Special Education
Janet Gomes, Department Chair
This is my second year at MHS. I began teaching high school special education thirty-two years ago and after spending the last seventeen years at Woodward Elementary, I took a leap of faith and decided to return to the high school world. I have been loving every minute of it and look forward to helping all my students succeed.
Adam Liel, Department Chair
This is my 25th year teaching Special Education and 27th overall at Manteca High. I have been the Department Chair for over half my time here as well as JV Football Coach for 14 years and Softball coach for 2 years. My goal is to help young people become successful adults. I am a proud Buffaloe alumnus!
Michelle Berber-Gonzalez
This is my 2nd year teaching at Manteca High and I am excited to be here and keep learning for many more.
Paul Lyons IV
Currently in my 8th year of teaching and coaching. I have been at MHS as an Education Specialist the last 5 years and am glad to be working at the high school I myself am an alumni!
Kyle Rachels
Mark Ruiz
This is my 8th year of teaching. I am in my 7th year as an SDC teacher and have taught English, Math, Science and Transition classes. During my time at Manteca High School, I have also served as the Head Varsity Baseball Coach.
Scott Spitsen
This is my twenty-third year here at MHS as a Special Needs - Resource Specialist. Even though the years here have been a challenging experience, the years here have just flown by. Thank you and go Buffs!
Anna Wooten
High school English teacher by day, life-changing motivational speaker by night. Dog person, camping enthusiast, and powered by coffee, sarcasm, and students who actually read the directions.