2020 Bonar Street, Room 319, Berkeley, CA 94702
Tel: 510.644.6257 | Fax: 510.644.8815
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Jill Hoogendyk, Associate Superintendent
Amber Spencer, Executive Assistant to the Associate Superintendent
Department Overview
The Educational Services Department includes all personnel and programs that deliver instructional support to the schools. The goals of the department are to provide high quality staff development to all teachers and paraprofessionals, to improve student achievement, and to develop curriculum to meet the state content standards. The budget for these programs is based largely on grants and categorical funding.
| Name | Department | Position |
| Ruth Steele-Brown | Berkeley Research, Evaluation & Assessment (BREA) | Director |
| Kathy Fleming | Berkeley Schools Excellence Program (BSEP) | Director |
| Chris Albeck | Curriculum & Instruction | Director |
| Liza Estupin | Categorical Programs & Special Projects | Director |
| Dr. Mathew Espinosa-Castro | Equity Achievement & Belonging | Director |
| Debbie Dean | PK-8 Schools | Executive Director |
| Shawn Mansager | Special Education | Admissions Director |
| Francisco Martínez | Student Admissions | Admissions Director |
| Dr. Phillip Shelley | Student Admissions | Director |