Office of Instruction

Welcome to the Office of Instruction. Our primary role is to support the college's mission by ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds receive quality instruction in all areas of the college. This includes general education, transfer, career, and basic skills education.

Instructional Divisions

The Office of Instruction also provides leadership and support to all instructional programs at the college. 

Academic Support & Learning Technologies Division  

  • Anniqua Rana, Division Dean (650) 306-3470
  • Claudia Dorantes, Division Assistant
  • Email: canaslt@smccd.edu 

Business, Design & Workforce Division   

  • Alex Kramer, Division Dean (650) 381-2271
  • Robyn Ledesma, Division Assistant (650) 306-3201
  • Email:  canbusiness@smccd.edu 

Humanities & Social Sciences Division    

  • James Carranza, Division Dean (650) 306-3350
  • Daniel Barba, Division Assistant (650) 306-3182
  • Email: canhumanities@smccd.edu 

Kinesiology, Athletics & Dance   

  • Kathleen Sullivan-Torrez,  Division Dean (650) 381-2236
  • Christina Gilbert, Division Assistant (650) 306-3212
  • Email: cankad@smccd.edu 

Science & Technology Division   

  • Ameer Thompson, Division Dean (650) 306-3322
  • Magda Mercado, Division Assistant (650) 306-3291
  • Email: canscitech@smccd.edu 

Instructional Resources


Office of Instruction Organizational Chart

The Office of Instruction at Cañada College has professional and kind faculty, staff, administrators and assistants to help you with degree or certificate information, course information, and resolving course issues. Please view our Organizational PDF Chart below.

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Office of Instruction Priorities Progress and Training

The progresses made by the Office of Instruction based on EMP Priorities and Training

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July 15 2024: Course Scheduling Training | PowerPoint PDF file
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PowerPoint Link | PowerPoint PDF file

Meet the Staff

Chialin Hsieh (Vice President of Instruction)

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Phat Minh (Frank) Nguyen Le (Curriculum and Instructional Systems Specialist)

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Alessandra Zanassi (Executive Assistant)

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Contact Us

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