Special Education
Welcome to the Special Education Department! Our dedicated team of educators is committed to providing personalized support and a positive learning experience for every student. We believe that all students, regardless of their abilities or challenges, deserve the opportunity to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Through individualized education plans (IEPs), tailored instruction, and a variety of support services, we work closely with each student and their family to meet their unique needs and goals. Our mission is to foster an inclusive environment where all students feel valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.
Meet Our Special Education Team
Johnbull Aibueku
Algebra 9
Algebra 9 Support
Algebra 10
ja981@husd.us
(510) 723-3170 ext. 61275
Julie Dobkin
Department Chair**
Resource Tutorial
jd246@husd.us
(510) 723-3170 ext. 61228
Magen Golobay
Basic Math
Basic US History & Ethnic Studies
Basic Government
Basic World History
Basic Life Science
Basic Physical Science
Basic English
Basic Health
Basic Learning Center
mgolobay@husd.us
(510) 723-3170 ext. 61258
Pamela Mannah
Resource Tutorial
pm255@husd.us
(510) 723-3170 ext. 61231
Raven Moore
Basic Math
rm2612@husd.us
(510) 723-3170 ext. 61611
Desiree Negrette
Basic Government
Life Science Basic 1
Basic Physical Science
Basic US History & Ethnic Studies
Basic World History
dn4612@husd.us
(510) 723-3170 ext. 61246
Joanna Salguero
Resource Tutorial
jsalguero@husd.us
(510) 723-3170 ext. 61231
Myriam Vin
Functional English
Functional Life Science
Functional Physical Science
Functional Life Skills
Functional Math
Functional Social Studies
mv410@husd.us
(510) 723-3170 ext. 61254
Johna Walker
Basic English
jw911@husd.us
(510) 723-3170 ext. 61248
Tina Woolsey
Resource Tutorial
tw405@husd.us
(510) 723-3170 ext. 61272
Kimmberly Ware
School Counselor & Counselor Liaison for Special Education
kware@husd.us
(510) 723-3170 ext. 61272
Para Educators
Tanesha Coleman
tc750@husd.us
(510) 723-3170 ext. 61248
Venus Gist
vgist@husd.us
(510) 723-3170 ext. 61275
Lance Green
lagreen@husd.us
Peter Grgurina
pgrugurina@husd.us
(510) 723-3170 ext. 61271
Larry Jackson
lj11312@husd.us
(510) 723-3170 ext. 61260
Pamela Larios
pl640@husd.us
(510) 723-3170 ext. 61228
Malgorzata Lewakowski
mlewakowski@husd.us
(510) 723-3170 ext. 61611
Lillyana Lomeh
Gaynell McNeal
gm301@husd.us
(510) 723-3170 ext. 61271
Maria Ochoa
mochoa@husd.us
Rainie Rivera
rr299@husd.us
(510) 723-3170 ext. 61246
Gargi Shah
gs888@husd.us
(510) 723-3170 ext. 61231
Ruth Wirth
rwirth@husd.us
(510) 723-3170 ext. 61272
Maria Zaragoza
mz2618@husd.us
(510) 723-3170 ext. 61252
Alvin Duncan
(510) 723-3170 ext