Leadership
Inspired by the Holy Spirit, the Department of Catholic Schools is committed to ensuring the future of Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
We accompany all school communities in their commitment to evangelization, effective governance, academic excellence, and operational vitality using a regional structure that reflects the diversity of Southern California and helps every student become a disciple of Jesus Christ.
Paul Escala
Senior Director and Superintendent of Schools
Senior Leadership Superintendent's Cabinet
Dr. Thomas Gasper
Regional Superintendent, San Pedro Region
Ryan F. Gomez
Regional Superintendent, San Fernando Region
Zabryna Gonzalez
Office Manager/Executive Assistant
Dr. Elizabeth A. Gregg
Regional Superintendent, Our Lady of the Angels Region
Sean H. Jernigan
Chief of Operational Vitality
Erick Rubalcava
Chief of Mission and Catholic Identity
Dr. Rachel Rufus
Director of Assessment, Evaluation & Accreditation
Anna-Marie Silva
Regional Superintendent, Santa Barbara & San Gabriel Region
Robert Tagorda
Chief Academic Officer
Regional Assistant Superintendent
Barbara Barreda
Assistant Regional Superintendent, San Pedro Region
Adrian Cuevas
Assistant Regional Superintendent, San Fernando Region
Terry Miller
Assistant Regional Superintendent, Santa Barbara Region
Maria Teresa Villarreal
Assistant Regional Superintendent, San Gabriel Region
Veronica Zozaya
Assistant Regional Superintendent, Our Lady of the Angels Region
Operational Vitality Team
Yadira Davalos
Program Administrator, Federal and State Programs
Ronaldo Meneses
Director of School Finance
Dr. Michael Santa Maria
Director of Operations
Mission and Catholic Identity Team
Gregory J. Perea
Director, Faith Formation and Religious Instruction
Academic Affairs Team
Elizabeth Aceves
Academic Excellence Specialist (ES)
Gina M. Aguilar
Director, Academic Excellence (ES)
Dr. Christina Arellano
Director, Microschools Network
Karisa Avalos
Academic Excellence Specialist (ES)
Mary Rose Batungbacal
Associate Director, Academic Excellence (HS)
Leslie De Leonardis
Director, STEM Network
Dr. Carrie Ann Fuller
Managing Director of School Networks
Claudia Garcia
STEM Network Specialist (TK-12th Grade)
Sean Griffin
Director, Academic Excellence (HS)
Sonia Jacobo
Academic Excellence Specialist (ES)
Kathryn Liguori
Academic Excellence Specialist (ES)
Danielle A. Paulino
Associate Director, Academic Excellence (ES)
Catherine Pence
Academic Excellence Specialist (ES)
Edgar Salmingo
Director, Early College & Online Learning
Raquel Shin
Specialist, Dual Language Immersion
Leadership and Governance Team
Aimee Dyrek
Managing Director of Leadership Formation
Danielle Forillo
Associate Director, Onward Leaders Program
Allyson A. Smith
Director, Onward Leaders Program
Data and Assessment Team
Laura Fraher
Academic Data Specialist
Rubi Jara
School and Student Data Specialist
Administrative Team
Ivania Rivera
Administrative Assistant, SEVIS, Preschool, and Leadership & Governance Team
Alyssa Rossetti
Administrative Assistant, Our Lady of the Angels Region, School Networks & STEP Program
Neira Sanchez-Garcia
Administrative Assistant, SFPR, Academic Excellence and Data Team