The Educational Coordinators and Support Staff
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Educational Coordinators and Education Specialists

Educational Coordinators

Pivot Charter School provides instruction to students through a robust standards-based online curriculum supported by class offerings at our resource center, tutoring, strong oversight and academic support. The school is a “blend” of online curriculum with resource center support.

The role of the teacher at Pivot Charter School is to monitor student progress online daily, provide feedback, encouragement, and support to students. They provide academic support in their areas of expertise for students needing help and produce accurate, timely and compliant documentation of independent study attendance. Teachers do not necessarily provide direct instruction to a “class” of students on a daily basis but are at our resource centers every day. Teachers, also known as Educational Coordinators, counsel, mentor, provide oversight, direction and whatever support it takes to help students succeed in their academic endeavors.

Education Specialists

Education Specialists play a crucial role in the education of Pivot’s students with Individualized Education Plans. Each student with an IEP will have an Education Specialist who will help them achieve their goals through regular support.

Robert Brier

Educational Coordinator

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Robin Josse

Educational Coordinator

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Gail Gonzalez Coloyon

Lead Teacher

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Gus Munoz

Educational Coordinator

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Erik Lende

Educational Coordinator

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Alex Ritz

Educational Coordinator

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Brooke Van Arsdale

Director of Special Education 

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Danica Eng

Education Specialist

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Chelsea Van der Heide

Educational Coordinator

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Support Staff

Adrian Heredia

Site Coordinator

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Kristen Poitras

MTSS Coordinator

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Judith Clark

Classroom Assistant/ Instructional Aide

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Theresa House

Program Coordinator

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Brenda Burke

Intervention Specialist

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Barbara Felix

Special Education Administrative Assistant

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Elyssa Luria

School Psychologist

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Erin Rutten

School Counselor

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Julianne Cochran

Grader (Math)

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Jayna Gaskell

Executive Director

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Tiago Marta

Grader (Tech/Electives/CTE)

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Shawn Mallonee

Grader (Physical Education & Art)

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Liz Jones

Chief Business Officer

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Shahram Yousefian

Grader (Science)

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Shayna Calkins

ELD Teacher

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Jenny Maiorano

Grader (English)

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Alexia Knight

Alexia Knight

Paraprofessional/ Classroom Aide

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Alex Braden

Technology Coordinator

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Craig Hobart

Regional Director

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Ashley Ecker

Grader

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Lindsey Vining

Director of Systems and Accountability

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Brittany Daugherty

Director of Human Resources

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Kareen Poulsen

Director of Student Services

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Andria McNamee

School Nurse

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Rachel Angeles

Executive Assistant & COVID-19 Coordinator

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Joanna Yoels

Grader (English)

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Luis Portilla

Academic Counselor

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Shannon Mallory

Registrar

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Cindy Spencer

Accounts Payable Clerk

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