Our Office

Jay Schwartz

SELPA Director
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Avra Warsofsky

Program Specialist/School Psycologist
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Account Technician
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Natalie Marzok

Administrative Secretary
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Betty Sackett

TALK Program Teacher & LSLS Specialist
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Nick Viterelli

Audiologist
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Dr. Nick Viterelli is the educational audiologist for the Foothill SELPA. He earned his B.A. in Speech-Language Pathology from CSU Long Beach and his Doctorate of Audiology from CSU Los Angeles. With experience in private practice, hospitals, and schools, he specializes in pediatric hearing loss and vestibular evaluations.

Sandy Alexander

Early Start Coordinator
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Sandy Alexander has worked with families of children with hearing loss for over 30 years.  As an SLP and Certified AVT, she has extensive knowledge in helping parents build their child's listening and spoken language skills.  Sandy is Foothill SELPA's Early Start Coordinator and also one of the Service Providers that visits families in their natural environments who have children ages birth to three with low-incidence disabilities.

Kenise Carter

Lead Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist
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Kenise Carter has over 11 years of experience supporting the Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and their families in reaching academic and personal goals. Her love for American Sign Language drives her passion for creating meaningful connections and inclusive learning environments. She holds a Master’s in Special Education and a DHH Credential, and is committed to empowering every student she serves.

Andrea Chapman

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist
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Andrea Chapman has dedicated the past 10 years to empowering students with hearing loss through inclusive, student-centered teaching. She holds a Master’s in Special Education and a Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Credential, and is passionate about helping students thrive.

Jessica Mejia

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist
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Angela Orchid

Lead Teacher of Visually Impaired Students
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Angela Orchid has over 30 years of teaching experience,  with the past 17 years supporting students with visual impairments. She holds a Master’s in Special Education with a specialization in Visual Impairments and Orientation & Mobility, along with multiple teaching credentials, including autism and English learner authorizations. She is passionate about fostering independence, confidence, and a love of learning through meaningful, inclusive instruction. Angela work closely with students, families, and educators to ensure every child has the tools to thrive.

Lupe Arellano-Vigil

Teacher of Visually Impaired Students
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Lupe Vigil has over 20 years of experience, dedicated to empowering students with visual impairments through tailored education plans that build independence and academic confidence. She holds a Bachelor’s in Psychology with a minor in Child Development, a Master’s in Special Education, and certification in teaching students with visual impairments. Experienced in assistive technology and braille instruction, Lupe strives to ensure equitable access to learning.

 

 

 

Camellia Rezayat

Teacher of Visually Impaired Students
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Camellia Rezayat has over 19 years of experience helping students with visual impairments develop academic, social, and independent living skills. She serves students aged 3 to 21, tailoring instruction to their individual needs and collaborating closely with families and multidisciplinary teams. She hold a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, a Master’s in Special Education, and certification in teaching students with visual impairments.

Patty Montes De Oca

Orientation and Mobility Specialist
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Linda Zimmerman

Orientation and Mobility Specialist
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Daniela Bursey

Braille Transcriber
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Stephanie Kovach

Transition Services Specialist
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Rita Avedissian

School Based Counselor/Therapist
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