Pedagogy is certainly important, but what really matters for effective teaching is: “can you connect with every student in some way?”
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“Being a teacher is really a calling,” said Melo, 29. “I feel very fortunate to work with the students I work with every day. My students empower me. When you’re feeling a little down as a teacher, just listening to a student greet you or being excited walking into the classroom gives you the motivation, the energy to keep going.”
Read the full article about Jose Melo's Acheivement as SDCOE Teacher of the Year
"Albert Ngo is a visionary and his hard work and dedication puts that vision into reality." - Greg Fryan
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"From my program at CSUSM, I learned the importance of equity and access; cultural proficiency. This was so aligned with my own beliefs and has guided me in my decision-making experience as a school leader."
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"I carry with me the mentality of always Sí Se Puede, but I take it to another level. I remind myself constantly: Sí Se Puede, Sí Se Pudo, Sí Se Va Poder."
Read the full interview with Carola Solano-Humerez
“I really love that Cal State San Marcos is committed to social justice and serving a diverse community,” McNamara said. “It was a perfect fit for me.”
