About Us
It takes more than books and classrooms to provide children with a good education. It takes educators who are willing to invest themselves in our children's future. Like any other large organization, our schools require business, financial, professional development, and technological resources to operate efficiently and effectively. That's where MCOE comes in.
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Established more than 150 years ago by California's Constitution, MCOE provides vital resources to support the county's 24 school districts, two community colleges, and state university.
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Our Mission
Our Bylaws
The mission of the Foundation is to build, support and expand Monterey County Office of Education programs and related services for Monterey County public school districts.
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As an ongoing mission to empower our community’s youth, The Foundation @MCOE provides a nurturing environment for children to reach and fulfill their potential. We believe that all boys and girls should have a safe space where they can act like kids and grow up at the same time. Join us today to see how you can get involved.
The Foundation @MCOE aims to prepare young people in making the best life choices for themselves, their families and their communities. We aim to create a long lasting and positive impact on all of the community’s youth through our wide range of programs. We value honesty, respect, and responsibility - and go above and beyond to instill these values into the minds of our community’s youth.
Meet Our Dedicated Board Members
Colleen Stanley
Colleen Stanley is the Chief Business Official of Finance. She is responsible for planning, organizing, controlling, and directing operations and activities of the internal and external fiscal operations in support of MCOE and school districts. Colleen possesses over 25 years experience in school budget, payroll, facilities and technology functions.Dr. Stanley holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of La Verne, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude, a Masters of Business Administration Degree from the same university as well as a Doctor of Education degree in Organizational Leadership.
Ginny Brown
Ginny retired from the MCOE after 20 years of service. She implemented the AmeriCorps, and Monterey County United for Literacy programs and was the Administrative Officer for the Superintendent of Schools. Ginny has served on the Boards of United Way, the American Heart Association, and the California International Airshow. She has also volunteered as marketing coordinator for Cherry’s Jubilee and with the California Rodeo Salinas. In her spare time, she likes to read, travel and taste wine with her husband Richard, and her friend Pam Dozier (Ginny & Pam, Pickles & Jam). Ms. Brown is a graduate of the University of Southern California.
Caryn Lewis
Dr. Caryn Lewis currently serves as the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services for MCOE. She has spent more than 24 years in service to California’s public schools, working as a master teacher, instructional coach, school principal, director of K-12 learning, and Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services. Caryn is dedicated to the growth of innovative school programs and has successfully led school and district teams in a vision for empowering future-ready students.
Deanna Aromin
Senior Accountant at Monterey County Office of Education. Graduate of the University of the Philippines in Economics​
Garry Bousum
Retired. Awaiting Bio