Curriculum and Instruction / Curriculum and Instruction

Curriculum and Instruction

The Curriculum and Instruction division oversees a wide range of programs and services that support professional learning, leadership and continuous improvement of instructional practice in our local districts and schools.

We provide two-way connection and advocacy between the CDE/State Board and our districts; between researchers and practitioners; and between the community and innovative educators.

We process information, policy, research, and resources into usable knowledge and tools for teachers and administrators.

We support educators’ career pathways through professional learning, credential programs, networking, grants, and recognition.

We help our districts build and implement equitable, excellent instructional programs for all students in their local contexts.

We sponsor and host county-wide academic events and competitions.

This division's programs include:

Credential Programs (BAP, CASC, PASC, TIP)

LCAP and Accountability

Professional Learning

Curriculum Council

English Learner and Multilingual Support

Educational Technology Services (ETS)

Student Events

Teacher Program and Support (Teachers’ Network)

SBCEO Remote Learning Support site

Ellen Barger
Associate Superintendent
ebarger@sbceo.org
(805) 964-4710, ext. 5066

Patricia Noronha
Administrative Support Supervisor
pnoronha@sbceo.org
(805) 964-4710, ext. 5289

Lauren Aranguren
Director, Equitable Learning Systems
laranguren@sbceo.org
(805) 964-4710, ext. 5435

Carla Benchoff
Director, Instructional Support
cbenchoff@sbceo.org
(805) 964-4710, ext. 5373

Shawn Carey
Director, School and District Support
scarey@sbceo.org
(805) 964-4710, ext. 5229

Rachel Fauver
Director, School and District Support
fauver@sbceo.org
(805) 964-4710, ext. 5214

Melissa Garcia
Coordinator, Language Education Services
mgarcia@sbceo.org
(805) 964-4710, ext. 5219

Steve Keithley
Director, Teacher Programs and Support
skeithley@sbceo.org
(805) 964-4710, ext 5281

John Merritt
Director, Teacher Induction Program
jmerritt@sbceo.org
(805) 964-4710, ext 5248

Cristina Ortega
Director, Early Learning Support
cortega@sbceo.org
(805) 964-4710, ext 5471

Carlos Pagán, Ed.D.
Director, Literacy & Language Support
cpagan@sbceo.org
(805) 964-4710, ext. 5436

Anne Roundy-Harter, Ed.D.
Director, Leadership Support Services
aroundyharter@sbceo.org
(805) 964-4710, ext. 5407

Cate Tolnai
Director, Digital Learning
ctolnai@sbceo.org
(805) 964-4710, ext. 5322

Steven Torres
Director, School and District Support
storres@sbceo.org
(805) 964-4710, ext. 5205

Marith Utterback
Coordinator, Teacher Induction Program
mutterback@sbceo.org
(805) 964-4710, ext. 5426

Elsy Villafranca
Director, Leadership Support Services
evillafranca@sbceo.org
(805) 964-4710, ext. 5247