Meet the Board

 

OFELIA “Sofi” Ryan attended California Lutheran University to earn a PPS in CWA.  She has worked for over 30 years in the education field.  “I am a WELLNESS AND EQUITY ADVOCATE, one of my missions in life is to help and support students in their self-discovery journey.  My life experiences have made me stronger, more disciplined, and increasingly resilient.  Yet, diving into my heritage with a renewed passion awakened me to become a more responsible member of society. The light from inside me that keeps making me dream, plan and work towards my goals is a direct result of my community’s contributions, faith-based activities, and passion for life with a very ethnic influence.” "Pies Pa'Que los quiero, si tengo alas pa' volar..."  Frida

 

 

 

RAQUEL has 20 years of educational experience working at LAUSD schools. She has experience working at early education centers, elementary schools, secondary schools, and adult schools. She began her career as a teacher in the adult division teaching credit recovery classes and English as a second language before transitioning to Health and Human Services as Pupil Services and Attendance Counselor. Raquel brings a wealth of experience providing direct services to homeless students and foster youth. She also has experience providing mental health services to victims of crime. She is excited to join APSAC as the Recording Secretary and looks forward to building professional relationships with all members. 

 

 

 

KATIE has almost 20 years of educational experience working in LAUSD. Katie began her career as an Academic Counselor and later transitioned to being a PSA Counselor. Katie served as a Presiding Officer in the Student Discipline and Expulsion Support Unit for 8 years. Then she ventured off to the Homeless Education Office for 4 years. Katie then became a Title One Counselor with STRTP Office, serving foster youth. Two years ago, Katie came full circle by “returning home” to the Homeless Education Office. Katie has a wealth of experience training schools about policies and procedures pertaining to specialized population youth as well as advocating for this population. Katie is excited to join APSAC as the Vice President and looks forward to building deeper connections with her fellow Pupil Services colleagues.

 

 

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