Welcome Reigon five!
A message from Region Five Lead Patrick Hefflin:
On behalf of the California PBIS Core Leadership team, welcome to our statewide network of support. More specifically, for those building positive school climates in
– Monterey
– San Benito
– Santa Clara
– and Santa Cruz counties
I’d like to personally welcome you to region five.
The Santa Clara County Office of Education serves as the region’s California PBIS Technical Assistance Center, housing multiple programs in our Professional Learning and Instructional Support Division– including Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports.
As a member of the Core Leadership Team, I represent the needs of Santa Clara County and all communities housed within Region Five when it comes to high-quality implementation.
I look forward to connecting with you soon as we continue to create equitable environments in California schools.
Region Five Contacts
Patrick Hefflin, Ed.D.
Originally hailing from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she brings over thirty-four years of experience in education. Her extensive career includes nine years as a Physics and Calculus teacher, and roles as a Principal across elementary, middle, and high school levels. She has also served as an Assistant Superintendent focusing on Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment, and has ten years of experience as a Superintendent.
For the past eight years, she has supported school districts in the San Diego area as both a Superintendent and Principal. Adapting to the San Jose area, she even had to invest in a winter coat! Currently, she holds the position of Director of Continuous Improvement and Accountability with SCCOE.
Her educational philosophy centers on the belief that every child has the potential to be great. She is passionate about nurturing and supporting school environments that ignite the genius in every student. She is committed to ensuring every child experiences an extraordinary education that prepares them for the future. With a love for engineering, science, technology, and math, and expertise in Curriculum and Instruction, she naturally gravitates towards innovative and engaging learning opportunities for students.
She cherishes interacting with children and engaging with families, always striving to make them feel comfortable and safe. Her vision is to collaboratively build a phenomenal future and redefine American education.