1. Complete the Indigo Survey:

   CALSA Mentors: https://www.ttisurvey.com/450444VAA

   CALSA Proteges: https://www.ttisurvey.com/450443QTB

2. Download the GroupMe app and join the CALSA Mentoring Program chat group.

3. Pay your $200 annual Mentoring Program fee (Proteges only) to Teresa Alonzo via Zelle or Venmo (@TereAlonzo). Phone number connected to my account is 562-480-3129

I live in Whittier, CA (Central Valley is "home")

I am compassionate, insightful and tenacious

My protege is (future Dr.) Alma Ulloa, Cohort #19

My goals for the mentoring journey are 1) to connect mentors and proteges in meaningful opportunities for growth and development, 2) support leaders to connect their passion and purpose

I live in Valinda, CA

I am an empathetic, supportive, yet decisive leader.

Newport Beach

Heriberto Angel

…..gotta go!

Servant- Advocate - Transparent

Protégée- Moe De La Mora

Be a resource to Moe as he leads his new school.

My mentor is Dr. Maria Elena Plaza.

One of my goals in this program is to learn more about myself to be able to guide my next career steps more effectively.

Long Beach, Ca

LA County Office of Ed

North, collaboration, community

My mentor is Alejandro Alvarez

Develop a better understanding of the students we serve and learn how to better support my community

I was born and raised and call Santa Ana home.

I am reflective, authentic, and passionate.

My protege is (future Dra.) Jessica Artiaga.

Goals - 1.) to create an authentic and meaningful connection and relationship with my protege. 2.) foster an environment for my protege to see herself in her brilliance and possibility of impact.

I work for the San Mateo-Foster City School District

I'm determined, goal oriented and empathetic

My mentor is Dr. Itoco

My goals for the mentoring journey are 1) improve my leadership skills 2) gain connections and networks to like-minded people

The three words that describe my leadership are: Supportive, Understanding, and compassionate.

My protege is Michael Santiago.

My goals for the mentoring journey is to: 1) Be a support system for my protege in his journey as a future CBO. 2) Become a resource for others as we network across the cohort.

Roots in Santa Ana, but live in Placentia, Ca

Santa Ana Unified School District

Fair , Listener, Do-'er

Mentor: Rafael Gaeta

Goal 1: Get insight on problems of practice

Goal 2: Build lifelong professional relationships

My goals for the Mentoring Program include: 1) Supporting ny protegee through all aspects of her leadership journey; 2) Creating an inclusive and caring environment for our CALSA familia; 3) Learning WITH and from my mentorship familia; 4) Sharpening my saw through connections, personal and professional growth.

"Entre montes, monte soy"

Work: Fillmore USD- Assistant Superintendent Educational Services

3 words: trailblazer, thoughtful, patient

Goal: to facilitate the mentors and proteges relationship development so that all participants becomes the best versions of themselves

I live in Santa Ana, CA

I am tenacious, strategic, and compassionate.

My protege is Dr. Rebecca Pianta

Santa Barbara Unified SD

I am passionate, encouraging, thoughtful

My mentor is Dr. Andres Duran

My goals are to continue to develop as a school leader and continue to become a change agent

I live in Santa Clarita, CA.

My mentor is Dr. Douglas Meza.

I am creative, see the BIG picture, and collaborative.

My wish for the mentoring program is to gain clarity on my leadership journey.

My protege is Dr. Adriana Gonzalez

Oxnard, Ca

Elm Street Elementary/ Oxnard School District

Organized, Honest, Go-getter

Marcela

I want to continue learning and growing professionally.

I am empathetic, focused and ethical. My mentor is Dr. Susie Lopez-Guerra, Ed.D. My goals for the mentoring program are 1. to

learn more about myself as a leader and 2. learn how to support the community that I grew up in.

I am a superintendent in transition.

I am supportive, inspirational, visionary

Cohort 20 Mentor - Protege: Natasha Harris-Dawson

My name is Douglas Meza

I live in Montebello, CA

I work for the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District

I am committed to service, passionate, and committed to capacity building 

My protege is Jackeline Tapia 

My goal for the mentoring program is to learn from each other and be supportive

I am dedicated, thoughtful, and an ally.

My mentor is Blain Watson.

My goals are to enhance my leadership skills and to learn from this diverse group of leaders.

I am proactive, inclusive and flexible.

My mentor is Marcie Chavez.

My goals for the mentoring journey are:

1)To step outside of my comfort zone

2)Explore and identify additional strengths

3)Focus on my personal development as an administrator.

I work for the Los Angeles County Office of Education.

Compassionate, advocate and persistent.

My mentor is Dr. Rosa Isiah

My goals are to strengthen my vision and clarity about where I would like to be in 10 years. Meet other leaders that I can learn from

I work at LACOE in Downey CA

My leadership style: I am reliable, dedicated, and not afraid to disrupting systems of oppression.

My mentor is Margarita Amador

My goal for the mentoring program is to learn from my mentor to better support the communities I serve.

I am an Includer, Restorative, and a Learner.

My mentor is Socorro Shiels.

My goals for the mentoring program are 1) to connect with other educational leaders to continue strengthening my leadership skills, 2) to network and build meaningful connections with mentors, peers, and other professionals in the field of education

Serving: Ontario-Montclair School District, Proud Principal of Mariposa Elementary

Servant Leader - Healer - Equity Warrior

Protege: Victor de los Santos

Three words that describe my leadership are: transformational, collaborative and corazon. My protoge is April Leon and the three goals that I hope to accomplish are 1) first and foremost to build a relationship with April 2) learn about her professional goals 3) forge a path together to help her get there.

My mentor is Dr. Ursela Estrada-Reveles and I am hoping to build a strong relationship with her and learn all that I can. I would love to explore and really narrow down what my next professional step will be and also take on a higher education role to serve new and aspiring teachers and administrators.

The goals I hope to accomplish are: 1) to provide my support and care as Aldo navigates various spaces and circumstances, 2) to ensure that Aldo's identity, passion, and priorities remain at the forefront of his short- and long-term goals, and 3) to be in community with him and CALSA.

I live in La Habra, CA with my three young boys (ages 9, 7 and 5). I am a baseball and soccer mom and always put my own kiddos first.

I love to hike, go camping, bake and read.

My protégé is Maricecy Hernandez.

My goals for the mentoring journey are to 1) Support my protégé by being a trusted friend and a good listener.

2) Encourage my protégé to take risks if it is in her best interest

3) Build her and I both up by sharing networking and PD opportunities.

Born in Mexico, Grew up in Anaheim, Work in Buena Park/Anaheim/La Palma & Live in Brea - CA

Serve as the proud Superintendent of the award-winning Centralia Elementary School District

3 words: Student-Centered, Community-Oriented, Success-Driven

My protege is Jessica Salcedo

1-2 Goals: to be of support; to make a difference

My passions include Leadership, Equity and Social Justice, Women in Leadership, and Multilingual Education.

Three words that describe my leadership are: Passionate, Actionable, Dedicated.

I look forward to this journey of sharing, exploring, and learning together with my protégé, Dr. Selena Barajas-Ledesma.

Born to a Cubano Father and Mexican-American Mother with Bracero Roots.

Live in North Hollywood/Los Angeles...Raised in Bakersfield, CA...

Cohort 6 Portege

I am: Intentional...Embracing...Selfless

1. Strengthen my leadership skills to directly increase equitable outcomes for students and learn about other leadership styles and approaches to this work.

2. Expand my professional network and connections while gaining clarity about career goals and enhancing my self-confidence through supportive relationships.

   
   

   I will apply what I learn through mentorship to my context to continually improve my leadership in service of students, staff and community. 

Salinas, Ca.

Alisal Union School District

Pupil Personnel Services Director

I am goal-oriented, a lifelong learner, and empathetic.

My mentor is Ruben Fernandez

Goals: Develop self-confidence goals, and not be too hard on myself to the point I shut down.