The College, Careers and Economic Development Department works collaboratively and serves as the district liaison with local, state, and national organizations that connect and support college, career and economic development. The Executive Director guides a team providing support systems to district schools and their programs that engage with industry and community groups to sustain district-community partnerships; and that builds systems of access for students with Institutions of Higher Learning; guides staff in managing College and Career Readiness Indicator initiatives and policies.

College, Careers and Economic Development is Comprised of:

Adult Education/Fontana Adult School 

Cynthia Gleason, Principal (909) 357-5490, ext. 56107 Ruzanna Hernandez, Assistant Principal (909) 357-5490, ext. 56239 Shawn Dickerson, Senior Secretary I (909) 357-5490, ext. 56107 Heather Quintanilla, Account Clerk II (909) 357-5490, ext. 56226 Lupita Berry, Receptionist (909) 357-5490, ext. 56221

College and Career Readiness

Vernell Deslonde, Ed.D., Director (909) 357-5000, ext. 29182 Natasha Hillenburg, Senior Secretary II (909) 357-5000, ext. 29182

Economic Development  

Linked Learning 

Garth Masik, Director (909) 357-5300, ext. 13273 Deanna Beck, Senior Secretary II (909) 357-5300, ext. 13273

Online Resources:

• Career Pathways
• Career Technical Education Advisory Board Members
• Work Permits

Department Contacts:

College, Careers and Economic Development  (909) 357-5000, ext. 29180