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Diane Olsen

Diane Olsen

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Retired

  • Education

    • Breathe For Change

      2023 -
      Digital 200-hour Wellness, SEL and Yoga Teacher Training Yoga and SEL/Trauma

      Breathe For Change is on a mission to enhance the health and well-being of educators, students, and entire communities. As a Breathe For Change 200-hour Certified Yoga Teacher & Social-Emotional Learning Facilitator, I share inclusive and trauma-informed wellness, yoga, and social-emotional learning practices, programs, and professional development opportunities that seek to enhance well-being of all members of my community.

    • Empower Hot Yoga

      2023 - 2024
      Certificate Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga Therapy

    • Empower Hot Yoga

      2023 - 2024
      Yoga Certification Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga Therapy

    • CSU Chico

      1995 - 2010
      Master’s Degree Education - Special Education

      Dean's ListCredentials - Multiple Subject English Authorization Special Education Mild/Mod Special Education Mod/Svr Administration

    • Butte College

      1991 - 1993
      AA English Language Arts

  • Experience

    • Chico Unified School District

      Oct 1990 - Jun 2000
      Teacher

      A variety of teaching experiences in general education K-6, special education K-6, and alternative education 9-12.

    • Catholic Ladies Relief Society

      Jan 1991 - Jul 2000
      Program Coordinator

      All financial, program, scheduling, personnel, budgeting, and grant oversight.

    • Yuba City Unified School District

      Aug 2000 - Jan 2011

      Provide guidance and training to school special education teams as related to program services, ed code, and legal updates. Special Education teacher for 6th - 7th grade.Department Chair for special education at AKMS

      • Program Specialist

        Jan 2004 - Jan 2011

      • Special Ed Teacher

        Aug 2000 - Jun 2006

    • Brandman University - Chapman University System

      Aug 2010 - Feb 2011
      Adjunct Faculty

      Instructional Faculty for Education/Special Education Programs

    • Tehama County Department of Education

      Feb 2011 - Jul 2012
      Assistant SELPA Director

      Administrator for severely handicapped, D/HH, and Speech Programs for Tehama County. Developed iPad/technology implementation within special education in county. Coordinated the Community Advisory Community.

    • Corning Union Elementary School District

      Jun 2012 - Jun 2015
      Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services

      Responsible to the Superintendent of Educational Services. Administrator of Community Day School, Special Education, English Language Learners and Pupil Services.

    • Chico Unified School District

      Jul 2015 - Jun 2023

      Develop and oversee special education programs for Chico Unified School District. Teacher development and professional development. Educational Benefit and Legal Comliance Specialist

      • Director, Special Education

        Jul 2017 - Jun 2023

      • Coordinator Special Education

        Jul 2015 - Dec 2021

    • Building Bridges Educational/SEL/Trauma Consulting

      Jun 2023 - now
      Retired

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • 200-hour Wellness, SEL, and Yoga Teacher Certification

      Breathe For Change
      Aug 2023
      View certificate certificate

    • 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training

      Yoga Alliance

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Diane Olsen
      Central Office Administrator of the Year - Region 1 ACSA Apr 2013 Recognized for contributions to the County and the District and building and supporting strong leadership teams for special educaiton.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Chico Elks Lodge on Jul 2015
      Chico Elks LodgeAssociated with Diane Olsen

    • Grand Recording Secretary

      Issued by Catholic Ladies Relief Society on Jan 1991
      Catholic Ladies Relief SocietyAssociated with Diane Olsen