Merced County Office of Education
Garett Johnson is an experienced professional with a diverse background in education, management, and community service. Current roles include Owner at Tooley Fog Brewing and Substitute Teacher at Merced County Office of Education, both since February 2022. Previously, Garett served as Store Manager at Starbucks for 18 years and held the position of Board Member at United Way from September 2018 to September 2019. Earlier experience includes working as a Pool Cleaner at Aqua Pura and Lead Lifeguard for Delaware North Companies. Garett holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Arizona State University and has attended De Anza College and Foothill College.
Merced County Office of Education
MCOE staff promotes student success by helping Merced County's 20 school districts serve more than 55,000 K-12 students of all abilities through assistance with curriculum and instruction, career and alternative education, business services, technology, special education, and teacher credentialing. MCOE will continue to focus on improving its work with school districts on behalf of students. MCOE also promotes student success through support of quality child care, preschool programs and special education services to babies and their families operated by Merced County school districts and through MCOE operated Head Start and Early Head Start programs.