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.

Education

Merced County Office of Education

Steve M. Tietjen, Ed.D.

Priscilla Lee

Kimberly Hanniman

Caroline Meraz

Carlene Hazan

Bridget Shelton

Odessa Osby

Patrick Dillon

Dr. Vanessa Mininger

Janet Benziger

Kimberly Chastain Ed.d.

The Education Support Team at the Merced County Office of Education focuses on enhancing educational outcomes by providing targeted assistance to students and educators across various disciplines. This team collaborates with K-12 teachers and administrators to develop effective curricula, implement innovative teaching strategies, and support special education services. They also offer resources for early childhood education and bilingual family support, ensuring comprehensive educational success for all students in Merced County.

Education Support Team

Special Education Professionals

Education Support Team

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Team members

Other teams at Merced County Office of Education

Special Education Professionals