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Education & Support Services

CAPISTRANO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

An unwavering commitment to student success

Administrative/Staff Directory

Dr. Gregory Merwin, Associate Superintendent
Education and Support Services 
Clint Collins, Assistant Superintendent
SELPA, Special Education Services 
Jeana Dagley, Executive Director
Special Education Programs and Related Services 
Dr. Kathy Purcell, Executive Director
Alternative Dispute Resolution/Compliance
Dr. Lauren Pattullo, Director II
Early Childhood Programs and Services, General Education and Special Education 
Nicholas Giunta, Director I 
Special Education Technology Support Services 
Packy Crowell, Coordinator II
Special Education Programs and Behavior Support (San Juan Hills Family) 
Chelsea Hatcher, Coordinator II
Special Education Programs and Behavior Support (Tesoro Family 
Amanda Bacopulos  Coordinator II
Special Education Programs and Behavior Support (Dana Hills Family) 
Stephanie Romberg, Coordinator II
Special Education Programs and Behavior Support (San Clemente Family) 
Sierra Lahera, Coordinator II
Special Education Programs and Behavior Support (Aliso Niguel Family)  
Loren Thurston, Coordinator II
Special Education Programs and Behavior Support (Capistrano Valley Family) 
Nenoska Frink, Coordinator II
General and Special Education Infant/Preschool
Allison Jacobs, Coordinator II
Special Education Staffing and Training 
Jaye Lynn Thompson, Coordinator II
Mental Health 
Teresa Breithaupt, Program Specialist
Private Schools, County Programs, and Charter Schools
Janelle Stever, Program Specialist
Private Schools, County Programs, and Charter Schools