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What
is The Teacher Connection?
The Teacher Connection is a program that supports and encourages teaching as a profession. It identifies, connects and supports individuals as they work toward careers in teaching. It reflects a commitment between the Cave Creek Unified School District, Deer Valley Unified School District, Paradise Valley Unified School District, Paradise Valley Community College, and the ASU College of Teacher Education and Leadership at the West campus to inspire students to explore, pursue, and excel in teaching careers.
How
will the program help me?
If you are interested in teaching, this program will provide you with opportunities to fully explore teaching as a career. Through a network of experiences and support services – field trips, workshops, advising sessions, and internships – you will have the opportunity to explore and evaluate the benefits and challenges of the teaching profession. The program helps clarify the teaching career choice, identifies financial resources for a college education, and provides professional and peer support. Students who successfully complete the program, obtain an Arizona teaching certificate, and have favorable recommendations from cooperating teachers and faculty will be invited to participate in priority interviews for teaching
Is
there a program membership fee?
There are no costs to join.
Who
should apply?
Everyone who is interested in the teaching profession and planning on continuing their education at ASU College of Teacher Education and Leadership at the West campus.
How
will The Teacher Connection participants be chosen?
Participants will be chosen based on information provided in their application materials.
What
is the deadline and how do I apply?
Applications for The Teacher Connection are accepted throughout the year. Letters of acceptance are sent via U.S. mail. Students are notified of an orientation for the program and are expected to attend to activate their membership in The Teacher Connection.
What
if I want to talk to someone before applying to the Teacher
Connection?
The following are representatives who can help you learn more
about The Teacher Connection:
| Pinnacle High
School |
Kristopher Olson, Teacher Academy Director |
(602) 445-4917 |
| Horizon High
School |
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| Paradise Valley
Com. College |
Harriet Betts, Teacher Development Center Coordinator |
(602) 787-6562 |
| Paradise Valley
Com. College |
Christie Colunga, Early Childhood Education Faculty |
(602) 787-7731 |
| Paradise Valley
Com. College |
Karen Kabrich, English Faculty |
(602) 787-6570 |
| Paradise Valley
Com. College |
Debbie Voll, Education Faculty |
(602) 787-6659 |
| ASU College of Teacher Education
and Leadership at the West campus |
Faye Luna, Academic Advisor |
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The Teacher Connection is a partnership program between Cave Creek Unified School District, Deer Valley Unified School District, Paradise Valley Unified School District, Paradise Valley Community College ASU College of Teacher Education and Leadership.
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