher

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Ms. Schnars

AFT SCHL REC LDR

Ryan Corrigan
Mr. Corrigan

Yellow Band Teacher

Martha Casarrubias
Ms. Casarrubias-Diaz

Office Manager

David Keleman
Mr. Kelemen

Physical Education Teacher

Stephanie Mora
Ms. Mora

Beyond the Stars, Assistant Coordinator

Horacio Medrano
Mr. Medrano

Porter

Susan Jaeckel
Mrs. Jaeckel

School Counselor

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Ms. Guthary

Red Band Teacher

Anne Benson
Mrs. Benson

Yellow Band Teacher

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Mrs. Gonzalez

SPED Instructional Assistant

Banker
Mrs. Banker

Beyond the Stars Coordinator

Kue Thomas
Mr. Thomas

Music Teacher

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Ms. Keyes

Instructional Assistant

OCASA Elementary Tustin (TK to 6th Grade)

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Name

Designation

OCASA Middle School - Aliso Viejo

Nathan Parr
Mr. Parr

Principal

Green Band (6th Grade)

Katie Holt
Mrs. Holt

Teacher

Teal Band (7th & 8th Grade)

Emily Corrigan-1
Mrs. Corrigan

English and Humanities Teacher

Jenny Huynh-1
Ms. Huynh

Math and Science Teacher

Specialty Teachers

Gina L'Amore
Mrs. L'Amour

Art Teacher

David Keleman-1
Mr. Kelemen

PE Teacher

Office Support

Sindy Garcia-1
Ms. Garcia

School Site Office Coordinator

OCASA Middle School (6th to 8th Grade)

Emily Corrigan
Mrs. Corrigan

7th and 8th Grade Humanities

Nathan Parr
Mr. Parr

Principal, OCASA Middle School

Sindy Garcia
Ms. Garcia

School Site Operations Coordinator

Katie Holt
Mrs. Holt

6th Grade Teacher

Jenny Huynh
Ms. Huynh

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

Susan Jaeckel
Mrs. Jaeckel

School Counselor

David Keleman
Mr. Kelemen

Physical Education Teacher

Gina L'amour
Ms. L'amour

Visual Arts Teacher

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Mr. Banister

Education Specialist

OCASA Student Services

Christina Casas
Ms. Casas

Director of Student Services

Jacob Walsh
Mr. Walsh

Behavior Intervention Specialist

Marissa Thornquist
Mrs. Thornquist

Speech Pathologist

Susan Jaeckel
Mrs. Jaeckel

School Counselor

Education Specialists

Anastasia Gershenovitz
Ms. Gershenovitz

Education Specialist

Ramon Gonzalez
Mr. Gonzalez

Education Specialist

Clarabelle Yee
Ms. Yee

Education Specialist

Instructional Assistant & Behavior Intervention Aides

Marcus Banister
Mr. Banister

Instructional Assistant

Kaitlyn Boyd
Ms.Boyd

Instructional Assistant

Jacob Fajardo
Mr. Fajardo

Behavior Intervention Aide

Natalie Gonzalez
Ms. Gonzalez

Instructional Assistant

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Ms. Hardin

Behavior Intervention Aide

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Ms. Keyes

Instructional Assistant

Paige Medlen
Ms. Medlen

Instructional Assistant

Liah Ornelas
Ms. Ornelas

Behavior Intervention Aide

Blake Williams
Mr. Williams

Instructional Assistant

OCASA Headquarters

Paul D'Ambrosio
Mr. D'Ambrosio

Community Outreach Manager

Jessie Boyne
Mrs. Boyne

HR/Accounting Specialist

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