Special Education Leadership

  • At CVUSD, the special education leadership team strives to develop a collaborative partnership with families, caregivers, the community, teachers, staff, and support providers in order to support our students with disabilities in accessing their education with enrichment, focus, and continuous growth. Please reach out to your child’s special education case manager, site principal and/or any of the following members of the special education leadership team for questions or support. 

  • Dr. Shanna M. Egans
    Assistant Superintendent, Student Services
    805-497-9511, ext. 2301

    Shanda Lee
    Director, Special Education, Preschool/Elementary
    Phone: 805-497-9511, ext. 3332
    Fax: 805-373-6981

    Dawn Thomas
    Director, Special Education, Secondary/Post-Secondary
    Phone: 805-497-9511, ext. 3331
    Fax: 805-373-6981

    Dr. Heather Chamberlin-Scholle
    Director, Mental Health and Wellness Services
    805- 497-9511, ext. 3341

    Shana Grudsky
    Coordinator, Special Education
    Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Elementary
    805-492-4051

    Amanda Glover
    Coordinator, Special Education
    Related Service Providers and Post-Secondary
    805-497-9511, ext. 3343