 Phillip J. WilliamsDeputy Superintendent, Educational Services
(530) 745-1389
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| Phillip Williams is the Deputy Superintendent of Educational Services and has worked for the Placer County Office of Education since July of 2009.
Mr. Williams began his teaching career working with Emotionally Disturbed students for the Placer Union High School District and continued working with this population until 2002. Additionally, he served as the Director of Student Services for Linden Unified School District and Roseville City School District.
Mr. Williams holds a Master of Arts in Special Education from California State University, Sacramento and a Bachelor of Science from California State University, San Luis Obispo. Mr. Williams is a Placer County resident and has made it his home since 1992.
He believes deeply in the community and is driven to provide the best educational experience possible for all students in Placer County.
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 Martin FregosoAssociate Superintendent, Business Services
(530) 889-5920
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| Martin Fregoso is the Associate Superintendent of Business Services and has worked for the Placer County Office of Education since July 2016.
Mr. Fregoso began his education career in 2006 and previously served as the Chief Business Officer for the Los Gatos Union School District and Atwater Elementary School District. During this time, he facilitated multi-million dollar facilities projects and left both districts in a strong financial position with more than 20 percent in reserves. Mr. Fregoso earned his Bachelor of Arts in Migrant Studies/Sociology from the University of California, Davis and his Masters
of Business Administration from the University of California, Davis Graduate School of Management. He currently serves on the Placer County Consolidated Oversight Board as well as the Executive Committee for the Schools Insurance Group. Mr. Fregoso has resided in the region for 30 years and is committed to quality education in Placer County.
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 Catherine M. GoinsAssistant Superintendent, Early Childhood Education
(530) 745-1381
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| Catherine M. Goins is the Assistant Superintendent of Early Childhood Education and has worked for the Placer County Office of Education since 2004. With more than 25 years of experience with private, non-profit and publically funded early-education programs, Ms. Goins brings a wealth of expertise in program administration, diversity and equity as well as adult learning to Placer County. Additionally, Ms. Goins previously managed early-childhood programs at Sacramento Employment & Training Agency Head Start, a $47 million program serving 5,000 children.
Ms. Goins holds a Bachelor of Arts in Child Development from California State University, Sacramento, a Master of Arts in Human Development/Leadership in Education & Human Services from Pacific Oaks College and a Master of Public Administration from the University of San Francisco. She also serves as an adjunct faculty member at Sierra College.
An active volunteer and advocate for children, Ms. Goins is the Chair of the Sierra College Early Childhood Education Advisory Committee. Additionally, she served as President for the statewide Child Development Policy Institute and Chair of the First 5 Placer Children and Families Commission. Ms. Goins was also named Sacramento County Child Care Provider of the Year in 1999 and in 2003 and was honored as the Educator of the Year from the California State University, Sacramento College of Education.
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 Jennifer HicksAssistant Superintendent, Curriculum & Instruction
(530) 745-1492
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| Jennifer Hicks
is the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instructions and
began working for the Placer County Office of Education in 2011. Ms.
Hicks previously served as the Director, Professional Development and
Executive Director, Curriculum and Instruction. Prior to joining PCOE,
Ms. Hicks was the Coordinator, Educational Services for Washington
Unified School District, Service Learning Grant Manager for Rocklin
Unified School District and a kindergarten-second grade teacher.
Ms.
Hicks holds a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from California State
University, Sacramento and Master of Science in Educational Leadership
from Walden University. She serves on the California Commission on
Teacher Credentialing Board of Institutional Review which is responsible
for the accreditation of teacher and administrator preparation programs
throughout the state. In 2014, Ms. Hicks was selected as the
Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Placer County
Charter and Region 2 Administrator of the Year for Curriculum and
Instruction.
Ms. Hicks has successfully
integrated a framework for improvement and implementation science into
professional learning, coaching and leadership development practices as
well as built systematic and sustainable foundations for school and
district transformation efforts. Her focus is on designing and promoting
professional learning opportunities to promote research-based school
improvement practices that serve the diverse needs of Placer County
students.
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 Colleen SlatteryAssistant Superintendent, Human Resources
(530) 889-5952
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| Colleen Slattery
is the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and has worked for
the Placer County Office of Education since July 2018. Ms. Slattery has
more than 25 years of experience in K-12 public education in all levels
from the classroom to administration. She previously served as the
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources for Rocklin Unified School
District as well as the Director of Personnel Services, Principal, Vice
Principal and middle school teacher in various Placer County school
districts.
Ms. Slattery holds a Bachelor of Arts in
Liberal Studies and a master’s degree in Educational Administration from
California State University, Sacramento. She is currently pursuing a
doctoral degree in Organizational Leadership at Brandman University.
She was named as the Placer County Teacher of the Year in 2000-2001 and
was named the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA)
Personnel and Human Resources Administrator of the Year in 2010-2011 for
both Placer County Charter and Region 2. She is also a past President
of the ACSA Placer County Charter.
Ms.
Slattery strives to support and develop all employees and maintaining
positive and productive work and school environments is her top
priority.
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 Michelle EklundChief Communications Officer
(530) 889-5913
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| Michelle Eklund
is the Chief Communications Officer and began working for the Placer
County Office of Education in March 2019. Ms. Eklund is an award-winning
communications professional with nearly 20 years of experience in
strategic communications, brand management, online community engagement,
publication production, design and marketing in a variety of industries
ranging from travel and tourism, healthcare, leadership development and
education. She previously supported the largest children’s advocacy
association, California State PTA, as the Assistant Executive Director
working to drive improvements in the education, health and well-being of
all children and families.
Ms. Eklund earned her
Bachelor of Arts in Communications from California State University, San
Bernardino and is a member of several professional groups including the
California School Public Relations Association and the National School
Public Relations Association. She previously served as the President of
the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Inland Empire Chapter and
has been honored by organizations such as the Association of Marketing
and Communication Professionals and the International Festivals &
Events Association.
Ms. Eklund resides in Placer
County and is committed to showcasing the positive impact public
education has for all children and families in Placer County.
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 James L. AnderbergChief Operations Officer
(530) 889-5905
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| James Anderberg
is the Chief Operations Officer and has worked for the Placer County
Office of Education since 2002. He previously served as the Director of
Information Technology and Communications for Placer County Office of
Education and in several statewide technology leadership roles including
the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Mentor Steering Committee as a
founding member and statewide Chair of the Technology and
Telecommunications Steering Committee (TTSC) for the California County
Superintendents Educational Services Association (CCSESA). Prior to
serving in public education, Mr. Anderberg worked in the private sector
for two Fortune 500 companies and managed a Silicon Valley technology
firm.
Mr. Anderberg earned a Bachelor of Arts in
Business of Administration from the University of South Dakota and a
Master of Business Administration from National University. His
post-secondary work includes an Executive Scholar designation from
Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University and certification
from UCLA in Technology Leadership. He currently serves on the State
Superintendent of Public Instruction’s statewide Safe School Taskforce
and has been selected to serve on a federal School Safety Panel for the
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) in
Washington, D.C. Mr. Anderberg was awarded the Association of
California School Administrators (ACSA) Placer County Charter and Region
2 Administrator of the Year for Classified Management.
Mr.
Anderberg is a community volunteer and believes it takes committed
leadership to ensure all students receive a safe, rigorous and equitable
education.
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 Troy TickleExecutive Director, SELPA
(530) 886-5873
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| Troy Tickle
is the Executive Director of the Placer County Special Education Local
Plan Area (SELPA) and has worked for the Placer County Office of
Education since July 2016. Mr. Tickle has a rich background in serving
children on the autism spectrum and began his educational career working
as a speech pathologist for Panama-Buena Vista Union School district in
1999 in Kern County. During this time, he also served as the Kern
County Consortium SELPA Coordinator and served as the President of Kern
Assistive Technology Center, a non-profit agency serving the technology
needs of disabled children.
Mr. Tickle earned his
Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Iowa State University and a
second Bachelor of Arts in Communication Disorders from Northern Iowa
University. He also holds a Master of Arts in Speech Pathology from
Northern Iowa University.
Mr. Tickle’s vision
is for all children to have equal access to education in the least
restrictive environment and that all children have a rich and fulfilling
educational experience in Placer County schools.
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