Announcements
Welcome to the SCOE Employee Center. This section of our website includes announcements for staff and provides access to information that employees may find helpful.
Public School Works Employee Training
SCOE employees will be able to access mandatory health and safety courses starting on Saturday, July 1, via a new staff training system called PublicSchoolWORKS.
COVID-19 News & Resources for SCOE Staff
Last Updated: 10/1/24
SCOE has updated its COVID-19 hub to reflect new information and resources for the fall.
Visit the New SCOE Staff Video Support Library web page
reviewed 9/2/22
We are pleased to announce a new initiative for SCOE staff: a video support library to provide short, solution-oriented videos covering the most widely used systems at SCOE, including Frontline Absence Management, the Online Employee Portal, Google Workspace, and much more!
Employee Spotlight: Mark Niemann
02/19/2025 -
SCOE employees are a dedicated group with diverse interests and backgrounds. Get to know your colleagues better each month in the Employee Spotlight. This month, meet Mark Niemann, Project Coordinator for the North Coast School of Education.
Employee Spotlight: Ann Cahill
01/24/2025 -
SCOE employees are a dedicated group with diverse interests and backgrounds. Get to know your colleagues better each month in the Employee Spotlight. This month, meet Ann Cahill, Itinerant Deaf & Hard of Hearing Teacher.
Employee Spotlight: Thuan Pham
12/18/2024 -
SCOE employees are a dedicated group with diverse interests and backgrounds. Get to know your colleagues better each month in the Employee Spotlight. This month, meet Thuan Pham, External Payroll & Finance Accounting Analyst.
Employee Spotlight: Ryan Kurada
11/06/2024 -
SCOE employees are a dedicated group with diverse interests and backgrounds. Get to know your colleagues better each month in the Employee Spotlight. This month, meet Ryan Kurada, Program Coordinator, Preschool through Third Grade (P-3) .
Employee Spotlight: Tara Beiden
09/24/2024 -
SCOE employees are a dedicated group with diverse interests and backgrounds. Get to know your colleagues better each month in the Employee Spotlight. This month, meet Tara Beiden, Senior Division Support Assistant for the Equitable Education Services Division.
Employee Spotlight: Lacey Goff
08/15/2024 -
SCOE employees are a dedicated group with diverse interests and backgrounds. Get to know your colleagues better each month in the Employee Spotlight. This month, meet Lacey Goff, Administrative Operations Specialist for the Administration Department.
Employee Spotlight: Tracy Lehmann
06/06/2024 -
SCOE employees are a dedicated group with diverse interests and backgrounds. Get to know your colleagues better each month in the Employee Spotlight. This month, meet Tracy Lehmann, Business System Support Analyst for the Information Technology Department.
Eveta Jackson to Serve as Executive Director of North Coast School of Education
05/29/2024 -
Eveta Jackson to Serve as Executive Director of North Coast School of Education
Dr. Rani Goyal to Serve as Assistant Superintendent for HR
Employee Spotlight: Sheri Roberge
05/17/2024 -
SCOE employees are a dedicated group with diverse interests and backgrounds. Get to know your colleagues better each month in the Employee Spotlight. This month, meet Sheri Roberge, Data Specialist for the Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA).
Celebrating SCOE's Team Player, Dania Benavides Torres
05/02/2024 -
SCOE's Personnel Commission is pleased to announce that Dania Benavides Torres, Lead Custodian, has been selected as this year's Team Player. The award, given each spring to a SCOE classified employee, recognizes outstanding performance, integrity, and customer service.
Message from the Superintendent about the Equity Study and the Work Ahead
03/28/2024 -
Equity isn't just a buzzword; it's a fundamental principle that ensures everyone has access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.
Read MoreEmployee Spotlight: Alli Britton
03/08/2024 -
SCOE employees are a dedicated group with diverse interests and backgrounds. Get to know your colleagues better each month in the Employee Spotlight. This month, meet Alli Britton, STRS Retirement Analyst, Business Support Services.
Employee Spotlight: Jennifer Lux
01/30/2024 -
SCOE employees are a dedicated group with diverse interests and backgrounds. Get to know your colleagues better each month in the Employee Spotlight. This month, meet Jennifer Lux, Principal, Special Education.
Employee Spotlight: Christi Calson
12/07/2023 -
SCOE employees are a dedicated group with diverse interests and backgrounds. Get to know your colleagues better each month in the Employee Spotlight. This month, meet Christi Calson, CTE Pathway Coordinator.
Employee Spotlight: Christin Perrill
11/02/2023 -
SCOE employees are a dedicated group with diverse interests and backgrounds. Get to know your colleagues better each month in the Employee Spotlight. This month, meet Christin Perrill, Project Coordinator.
Employee Spotlight: Hunter Ferrara
10/03/2023 -
SCOE employees are a dedicated group with diverse interests and backgrounds. Get to know your colleagues better each month in the Employee Spotlight. This month, meet Hunter Ferrara, Credentials Analyst.
Employee Spotlight: Casey Shea
09/11/2023 -
SCOE employees are a dedicated group with diverse interests and backgrounds. Get to know your colleagues better each month in the Employee Spotlight. This month, meet Casey Shea, Program Coordinator.
Employee Spotlight: Nashelly Chavez
08/14/2023 -
SCOE employees are a dedicated group with diverse interests and backgrounds. Get to know your colleagues better each month in the Employee Spotlight. This month, meet Nashelly Chavez, Communications Specialist.
Employee Spotlight: Sarah French
05/30/2023 -
SCOE employees are a dedicated group with diverse interests and backgrounds. Get to know your colleagues better each month in the Employee Spotlight. This month, meet Sarah French, Facilities, Operations, and Maintenance Department Assistant and Emergency Preparedness Coordinator.
Employee Spotlight: Claudia House
05/17/2023 -
SCOE employees are a dedicated group with diverse interests and backgrounds. Get to know your colleagues better each month in the Employee Spotlight. This month, meet Claudia House, Educational Interpreter/Translator.
Celebrating SCOE's Team Player, Kenna Kitamura
05/01/2023 -
SCOE's Personnel Commission is pleased to announce that Kenna Kitamura, Program Specialist Technician II at the North Coast School of Education, has been selected as this year's Team Player. The annual award recognizes a SCOE employee who demonstrates outstanding performance, integrity, and customer service.
Employee Spotlight: Andrea Wells
04/11/2023 -
SCOE employees are a dedicated group with diverse interests and backgrounds. Get to know your colleagues better each month in the Employee Spotlight. This month, meet Andrea Wells, SELPA Program Specialist and SELPA Adaptive Technology Center Supervisor.
Employee Spotlight: Hilary Lyon
03/06/2023 -
SCOE employees are a dedicated group with diverse interests and backgrounds. Get to know your colleagues better each month in the Employee Spotlight. This month, meet Hilary Lyon, Legal Receptionist, School & College Legal Services.
Employee Spotlight: Bob Herbstman
02/02/2023 -
SCOE employees are a dedicated group with diverse interests and backgrounds. Get to know your colleagues better each month in the Employee Spotlight. This month, meet Bob Herbstman, Communications Support Technician.
Employee Spotlight: Alejandra Solis-Pérez
12/21/2022 -
SCOE employees are a dedicated group with diverse interests and backgrounds. Get to know your colleagues better each month in the Employee Spotlight. This month, meet Alejandra Solis-Pérez, Student Engagement Liaison.
Employee Spotlight: Valerie Spizarsky
12/05/2022 -
SCOE employees are a dedicated group with diverse interests and backgrounds. Get to know your colleagues better each month in the Employee Spotlight. This month, meet Valerie Spizarsky, Education Specialist.
Employee Spotlight: Asia Teixeira
10/28/2022 -
SCOE employees are a dedicated group with diverse interests and backgrounds. Get to know your colleagues better each month in the Employee Spotlight. This month, meet Asia Teixeira, Human Resources Analyst.
Employee Spotlight: Kenna Kitamura
09/27/2022 -
SCOE employees are a dedicated group with diverse interests and backgrounds. Get to know your colleagues better each month in the Employee Spotlight. This month, meet Kenna Kitamura, Program Specialist Technician, North Coast School of Education.
SCOE DHH Specialist Publishes First Book
08/15/2022 -
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist Vielka Montout wrote a children's book to show what life is like for the students she has spent her career serving.
Employee Spotlight: Kristen DelMonte
08/07/2022 -
SCOE employees are a dedicated group with diverse interests and backgrounds. Get to know your colleagues better each month in the Employee Spotlight. This month, meet Kristen DelMonte, Teacher on Loan.
Employee Spotlight: Sarah Graves
05/26/2022 -
SCOE employees are a dedicated group with diverse interests and backgrounds. Get to know your colleagues better each month in the Employee Spotlight. This month, meet Sarah Graves, Resource Materials Clerk and Accounting Technician II.
Celebrating SCOE's Team Player, Lynda Sue Pinochi

05/09/2022 -
SCOE's Personnel Commission is pleased to announce that Lynda Sue Pinochi, LiveScan Technician/HR Assistant, has been selected as this year's Team Player. The annual award recognizes a SCOE employee who demonstrates outstanding performance, integrity, and customer service.
Read MoreEmployee Spotlight: Danielle Boettner
04/25/2022 -
SCOE employees are a dedicated group with diverse interests and backgrounds. Get to know your colleagues better each month in the Employee Spotlight. This month, meet Danielle Boettner, Business Systems Support Analyst.
Employee Spotlight: Tanya Mallan
03/29/2022 -
SCOE employees are a dedicated group with diverse interests and backgrounds. Get to know your colleagues better each month in the Employee Spotlight. This month, meet Tanya Mallan, Assistive Technology Specialist.
Employee Spotlight: Kelly Maul
03/02/2022 -
SCOE employees are a dedicated group with diverse interests and backgrounds. Get to know your colleagues better each month in the Employee Spotlight. This month, meet Kelly Maul, Legal Services Receptionist.
Employee Spotlight: Eric Wittmershaus
01/31/2022 -
SCOE employees are a dedicated group with diverse interests and backgrounds. Get to know your colleagues better each month in the Employee Spotlight. This month, meet Eric Wittmershaus, Director of Communications.
Employee Spotlight: Brulene Zanutto
12/22/2021 -
SCOE employees are a dedicated group with diverse interests and backgrounds. Get to know your colleagues better each month in the Employee Spotlight. This month, meet Brulene Zanutto, Coordinator Early Literacy and School Readiness.
Employee Spotlight: Diane Perkiss
10/22/2021 -
SCOE employees are a dedicated group with diverse interests and backgrounds. Get to know your colleagues better each month in the Employee Spotlight. This month, meet Diane Perkiss, Human Resources Analyst.
Hazard Mitigation Plan - Invitation to Comment
09/03/2021 - The Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE) is in the process of creating a Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (Plan). The Plan identifies a range of natural hazards with the potential to significantly impact SCOE facilities as well as all of the facilities within each of the SCOE districts. The Plan provides a list of mitigation action items that will be used in the future to reduce impacts from the identified hazards.
Read MoreEmployee Spotlight: Cathy Gascon
08/26/2021 -
SCOE employees are a dedicated group with diverse interests and backgrounds. Get to know your colleagues better each month in the Employee Spotlight. This month, meet teacher Cathy Gascon.
Welcome Back to School 2021
08/12/2021 - SCOE held its 2021-2022 Back-to-School event on Monday, Aug. 9. The event featured an inspiring talk by Jose Perez, a SCOE Special Education teaching assistant.
Read MoreEmployee Spotlight: Meet the Teachers on Loan Serving SCOE’s ESS Department
08/10/2021 - SCOE employees are a dedicated group with diverse interests and backgrounds. Get to know your colleagues better each month in the Employee Spotlight. This month, meet the six Teachers On Loan serving SCOE's Educational Support Services Department for 2021-22.
Read MoreBay Area Health Officers Announce New Health Orders for Indoor Masking
08/03/2021 -
Read MoreImportant Health and Safety Guidelines for SCOE Staff
08/03/2021 - To ensure the healthiest possible work environment as we return for the Fall 2021 school year, we ask all staff to closely review the following health and safety information.
Read MoreImportant: SCOE Offices Closed Tomorrow, Friday June 18
06/17/2021 - President Biden has declared Juneteenth, which falls on Saturday June 19, 2021, a federal holiday. Here is a copy of the bill. This law becomes effective immediately. Because public schools are required to observe federal holidays, SCOE offices and classes will be closed tomorrow, Friday June 18, in observance of the holiday on June 19.
Read MoreRecognizing SCOE Retirees
06/03/2021 - SCOE hosted a retirement celebration for our retirees on Thursday, June 3 during the board meeting. Thank you to all who attended to celebrate our retirees, and most importantly, thank you to our wonderful employees for their years of service. If you missed the reception, you can view the video here.
Read MoreCelebrating SCOE's Team Player, Miwa Smith
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04/30/2021 - SCOE's Personnel Commission is pleased to announce that they have selected Miwa Smith, an administrative support secretary with the Administrative Services Division as this year's Team Player. This annual award recognizes a SCOE employee who demonstrates outstanding performance, integrity, and customer service.
Read MoreEmployee Spotlight: Derek Ng
04/21/2021 - SCOE employees are a dedicated group with diverse interests and backgrounds. Get to know your colleagues better each month in the Employee Spotlight. This month, meet Derek Ng from SCOE's IT department.
Read MoreEmployee Spotlight: Zachary Morris

03/25/2021 - SCOE and SELPA employees are a dedicated group with diverse interests and backgrounds. Get to know your colleagues better each month in the Employee Spotlight. This month, meet Zachary Morris from Sonoma County SELPA.
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