Administration
The staff at Mardan is committed to our mission of helping students find success at school.
David Eisenman
David Eisenman
Founder and Executive Director Emeritus
David is a native of Southern California and the Founder of Mardan. He received his Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology from USC and is a member of the University Cardinal and Gold. He holds a Lifetime Teaching Credential from the state of California. He looks forward to challenges and opportunities ahead. Fight on!
Erin Rosenthal
Erin Rosenthal
Program Director
Erin obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Special Education as well as a Master’s degree in Special Education from Providence College in Providence, Rhode Island and received her Autism Authorization from Cal Poly Pomona. She joined the Mardan family as an elementary teacher in 2004. Erin loves working with the students and staff at Mardan who make every day an adventure and really keep her on her toes! When she is not at Mardan, Erin enjoys spending time with her family.
Terrie Gero-Smead
Terrie Gero-Smead
Director of Finance & HR
Terrie attended UC Santa Barbara and has a B.A. in Business Economics. She is a certified public accountant and, since 1991, has loved working with the staff at Mardan to make a difference in the lives of students and their families. She has a husband, and three adult children; a daughter and two sons. She also has two loveable rescue dogs and three cuddly rescue cats. When not working, she loves spending time with her family and friends, gardening, reading, playing with the animals, and spending time at the beach. She is also involved in special needs sports.