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Health, Safety, and Support

About the HSS Department

The Health, Safety, and Support (HSS) Department is the newest department at the MCOE, made up of previously existing work split across various departments. HSS is dedicated to supporting Marin County school districts, students, colleagues and families to maximize their wellness and nurture learning environments where students thrive, staff excel, families are connected, and all individuals are valued. These goals are realized through partnerships, community, preparedness, innovation, service, and shared learning. 
 

HSS programming focuses on four primary areas:

  • Mental and Behavioral Health and Well-being
  • Student Voice and Empowerment
  • Substance Use Prevention and Education
  • Health and Safety, including suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention; crisis response; and campus safety

 

Vision Statement

Nourishing the mental health of our students, staff, and colleagues is essential to a thriving community.  Our goals include eliminating the stigma associated with mental health, provision of early supports and interventions, preventing all suicides and attempts, and creating a safe place where all are connected and belong.

HSS Department Staff

Lisa Miller

Assistant Superintendent II

Allison Constantino

Special Projects Manager

Ashley DeGrano

Project Coordinator

Jennifer Le

Executive Secretary

Scott Ostendorf

Project Director

Quarry Pak

Project Manager

Robin Pendoley

Community Schools Coordinator