Service-Learning is a teaching methodology that combines the K-16 curriculum with service to the community. Senator John Glenn, Chair of the National Commission on Service-Learning explains, "Service-Learning is unique because it enables teachers to improve students’ academic performance, sense of civic responsibility, self-confidence, and workplace skills with a single teaching method. It links classroom lessons with real-life learning.”

Region 8 Service Learning Leads & Liaisons

Santa Barbara

Dr. Art Fisher
Service Learning Lead - Region 8
(805) 964-4711 x4400
afisher@sbceo.org

Ann McLennan, M.A.
Service Learning, SBCEO
(805) 964-4711 x4400
servicelearning@sbceo.org

Marybeth Carty
Central Coast Service Learning Project
Service Learning Coordinator
Carpinteria Unified School District
(805) 566-3885
mbcarty@cox.net

Irene Falzone

Santa Barbara Service Learning Initiative
Service Learning Coordinator
SB County Elementary, Jr. Highschool, & Highschool Districts
(805) 964-4710 x4403
sbcli@hotmail.com

Kathy Kelly

Santa Barbara Service Learning Initiative
Service Learning Coordinator
SB County Elementary, Jr. Highschool, & Highschool Districts
(805) 964-4710 x4403
sbcli@hotmail.com

Diane Burton

Curriculum And Project Support
Lompoc Unified School District
(805) 736-2361
burtond@lompoc.k12.ca.us

Ventura County

Valerie Chrisman
Executive Director, Curriculum Instruction
(805) 388-4256
vchrisman@vcss.k12.ca.us

San Luis Obispo

John Barnhart
Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services
San Luis Obispo County Office of Education
(805) 782-7260
jbarnhart@sbceo.org

Kern County

Merry McCalley
Regional Co-Lead
(661) 636-4635
memcalley@kern.org

Andrea Parsons
Career Technician
(661) 733-4538
anparsons@kern.org