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Milpitas Unified School District

Learning and Development

MEET OUR CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION TEAM

L&D (408) 635-2600 x6006 | Student Services (408) 635-2600 x6007 | Special Education (408) 635-2600 x6009

Welcome! The Learning & Development division oversees areas related to student learning in Milpitas Unified. This division works with staff, students, and parents in the following areas: Assessment; Curriculum and Instructional Programs, Pre-K – 12th; Parent Education; Professional Development; Special Education; Student Services; and Enrollment & Transfers.

Priti Johari, Executive Director

Executive Director of Learning and Innovation Ext. 6006

Maurissa Koide, Secondary Director

Ext. 6054

Jackie Vo Felbinger, Elementary Director

Ext. 6044

Shannon Soza, English Learners Coordinator

Coordinator II, English Learners and Math/Literacy Intervention Programs Ext. 6068

Michelle Eacret, Sr. Administrative Secretary

Executive Director Johari's Office Ext. 6042

Danielle Rodriguez, Administrative Secretary

Director Vo-Felbinger's Office Ext. 6040

Van Le, Administrative Secretary

Director Koide's Office Ext. 6046

Senna Kim, Administrative Secretary

Ext. 6039

Ann Tran, Student Assessment Specialist

Ext. 6045

Lydia Adidjaja, TOSA

Teacher On Special Assignment - Intervention

Liz Medeiros, TOSA

Teacher on Special Assignment - Intervention

Richard Hart, TOSA

Teacher on Special Assignment - Assessments

Kim Nguyen, TOSA

Teacher on Special Assignment - New Teacher Induction

Raul Patino, TOSA

Teacher on Special Assignment - English Learners

MEET OUR STUDENT SERVICES & SPECIAL ED TEAM

Mary Jude Doerpinghaus, Executive Director

Executive Director of Inclusive Services for All Learners Ext. 6052

Michele Sherer, Director

Director of Special Education & Student Services Ext. 6049

Raquel Kusunoki, Director

Director of Learning & Development Ext. 6041

Vanessa Espitia, Early Childhood Coordinator

Coordinator of Early Childhood Development and Community Engagement Ext. 5505

Sandra Quintana, Mental Health Program Manager

Ext. 5039

Surabhi Bains, Program Manager - Behavior

Ext. 6065

Jillian Valdez, Program Manager - Special Ed

Ext. 6047

Jennifer Tutass, Program Manager

Program Manager - Inclusion

Monica Montoya, TOSA

Teacher on Special Assignment - Inclusion Ext. 6056

Veena Patni, Administrative Secretary

Ext. 6055

Joy Ulanimo-Garcia, Administrative Secretary

Enrollment Administrative Secretary Ext. 6048

Suzette Bromagem, Administrative Secretary

Ext. 6051

Arti Sharma, Administrative Secretary

Shukhshma Dangol, District Nurse

Ext. 6062

Sonia Riyat, District Nurse

Ext. 6060

Carol Kong Zambrano, Data & Compliance Tech

Ext. 6050

Anthony DiPoalo, Adaptive PE Specialist

adipoalo@musd.org Ext. 5006

Mark Guntly, Adaptive PE Specialist

Ext. 6059

Priti Shukla, Occupational Therapist

Ext. 5025

Stephanie Kitasoe, Occupational Therapist

skitasoe@musd.org Ext. 5014

Maria Natad-Mapagu, Speech Language Pathologist

Ext. 6127

Allison Argabright, School Pyschologist

Ext. 6126

Sukhdeep Singh, Inclusion TOSA

susingh@musd.org

MUSD's Student Services Department is committed to providing support services that will meet the needs of all students in the District. These services include: Special Education, Homeless & Foster Youth Services, Health Services, Counseling Support, and 504 Plans to name a few. 

  • California Department of Education
    • Links to the CA Department of Education for additional educational information
  •  Southeast Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA)
    • Milpitas Unified School District is a member of the South East (SE) Consortium SELPA, one of 6 SELPAS in Santa Clara County.  The SE Consortium SELPA coordinates with 11 school districts and the Santa Clara County Office of Education to provide a continuum of programs and services for individuals with disabilities, from birth through 22 years of age.  Additionally, the SELPA Community Advisory Committee (CAC) parent group provides support, information, training opportunities, and valuable resources for parents, guardians and the local community. The SE SELPA Office is located in Mt. Pleasant School District.

MAKE A RECORD REQUEST

Contact Arti Sharma
Email: asharma@musd.org
Phone: 408-635-2600 ext. 6009
Fax: 408-635-2624