An interactive session walking through what teaching actually looks like — from lesson planning to classroom culture.

Presenter: Andrea Brazil

Hear from Mr. Jonathan Clark — “The Jumper” — a dunking extraordinaire who has turned his passion for athletics into a meaningful career in teaching and coaching. Discover how you, too, can combine your love for sports with a rewarding path in education.

Presenter: Jonathan Clark IV

This engaging, hands-on session explores how to support multilingual learners’ literacy development using everyday classroom materials, process art, and loose parts to create rich, multi-sensory learning experiences. Participants will gain practical strategies to immediately apply in their work with children, aligning with TPE 7 and the new California Literacy Plan. Emphasizing contextualized and playful literacy, the session equips future educators with tools for English Language Development, Translanguaging, and foundational literacy skills—building their confidence and readiness to teach diverse learners.

Presenter: Dr. Lindsay Meeker FS

Hands-on discussions about being a culturally responsive and inclusive educator.

Presenter: Leslie Kelly

Encourages students to envision themselves as changemakers in their hometown schools.

Presenter: Shannon Turmon

Learn about a year-long, immersive pathway that blends rigorous coursework with full-time classroom experience under mentorship — designed to prepare highly qualified teachers for Fresno County’s rural districts.

Presenter: Dr. Julisa Maldonado Vargas

Accepted your admission to Fresno State and don’t know where to start? Learn about block scheduling and your Degree roadmap. Meet with academic counselors from the Kremen School of Education. Attendees will learn about the alternatives to taking the CSET.

Presenter: Ivy Fitzpatrick

Learning about the application process to Fresno State for Fall 2025. Learn the important dates, materials you need to make applying to Fresno State easy. Also get information on the Teaching Fellows Scholarship Program that is available to new incoming Freshman for fall 2025.

Presenter: Lynn Jaschke and Anahy Escalera

Interested in teaching Pre-k or lower, hear from academic counselors from Fresno State’s Child Development program. Learn the degree pathway and what you need to get a credential to start your career as a preschool teacher.

Presenter: Sonya Pena and Isamar Alvarado

Panel of current teachers sharing why they chose the profession and what keeps them going.

Hear from a Fresno Unified School District representative about the benefits of becoming a teacher. From learning how the pay scale works, the health and retirement benefits, how teachers can earn extra income, and the built-in time off from school holidays and breaks, as well as the professional development opportunities that are available to their faculty.

Presenter: Traci Taylor

Get information on Education pathways available through Fresno City College and SCCCD. Learn about our Education 10 partnership where you can earn your field experience hours through CTFF.

Presenter: Samantha Cazares

Integrated session combining FPU and FUSD. Learn more about other teacher pathways. Discover a 2-year or 4-year program at Fresno Pacific University that allows you to earn your Bachelor’s degree and credential while still giving you time to participate in an after-school program.

Presenter: FPU Bortz/Gonzalez

Hear from a representative from National University about their flexible online program. Whether you are a first-time freshman, transfer, or credential student, there is a program for you to reach your goal. CTFF and National University have partnered together as well to offer Teaching Fellows 15% off.

Presenter: Byron Harwell

Fresno State is launching a new PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction Credential beginning Summer 2025. This program is designed to respond to California’s growing demand for qualified teachers who can support children in pre-kindergarten, transitional kindergarten, and kindergarten through third grade.

Presenter: Dr. Pei-Ying Wu