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Meet the Teachers!
coast is fortunate to have five amazing teachers supporting our program. 
 

coast is fortunate to have five amazing teachers supporting our program. 
 

Breanna Bassett
 
Bree holds credentials in both mild/moderate and moderate/severe special education. She also has a Master’s degree in Special Education. Bree has been with COAST since 2019. Prior to becoming a part of the COAST Family, she taught in a mod/severe ASD class in a middle school, and at a local nonpublic school where she built upon her passion in managing difficult behaviors and teaching meaningful life skills to her students. Teaching Transition is truly my passion and what better place to teach than at COAST! Outside of COAST, Bree has a husband serving in the US Military, two dogs, and two cats. When she is not at work, her hobbies include traveling National Parks, road trips, walking at Cardiff State Beach, and enjoying a meal at Nectarine Grove.
 
 
Maile Bashford
 
Maile Bashford is a 3rd year teacher at COAST Academy. She is a graduate of Brigham Young University with a credential in moderate/severe special education. Maile discovered her passion for working with this population in high school when she was a TA and a buddy in the Best Buddies Program. She worked for a Respite Agency all through college with adults ages 18-55 and fell in love with working with adults. She loves working at COAST Academy and is excited to see her students learn skills to better their lives. In her free time, Maile loves to read, play volleyball, spend time with friends and family, take her 2 dogs (Zeke and Winnie) to the park, and be outside. 
 
Malia McGrath
 
Malia McGrath is a graduate of Point Loma Nazarene University. She received her B.A in Child and Adolescent development with a minor in Psychology. In addition, she received three credentials in Multiple Subjects, Mild/Moderate and Moderate to Severe disabilities. Continuing her education, she received her Masters in Special Education. Malia has been passionate about empowering individuals with disabilities since she was a T.A for a life skills class in high school. She has experience nannying young children to caretaking for an elderly woman, assisting the CEO and cofounder of D.S Action at Rady childrens and helped hold events for the special olympics. Her favorite part about COAST is creating and maintaining positive relationships with students, staff and assisting students grow into more independent and confident young adults. She loves COAST! Outside of work you can find Malia riding along the coast on her E-bike, hiking, surfing and traveling. 
 
Jared Robinson
 
Jared Robinson brings a unique blend of experience and education to their role as an Adult Transition Teacher at COAST. With a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice, a Minor in Intelligence, and a Master’s in Information Security and Assurance, Jared is committed to helping students build essential skills for independent living and future careers. Currently pursuing an Essential Support Needs (ESN) Credential, Jared is passionate about supporting students with diverse needs. Before transitioning into education, Jared spent 15 years as an Electronics Engineer for a defense contracting firm, gaining valuable technical and problem-solving skills that enriched his teaching approach. With experience in the San Marcos Unified School District and now in his first year at COAST, Jared is dedicated to helping students navigate important life transitions. Outside of work, he is a family-oriented individual, married to Jennifer, and a proud parent of two children, Aleah (23) and Max (11), along with their beloved dog, Copper. Driven by a passion for both technology and education, Jared creates a supportive and empowering learning environment for every student.
 
Carolyn Wong
 
Carolyn has been teaching in SDUHSD since 2006.  She has seen the growth of the program from Adult Transition Program to COAST.  She is excited to see how the program continues to develop with every group of students.  She holds credentials in both mild/moderate and moderate/severe special education.  She also has a Master’s degree in Special Education.  She enjoys connecting with students as they learn new life skills and build relationships within their community.  Within the classroom, Carolyn fosters confidence building and self-advocacy.  She celebrates their many accomplishments along the way, small or large, as they learn valuable transition skills during their time at COAST.  In her free time, Carolyn enjoys spending time with her family, exploring nature, and reading.