COLLEGE CAREER FREMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Staff college career

COLLEGE & CAREER! FREMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Staff college & career presentation!

WELCOME! Here’s what you’ll find in this presentation and why: ● ● The following slides share information about the college and career choices of our teachers and staff at Fremont Elementary Read each slide carefully, they include information about their careers, education, pictures, and advice We put this presentation together because talking about your future is important to us We want you to know that we believe in you and we want you to believe in yourselves by: ● Getting inspired to think about your future ● Dreaming about your career and educational opportunities ● Thinking about what talents you have to contribute to the world ● Setting goals for success We hope you enjoy this presentation. Let’s get started!

MS. BECKY, School Office Assistant II What I wanted to be when I grew up Event Planner & Teacher Jobs I’ve Had Colleges Attended Diablo Valley College, Los Medanos College, & California State University, Fresno Advice for You Swim Instructor, Fast Food Work hard, have fun, and always try your best! Clerk, Retail Clerk, Nanny, Make sure to have a great support group of family worked at a daycare, worked at and friends when times get tough during school a preschool, and Classified & life to help you get through it and be the very Substitute for AUSD best version of yourself that you can be!

MRS. FARMER, Kindergarten Teacher What I wanted to be when I grew up A teacher Colleges Attended Foothill College, Laney College, UC Berkeley, & SF State Advice for you Find something that you ENJOY doing. You will not love it all of the time, but you will like it most of the time. Jobs I’ve Had Lifeguard, swim coach, & swim instuctor

MRS. PLETSCH, Fourth Grade Teacher What I wanted to be when I grew up I am doing it : ) Colleges Attended I went to California Lutheran University and then did an additional year there for my teaching credential! Jobs I’ve Had I have been a waitress, a camp counselor, and I’ve helped my husband run his insurance agency Advice for You There is a path for anything you want to accomplish!! If you're interested in something, tell as many people as you can about it. You never know who they might know that can help you along.

MR. GRAMLOW, 2 nd & 3 rd Grade English Teacher for Dual Immersion Jobs I’ve Had I have been a lifeguard at pools and beaches, sales associate at Macy's, caterer, and swimming coach (beginning levels to Olympians). What I wanted to be when I grew up I thought I might be an architect while in high school Colleges Attended I attended DVC, UC Irvine, and CSU East Bay. I also did some credits at St. Mary's College and USD (San Diego). Advice for you Make friends with students who take their education seriously.

MS. TORRES, Vice Principal What I wanted to be when I grew up Pediatrician, Surgeon, Fighter Pilot, Marine Biologist Colleges Attended DVC, LMC, Sac State, San Jose State, Cal State East Bay, Fortune School of Education, Mission Valley College Jobs I’ve Had Receptionist, Child Care at a gym, Telemarketer, Tutor, Summer Camp Counselor, Preschool Teacher, Preschool Director, Special Day Class Teacher, Intervention Teacher Advice for You Learn as much as you can. The more you know, the greater your opportunities.

MS. ANNDRIA, School Administrative Assistant What I wanted to be when I grew up Business Owner Jobs I’ve Had Nanny & Retail Colleges Attended Sonoma State Advice for You Try new things and find what makes you happy

MS. CARVALHO, Fifth Grade Teacher What I wanted to be when I grew up Tiger trainer or teacher Colleges Attended Los Medanos College, Mesa College (San Diego), San Diego State University Advice for you Hard work will always pay off even if your path veers in a different direction than what you imagined. Jobs I’ve Had Gymnastics coach, Hotel receptionist, Togo's

MRS. RAMIREZ, Principal What I wanted to be when I grew up Astronaut Colleges Attended Cal State East Bay and Chapman University Jobs I’ve Had Business-Customer Service Advice for You Get help when things get difficult.

MRS. LUCKY, Instructional Assistant What I wanted to be when I grew up Jobs I’ve Had Stay at home mom Teacher Colleges Attended Diablo Valley College (2 years) SFSU (2 years) Advice for You Be the best person you can be!

MS. NOBLE, Second Grade Teacher What I wanted to be when I grew up Educator Colleges Attended LMC, CSU East Bay, & Chapman University Advice for you I went to college ten years after I graduated high school. It is never too late to go to college. Jobs I’ve Had Assistant Manager at Ross and Cost Plus & receptionist

MR. ANDERSON, Fifth Grade Teacher What I wanted to be when I grew up Jobs I’ve Had Teacher I worked in a marketing department of a credit card company helping to create solicitations Colleges Attended Advice for You CSU, Chico If you want something bad enough, you will most likely get it

MR. PRICE, Music Teacher What I wanted to be when I grew up Honestly, I wasn't certain Colleges Attended University of the Pacific Bachelor's of Music (Music Management & Business) '88, University of the Pacific Masters of Arts in Teaching (Music Education) '91. Jobs I’ve Had An internship in Tracy Unified (1989 -90), then I began teaching in Antioch USD 199091. (This is year #31 here, all at Fremont. Only Ms. Saude has been here longer. ) Advice for You Keep an open mind, and find something you like doing, then find out all you can in that area and related areas. Want to open a bakery, like my daughter? Great! Learn that math for the recipes, but also learn business skills so you can stay in business. Learn from everybody!

Mrs. CORNING, Resource Teacher What I wanted to be when I grew up Jobs I’ve Had 3 rd grade teacher, 2 nd grade teacher at a bilingual school, Outdoor education teacher, In kindergarten I wanted to be a kindergarten program teacher for Boys & Girls Club, Science Adventures teacher, pet food store teacher clerk, coordinator for the Seattle Aquarium high school docent program, food prep at a retirement home, made burgers and "rings" at Kidd Valley Hamburgers in Seattle Colleges Attended Linfield College, School for International Training, Saint Mary's College, & Brandman University

MS. DADNIA, First Grade DI English Teacher What I wanted to be when I grew up Teaching then thought I wanted to be a nurse but it wasn't my true calling Jobs I’ve Had Hayward Unified School District and Walnut Creek School District Colleges Attended Advice for You Holy Names University (undergrad first 2 years) and CSUEB (undergrad year 3, teaching credential, and master's degree) Follow where your heart guides you

MR. FUENTES, PE Teacher College Attended Sacramento State What I wanted to be when I grew up Professional athlete Advice for you No matter what you do or where you end up stay true to yourself and everything will work out. You are the company you keep. Surround yourself with good people that have positive impact on you. Job I’ve Had Safeway Employee

MS. PRECIADO, School Counselor What I wanted to be when I grew up A teacher or veterinarian Colleges Attended UC Davis & Saint Mary’s College Jobs I’ve Had Tutor, babysitter, worked in a florist shop, Prevention Specialist for REACH Project Inc, High school counselor, Middle school counselor Advice for You Be curious about everything, ask questions, and keep learning always!

MS. CAIN, Fourth/Fifth Grade Teacher What I wanted to be when I grew up I wanted to be an archeologist when I grew up. Jobs I’ve Had My previous careers were a substitute teacher and loan officer assistant. Colleges Attended Advice for You I attended Sonoma State University. Never give up and stay focused on your dreams!

MRS. SAUDE, Kindergarten Teacher What I wanted to be when I grew up I wanted to be a teacher since I was 5 years old (thanks Mrs. Finnegan!) I have always loved my job. I don’t believe you need to do things that don’t make you happy, SO SEARCH FOR IT! Colleges Attended I went to Fresno state— the experiences I had there and the people I met far exceeded my education. Life experiences mean EVERYTHING! Advice for You My advice. . . do what you love, be who you are, spend your days being happy. Be authentic. Did I say BE HAPPY? !

MRS. MATT, Third Grade Teacher What I wanted to be when I grew up A hula dancer, I thought about politics, then a teacher, thank goodness! Colleges Attended I attended 2 community colleges, I did my Bachelor's at Cal State Fullerton, then my Master's & credential at University of Phoenix. It took me 11 years, but I never gave up! Jobs I’ve Had Summer camps, after school programs, teacher's aide, daycares, group homes, coaching, taught theatre, substitute teacher Advice for You Surround yourself with great people! Figure out what you love and find out how to get paid to do it.

MS. FRIETAS, Fourth Grade Teacher College Attended UC Davis and Chapman University What I wanted to be when I grew up I wanted to be a veterinarian or teacher Job I’ve Had I have been a camp counselor, camp director, waitress, and hostess Advice for you Don't be afraid to go after what you want!

MS. KIM, First Grade Teacher What I wanted to be when I grew up Attorney and Diplomat Jobs I’ve Had Colleges Attended University of Southern California, Business Administration (BS) and Hope International University, Education (MA) Bookkeeper, Human Resource, English Teacher in Korea Advice for You can do more than one career. Find what you have a passion for and grow with it. It’s never too late.

MRS. ONUWAJE, Third Grade Teacher What I wanted to be when I grew up I wanted to be a doctor. As much as I love to care for the sick, I hate to see blood, so I changed my path. I decided to be a banker. Ten years later, here I am in the most amazing path in my career, I love being a teacher. Jobs I’ve Had Chase Bank, Oakley Union School District, and Antioch Unified School District Advice for You It is okay to explore until you find your path. Life is an adventure, make the best out of it!

MS. Larissa, Bilingual Aide What I wanted to be when I grew up I wanted to be a residential architect. Colleges Attended I attended San Francisco State University (SFSU). Advice for You Do what you love. Be selfish for a bit, while you are pursuing your dreams, and always grow your skills and knowledge. Jobs I’ve Had Through a youth program I worked as a receptionist for the nutrition department at UCSF, I was 16! I also have done phone orders for Domino's Pizza, worked sales at Macy's, was a hostess at Nordstrom’s café, a secretary for a computer business in SF and an Instructional Bilingual Aide for AUSD!

College & Career Some questions for you to think about… What do you want to do when you grow up? What problem do you want to solve? How do you want to help your community/ or the planet?