April 2008
CBEST Prep- March 8th & March 29th
These prep classes will get you ready for the April CBEST. For more information please print the flyer below and to register go to:
http://www.westhillscollege.com/lemoore/academics/community_education/courses.asp

February 2008
Save the Date 2008!

Teach 2008 Conference- February 29th
This regional event that will be from 9:00-2:00 and will feature 4 year universities, guest speakers, food, and fun! To register you can contact Mr. Preston or download the flyer below and bring it to Tiffani McGee (T.E.A.M. Teach Counselor)
January 2008
3rd Annual T.E.A.M. Teach Kickoff Dinner
Textbook Check-Out and Textbook Check-In!
Check-In-Please bring your textbooks to Portable 506 by Friday, December 14th at 4:00 p.m.
Check-Out- Textbooks can be checked out for the spring semester starting on Wednesday, January 9th at 9:00 a.m. in Portable 506.
December 2007
December Huddle Wraps Up the Semester!
On Thursday, December 6th there were 40 T.E.A.M. Teach members who celebrated the end of the semester with some pizza, the world premiere of the T.E.A.M. Teach video, and some raffle prizes. Check out the pictures of your fellow T.E.A.M. Teachers below:
“Pizza, Prizes, Premiere, & Pathways ”
Thursday, December 6th at Noon
WHCL- Room 209

We will have our final huddle of the semester on Thursday, December 6th at noon in Room 209. I know that this time of the semester is busy for everyone so the agenda will be light and will include pizza, raffle prizes, some conversation about “pathways”, and the world premiere of the T.E.A.M. Teach promotional video. It should be fun so come and join us in Room 209!
Flyer for T.E.A.M Teach Huddle
November 2007
T.E.A.M. Teach Turns Two!
This fall marks the two year anniversary for the T.E.A.M. Teach project. James Preston (Education Instructor/Project Director), Jacqui Shehorn (Major Leaguer/Mentor), and Pedro Avila (WHC Researcher) recently gave a presentation at the Student Success Conference in San Jose that outlined the progress of the T.E.A.M. Teach project. You can check out the researchon the project and other information and pictures from T.E.A.M. Teach by clicking on the link below:
Student Success Conference: T.E.A.M. Teach Presentation- Ppoint
Student Success Conference: T.E.A.M. Teach Presentation- PDF File
October 2007
We will have our 2nd huddle of the semester at noon on Tuesday, October 23rd. This huddle will include a preview of the spring semester, featured learning community classes, and discussion of priority registration. Counselors and advisors will be on hand to help you figure out the best schedule for you for spring and also talk with you about your education plans. As always, we will have pizza!
Priority Registration Starts on Monday, October 22nd for T.E.A.M. Teach
If you joined T.E.A.M. Teach prior to September 15th, 2007 then you have priority registration rights for the spring semester. This means that you can start registering on Monday, October 22nd for classes. Regular registration begins on Saturday, October 27th. Please join us at the T.E.A.M. Teach huddle or make an appointment with a counselor or advisor to develop a schedule that works best for you!
September 2007
WHCL Gets CTE Grant- Books, Conferences, & Counselors!
WHC Lemoore was awarded a grant in July that will allow us to add many services to the T.E.A.M. Teach project. The focus is on developing and recruiting students who are interested in teaching in the CTE fields (Agriculture, Business, Public Service, Culinary, Health Careers) and an additional emphasis on future Math and Science teachers. Even though the grant is CTE-related it will improve the services for all T.E.A.M. Teach members. In the next few months you will see the following:
August 2007
FPU Connection- T.E.A.M. Teachers Travelin’ the Pipeline and Future Opportunities
August was a historic month for the Fresno Pacific/West Hills College Lemoore partnership as the first cohort group started the 18 month degree completion program in Liberal Studies. These 15 students transferred into the program with 70 units, they will meet for class 1 night a week for the next 18 months on the WHCL campus, and then they will receive their B.A. degree in Liberal Studies from Fresno Pacific University. Another cohort group will start in January (B.A. in Child Development) and MaryJo Burchard from Fresno Pacific University has been inquiring if we have enough students to start another Liberal Studies cohort group in January. If you are interested in the program and starting in January please e-mail me and I will pass the information on to MaryJo. You can also make an appointment with her in the administration building and meet with her personally. Congratulations and best wishes to Vicki Nelson, Oscar Villareal (king of Upward Bound), Sheri Gordon, Rachele Martinez (supersub of the future), Crystal Shannon, Vanessa Avila, Laura Pitts (5C Mentor Extraordinairre), Betsy Pena, Amy Soyland, Jorge Pulido, Tabitha Davis, Cynthia “Mizzou” Mora, Ricky “the Famous Ricky” Paredes, Rick “Go Dodgers” Calvillo, Linda Cruz, and the one and only Toni Morris.
May 2007
T.E.A.M. Teach Unplugged
Come chill-out and charge-up for finals
Date: Wednesday, May 16th at Noon
Location: WHCL Conference Center
Food: Pizza, Pizza, and Pizza….
Topics:
April 2007- T.E.A.M. Teach Huddle- Schedule for Success
T.E.A.M. Teach Top 10--April 2007
Schedule for Success
When: Monday, April 16th- Noon
Where: WHCL Conference Center
Featuring:
March 2007- CBEST Classes Offered
West Hills College Lemoore is offering an 18 hour CBEST test preparation class to help you pass the CBEST. For more information or to register click on the link below this that says CBEST flyer. The CBEST prep class will at the end of February and is only $30 for T.E.A.M. Teach members.
CBEST Prep Class Registration

March 2007- Academic Game Plan with Coach John Baxter
T.E.A.M. Teach Huddle with Coach John Baxter!
Date: Wednesday, March 14th-6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Location: WHC Lemoore Conference Center
Coach Baxter will talk about his nationally recognized “Academic Game Plan” and share words of wisdom for current and future students, teachers, and coaches! Community members are invited for the pizza, time with Coach Baxter, and a few updates about the T.E.A.M. Teach Project. For more information about the “Academic Game Plan” go to http://www.academicgameplan.com/
January 2007- T.E.A.M. Teack Kickoff Dinner
An evening to get together, reflect on 2006, charge up for 2007, and eat some high caliber tasty banquet food!
When: Wednesday, January 31st 2007
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: WHCL Conference Center
All T.E.A.M. Teach Members are invited and an RSVP is required for this event! Please R.S.V.P. to Mr. Preston by January 26th to reserve your seat/dinner via phone (925-3146) or e-mail (jamespreston@westhillscollege.com)
December 2006
T.E.A.M. Teach Unplugged
The last huddle of the fall semester featured speakers, pizza, and prizes as we "chilled-out and fired-up for finals. Congratulations to Ricky (he won an I-Pod), Brandie, Janet, Emilia, and our other winners. Enjoy your holiday season and see you in January!
December 7th, 2006 at Noon
WHCL Conference Center
November 2006
T.E.A.M. Teach Road Huddle
Fresno Pacific University & CSU Fresno!

Friday, November 17, 2006
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
FSU Road Trippers visit campus from 10-2
FPU Road Trippers visit campus from 9-2:30
Lunch Provided by FPU for FPU road trippers
You will need to fill out an online registration form and RSVP to Mr. Preston at jamespreston@westhillscollege.com before the end of the day on Wednesday, November 15th in order to reserve your spot on the bus!
October 2006
Come and join us for the second huddle of the semester titled, "Successful Scheduling for Future Teachers " This huddle will be offered on all 3 West Hills College campuses and is geared for Rookies, Single A, and Double A T.E.A.M. Teach players. The first half hour will be an information presentation with a WHC counselor. The second half hour will be a workshop time spent with advisors and instructors focusing on your education plan for the spring, summer, and fall semesters.The dates/times/locations are below:
West Hills College Lemoore- Conference Center- Noon-1:00
Facilitator: James Preston- Education instructor
Presenter: Michael Rodriguez- WHCL counselor
Pizza will be served!
West Hills College Coalinga- Everett Hall- Noon-1:00
Facilitator:David Reynolds- Education instructor
Presenter: Sandy McGlothlin- WHC counselor
North District Center - Room 35- Noon-1:00
Facilitator/Presenter: Marlese Roton- Counselor
September 2006 Update
Movin' on Up the Teacher Education Pipeline!
Congratulations to those of you who moved up a level or two during this 2005-2006 school year. If you have updates (transfer, passed CBEST, etc.) for me be sure to update your member profile at teamteach.westhillscollege.com and I will make the changes to your level. The following individuals are one step closer to realizing their dreams of becoming Major Leaguers!
Rookie to Single A: Brittney Aceves, Emilia Agostini, Abi Balbuena, Cara Barker, April Dollar, Robin Fields, Andrew Garcia, Isabel Gutierrez, Nataly Llamas, Brenda Medina, Paige Montgomery, Johana Navarro, Beth Piper, Xochitl Rodriguez, Nickole Shipley, Amy Soyland, Candace Stockton, Richie Thompson, Jessica Todd, Susana Vargas, and Cheryl Warmerdam.
Single A to Double A: Stephanie Badasci, Debbie Cameron, Irma Garcia, Rosalia Guzman, Kelly Jones, Jackie Morales, Toni Morris, and Carla Soares.
Double A to Triple A: Seth Montgomery, Jennifer Reynolds, and Kate Hall.
Triple A to Major Leagues: A number of T.E.A.M. Teach members are to be congratulated on getting their B.A. degrees in the past 6 months including Roberta Vasquez, Bridgette Maciel, Melanie Tatco, Brittney Morales, Adelina Mora, Brianna Richardson, Andrea Garcia, and Adolfo Maciel. Many of these individuals are now completing credentials or pursuing teaching positions for the fall!
May 2006- All-Star Teacher Panel and Pizza
Monday, May 8th from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
WHC Lemoore Conference Center
All-Star Teacher Panel will be hosted by M.C. Preston and will include:
Carol Stone– Fresno County Teacher of the Year (04-05)
Lucy Gomez– Principal, Jefferson Elementary
David Reynolds– WHC Instructor and former high school teacher
Joni Garner– Jefferson Elementary– 5th grade teacher
Other “Special Guests” will join us and the panel
March 2006- T.E.A.M. Journals and Pens
For those T.E.A.M. Teach members who were not able to attend the dinner, there is a gift waiting for you. Please contact Mr. Preston or come by his office to pick up your official T.E.A.M. Teach reflective journal and T.E.A.M. Teach highlighter/pen. |
February 2006- Kickoff Dinner!
The 1st Annual T.E.A.M. Teach kickoff dinner took place on Wednesday, February 1st at West Hills College Lemoore. The event was attended by 50 T.E.A.M. members who heard a review of 2005, a preview of 2006 T.E.A.M. events, listened to fellow T.E.A.M. members share some of their highlights, and finished up the evening by huddling up in small groups to talk about their teaching journeys to this point. Pictured above are John Werner (Major League- Avenal High School), Rosalia Guzman (Single A), Teri Simas (Major League- UCS), Gustavo Enriquez (Rookie), and Ricardo "Ricky" Paredes (Double A).
September 2005- T.E.A.M. Teach ThinkTank
A group of T.E.A.M members gathered on Monday, September 26th to brainstorm ideas for the 2004-2005 school year and to help provide some guidance and direction for the program. If you are interested in participating in a ThinkTank session in the spring please e-mail Mr. Preston. Thanks to the following people who came, contributed, and created:
Major Leaguers: Melanie Endo, Sandi Lowe, Jacqui Shehorn, Teri Simas, Angela Tos, Jody "Batman" Ruble, Chris Camarena, Joni Garner, and Karen Belt
Triple A: Kate Hall, "The" Adolfo Maciel, Andrea Garcia, and Bridgette Maciel
Double A: Carla Soares, Stella Hernandez
Single A: Syndell Mulherin, Berzabet "Betsy" Pena.

August 2005- Adolfo Maciel- Triple A
Click on the link below to read this article about Adolfo:
Riverdale High Grad Serves as Role Model for Local Youth West Hills College District
August 2005- The 5C Mentor Crew for 2005








