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Thursday, September 22 • 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Learning Session 2: Creating a Culture of Authentic Inclusion of Students with Disabilities FILLING

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Past approaches to inclusion of students with disabilities were driven by IEP processes that addressed academic and behavioral needs. The equity efforts in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District expanded the view of inclusion and the role school culture plays in its success. Presenters will speak about the impact of culture-building initiatives, including Unified Sports, Peer Mentoring, Spectacular Prom, and Peer Counseling. Participants will learn how to replicate these programs and will hear about the transformation of the district’s inclusive practices as reflected in the personal experiences of staff, parents, and students.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Zhanna Preston

Dr. Zhanna Preston

Executive Director, Special Education, Murrieta Valley Unified School District
Dr. Zhanna Preston has been a school administrator for over 23 years. She is a passionate advocate for equity and inclusion of students with disabilities. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Moscow, Russia, where she learned how educational systems that ignore learning and physical... Read More →
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Faythe Mutchnick-Jayx

Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, Murrieta Valley Unified School District
Faythe Mutchnick-Jayx is the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services in Murrieta Valley Unified School District. Prior to her current position, she served as the Executive Director of Elementary Education and as the founding principal of Lisa J. Mails Elementary School, both... Read More →
avatar for Tamara Dewey

Tamara Dewey

Coordinator, Murrieta Valley Unified School District
After serving as an elementary counselor for six years, Tamara Dewey stepped into the role of coordinator of Equity, Inclusion, and Engagement. She is invested in engaging staff, students, parents, and community members to offer supports and opportunities for all students. Ms. Dewey's... Read More →
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Ryan Tukua

Principal, Murrieta Valley High School
Ryan Tukua has been serving public school students as an administrator for over eight years and is currently in his second year as Principal of Murrieta Valley High School. His passion for supporting students with special needs is rooted in eleven years of being a coach and a teacher... Read More →
avatar for Celeste Scallion

Celeste Scallion

Principal, Vista Murrieta High School
Celeste Scallion has been in education for 20 years and serves as the principal of Vista Murrieta High School in Murrieta California. Prior to becoming Principal Ms. Scallion served as an assistant principal at the secondary level. Throughout her journey in teaching, mentoring, and... Read More →
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Scott Richards

Principal, Murrieta Mesa High School
Scott Richards Jr. is the Principal at Murrieta Mesa High School. He has over 19 years of experience as an educator and has had the privilege to work at all three comprehensive high schools at MVUSD. Mr. Richards has taught and coached at the secondary level and has been nominated... Read More →
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Brandi Heise

Teacher, Vista Murrieta High School, Murrieta Valley Unified School District
Brandi Heise has been teaching for thirteen years, seven of which were spent inspiring Murrieta Valley Unified School District students, parents, and staff. Her entire family consists of passionate Broncos, including her husband (a Vista Murrieta High School teacher) and three children... Read More →
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Jacqueline Acosta

Co-Chair, Special Education Parent Advisory Committee, Murrieta Valley Unified School District
Jacqueline Acosta is a mom of three and has been a Co-Chair for the Murrieta Valley Unified School District Special Education Parent Advisory Committee for the past five years. She believes that fostering a strong partnership between the district staff and parents of children with... Read More →
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Dustin Punzel

Senior Program Specialist, Murrieta Valley Unified School District
Dustin Punzel is a Senior Program Specialist at the Murrieta Valley Unified School District. He has been in education for 17 years serving as an aide, teacher, assistive technology specialist, and program specialist. He has a passion for providing opportunities to promote inclusion... Read More →

Thursday September 22, 2022 1:15pm - 2:00pm PDT
Monte Carlo
  Climate and Culture

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