FTRP Summer 2021 BAP Cohort Introductions by Ana K. Soltero Lopez https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c Made with the help of a typing monkey en-us 2021-05-12 23:02:12 UTC 2025-09-24 16:54:14 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1519603963 Hi all!! My name is KaLe (Cali) not the kale veggie. I am a mother to a super adorable, energetic,  healthy,  and loving 2.5 year old boy, name Bradsley. I graduated with my BA in liberal studies and a Hmong minor.  During my spare time I like to get outdoors.  Anything from hiking,  playing basketball/ football/ volleyball,  fishing,  camping, and oh I like to dance too. Also,  if you plan on hiking the JMT trail one day we'll become great friends. I am excited to learn from the best and cannot wait to start my teaching career. My goal going into the teaching field is to be one of the many who will help plant the seed of success,  happiness, and growth for my future students.  See you all soon :)]]> 2021-05-13 00:35:43 UTC https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1519603963 Woohoo! https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1519970008 Hello everyone! My name is Maikor Vang pronounced My-Core Veing, but I go by Mk. I am graduating this semester with my BA in Liberal Studies, Woohoo! šŸ„³, Some of my hobbies include; gardening, crafting, and sewing! I also love to travel with my boyfriend. I look forward to meeting you all! Teaching power! Woohoo! šŸ’—]]> 2021-05-13 03:02:09 UTC https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1519970008 https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1520044510 Hello everyone! My name is Kassandra. I graduated with my BA in sociology. Some of my hobbies are party planning, traveling, and camping! I enjoy anything that gets to do with the outdoors šŸŒ²šŸŖµ . I am also a dog mom to a Siberian husky name Nova. Iā€™m excited to be part of this program and I canā€™t wait to meet you all šŸŽ! ]]> 2021-05-13 03:39:54 UTC https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1520044510 Lidia Flores https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1521967198 Hi everyone! My name is Lidia, I got my B.A. in Liberal Studies. I am on the BAP pathway (Spanish) and my goal is to teach in a dual immersion classroom. I love hanging out with my kids, husband and other family members. I also love cooking, gardening, the outdoors, day trips and days at the lake. I have a variety of hobbies but since the pandemic I have really gotten into photography (food photography) and have turned it into a side job for myself by managing a few restaurant's social media profiles.  I find it really interesting how much I can apply what I have learned about education to marketing and vice versa. Lastly, I am so excited to finally start the FTRP! And especially excited to meet all of you!]]> 2021-05-13 17:22:14 UTC https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1521967198 https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1522738016 Hello everyone. My name is Edwin Pena. I am from Santa Maria CA, and moved to Fresno in 2015 to continue my higher education at Fresno State. I graduated in the spring of 2020 with a B.A. in Liberal Studies. I hope to become a teacher, and use my ability to speak in English and Spanish, to help students as much as I can. Some of my hobbies, include hiking, going to the beach, and going to the movie theater. I am blessed and extremely excited to be here, and I hope we can all achieve our goals. ]]> 2021-05-13 21:09:03 UTC https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1522738016 https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1522809092 Hey guys! My name is Mario Arciniega, and I am in the BAP for Spanish. I graduated from Fresno State in May 2019. I am passionate about teaching and I aspire to make an impact in childrenā€™s lives through my teaching. Some fun facts about me is that I love listening, playing, and making music! I play a few different instruments but my favorite instrument is the Drums šŸ„. I play drums at my home church Visalia First and also play in a band with my family, where my sister plays the accordion!šŸŖ— 
I married my beautiful wife back in 2017 and we love to go on trips like camping,  the beach, baseball games (Go Giants!) concerts, and many more. I am also very excited for this program and look forward to meeting and working with you all! 
]]> 2021-05-13 21:43:16 UTC https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1522809092 Hi everyone! nconvers99 https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1522845333 My name is Nicole Convers and I graduated from Fresno State with my BA in Liberal arts back in 2020. A big reason as to why I want to be a Dual Immersion teacher is because I used to go to school in Venezuela and I absolutely loved it. I love being bilingual and learning about different cultures. This experience defiantly opened up a lot of opportunities for me and I hope I can do that same the someone else. Im excited to meet you all!]]> 2021-05-13 22:03:45 UTC https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1522845333 Hello everyone! https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1523624785 My name is David Thao. I graduated from Fresno State with a Linguistic degree. Some of my hobbies are exercising, fishing, and camping. One interesting fact about me is that I can listen to a song for hours. I want to become a Dual Immersion teacher because I want to help students who grew up like me. I look forward to working with you all this semester. 

]]> 2021-05-14 04:05:54 UTC https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1523624785 Shuhd Asadd shuhd https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1525241288 My name is Shuhd pronounced Shahad. I graduated from Fresno State with a bachelors degree in liberal studies in the fall. I plan to  teach math. I enjoy reading being active and learning new things about different parts of the world. I look forward to meeting everyone :)]]> 2021-05-14 16:15:07 UTC https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1525241288 Hello Everyone! https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1526429650 My name is Brenda Guadarrama and I graduates from Fresno State with my BA in Liberal arts. I am on the BAP Spanish pathway. I want to become a teacher because I want to help inspire students to do their very best. Some of my hobbies include reading and going to the beach. I am excited to begin the FTRP and look forward to meeting you all! ]]> 2021-05-14 23:42:52 UTC https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1526429650 Hello! https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1527202893 My name is Abby Schofield and I just graduated this semester with my degree in Liberal Studies. I will be entering the Math pathway and am looking forward to learning alongside you all! I love Disney, coffee, and reading. I hope to meet you in person soon! ]]> 2021-05-15 15:51:11 UTC https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1527202893 Hello All! y_cardona2 https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1527489798 My name is Yuliana and it is nice to get to know you all! I graduated last Fall from Fresno State! Like many of 
you I also earned my degree in Liberal Studies. Some of my favorite things include working out, traveling, and drinking tea! ]]> 2021-05-15 20:51:38 UTC https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1527489798 Braulio Gonzalez https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1527735666 Hello everyone! My name is Braulio Gonzalez. I am excited to learn and grow as an educator alongside all of you. I am part of the Science pathway. I graduated from Fresno State in the fall of 2018 with a BS in Health Science. Upon graduation, I became a substitute teacher and wrestling coach. I studied hard and was able to pass my CSETs. I was fortunate enough to be admitted to the FTRP program. I am really excited to be back in school and be a part of Fresno Unified. ]]> 2021-05-16 03:01:22 UTC https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1527735666 rogeliohernandez2 https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1528823204 Hola, 
My name is Rogelio. I am an instructional coach/new teacher and national board certification support provider in Fresno Unified. I completed my schooling in Mexico.  I came to Fresno as a part of an interchange program between Fresno Unified and Mexico. I am passionate about teaching because it allows me to create opportunities for others to see the world from a different perspective an to transform themselves. Some of my hobbies are listening to podcasts, reading novels, and folklorico dancing.  I am looking forward to  meeting and collaborating with you!

]]> 2021-05-16 18:09:14 UTC https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1528823204 https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1528846477 Hi everyone! My name is Stephanie Perez. I graduated from Fresno State with a BS in Accounting. Becoming a teacher has always been in my heart. I am thankful I am pursing this career. I worked at a local school district where I served in a special education classroom setting. I am in the Math Pathway cohort. I enjoy spending time with my loved ones and pups, learning new things, hiking, coffee and tea!]]> 2021-05-16 18:26:29 UTC https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1528846477 Excited for our Program! https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1528960758 Hello all!
My name is Elisa Bowen, I am a boy mom of two and a wife to a loving husband. I grew up in both Fresno and Fowler (small town south of Fresno). I graduated from Fresno State in 2018 with my BS in Biology. Upon completion of this credential program, I will be adding on a supplementary authorization in science so that I am able to teach science up to grades 9 and Biology to any grade level. Currently, I am a substitute teacher for Fresno Unified School District and have enjoyed my experiences so far. I am looking forward to gaining the knowledge that I need to know so that I am able to meet the California guidelines of common core in my classroom.  I am excited to return to Fresno State because I believe that the professors are a wonderful representation of teachers who understand diversity, which is unique and has impacted my life in such a positive manner.]]> 2021-05-16 19:45:41 UTC https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1528960758 Hello Everyone! https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1529056044 My name is Yuliana Valencia, and I am excited to meet all of you. I graduated from Fresno State with a BS in Business Administration and an option in International Business. A career change can be scary but teaching is in my heart, and I aspire to make a positive impact on young students' lives. I will be entering the Math pathway. I enjoy playing sports, hiking, reading, traveling, and visiting local coffee shops.]]> 2021-05-16 21:01:51 UTC https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1529056044 Alexandra (Ali) Teliha https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1529235633 Hello everyone! I am looking forward to connecting with all of you soon! I spent the last two years working as a physical therapy aide until I found teaching or maybe teaching found me? I have my B.S. in Biology from Saint Mary's College of California and I competed as a division I cross country and track athlete. I love to do all things outdoors and travel whenever I get the chance to. My weaknesses are coffees and sweet treats. I spend most of my days exploring new places hiking, running, paddle boarding, baking, trying new restaurants and enjoying the company of my friends and family. ]]> 2021-05-16 23:54:17 UTC https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1529235633 Hello there fellow peers! My name is Cathleen Garcia and I'm a mom of two energetic little boys, Liam is 4 and Levi is 3. I'm also a fiance to my high school sweetheart, Edgar. The three of them are what let me to the path of becoming a teacher since one of our boys has been diagnosed as Autistic. It really opened my eyes to a lot of things, but especially different teaching strategies. Our little guy continues to amaze us every day and I can only hope to have parents feel the same way about me and the milestones I help their children reach. In our free time we LOVE to take trips to Disneyland and are so excited to be back next month after almost a 15 month break. I like to start my mornings enjoying a strong cup of coffee in silence and finish my nights reading a good book, but I'll settle for a bedtime story with my babies most of the time. I also enjoy family time and even more, girl time with my sisters. cgarcia2405 https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1529405530 2021-05-17 01:13:15 UTC https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1529405530 Hello there! https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1529419913 My name is Kelly Solis and I am 24 years old. I am so excited to finally be in the program. It seems like I have been working on my Bachelor's for a very long time. At last, here I am. I am originally from Aguascalientes, Mexico and I used to travel a lot for my dad's job so stability is valuable to me. I just graduated with my B.A. in Liberal Studies and I also have my A.A. in Psychology. I want to become a 3rd or 4th-grade bilingual teacher. I love listening to movie scores (soundtrack), hiking, camping, going on road trips, painting, and watching films. My weakness is chocolate but my favorite drink is coffee!]]> 2021-05-17 01:19:08 UTC https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1529419913 Hey There! cgarcia2405 https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1529469830 My name is Cathleen Garcia and I am so excited to start the final chapter in my educational career with all of you! I'm a Mama to two beautiful boys named Liam and Levi, and a fiance to an amazing partner named Edgar. They're the reason I was able to go back to school and pursue a career in teaching. Our little Liam was diagnosed as Autistic and has really been the driving force behind me. Seeing him reach milestones is always cause to celebrate, and I can only hope to be part of the reason that other parents are able to experience this as well. I enjoy starting my day with a strong cup of coffee and ending my night with a good book. The last 4 years have been more bedtime stories than anything, but I wouldn't change it. We LOVE taking trips to Disneyland and can't wait to go back after a 15 month hiatus. I also enjoy spending time with our families, but I enjoy sister time even more.]]> 2021-05-17 01:40:32 UTC https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1529469830 Hello Everyone! https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1529753436 My name is Yadira Maciel-Gomez and I am 27 years old. I am a first generation graduate in my family and plan on inspiring my younger siblings and future students to achieve anything and everything they set their minds too. I don't have any kids of my own but I get the privilege of helping my mom raise my 4 and 2 year old siblings. They are like my children and are just as attached to me as I am to them. My family is my biggest support system and they are as excited as I am for me to start this journey. I am inspired and ready to start this chapter in my teaching career with all of you and can't wait to be able to  learn how to grow and educate the children of our future. I am a huge lover of the outdoors and l enjoy playing sports. I love traveling and spending time with my family the most. ]]> 2021-05-17 03:46:10 UTC https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1529753436 Hello Colleagues! https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1529788918 The name is Jade Munoz. It is a pleasure to virtually meet you all! I am excited for this new path in my career. I am currently a Master student and plan on finishing both my M.A. and Credential in the next 2 years. Fun facts, well I own a pug (Leia) and Manx cat (Dexter). They are inseparable! I just purchased a new home in 2020. I love gaming, cooking, baking, and working out. I also love binge watching shows (especially during quarantine). My ultimate career goal is to work in higher education and mentor future teachers. ]]> 2021-05-17 04:08:44 UTC https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1529788918 Hi Everyone! https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1531307868  My name is Yonathan Sanchez and I just graduated with my bachelorā€™s in Liberal Studies this semester. I will be doing the math pathway. I have been married for 7 years and have a 5-year-old little boy named Julian.  Some of my hobbies include RC car racing, camping, and taking my son riding. I am very excited to meet you all and to get this program started. ]]> 2021-05-17 13:57:46 UTC https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1531307868 Hola! https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1531929464 My name is Yolanda Diaz i a 22 year old first generation student who is so excited to start this program! I graduated in 2020 from Fresno State with my degree in Liberal Studies, to ensure i wanted to go into teaching i became a tutor for 2 years with California Teaching Fellows. Easy to say it was by far my favorite job, work never felt like work! Some of my hobbies are; drawing/painting, trying new coffee places with my sister, hanging out with my family, and a guilty pleasure of mine is not being able to miss an episode of The Bachelor. Being the oldest of four children at home it was always my responsibility to teach them what i chad learned while no one at home was really able to help me. Thats why i am so thankful to have the opportunity to help bilingual students who may be going through the same thing!]]> 2021-05-17 16:01:20 UTC https://padlet.com/asolterolopez/luj6xv3ccqcs2o5c/wish/1531929464