Student Services


  • Dr. Julissa Leyva Dr. Julissa Leyva - Assistant Superintendent of Student Services

    Duties: State Preschool & Budget Oversight, Dual Immersion & Budget Oversight, Health Services & Budget Oversight, Comp Ed Services & SPED Oversight, District Safety Committee, K-8 Counselor Services, Monitor programs/services for student groups

    Phone: (559) 782-5954 ext. 10013

    Email: julissa.leyva@burtonschools.org

  • Dr. Perla Soria Dr. Perla Soria - Director of School Resources and Support

    Duties: Attendance/SARB, Student discipline, CALPADS/SARC/SPSA/Safety Plans, District Liaison for Foster/Homeless, Migrant Services Support, Homeschool, CDS Oversight

    Phone: (559) 782-5954 ext. 10037

    Email: perla.soria@burtonschools.org

  • Dr. Anthony MartinDr. Anthony Martin - Director of Expanded Learning Opportunities

    Duties: LCAP & Title Funds, ELOP Oversight, ASES & After-School Programs Oversight, District CALPAD Lead

    Phone: (559) 782-5954

    Email: anthony.martin@burtonschools.org

  • Heather RodriguezHeather Rodriguez - Director of Special Education

    Duties: SPED Program Oversight, MTSS, Special Ed Preschool Support, District 504 Coordinator, CPI Training, CDS Admin

    Phone: (559) 782-5954 ext. 10038

    Email: heather.rodriguez@burtonschools.org

  • Veronica ChavezVeronica Chavez - Dual Immersion Coordinator

    Duties: Dual Immersion Program Support, Dual Immersion Curriculum, Dual Immersion Professional Development

    Phone: (559) 782-5954 ext. 10041

    Email: vchavez@burtonschools.org

  • Karen SidhuKaren Sidhu - ELD Coordinator

    Duties: ELD Program Lead, ELPAC District Lead, ELD Training, Redesignation Support

    Phone: (559) 782-5954 ext. 10033

    Email: ksidhu@burtonschools.org

  • Cassie NunesCassie Nunes - District ELD TOSA

    Duties: ELD Coaching Support, ELD Curriculum, ELD Professional Development

    Phone: (559) 782-5954 ext. 10055

    Email: cassie.nunes@burtonschools.rog

  • Rayane De Souza SilvaRayane De Souza Silva - District K-8 Counselor

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    Email: rayane.desouzasilva@burtonschools.org

  • Ofelia LonghinoOfelia Longhino - District Social Worker

    Duties: Community Outreach, Resource Connection, Family Outreach and Support

    Email: ofelia.longhino@burtonschools.org

  • Amanda Van DusenAmanda Van Dusen - License Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

    Duties: Therapy Services for Families & Staff, Link to Community Services

    Email: amanda.vandusen@burtonschools.org

  • Beatriz AlvarezBeatriz Alvarez - Student Services Admin Assistant

    Duties: Enrollement/CALPADS, Parent Volunteer Procedures, Inter/Intra District Agreements, Translation Support

    Phone: (559) 782-5954 ext. 10027

    Email: balvarez@burtonschools.org

  • Diane VeraDiane Vera - Special Ed & Student Services Admin Assistant

    Duties: SPED Support, CALPADS/SEIS, Aeries Support, Student Records Request, SPED Preschool Support

    Phone: (559) 782-5954 ext. 10014

    Email: diane.vera@burtonschools.org

  • Julianne HurtadoJulianne Hurtado - State Preschool Clerk & Parent Liaison

    Duties: State Preschool Support and Enrollment, Homeless & Foster Youth Resource Support

    Phone: (559) 782-5954 ext. 13006

    Email: julieann.hurtado@burtonschools.org