Unique Populations Contacts
Arizona Department of Education
Unique Populations
English Learners | OELAS, Foster Care Education, Homeless Education Program, and Migrant Education Program
1535 West Jefferson Street, Bin 31, Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Main Line: 602-542-0753 | Fax Line: 602-542-3050
Email: [email protected]
Melissa Castillo | Associate Superintendent | Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Stephania Lenzi | Deputy Associate Superintendent | Unique Populations
Unique Populations:
- English Learners | OELAS
- Foster Care Education Program
- Homeless Education Program
- Migrant Education Program
Brittani Roy | Director of Policy and Program Integrity
Vacant | Director of Professional Learning
Mary Ricci-Marriott | Director of Title III and EL Funding
Download Staff Directory (8.2022)
Who to Contact for Questions
AZELLA Main Line: 602-542-5031
Micky Gutier: 602-542-7469
Greater Arizona LEAs*
Counties: Apache, Cochise, Coconino, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz, Mohave, Navajo, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz, Yavapai, and Yuma
Ecaterina Avelar, EL Program Specialist: 602-542-2765
Denella Kirkland, Virtual Professional Learning Specialist: 602-542-4836
Maricopa County LEAs*
Sarah Ripperger, EL Program Specialist: 602-542-5142
Michelle Scott, EL Program Specialist: 602-364-0519
*Charter LEAs: For consistency in communication, the physical location of your Charter Holder’s office will determine your point of contact(s). If in doubt who to contact, please reach out to [email protected].
OELAS Professional Development: 602-542-0753
Joey Taylor: 602-542-3569
OELAS Main Line: 602-542-0753
Silvia Chavez: 602-542-4963
Zujaila Ornelas (Migrant Education Program Coordinator): 602-542-3975
Bianca Fonseca Cervantes (Migrant State ID & R Coordinator): 602-542-5169
Vacant (Migrant Data Specialist): 602-364-1805
Rogelio Ruiz (Grants & Family Engagement Specialist): 602-542-3747
Mary Ricci-Marriott: 602-542-0794
Denella Kirkland: 602-542-4836
Stephania Lenzi: 602-542-3107
Denella Kirkland: 602-542-4836
Mary Ricci-Marriott: 602-542-0794
Jane Christie: 602-364-1806
Kayla Oswald: 602-542-0794
