OUR STAFF
ECS has a dedicated Team of administrators to support your Districts needs
ECS has a dedicated team of experienced administrators who provide reliable, results-driven support to every district we serve. We focus on strengthening staff and student success with practical solutions that make a meaningful impact. When you partner with us, you gain trusted professionals committed to helping your schools perform at their best.
Mark Dutra, Managing Partner
mdutra@ecs-consulting.org
A graduate of CSU, Fresno (B.A.) & Fresno Pacific University (M.A.), Mark has 42 years of leadership experience asan Athletic and Activities Director; and as a site Administrator/Principal at the middle school, high school andadult school levels. Mark has displayed expertise in all areas of Student Services (SPED, SARB, parentinvolvement, Counseling, Foster/Homeless, Suspensions/Expulsions, Restorative Justice, RtI, Testing, DataAnalysis). Mark’s knowledge of working with staff in curriculum development and delivery, the implementationand process of developing Professional Learning Communities, along with schedule building and student financeare widely known. Lastly, Mark has worked with numerous sites (staff and students) in the methods of teamworkand leadership development and creating positive campus culture & climate.
john Franich, Consultant
jmfranich@ecs-consulting.org
I am an educator with over 30 years of experience in teaching and educational leadership. Throughout my career, I have developed extensive expertise in student attendance, including School-Based Officers (SOB) collaboration, truancy intervention, and administrative due process (SARB). I have worked closely with students, families, and administrators to address attendance challenges, ensure compliance with policies, and support positive student outcome.
Nancy Ruble, Consultant
nruble@ecs-consulting.org
Bringing you 32 years of dedicated service in education, having served as a teacher, staff development coach, assistant principal, principal, and superintendent. Throughout my career, I have remained passionate about strong instructional practices, mentoring administrators, and supporting both new and veteran teachers. My work is grounded in a commitment to helping schools thrive and ensuring every educator feels equipped to succeed.
Bringing you 32 years of dedicated service in education, having served as a teacher, staff development coach, assistant principal, principal, and superintendent. Throughout my career, I have remained passionate about strong instructional practices, mentoring administrators, and supporting both new and veteran teachers. My work is grounded in a commitment to helping schools thrive and ensuring every educator feels equipped to succeed.
john Craft, Consultant
jcraft@ecs-consulting.org
I am an experienced educator with over 28 years of service in the field of education. With a strong background in both classroom teaching and school administration, I has spent 18 years as a dedicated science teacher, mentoring students and shaping their academic journeys. I served 10 years as a high school administrator. In this role, I took on key responsibilities including student discipline, supervision, attendance management (SARB), teacher evaluation, and staff development. I am a passionate advocate for student success. I have been deeply involved in developing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans to ensure equitable access to education for all students. Committed to fostering collaborative partnerships between schools, parents, and students, I am focused on improving student attendance through targeted education and intervention strategies, working tirelessly to support the academic and personal growth of every student.
Esther Gutierrez, Consultant
egutierrez@ecs-consulting.org
My career in education spans 38 years at school sites working with students in the classroom at the elementary level up through high school. As a classroom teacher and athletic coach at all grade levels, it has been an enjoyable and gratifying experience to watch students grow and learn life skills. My teaching and coaching experiences have taken me to private and public schools. My administrative experience includes being an elementary Program Manager, lead academic counselor for high school students, a high school Learning Director, high school Summer School Principal and being a member of two different school boards.
In addition to working at school sites as a member of Education Consulting Service (ECS), I have been an active participant since 1996 with the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accreditation process in California and Hawaii. I have had the honor of being the Chair of more than 38 WASC Visits.
“You Learn Something New Every Day” and “No Two Days Are Alike!”
Delbert Ray, Consultant
dray@ecs-consulting.org