Russell Y. Coronado
Russell Y. Coronado is a highly respected educator with an outstanding reputation for advocating for compliant, student-focused programs. Mr. Coronado successfully delivered comprehensive special education training and programming throughout the South County Region. As a member of the State SELPA Association Finance Committee and SELPA Coalition Steering Committee, he provided valuable insight into Special Education funding and finances. Mr. Coronado guided and advocated for the six-member school districts and the San Diego County Office of Education in all facets of special education under IDEA as the previous Executive Director of the San Diego South County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA). He developed a specific emphasis in the area of second language learners, at-risk youth and under-represented students. He built a reputation around Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, Equity and Disproportionality, and promoting the social and academic well being of children throughout San Diego County. Mr. Coronado has served as adjunct professor for a local university. He has served on many boards including the Chula Vista Elementary School District Board of Education, YMCA, and the National University Special Education Advisory Board. Mr. Coronado's professional career began as an instructional aide for the San Diego Unified School District. He subsequently became a School Psychologist in the Chula Vista Elementary School District. He began his special education administration journey in 2004 and served as the Executive Director of the South County SELPA from 2012 to 2026.
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