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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
  • 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 Kusunoki'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 rkusunoki@musd.org 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.

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