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SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Department Responsibilities

The Special Programs Department is responsible for the distribution and management of categorically funded state and federal programs, such as Title I, Title III, LCAP, ASES, ASSETS, Parental Involvement, English learner summer school, and Federal Program Monitoring.

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Staff Directory

Spencer Wavra, Ed.D.
Director, Special Programs
spencer.wavra@smusd.org

 

Silvia Ventura-Jacobsen (bilingual)
Director, Multilingual-Multicultural Education
silvia.jacobsen@smusd.org

Nancy Lucio (bilingual)
Administrative Secretary II
nancy.lucio@smusd.org

 

Anileydi Diaz-Chavez (bilingual)
District Parent Liaison
anileydi.diaz-chavez@smusd.org

Oliver Soufi (bilingual)
District Translator/Interpreter
oliver.soufi@smusd.org

 

Raquel Hernandez (bilingual)
ELPAC Testing Assistant
raquel.hernandez@smusd.org

 

Ryan Archer
Testing Coordinator
ryan.archer@smusd.org

 

Contact Us

Phone: (760) 752-1272

Spencer Wavra, Ed.D.
Director, Special Programs
spencer.wavra@smusd.org

Nancy Lucio
Administrative Secretary II
nancy.lucio@smusd.org