Chammarra Nguyen
Chammarra Nguyen is the Assistant Director at Vibrant Minds Charter School. She joined the faculty in August 2016. Chammarra is responsible for overseeing programs that provide educational assistance to children with mental, psychological, learning, behavioral, and/or physical disabilities. She works closely with teachers, parents, service providers, and scholars to maximize the growth potential of all scholars, including those with exceptional learning needs. She facilitates all aspects of the school’s special education program, including direct and indirect services, initial and triennial assessments, IEP creation, and in-class supports, accommodations, and modifications.
After studying English and Sociology at the University of California, Irvine, Chammarra began as an educator in 2009 as a Teach for America Corp Member. While teaching high school English and reading intervention to scholars with special needs, she attended night school at Loyola Marymount and received her Educational Specialist Credential and Masters in Special Education. Following three years working with scholars in Grades 9 to 12, Chammarra helped to open a new charter school as the founding resource specialist. She supported scholars in Grades 5 to 7 in the areas of mathematics, English, and reading intervention.