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Future Educators Association
All CSUSM students, Alumni and interested students are invited to join this organization.
As we grow, we will add information to this page about upcoming events, meetings, and opportunities, as well as newsletters.
Affiliated with Liberal Studies and the School of Education.
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About the Future Educators Association
The Future Educators Association was created when a group of transfer students in a Liberal Studies 300 class were seeking information regarding the credential programs offered at CSUSM and the overall process of becoming a Teacher. The idea of creating a club where future educators could meet up, ask questions, and connect with faculty and advisors, evolved out of several in class discussions and by the end of the semester the foundations of the club were set and spearheaded by Makenzie Dotinga and Marissa Lamonte. Since the club's humble beginnings in Fall 2018, the Future Educators Association has grown to over 200 members and has organized several events from fundraisers to discussion panels featuring guests from the School of Education as well as Credential Advisors.
FEA Leadership for Fall 2024-Spring 2025:
Caylee McDonald is a Co-President for the FEA Spring 2025 semester. She is a fourth-year CSUSM student with a History Single Subject major and a minor
in Visual Arts. She currently works as a Substitute Teacher and AVID Tutor. After
college, she aspires to be a high school history teacher. As a teacher, she hopes
to foster a positive environment for students to become future participants in democracy
and to have a strong understanding of history. Her vision for the FEA is to expand
and engage with all future teachers on campus to better serve the communities they
all come from.
Alyssa Helmantoler is a Co-President for the FEA Spring 2025 semester. She is a third year liberal studies major with
a focus on creative arts. She currently works at a pottery studio, teaching art classes
to kids, and one day hopes to have a classroom of her own as a first grade teacher.
Alyssa has always loved working with children, and in the last few years she realized
that working in elementary education is her passion. She strongly believes that going
to school is a crucial part of a child’s development, and having a passionate teacher
is just as important. Alyssa believes that creating a safe space in a classroom is
essential for fostering an environment where all students feel valued and respected.
As a future educator, Alyssa is incredibly excited about the opportunity to work with
students and shape their educational journeys.
Noah Dickens is the Vice President of Communications for the FEA Spring 2025 semester. He is a third- year student at CSUSM, majoring
in Liberal Studies ESM, focusing on History/Social Sciences and pursuing a Geography
minor. After obtaining his credentials, he hopes to teach elementary or middle school
and obtain his master's degree. His influence to become an educator comes from his
mother, who has taught for over twenty years. Noah wants to teach to help students
grow, think critically, and make informed decisions throughout their lives. Noah became
a part of the team because of the help and knowledge the meetings gave him during
his first year. He is excited to help lead the club and make new connections with
future educators.
Alexa Huff is the Vice President of Finance for the FEA Spring 2025 semester. She is a second-year student at CSUSM majoring in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Science. After college, she plans to teach at an elementary school. She was inspired to teach by both of her parents, and knew since she was young that she wanted to help others. Alexa currently coaches a middle school Science Olympiad team and hopes to continue to share her passion for science with her future classes of students. She is very excited to be a part of the FEA team this semester and hopes to encourage more members to join the club.
Olivia Boisvert is the Vice President of Events for the FEA Spring 2025 semester. She is a fourth year Liberal Studies major with an area of focus in human development and a minor in Education Studies. She is currently an assistant teacher for first and second grade. After graduating she plans to attend the CSUSM multiple subject credential program in hopes to teach second grade. For her position on the FEA board she hopes to bring more members and create fun events for everyone to attend. As a future educator she hopes to provide a safe and inclusive classroom where her students can strive to grow and learn more.
Additional FEA Officers:
- Oliva Chafey: Advertisement Chair
- Anika Tomazin: Marketing Director
- Malena Colwell: Fundraising Director
- Sophia Bojic: Community Outreach Director
- Heather Rodriguez: Scholarships Director
Spring 2025 Meetings & Events
FEA meetings are held on Tuesdays during U-hour in University Hall 444. The event schedule for Spring 2025 is below. Use this Zoom Meeting Link to attend hybrid meetings virtually (hybrid meetings noted below).
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 28 | Welcome Back Meeting | UNIV 444 |
| Jan. 30 | Student Org Fair | USU |
| Feb. 4 | Teach and Share: A Resource Exchange? | UNIV 444, Hybrid |
| Feb. 11 | Valentine's Date Party | UNIV 444 |
| Feb. 18 | Credential Program Q&A | UNIV 444, Hybrid |
| Feb. 25 | Tabling Day 1 | USU |
| Mar. 4 | Teacher Unions 101 | UNIV 444, Hybrid |
| Apr. 8 | Educators Response to Trauma | UNIV 444, Hybrid |
| Apr. 15 | Tabling Day 2 | USU |
| Arp. 22 | Earth Day Party | UNIV 444 |
| Apr. 29 | Study Session | UNIV 444 |
| May 6 | Study Session | UNIV 444 |