Schools & Programs

The Department of Schools & Programs oversees all 28 SVUSD schools and related educational programs including program grants, Career-Technical Education (CTE) Pathways, interdistrict permits, English learners, early childhood programs, school safety plans, dual language immersion, Title IX, Williams reports, school accountability, Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), elementary education, secondary education and instructional services. The Department of Schools & Programs is managed by Assistant Superintendent Dr. Jerry Block. His assistant is Emilie Rons. 

Schools & Programs Contacts

Dr. Jerry Block
Assistant Superintendent of Schools & Programs
jerry.block@simivalleyusd.org
Extension 4201

Emilie Rons
Senior Administrative Assistant to Dr. Block
emilie.rons@simivalleyusd.org
Extension 4205

Lori Neiman
Director of Elementary Education
lori.neiman@simivalleyusd.org
Extension 4203

Sendy Franco Oceguera
Administrative Assistant to Mrs. Neiman
sendy.francooceguera@simivalleyusd.org
Extension 4207

Matthew Guzzo
Director of Secondary Education
matthew.guzzo@simivalleyusd.org
Extension 4202

Robbin MacLean
Administrative Assistant to Mr. Guzzo
robbin.maclean@simivalleyusd.org
Extension 4206

Dr. April Jacobsen
Assistant Director of Early and Expanded Learning
april.jacobsen@simivalleyusd.org
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Lyliam Herrera
Community Liaison, ELOP & DLI
lyliam.herrera@simivalleyusd.org
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Patti Myszkowski
Coordinator of Professional Learning and Civic Engagement (CTE)
patricia.myszkowski@simivalleyusd.org
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Tracey Rapp
Administrative Asst. II-Assessment and Data
tracey.rapp@simivalleyusd.org
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Jake Finch
Coordinator of Public Relations & Resource Development
jake.finch@simivalleyusd.org
Extension 4006

Suzanne Katz
Senior Accounting Tech
suzanne.katz@simivalleyusd.org
Extension 4213

Chen Jiang
Accounting Technician, Categorical Funds
chen.jiang@simivalleyusd.org
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Jennifer Wigdor
TUPE/Naviance Counselor
jennifer.wigdor@simivalleyusd.org
Extension 4318

Elizabeth Camacho 
Spanish Translator/Interpreter
elizabeth.camacho@simivalleyusd.org
Extension 4219

Ivonee Carrion
Spanish Translator/Interpreter
ivonee.carrion@simivalleyusd.org
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