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Meet Our Administrator

Meet Our Administrator

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Melissa Dougherty M.S.

Administrator, Special Education

(209) 933-7345 Ext. 2770

mdougherty@stocktonusd.net

“Every child can succeed when provided with the proper support.”

Welcome to the Preschool Assessment & Autism Center (PAAC)! Our program provides structured, evidence-based instruction rooted in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) within a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment.

We are dedicated to fostering each child's growth, partnering closely with families, and supporting successful transitions to general education settings whenever appropriate. Thank you for entrusting us with your child's early learning journey.

PAAC Support Contacts

Kristian Ayala Front Office – Student Data Technician (209) 933-7345 Ext. 2750 Kayala@stocktonusd.net
Angelique Clark Front Office – Special Education Technician (209) 933-7345 Ext. 2773 Aclark@stocktonusd.net
Kim Newstrom Front Office – Special Education Technician (209) 933-7345 Ext. 2501 Knewstrom@stocktonusd.net
Erica Hampton Preschool Program Specialist (209) 933-7345 Ext. 2771 Ehampton@stocktonusd.net
 
Susana Case Preschool Program Specialist (209) 933-7345 Ext. 2769 SCase@stocktonusd.net
Melissa Lipman School Psychologist, Spanish/Bilingual Preschool Assessment Team (209) 933-7345 Ext. 2755 Mlipman@stocktonusd.net
Colette Rau School Psychologist, Preschool Assessment Team (209) 933-7345 Ext. 2776 crau@stocktonusd.net
Jacqueline Bautista School Psychologist, Preschool Assessment Team (209) 933-7345 Ext. 2754 JBautista@stocktonusd.net