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Welcome to the Brentwood Union School District Special Education Department

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Upcoming Events

Exciting things that are happening soon!

More than 1,400 student-athletes from the Contra Costa County Office of Education’s Special Education programs and East Bay school districts will be participating in four upcoming Special Olympic Soccer & Field events.

Quote: “Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”

- Special Olympics Athlete Oath

Special Olympics Special Olympics Flyer

Unified Basketball Schedule

Meet the Director

Justine Melendez Invites You to Visit

Justine invites parents to visit with her whenever they need more information, or have a question, comment or concern. Please call 925.513.6319 to schedule an appointment

Staff Appreciations for the month of October- 2025

Nicole Newland - SLP

Ron Nunn Elementary

Giovanna Lencioni - Preschool Secretary

Isaac Montañez Elementary

Ashlyn Slagle - Paraprofessional

Marsh Creek Elementary

Teresa Ward-Bustos - SDC Teacher

Marsh Creek Elementary

Staff Appreciations for the month of September- 2025

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Nicole Pierce - RBT - Marsh Creek Elementary

Stacy Fritzberg - SDC Teacher - Marsh Creek Elementary

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Julie France - Vice Principal - Ron Nunn Elementary

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Alexandria Rocheleau - SLP - Pioneer Elementary

Staff Appreciations for the month of May - 2025

May

Richard Henry - SDC Teacher

Tiana Ramirez - Paraprofessional

Bristow Middle School

May

Erika Cruz - Occupational Therapist

Preschool, Loma Vista Elementary and Bristow Middle School

Staff Appreciations for the month of April - 2025

May 1

Cindy Glavich - Paraprofessional

Pioneer Elementary School

May 2

Kara Ravina - Vice Principal

Bristow Middle School

May 3

Kim Spears - School Psychologist

Garin Elementary School

May 4

Kaitlyn Graves - SDC Teacher

Ron Nunn Elementary

Staff Appreciations for the month of February - 2025

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Danyel Bell - Paraprofessional

Pioneer Elementary

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Jackie Oria - Nurse

Brentwood Union School District

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Lorie Guinard - Special Education Teacher

Garin Elementary

Staff Appreciations for the month of January - 2025

Sheila

Sheila Sortonis - ISP Teacher

Bristow Middle School

Tiful

Tiful Koul - SLP

Garin Elementary

Carmen

Carmen Fernandez-Jepsen - Paraprofessional

Marsh Creek Elementary

Staff Appreciations for the month of December - 2024

December

Shayla Castello - School Psychologist

Pioneer Elementary

December

Chelsea Toon - Special Education Teacher

Garin Elementary

December

Julie Myers - Paraprofessional

Edna Hill Middle School

Staff Appreciations for the month of November - 2024

November

Bernadette Bounnong - Paraprofessional

Brentwood Elementary

November

Elizabeth Whiteneck - ISP Teacher

Krey Elementary

November

Tre'von Collins - School Psychologist

Brentwood and Isaac Montañez Elementary

Staff Appreciations for the month of October - 2024

October

Christine Gorshe-Olsen - BCBA

Preschool, Issac Montanez, Loma Vista and Marsh Creek Elementary

October

Sally Florendo - Special Education Teacher

Mary Casey Black Elementary

October

Aresely Cortez - Paraprofessional

Garin Elementary

Staff Appreciations for the month of September - 2024

September

Katie Humann - SDC Teacher

Adams Middle School

September

Marie-Josee Parayre - OT

Garin Elementary & Ron Nunn Elementary

September

Andrea Rafael - Paraprofessional

Krey Elementary

Staff Appreciations for the month of August - 2024

Angela Elseth

Angela Elseth - SPED Teacher

Harvest Grove Virtual Academy

Lili Sanchez

Lili Sanchez - Paraprofessional

Marsh Creek Elementary

Lizet Hernandez

Lizet Hernandez - School Psychologist

Ron Nunn Elementary