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 Egans
    Assistant Superintendent, Student Services
    805-497-9511, ext. 2301

    Dr. Erin Roderick
    Director, Special Education, Preschool/Elementary
    805-497-9511, ext, 3330

    Dawn Thomas
    Director, Special Education, Secondary
    805-497-9511, ext. 3331

    Shauna Ashmore
    Director, Student Support Services
    Paraeducators
    805-497-9511, ext. 3321

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

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

    Kirsten Walker
    CVUSD Principal on Special Assignment (POSA)
    805-497-9511, ext. 3334

    Michelle Kerrigan
    Assistant Principal, Student Support Services
    Thousand Oaks High School
    805-495-7491, ext. 1010

    Allison Steltz
    Assistant Principal, Student Support Services
    Newbury Park High School
    805-498-3676, ext. 1038

    Steven Barnes
    Assistant Principal, Student Support Services
    Westlake High School
    805-497-6711, ext. 1057

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

    April Vazquez
    Inclusion Specialist, Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA)
    805-497-9511, ext. 3336