Lucia Washburn

Retired | Previous: Grossmont Unified School District, Director of Student Support Services and Alternative Education

Lucia has worked with the Grossmont Union High School District for 37 years. She was a site assistant principal and principal for 14 years before becoming the Director of Student Support Services and Alternative Education for ten years prior to her retirement. In her position, she facilitated the mental health services for the district which included behavioral interventions, direct services, and grief and drug counseling. In addition, she worked with at-risk students to provide them alternative educational options for completing their diploma. As the Director of Student Support Services and Alternative Education, Lucia also coordinated services with partner law enforcement agencies in providing School Resource Officers for all of the campuses and developing safety plans for the schools. In her retirement, Lucia keeps active serving on the Mending Matters Board, facilitating special education meetings for the District, and conducting Title IX investigations for a local law firm.

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