Teacher Education Faculty

Overview

The Department of Teacher Education faculty is comprised of professors committed to preparing effective teachers and other educational professionals for 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's diverse schools. The faculty have recognized expertise and are active in the professional discipline of Teacher Education. They are supplemented by a select group of lecturers drawn from respected universities and public schools in the Bay Area.

Faculty Members

Program Coordinators

  • Masters Educational Technology Leadership - Li-Ling Chen
  • Masters Early Childhood Education and Masters Curriculum & Instruction- Valerie Helgren-Lempesis
  • Masters Reading & Literacy - Andrea Steinfeld
  • Single Subject (English, Math, Physical Education, Science, & Social Science) Credential Program Coordinator, edTPA Coordinator, Intern Coordinator - 
  • Single Subject (Art, Dance, Music, Theatre, & World Language) Credential Program Coordinator, edTPA Coordinator, Intern Coordinator -
  • Multiple Subject Credential Program Coordinator, edTPA Coordinator, Intern Coordinator - 
  • Single Subject Placement Coordinators - Tonja Byrom & Jaime Colly (Alameda & Contra Costa Counties)
  • Multiple Subject Placement Coordinators - Deb St. Clair