A message from region two lead Jeremy Sawtelle:
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
- Butte
- Glenn
- Lassen
- Modoc
- Plumas
- Shasta
- Siskiyou
- Tehama
- and Trinity counties
I’d like to personally welcome you to region two.
The Shasta County Office of Education serves as the region’s California PBIS Technical Assistance Center, housing multiple programs in our Professional Learning and Leadership Support Services Department– including Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports.
As members of the Core Leadership Team, Suzanne and I represent the needs of Shasta County and all communities housed within region two 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 two contacts
Jeremy Sawtelle
serves as the Director of Specialized Student Support for the Shasta County Office of Education. With an extensive background in Improvement Science and designing systems, Jeremy provides consultation and coaching within Shasta County and the Northern California region for PBIS, Universal Design for Learning, Equitable Systems Development, and Inclusive Practices. He has worked in a variety of leadership capacities, primarily with roles that support student intervention and behaviorally-based programs.
Suzanne adkins
has over 30 years of experience as an educator, serving in various roles including teacher, principal, director of student services, and director of special education. Suzanne is a dedicated implementer, trainer and facilitator of evidence-based educational practices. Her experience includes serving as a PBIS implementer as a site principal at both the elementary and middle school levels. Furthermore, her experience includes a PBIS district coach, an ACER facilitator, and a SWIS facilitator. Currently, Suzanne holds the position of Director of Continuous Improvement at the Shasta County Office of Education. In this role, she provides essential training and support for the implementation of several critical frameworks: PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports), Restorative Practices, SEL (Social-Emotional Learning), and the principles of the Neurosequential Model of Education.