Every semester we welcome students from local colleges to intern with us during their practicum courses for Early Childhood Education degrees. Both Amy and Flora are California Mentor Teachers and Roleen and Kristin are California Mentor Directors. Because we value the experience and professional development done as a group, NSW teachers who have not pursued this certification are also mentoring interns. Below are some fresh faces you will see working M-Th mornings. Most of our teachers have begun their careers at New School-West as interns in this program. If you see these new faces, please say a ‘hello’!
Jillian March is working with Flora Toro on Monday and Wednesday
Amber Hall is working with Cynthia Vasquez on Thursdays. She has a passion for horses and a lot of experience with organizations that benefit children: The Special Olympics, Hug-A-Bears, Hearts and Hooves and hopes to combine her Early Childhood Education degree with her love of horses and working with children with special rights in therapeutic horseback riding.
Raimon Trezevant is working with Amy Bice on Tuesday and Thursday. Raimon is an advocate for children and wants to work with troubled youth after finishing his degree. He is seeking to know development at all stages in order to best support families in the future. He plans to guide and learn alongside children as a mantra for his own work.
Sam Sinohui is working with Flora Toro Tuesday and Thursday. Sam hopes to achieve her MA in ECE and become the Director of a school.
Brenda Martinez is working with Cindy Nelsen in the West Wing on Mondays. She is intrigued by her experiences with her own families children and wants to pursue a career as a teacher in preschool or kindergarden.