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CASCWA'S STATE EXECUTIVE BOARD

Executive Director's Message

Welcome to CASCWA!

Dear Colleagues and Partners,

As the Executive Director of the California Association of Supervisors of Child Welfare & Attendance (CASCWA), I am honored to welcome you to our vibrant community. CASCWA is dedicated to ensuring that every child in California has the support and resources they need to thrive academically and personally.

Our association is built on a foundation of collaboration, advocacy, and education. Together, we work to address the challenges facing our students, particularly those who are most vulnerable. Through our shared commitment, we aim to create safer, more supportive school environments and champion every child's well-being.

Thank you for being a part of CASCWA. Your dedication and passion are what make our work possible. I encourage you to take full advantage of the resources, training, and networking opportunities we offer. Together, we can make a significant and meaningful impact on the lives of the children and families we serve.

Warm regards,

Erica Peterson

Executive Director



2025-2026 CASCWA STATE EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS


Dr. Don English, Ed.D.

State  President

Director, San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools


Dr. Kevin Torosian, J.D.

Past State President

Central USD, Retired


 Rick Riegel

State Treasurer

Consultant, Orange COE 

contact 


Michelle Sapanara

State Secretary

Assistant Superintendent, Springs Charter School


Jarrett Dooley

Bay Section President 

Exec. Director,Sequoia UHSD


Hector Molina

Delta Section President

Woodland JUSD, Retired

Sharma Uma

San Joaquin Section President

Stanislaus COE

San Joaquin President

Stanislaus COE

suma@stancoe.org 

Leslie Hansen

Southern Section President

Director, Anaheim ESD


Frank Boehler

Member-at-Large

Orange USD, Retired


Lisa Sanchez

State Membership Chair

Office Coordinator, Woodland JUSD

contact


Jennifer Kottke

Member-at- Large

Director, Los Angeles COE


Jenifer Gomeztrejo

State SARB Rep.

Student Support Services Solutions


Sherman Garnett

Legislation Advocate

San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools, Retired 



Dan Sackheim

Member-at-Large

Education Programs Consultant,

CA Dept. of Education 



Dennis Wiechmann

Member-at-Large

Superintendent, Sanger USD


Sergio Mendoza 

Superintendent-in-Residence

Burton SD, Retired





Click below for a listing of CASCWA's State Presidents from 1937 to today!

List of CASCWA State Presidents up to 2022-23.doc



Click below for a listing of CASCWA's four Section Presidents to 2022-23


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