TEACH FOR LA 2025

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9:00 - 11AM

Teach for LA 2025 Opening Session

Keynote Tim Smyth - Empowering Teacher and Student Passion through Comics

11:00-12PM

Empowering Teaching with Comics and Graphic Novels

Tim Smyth

11:00-12PM

From Zero to Hero: Expanding Computer Science Participation for All

Ashley Ruiz & Dr. Mahya Minaiy

BREAK 12PM- 1PM

1PM-2PM

Building a Sustainable Teacher Preparation Pathway: Insights from Irvine Valley College

Shelby Clatterbuck & Donna King

1PM-2PM

Be Authentic: "Empower Today, Transform Tomorrow," Crystal Clear Academics TM

Crystal Jones

1PM-2PM

One Classroom, All Learners - Full Inclusion

Kristan Hinze & Kimberly Humphries

2PM-3:15PM

Elevating Inclusion: How AI is Revolutionizing Special Education Practices

Kristin Oropeza

3PM-4:15PM

Go Teach & Go Lead: CSULB Teacher Preparation Programs

Wendy Muzien & Georgina Ramirez

4PM-5PM

NASA STEM Careers for Community College Students & Grads

Brandon Rodriguez, Emily Felder, & Akemi Hinzer

4PM-5PM

"I Am A Math Person!" Empowering All Students to Build and Nurture a Math Identity

Rachel Sutherland

4PM-5PM

Commitment to Serve: Career Interest in Elementary School Teaching for Male Pre-Service Teachers

Agustin Cervantes

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9-10AM

Free to Think, Inspired to Lead - Why YOU Should Consider Charter Schools

Matthew Watson & Autumn Cauthron

10-11AM

Finding Sheroes and Heroes in Books

J. Cynthia McDermott & Adam C. Fletcher

11-12PM

The IB Career-Related Program: A Flexible, Rigorous, and Innovative Approach to CTE in High Schools

Angie Nastovska & Matt Zuchowicz

12-1:15PM

Empowering New Educators: Effective Mentorship and Support Strategies for Teacher Practicum & Induction Programs

This session has been cancelled.

1-2PM

Educators Hold Up Half The World

Katherine Culliver-Carter

This session will NOT be recorded.

2-3PM

Earning a Child Development Permit – Now is the Time!

Debra Keeler

2-3PM

AI-Powered Design Quests: Crafting Heroic Project Based Learning Experiences with Design Thinking

Kim Baljet

Break 3PM-4PM

4PM-5PM

Clearing the Path: University Application Insights for First-Timers and Immigrant Students

Venusia K. Jemere & Moderator: Dr. Marini Smith

5-6:15PM

WHERE ARE THEY NOW? : A Student Panel

Facillitated by Ruth Ellis

Panelists: Kayla Cannon (Cerritos College alumni), Breanna Reyes (Rio Hondo College alumni), Yunuen Carranza (El Camino College alumni)

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9-10AM

Career Pathways

Teresita Galvizo

9-10AM

Early Career Lessons & Opportunities

Nicole Herrera & Brandon Rodriguez

10-11AM

PK-3 ECE Specialist Instruction Credential

Bronwyn Kennedy, Renee Marshall & Dr. Debra Keeler

11-12PM

Advancing Justice in Education: Urban Learning's Impact on Black and Transfer Student Success

Melissa Baez & Thomas Gebreyesus

11-12PM

Learning Democracy Skills

Adam F.C. Fletcher

12-1PM

From Soup to Nuts: Building and Coordinating an ECE/EDU Apprenticeship: Tales from the Field

Tracy Burt

12-1:15PM

Culturally Responsive Teaching Competencies and Practices for Early Childhood Educators

Rokeya Rahman

1-2:15PM

How to Become an “Adult Ed” or “Non-Credit” Community College Instructor

Bryan Astrachan

1PM-2PM

Careers in Early Childhood Education

Crystal Jones

2-3:15PM

Flipping the Science Lesson: Enhancing 5E Learning with HyperDocs & AI

Angela Barnett & Kristin Oropeza

3-4:15PM

Emotional Intelligence with Young Children

Jorge Ramirez

3PM-4:15PM

Look What I Built? How to Incorporate the Block-Play in the STEAM Education for Young Children

Rokeya Rahman

4-5PM

Beyond the Label: Building Relationships that Empower Students with IEPs

Stephanie Agudo & Emma Lopez Romo

4:30-5:45PM

Developmentally Appropriate Practices in Preschool

Jorge Ramirez

4:30-5:30PM

Building Transparency into Disciplinary Processes to Foster Trust and Support

This session has been cancelled.

5:30-6:45PM

Teach for LA Closing Session

The Hero's Journey of Future Teachers From the Community Colleges