Let's Talk About Feeling Happy and Healthy Inside!
Hey there, friends! Today, we're going to talk about something super important: mental health. Just like how we take care of our bodies...
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Harnessing the Power of AI: Transforming Education for All
Welcome to our blog post exploring the incredible potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education! Today, we delve into how AI is...
Karina Rios
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Finding Our Balance: School, Work, Life, and the Path to Personal Health
As future leaders and change-makers! We need to learn to navigate through our administrative credential journey. I've been reflecting on...
CSET Tips & Tricks: How to Study, Understand, and Pass the CSET Subtests
Here are some tips and tricks for taking the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSETs) for future educators: Understand the...
Nurturing Cultural Identity: The Importance of Second Language Acquisition and Cultural Preservation in Early Education
In today's interconnected world, the ability to speak more than one language and appreciate diverse cultures is becoming increasingly...
Nurturing Tomorrow's Educators: Insights for Student Teachers
Are you embarking on the rewarding journey of student teaching? As you step into the classroom, you're not just there to learn from...
Jose Patino
- 2 min
Navigating Tough Conversations
One of the toughest things in teaching is having tough conversations. Even now, I still feel a bit of fear about it, but I've improved a...
Jose Patino
- 2 min
Tackling the RICA
Tackling the RICA test can be quite a challenge! My number one piece of advice before diving deeper: don't give up and be patient. Let's...
What Has Fueled My "Why" In Education
Greetings, I am Daisi Morales, a 22-year-old resident teacher at Teachers College of San Joaquin, currently pursuing my passion for...
Scott Jordan
- 2 min
Instructor Spotlight - Stephen Callahan
Stephen Callahan, an educator at the San Joaquin County Office of Education, is passionate about providing accessible computer science...
Sadaf Ahrari
- 3 min
Empowering Education: A Personal Philosophy for Holistic Student Development
Education goes beyond mere knowledge acquisition; it is a transformative process that empowers individuals with critical thinking,...
Sadaf Ahrari
- 3 min
Mastering the RICA Exam: A Study Guide for Success
As a prospective teacher in California, preparing for the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) exam was a crucial step in my...
Veronica Jordan
- 3 min
Meet TCSJ Instructor: Anne Swehla-Garcia
We're sitting in a yogurt shop, it’s a Friday afternoon, and it feels like I’m catching up with a friend. And that’s who Anne is, she’s a...
Alyssa Erickson
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End of the Year Thoughts...
WOW. End of the year already. I can’t even believe how fast this year flew by. I just wanted to take this blog post to reflect on what a...
Scott Jordan
- 2 min
How to Use ChatGPT in the Classroom
As modern technology continues to evolve, many teachers seek new ways to engage their students and provide them with the best learning...
Jermaine Reece
- 2 min
Teachers and Non-Profit Organizations CAN Work Together
As an employee of a non-profit organization attending a school for mostly teachers, I wanted to point out a collaboration that is often...
Peter Gale
- 3 min
Learning at the Tire Store
As people who prepare for their future in education, it is good to remember that we must be lifelong learners. When the week began, I did...
Veronica Jordan
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Meet Joanna Gama, TCSJ Credential and M.Ed. Student Alumni
She's a mom of four, her and her husband each have full-time jobs, and her two oldest daughters (age 14 & 13) are busy with...
Scott Jordan
- 3 min
Pi Day Activities!
It is that time of year when every math teacher gets excited. No, it's not any special holiday that gives teachers a day off but a day...
Peter Gale
- 2 min
The Humor of the Situation
Going back to school when you are nearly 50 is not easy, but TCSJ provides a way to make it doable. One of the best—but also...
Ruth Alvarez Mojica
- 3 min
A Day is What You Make Of It
Wake up Get ready Do Homework for grad school Pack lunch Go to work Lunch break End of work hours Continue working Go home Attend virtual...
Alyssa Erickson
- 3 min
What I wish I Knew Before Student Teaching
Before beginning my time as a resident teacher, my nerves were through the roof. I had a lot of unanswered questions. What would it be...
Sarai Cortez
- 1 min
TCSJ's Residency Program vs. Internship Program ... What I Wish I Knew
One of the options to become a teacher at TCSJ is the Residency Program, Residency@TCSJ. When I was applying to programs, I had little...
Veronica Jordan
- 2 min
What I Wish I Knew…
Career | Choices | TCSJ "I will never go back to school." This was what I told myself when I completed my bachelors degree. I was...
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