The Impact of the Marin County Office of Education
Most Marin families know their local schools and school district. The work of the Marin County Office of Education (MCOE) is often less visible.
Local districts run their schools. MCOE has a different role: bringing districts together, securing outside funding, providing oversight and specialized expertise, and creating programs and partnerships that make more sense to do countywide than district by district.
A Few Highlights
2,500+ educators serving 29,000+ students
Strengthening Teaching & Learning
MCOE provides professional learning, coaching, educator induction, and curriculum support across Marin. Current priorities include countywide work in the science of reading and mathematics, allowing districts to benefit from shared expertise and training.
1,100+ students
College & Career Readiness
MCOE coordinates career pathways across Marin in fields including healthcare, construction, automotive technology, education, and digital music production, along with internships, job shadows, company tours, and other School-to-Career opportunities.
These opportunities serve students pursuing many paths, including college, while giving districts access to programs and employer partnerships they would have difficulty building individually.
An additional layer of accountability for Marin schools
Accountability & Oversight
As part of California's public education system, MCOE reviews district finances and supports districts working to improve student outcomes, including more intensive assistance when state data identify significant disparities.
The County Board also has an independent oversight role, including hearing certain appeals from local districts.
17 districts don't have to do everything 17 times
Sharing Services & Costs
Through the MCOE's participation in the Efficiency and Effectiveness (E2) Collaborative districts learn about and consider opportunities to share services, expertise, and costs. Currently, the MCOE directly engages in shared services with districts in the areas of special education, business services, and middle school athletics - just to name a few.
In 2025, MCOE processed 5,500+ W-2s for school employees and handled 4,000+ technology support requests.
4,000+ students supported in special education
Special Education & Alternative Education
MCOE operates 34 regionalized special education classrooms across Marin County that are designed for students with moderate to severe educational needs in grades PK-12+. MCOE alternative education programming includes Marin's Community School and Loma Alta - located in Marin County Juvenile Hall.
Additionally, the MCOE has secured more than $750,000 in grants designed to support the delivery of mental health services in Marin County schools and is leading a statewide initiative to seek insurance reimbursement for the delivery of eligible mental health services.
Bringing Resources to Marin
$9.3 million in grants in 2025–26
MCOE secured funding for career education, student wellness, educator training and curriculum, alternative education, foster youth, and other programs, bringing additional resources and opportunities to Marin students and schools.
Better Together
I believe MCOE adds the most value when it helps us do together what would be difficult, inefficient, or impossible to accomplish separately.
If elected to a full term on the County Board, I want to continue finding opportunities to bring additional resources into Marin, reduce unnecessary duplication, share expertise, strengthen accountability, and expand opportunities for students.