The New Structure of the Central Office
At Boot Camp in August, the Superintendent reminded all employees that this year our theme is "the top of one mountain is the bottom of the next, so we need to keep climbing on behalf of our students." AIMS has carefully structured our "climbing team" to ensure that all mountains are successfully scaled. The following is an introduction to AIMS leadership.
Maya Nicholas, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
Ms. Nicholas manages the Superintendent's calendar, phone calls, appointments, Central Office events, and communications with leaders both inside and outside of our organization.
Katema Ballentine, Chief Business Officer
The Business Operations Department manages the school budget, reports finances to the appropriate divisions, and handles payroll. CBO Ballentine is the district's Chief Business Officer.
Eric Haar, Ombudsman
Mr. Haar's department handles the Uniform Complaint Procedure, Title IX, investigations, and conflict resolution. His office is tasked with bringing greater transparency and accountability for AIMS.
Christina Pierce-Jordan, Director of Business Operations
Director Jordan's department supports the finance department in the day to operations of Accounts Payable, Payroll, Budget monitoring, and position control.
Marisol Magana, Director of Health & School Support Services
Director Magaña's department handles enrollment, technology, teacher credentials, COVID-19-related matters, and facilities.
Tiffany Tung, Director of Program Compliance
Director Tung is the head of the reporting and compliance team, which reviews and analyzes regulations to determine the impact on the organization and school sites. This department and identifies the need for new revised policies and procedures.
Keisha Smith, Compliance Manager
Ms. Smith works under Ms. Tung and ensures that the AIMS organization complies with relevant rules and guidelines set by federal, state, and other regulatory agencies. She monitors current regulations, develops procedures, and provides awareness of policies.
Christopher Ahmad, Director of Academic Data and Performance
Director Ahmad is promoting academic structure and order at the school sites. He works with the Heads of Schools to ensure that the AIMS instructional model and requirements are met. His department supports the monitoring of student data and the needed adjustments to intervention and enrichment. English Language Development (ELD) and College Bound Kids initiatives sit in this department.
Deborah Woods, Director of Special Education
Led by Director Woods, the Special Education Department collaborates and communicates closely with teachers, administrators, guardians, and specialists K-12 to ensure that we are meeting the needs of our students with IEPs and 504 plans. They also oversee the recruitment and support of students with current and potential learning differences.
Julia Li, SPED Compliance Manager
Ms. Li works under Director Woods and directly supervises and supports our K-12 Special education educators. Ms. Li also provides training and support to general education teachers, administrators, guardians, and specialists K-12.
Suzen Chu, Director of Communications and Marketing
Director Chu's department oversees AIMS communication with internal and external partners, including students, staff, parents, and community supporters. Director Chu's department also works in collaboration with All Tied Up to produce AIMS student-led podcast program. Her department consists of our community liaison, Ms. Oden; Copywriter, Danielle Glick-Scroggins; And department assistant, Annie Li. The department's goals are to outreach and engage with the East Bay community and the inner community at AIMS, as well as to tell positive AIMS stories.
Maurice Williams, Head of High School and District Athletic Director
Mr. Williams is the Head of School for grades 9-12. He also serves as the AIMS District Athletic Director. His leadership team consists of Maryetta Golden, Head of Division Academics; Donna Mobley, High School Dean; and Brenda Nixon. Education Coordinator.
The high school maintains quality by enforcing the AIMS model and creating new programs, such as the new innovation and design class. The High School has received the California Pivotal Practice Award.
Riffat Akram, Head of Middle School
Ms. Akram is the Head of the Middle School. Her leadership team consists of Zubida Bakheit, Head of Division Academics, and Chanel Clark, Dean of Students. The Middle School has received the California Pivotal Practice Award and showed improvement in the California state exam despite teaching challenges that presented themselves as the result of the recent Pandemic.
Natalie Glass, Head of Elementary School Ms. Glass is the Head of the Elementary School at AIMS. Her leadership team consists of Axia Vang, Head of Division, and Charlton Sharpe, Dean of Students; She coordinates grade-appropriate goal setting for the curriculum and creates excellent academic programs for the students. The Elementary School has received the California Pivotal Practice Award and showed improvement in the California state exam despite teaching challenges that presented themselves as the result of the recent Pandemic.
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