Welcome to CASCWA Bay Section
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Additional Members-at- Large Ruth Ayala, Salinas UHSD; Dr. Rachel Vatannia, Alameda COE; Jazmin Brand Reyes, Hayward USD |
Bay Section President
Ariana Velasco
Child Welfare & Attendance Liaison, San Francisco Unified
About Ariana Velasco, Bay Section President:
Ariana Velasco is a San Francisco Native and a graduate of SFUSD. She has served the SFUSD community for the past 16 years in various capacities. Ariana started her journey in education supporting students and families as a Student Advisor at Fairmount Elementary, she then made her way to her current position as a Child Welfare Attendance Liaison (CWAL).
As a CWAL, Ariana was at Pupil Services servicing many school sites the lead Department, and now resides at John Muir Community ES. Ariana gets her inspiration from the community and the students that she serves. As a second-year participant Ariana has presented a PD she developed Understanding School-Wide Attendance at the Para Institute, Spring Conference, and Winter Conference. This year, Ariana is looking forward to continued learning and supporting her fellow educators in the section.
Join Bay Section at an Upcoming Board Meeting! Email Board Secretary, Jennifer Clark, for meeting information and details. Meeting Dates: November 18, 2024 December 16, 2024 January 27, 2025 February 24, 2025 April 28, 2025 May 19, 2025 June 6, 2025 (Note: meeting dates are subject to change) |
2023 Bay Section Scholarship |
Every year, each CASCWA Section awards scholarships for deserving students who have overcome adversity and are continuing with their post high school education. Bay Section is proud to recognize five deserving students. |