Savannah Addy

West Hills High School
Grossmont Union High School District

I became a teacher to inspire young adults to believe in themselves enough to create positive futures. I am passionate about science education for all. I want to grow my leadership skills to help current teachers develop their own teaching styles to reach even more students.

Cheryl Bayley

Eastlake High School
Sweetwater Union High School District

A trusted colleague recommended the Noyce program as an opportunity to grow as an educator. As a teacher, I have consistently searched for professional developments that have improved my practice. All the good things that I had heard about the program have held true.

Staci Benak

Health Sciences High and Middle College
San Diego Unified School District

Being a Noyce MTF provides me the opportunity to hear from experts & colleagues in the field where we share a similar goal of providing safe & equitable spaces for our students; pushing one another to think outside the box & ensuring all of our students reach their maximum potential.

Aidan Connell

San Ysidro High School
Sweetwater Unified High School District

I am grateful to work with inspiring and talented educators! The field of education is continually changing and I joined this Fellowship so I can reflect on my practice and maintain a healthy community at my school.

Wendy Garcia

New Language Academy Charter School
South Bay Union School District

My students inspire me to become a better teacher. Becoming a Noyce Master Teaching Fellow has helped me in that journey. I love learning and evolving with each different phase of my life and career. My hope is to inspire students and colleagues to pursue what they love as well.

Lindsay Goulet

Chula Vista High School
Sweetwater Union High School District

I applied to become a NOYCE Master Teaching Fellow because it offered me the opportunity to grow as an educator alongside others who are passionate about teaching. I hope to gain insight and skills to not only bring positive change into my own classroom, but into my school as well.

Rachel Guera

Lemon Avenue Elementary School
La Mesan/Spring Valley School District

I understand that support for teachers is integral to student learning and student success! I want to support teachers in all the ways I can while being part of a collaborative team of educators.

Angela Hackman

Health Sciences High and Middle College
San Diego Unified School District

I wanted to become a Noyce MTF so that I could continue to grow as a teacher leader in a community of amazing teachers, leaders, and learners.

Shawna Jaggi

Lincoln High School
San Diego Unified School District

Christina Payne

High Tech High School, Chula Vista
San Diego Unified School District

I applied to become a Noyce MTF because I want to learn from different teachers and pass on the knowledge to help others. Everyday I hope to take my experiences, reflect on my own teaching style and curriculum, and inspire colleagues to keep learning on their teaching journey.

Stephen Phan

Feaster Charter School
Chula Vista Elementary School District

Working with other Noyce Master Teacher Fellows allows me to improve my teaching practice to accelerate student achievement, especially in math and science, and to develop teacher-leader qualities to inspire and support colleagues to do the same.

Angel Prado

Bonita Vista High School
Sweetwater Union High School District

I applied for opportunities to collaborate with other educators. I am committed to learning alongside colleagues to help improve my own practice and advocate for effective math instruction. I am excited to continue reflecting on my own practice and continue my professional learning.

Claudia Pruitt

Knox Middle School
San Diego Unified School District

I am inspired by the transformative power of learning. I am inspired to know that no matter what a person's background may be, with the right set of tools and guidance, they can be made to succeed. Mostly, I am inspired to teach because I love seeing my students flourish as humans.

Navid Rakei

Monte Vista High School
Grossmont Union High School District

As a pre-service teacher, my outlook on education was largely shaped by the Noyce Master Teachers whom I collaborated with. I want to learn how to become an impactful educator at my teaching site; and support other teacher as they grow on their journey in education.

Bill Ricketts

Hilltop Drive Elementary School
Chula Vista Elementary School District

I applied to become a Noyce Master Teaching Fellow because I am a lifelong learner, who thrives on becoming a better teacher. Being a Noyce Master Teaching Fellow has given me the opportunity to learn, share, and be inspired by other educators who are passionate about math and science. 

Stacy Roberts

Cajon Park School
Santee School District

Becoming a Noyce Master Teaching Fellow fuels my dream to learn with others in a mathematical sandbox; a place where we embrace new ideas and build things together.

Victor Rodriguez

Southwest High School
Sweetwater Union High School District

I applied to become a Noyce Master Teaching Fellow to continue my growth as a professional educator and develop as a leader in science education. I am fortunate to be a Noyce MTF which provides the opportunities to improve my practice in the classroom and build my leadership capacity!

Ryan Soto

San Ysidro High School
Sweetwater Union High School District

After teaching for over 15 years, I still find myself learning every day and looking for new ways to make connections with my students and coworkers. The desire to improve my craft, keep lessons relevant, and help others do the same is extremely rewarding and inspirational.

Dave Tupper

Tierra Del Sol Middle School
Lakeside Union School District

I applied to be a Noyce Fellow to continue growing in my practice as a leader and classroom teacher. Working alongside the CRMSE Team and other fellows will assist in building capacity at a larger scale and meet the needs of ALL of our students.

Lenelle Wylie

Helix High School
Grossmont Union High School District

The work of an educator is challenging, rewarding, and uniquely engaging. It is simultaneously highly academic and highly interpersonal and I am motivated by the connection I feel while working in community with students and teachers as they move toward greater understanding.

Jean Zelt

Parkway Middle School
La Mesa/Spring Valley School District

I applied to become a Noyce Master teacher to learn the most current research related to math education. We can improve our methods when we collaborate with other scholars who are striving to be the most effective they can be.