A successful history of developing and implementing programs and services that share
a vision of high-quality recruitment practices throughout the state of California.
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The California Center on Teaching Careers (The Center), housed at Tulare County Office of Education (TCOE), has a long and successful history of collaboration across districts, county offices, community colleges, universities, and business and community organizations to develop and implement programs and services that share a vision of high-quality recruitment practices throughout the state of California. The California Center on Teaching Careers has been highly successful in recruiting teachers who match the needs of schools in the Central Valley and other high-needs districts in the state.
The mission of the Center is to elevate the teaching profession through attracting new and existing talent to impact teaching and learning in California's 21st Century classrooms.
The overarching goal is to support a continuum of programs and services, integrated into a flexible technology based system designed to recruit, retain, and advance a qualified, effective, diverse teacher candidate pool for the state of California.
<p>Marvin Lopez, MBA/MSM, is the executive director for the California Center on Teaching Careers (The Center), housed within the Tulare County Office of Education. Before ascending to the leadership role, Mr. Lopez had previously served as the assistant executive director of the Center since its inception. During his two decades of experience in education, Marvin has served in numerous roles supporting teacher recruitment and retention, developing grow your own teacher pathways, and acting as an educational liaison at a national level through state and federal projects, Mr. Lopez has a unique, invaluable perspective on what makes teaching enticing, lucrative and fulfilling.</p> <p>A natural leader and collaborator, Mr. Lopez excels at bringing stakeholders, elected officials, both state and federal departments of education, teacher candidates and institutions of higher learning together to foster innovative, long-lasting, impactful changes on how teachers are trained, recruited and retained. Experienced in effective grant-writing, Lopez’s forward-thinking approach has helped to secure $67 million in federal and state grants over the last 20 years. The Center’s work is truly moving the needle as it has connected over 30,000 teacher candidates with 575 school districts and universities across California. Always focused on students and teacher candidates’ needs, Mr. Lopez has worked to centralize recruitment efforts across the state to ensure the process is efficient, results-driven, and always inclusive and equity-focused to diversify and strengthen the teacher candidate pool.</p> <p>Mr. Lopez received his Master of Science in Business Administration and Master of Science in Management from the University of Maryland and earned his Bachelor of Arts from Drew University. He lives in Visalia, California and enjoys running, hiking, cycling, outdoor adventures, and traveling around the world.</p>
<p>Dr. Adriana Cervantes-González serves as Program Manager I - Residency Programs for the California Center on Teaching Careers, which is housed within Tulare County Office of Education. She brings more than 23 years of experience in both K-12 and higher education settings and has also served at the state level on the workgroup for the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTPs). Her expertise comes from having served in various roles in her career as an educator, including as a high school counselor and school site administrator in a large urban district. At that district, she led the development of schoolwide needs assessments and training of the English Learner Advisory Council and was the faculty lead for several university partnership initiatives.</p> <p> </p> <p>Furthermore, as a community member, she serves on the board of directors of the Central California Food Bank, a non-profit organization that fights hunger by gathering and distributing food, engaging in partnerships that advance self-sufficiency, and by providing community leadership on issues related to hunger.</p>
<p>Dr. Chai Phannaphob (<em>Pawn-na-pope</em>) serves as Program Manager I - Residency Programs for the California Center on Teaching Careers, which is housed within the Tulare County Office of Education. Her educational career encompasses over 20 years as a high school Latin teacher, community college education program coordinator, adjunct lecturer in Education, Anthropology, Communication, Modern & Classical Languages and Literatures departments and as an education & professional consultant in K-12 and higher education settings. She continues to support, mentor, advocate and encourage all future educators in the Central Valley and beyond.</p>
<p>Brooke Berrios brings over 20 years of experience and expertise to her new role at Tulare County Office of Education. Formerly the Program Coordinator for the K-16 Collaborative and Rural Teacher Residency Partnerships at the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, Brooke has a knack in bridging diverse educational sectors, forging positive relationships, and leveraging her comprehensive institutional knowledge to align university outreach with the evolving trends in K-12 system-level infrastructure to enhance equitable educational pathways.</p> <p>Her diverse professional journey has culminated in her current mission: developing and executing inclusive programs that enhance the diversification of California's teaching pipeline. Driven by a deep passion for the transformative power of education, she is dedicated to reshaping systems and ensuring equitable access for all students in California.</p>
<p>Leslie Kelly is the Program Manager for the California Center on Teaching Careers. (The Center), housed within the Tulare County Office of Education. Leslie brings with her over 24 years of experience and expertise. Formally, the Content Coordinator overseeing Teachers of Color Pipeline in Fresno County Superintendent of Schools and currently an Adjunct Professor at Fresno Pacific University for almost 8 years teaching various courses in the School Counseling and PPS Program, Leslie, continues to highlight the importance of representation in each of these roles. Leslie has a gift in building strong relationships with educational partners, to further the work of equity in education. She continues to find ways to support all students using an equity lens having experience in both K12 and higher education. She has a master’s degree in educational leadership and administration and a master’s in counseling along with a Pupil Personnel Services Credential. Her passion for learning is evident as she continues to reimagine ways to transform education and ensure equitable access is attainable for all students in California.</p>
<p>Axel Kondoh is the Accounts Manager for the California Center on Teaching Careers, a vital division of the Tulare County Office of Education. He brings over 13 years of experience and expertise to his new role at Tulare County Office of Education. Axel's CASBO Chief Business Official (CBO) certification, Master of Science degree in Information Management from Arizona State University, and Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of California Berkeley (Haas Business School) are a testament to his unwavering commitment and dedication to professional growth.</p> <p>Axel, formerly the Internal Auditor at Visalia Unified School District, brings a wealth of experience in school business. His expertise spans business services, accounting, budget development, and audit. Axel is deeply committed to using his skills and knowledge to drive financial sustainability and foster program growth. His ultimate goal is to enhance the recruitment, retention, quality, and diversity of educators and services provided to the students and school districts served by the California Center on Teaching Careers at Tulare County. This goal inspires and motivates him every day.</p>
Ashley Eastman, serves as the program recruitment lead for the California Center on Teaching Careers, housed within Tulare County Office of Education. Ms. Eastman is completing a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from University of Maryland, Global Campus. She possesses organizational skills to maintain the program within the state guidelines, knowledge for communicating with various stakeholders, and experience in maintaining clear communication with teacher candidates and school districts. Please contact us if you have questions about the California Center on Teaching Careers (the Center).
Jonathan Mendoza, serves as a senior recruitment specialist for the California Center on Teaching Careers, housed within Tulare County Office of Education. Mr. Mendoza graduated from St. Lawrence University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration & Estudios Hispanicos. He possesses organizational skills to maintain the program within the state guidelines, knowledge for communicating with various stakeholders, and experience in maintaining clear communication with teacher candidates and school districts. Please contact us if you have questions about the California Center on Teaching Careers (the Center).
<p>Jose Covarrubias, serves as a senior recruitment specialist for the California Center on Teaching Careers, housed within Tulare County Office of Education. Jose graduated from California State University, Fresno with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. He possesses organizational skills to maintain the program within the state guidelines, knowledge for communicating with various stakeholders, and experience in maintaining clear communication with teacher candidates and school districts. Please contact us if you have questions about the California Center on Teaching Careers (the Center).</p>
Edgar Alvarez, serves as a recruitment support technician for the California Center on Teaching Careers, housed within Tulare County Office of Education. Edgar graduated from California State University, Fresno with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. He possesses organizational skills to maintain the program within the state guidelines, knowledge for communicating with various stakeholders, and experience in maintaining clear communication with teacher candidates and school districts. Please contact us if you have questions about the California Center on Teaching Careers (the Center).
Kindra Davis, serves as a recruitment support technician for the California Center on Teaching Careers, housed within Tulare County Office of Education. Kindra graduated from West Hills Community College with an Associate of Science in Business Administration. She possesses organizational skills to maintain the program within the state guidelines, knowledge for communicating with various stakeholders, and experience in maintaining clear communication with teacher candidates and school districts.Please contact us if you have questions about the California Center on Teaching Careers (the Center).
