Meet Our Administrator
Meet Our Administrator
Jose M. Avila, Ed.D.
Administrator, Special Education
(209) 933-7345 Ext. 2770
javila@stocktonusd.net
“Every child can succeed when provided with the proper support.”
Welcome to the Preschool Assessment & Autism Center (PAAC). Our program provides structured, evidence-based instruction grounded in Applied Behavior Analysis within a safe and nurturing environment.
We are committed to student growth, family partnership, and successful transition to General Education. Thank you for trusting us with your child.
PAAC Leadership & Contacts
Kristian Ayala Front Office – Student Data Technician (209) 933-7345 Ext. 2750 Kayala@stocktonusd.net
Angelique Clark Front Office – Special Education Technician (209) 933-7345 Ext. 2773 Aclark@stocktonusd.net
Kim Newstrom Front Office – Special Education Technician (209) 933-7345 Ext. 2501 Knewstrom@stocktonusd.net
Deborah Celle-Mechura General Education Teacher (209) 933-7345 Ext. 2751 DCellemechura@stocktonusd.net
Melissa Lipman School Psychologist, Spanish/Bilingual Preschool Assessment Team (209) 933-7345 Ext. 2755 Mlipman@stocktonusd.net
Patricia Bloomquist School Psychologist, Preschool Assessment Team (209) 933-7345 Ext. 2776 PBloomquist@stocktonusd.net
Jacqueline Bautista School Psychologist, Preschool Assessment Team (209) 933-7345 Ext. 2754 JBautista@stocktonusd.net
Meet Our Teachers
Our preschool program is a comprehensive Applied Behavior Analysis program based on Evidence-Based Practices. Classrooms are supported by Paraprofessionals, Speech Therapists, an Occupational Therapist, a BCBA, and an Inclusion Specialist. We use Frog Street, Handwriting Without Tears (HWT), and Autism-specific curricula.
Highly Structured
This Special Day class has intensive student-to-staff ratios in a highly structured environment. High reinforcement is provided to establish instructional control. Classes run 3 hours per day (AM or PM session).
| School/Room | AM Teacher | PM Teacher |
|---|---|---|
| PAAC Room 4 | Rosalinda Lopez | Brenda Onofre |
| PAAC Room 7 | Carla Legaspi | Ella Uychutin |
| PAAC Room 9 | Eleena Hen | Desmond Finck |
| PAAC Room 10 | Janet Filippi | - |
| Marshall Room 21 | Rosanna Xiong | Yer Lor |
| Marshall Room 23 | Mayra Salcedo | Jennifer Dutro |
| Peyton Room 34 | Sokanha Bartholomy | - |
Structured
This Special Day class provides moderate staff support in small groups and runs 3 hours per day (AM or PM session).
| School/Room | AM Teacher | PM Teacher |
|---|---|---|
| PAAC Room 2 | Kayla Higuera | Kristin Horan |
| PAAC Room 3 | Brianna Jackson | Julissa Castellanos |
| Marshall Room 22 | Marissa Aparicio | Tina Mejia |
| Peyton Room 34 | Krystle Sullivan | - |
Collaborative
Embedded in a State Preschool classroom on a General Education campus, students learn with small and whole group instruction for 3 hours/day.
| Teacher | Campus/Class |
|---|---|
| Rae Anderson | Madison (PreK & TK) & Washington |
| Joanna Gama | August & Montezuma |
| Kendra Townsell | Nightingale & Merlo |
| Anabel Garcia | Hoover & PAAC (Opening 2026) |
What to Send with Your Child
Highly Structured & Structured Classes
- Diapers (if not toilet trained)
- Extra clothes (shirt, pants/shorts, socks, underwear)
- Labeled water bottle
- Meals provided; optional labeled snack/lunch
Collaborative Classes
- Extra clothes (shirt, pants/shorts, socks, underwear)
- Breakfast (AM) or lunch (PM) provided; no outside food
Daily Schedule (Sample)
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00 – 8:20 | Student Arrival/Breakfast |
| 8:20 – 9:00 | Morning Circle Time |
| 9:00 – 9:20 | Session 1 |
| 9:20 – 9:40 | Session 2 |
| 9:40 – 10:00 | Session 3 |
| 10:00 – 10:20 | Outdoor Play |
| 10:20 – 10:40 | Session 4 |
| 10:50 – 11:00 | Afternoon Circle / Prepare for Departure |
| 11:00 | Dismissal |