Instructional Services
Instructional Services
The Instructional Services department works collaboratively with teachers, support staff, school and district administrators, and the community to promote student learning in support of district goals. In pursuit of these goals, Instructional Services is responsible for ensuring that our efforts are compliant with state and federal regulations. Standards-based instruction is promoted through adherence to state-approved instructional materials and implementation of standardized-testing. Pupil Support Services such as inter- and intra-district transfers, suspensions/expulsions, and attendance are also facilitated through Instructional Services. Information Technology Services provides technology support for the learning process at school sites, and administrative offices. The Instructional Services Department is committed to increasing the capacity of teachers and school leaders by providing ongoing and systematic professional development.
Instructional Services Staff
Bryan Brockett, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent
Phone: (760) 331-5099 - bbrockett@carlsbadusd.net
Esmeralda Ohlmaier, Executive Assistant
Phone: (760) 331-5011 - esmeralda.ohlmaier@carlsbadusd.net
Kimberly Fuentes, Director, Elementary Education
GATE (Gifted/Adv. Learner)/ELD
Phone: (760) 331-5014 - kfuentes@carlsbadusd.net
Michael Ecker, Ed.D., Director, Secondary Education
Phone: (760) 331-5022 - mecker@carlsbadusd.net
Zaira Lobato, Administrative Assistant
Phone: (760) 331-5019 - zaira.lobato@carlsbadusd.net
Diane Wheeler, Administrative Assistant
Phone: (760) 331-5074 - diane.wheeler@carlsbadusd.net
Kimberly Guillen, Elementary Instructional Specialist/TOSA
Phone: (760) 331-5023 - kguillen@carlsbadusd.net
Mary Martin, Secondary Instructional Specialist/TOSA
Phone: (760) 331-6944 - mmartin@carlsbadusd.net
John Moreno, K-12 Math Specialist/TOSA
Phone: (760) 331-5034 - jmoreno@carlsbadusd.net
Ashley Crawford, K-12 Science Specialist/TOSA
Phone: (760) 331-6109 - acrawford@carlsbadusd.net
Nicole Moersch, K12 Career Education Specialist
Phone: (760) 331-5040 - nmoersch@carlsbadusd.net
Veronica McDermott, College and Career Guidance Technician
Phone: (760) 331-5048 - veronica.mcdermott@carlsbadusd.net
Emily Smith, Accountant
Phone: (760) 331-5017 - esmith@carlsbadusd.net
Christine Nelson, District Nurse
Phone: (760) 331-5265 - christine.nelson@carlsbadusd.net
Timothy Evanson - Executive Director of Pupil Services
Phone: (760) 331-5016 - tevanson@carlsbadusd.net
Brent Nielsen - Coordinator of Special Education
Phone: (760) 331-5015 - bnielsen@carlsbadusd.net
Julia Spanier - Program Specialist
Phone: (760) 331-5043 - jspanier1@carlsbadusd.net
Kathy Nichols - Program Specialist
Phone: (760) 331-5073 - knichols@carlsbadusd.net
Michael Doria - Program Specialist
Phone: (760) 331-5018 - michael.doria@carlsbadusd.net
Diana Salazar-Garcia - Early Childhood Education Specialist/TOSA
Phone: (760) 331-5067 diana.salazar-garcia@carlsbadusd.net
Melissa Shaheen - Administrative Assistant
Phone: (760) 331-5075 - melissa.shaheen@carlsbadusd.net