麻豆视频 dedicated to fostering inclusive and supportive educational environments where students and families feel a sense of belonging and connection to their schools, peers, teachers, and the wider district community. Valuing the strong partnership with parents and families, IUSD also emphasizes the important role of community support staff and the wide range of resources available to help every family thrive.
Supporting IUSD Students and Families
In addition to the dedicated teams at each IUSD school, including administrators, teachers, counselors, and mental health professionals, we recognize that families may benefit from specific resources and assistance.
Mandy Ferrell | Language Development Programs
As part of my role in supporting IUSD English learners and their families, I oversee our Community Liaisons. Please visit our Language Development Programs page for more information, or contact me at mandyferrell@iusd.org.
Translation and Language Support
IUSD’s Community Liaisons support the following language communities: Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Japanese, and Korean. They provide interpretation/translation services and promote cultural understanding, empowering parents to take an active role in their child’s education.
Duha Al-Hakeem | Arabic
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Shahrzad Farjadi | Farsi
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Tamami Ota | Japanese
皆様こんにちは。日本语コミュニティリエゾンを务めております太田珠美と申します。ウェブサイトや贰メールを通じて学区からの情报を日本语でお届けしたり、学校と滨鲍厂顿のご家族の皆様との间に立ちコミュニケーションを円滑にするサポートをさせていただいています。皆様の桥渡し役として、お子さんの教育がよりよいものになるようなお手伝いができましたら幸いです。サポートをご希望の场合は、949-936-5275もしくはtamamiota@iusd.orgまでご连络下さい。滨鲍厂顿の日本语ウェブサイトもご覧いただけます。
Insun Kim | Korean
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蔣兆青 Lichuan Chiang | Traditional & Simplified Chinese
您好！我是蒋兆青，担任尔湾联合学区的华语社区联络人已经超过十年。我的工作除了负责翻译学区的重要文件外，也致力於成為家庭与学校（或学区）之间的沟通桥樑。我非常乐意协助家长了解学区与学校的各项资源与计画，协助家长做好準备，进而支持孩子的教育发展。如果您需要中文协助，欢迎来电（949-936-5279）或寄送电子邮件（lichuanchiang@iusd.org）与我联络。
您也可以造访我们的华语社区资源网站（&苍产蝉辫;iusd.org/mandarintraditional ），获得更多讯息。
您好！我是蒋兆青，担任尔湾联合学区的华语社区联络人已经超过十年。我的工作除了负责翻译学区的重要文件外，也致力于在家庭与学校（或学区）之间搭建沟通的桥梁。我很乐意协助家长了解学区和学校的各类项目，帮助大家更好地做好准备，以支持孩子的教育发展。如果您需要中文协助，欢迎拨打电话（949-936-5279）或发送邮件（lichuanchiang@iusd.org）与我联系。
您也可以访问我们的华语社区资源网站（&苍产蝉辫;iusd.org/mandarinsimplified ）获取更多信息。
Community Support
In addition to translations and language support, IUSD offers community support that includes resources for students, parents, families, and staff to help address various topics students and parents may face.
Shalonda Ibrahim-Abubakar | Mental Health Specialist
My name is Shalonda Ibrahim-Abubakar, Community Support Mental Health Specialist serving the African American/Black community in IUSD. I support parents, students, and staff by:
- Connecting families to resources
- Providing counseling services
- Offering staff training and coaching
- Promoting multicultural engagement
- Supporting culturally responsive practices
For questions or support, please contact me at shalondaabubakar@iusd.org or 949-936-5185. You can also visit our African American/Black Community page for additional resources.
LGBTQ+ Community Support
Please email LGBTQ@iusd.org for any LGBTQ+ needs or resources for students and families. You can follow our Instagram: @iusd_lgbtq and visit iusd.org/lgbtq for more information.
Elana Lesse | McKinney-Vento and Foster Youth Liaison | Mental Health Specialist
My name is Elana Lesse and I am the McKinney-Vento and Foster Youth Liaison. You can contact me with any questions pertaining to McKinney-Vento (Homelessness) or Foster Youth supports and resources. I serve as a resource for parents, families, and students in need of resources, referrals, and/or supports as it pertains to their current living situation. I work collaboratively with school sites, OCDE, SSA, and social workers to minimize barriers to students' education. You can contact me through email at elanalesse@iusd.org or by phone at 949-936-5219.
IUSD’s dedicated staff are here to support our students and families. For more information, visit the Parent and Family Engagement website.