Our Team

Sara Herrera / Program Director

Speech-Language Pathologist with experience serving children from birth to adulthood in a variety of settings. Strives to provide family-centered services for children with disabilities. Education includes a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of the Pacific and a Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education from the University of Nebraska.

Cecilia Jimenez

Serves families and their children as an Early Interventionist. Her experience includes serving underprivileged and culturally diverse children and families as a bilingual educator. Education includes a Master’s in Education and a B.S. in Liberal Studies.

Shari Curtis

Brings a wealth of knowledge serving children and their families as an Occupational Therapist. Experience working with infants through adolescents with disabilities in a variety of settings. Certified in Sensory Processing Disorders. Education includes a Master’s in Pediatric Occupational Therapy.

Daniel Herrera

Serves as the business manager and, outside of Connections, works with students in the community on career and college readiness. Experience includes teaching in high school and elementary settings and serving as a school administrator. Education includes a Master of Business Administration from CSU Stanislaus.