Yolo-Solano Center for Teacher Credentialing
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ABOUT US

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YSCTC received the Yolo County School Boards Association's 2020 "Excellence in
Education Program Award" for Davis Joint Unified School District.

OUR CENTER​

The Yolo-Solano Center for Teacher Credentialing (YSCTC) was established in 1998 through the Davis Joint Unified School District (DJUSD) as a joint venture to offer Induction, Career Technical Education and Intern Programs to serve the greater Sacramento area and I-80 corridor. We are a regional consortium comprised of ten (10) TK-12 educational institutions, numerous private and charter schools, and various University partners in the greater Sacramento area.  Our programs are accredited through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC).  CTC 2021 Accreditation Letter.

At the Yolo-Solano Center for Teacher Credentialing, our Candidate Teachers and Mentors are at the core of our program. Our team and resources are focused on providing an exemplary support and formative assessment system for teachers in alignment with state induction, intern and career technical education program standards.

OUR TEAM

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Constance Best
executive Director
"Empress of education and Innovation"
Teacher Induction Program
Career Technical Education Teacher Program 
Classified Employee Grants Local Solutions Grant

To “Think Different” has guided Connie’s quest for creating high quality, personalized learning experiences for all learners, children and adults, in and out of school. 
After graduating from State University of New York at Geneseo with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Special Education, she began teaching primary age students with severe multi-handicaps in the North Country of New York. Following a move to California, she began teaching adults with a variety of developmental disabilities at an award-winning nonprofit while attending University of the Pacific, graduating with a Master’s of Science Degree in Special Education: Emphasis in Behavior and Emotional Disturbance. During more than 37 years in education she has also taught in a Day Treatment Program for students with Serious Emotional Disturbances, a special day class for elementary aged students with moderate to severe disabilities, students with severe behavior problems, such as Oppositional Defiant and Conduct Disorder, and general education upper elementary students at an agriculture & environmental sciences thematic school.  One of her most proud achievements was the creation and opening of the Community Day School in Woodland for Elementary students with severe behavioral needs which provided wrap-around educational and mental health services for students and their families. She has received numerous awards, including three separate Yolo County Schools’ Striving for Excellence Awards and Yolo County Community Advisory Committee Award for outstanding service to students with disabilities. 
Over the last 18 years, she has continuously worked with new teachers in developing their practice through Induction as a mentor, coach, coordinator of services and seminar facilitator.  In 2012 Connie became the Executive Director of Yolo-Solano Center for Teacher Credentialing, formally Yolo-Solano BTSA Induction Program, focused on expanding programs and support for the preparation of teachers. 

​Connie has been active in youth sports as a coach and assistant commissioner for AYSO soccer and parent volunteer for youth wrestling and Pioneer High School wrestling.
For fun Connie enjoys time with her animals (including a pony), grandchildren and restoring old homes. She is currently working on a 1919 Craftsman in California and a 1834 Colonial in upstate New York.

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Julianna Sikes
Director
"​Curriculum Ninja"
Education Specialist Intern Program - M/M & Extensive Serv.
​Multiple Subject Intern Program
Julianna believes developing, supporting, and sustaining teachers and school leaders is key to providing a quality education for all students.  With over 20 years of experience in education, Julianna is thrilled to be leading the Teacher Intern program for the Yolo Solano Center for Teacher Credentialing.  They began their career as an art teacher in Upstate, NY and has worked in different administrative positions in California. They have been an Elementary Principal, District Office Administrator, and coached administrators as a School Leadership Coach. Skilled in instructional design and teaching adult learners from their work at the New Teacher Center, and experienced in supporting early career school leaders through their work at UC Berkeley’s GSE Leadership Support Program, Julianna loves leading the Intern program and developing teachers.  Outside of education, Julianna is an avid crossfitter, spends time with friends and family, and frequents the local farmer’s markets. ​

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TBD
Director

CATIP Program
​CTE Program

  

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Taryn Tyrell
Program Manager
"Countess of Credentialing"
Induction Program
CTE Program
​Intern Program
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Taryn was born into a family of educators and believes it is important for everyone to strive to be a lifelong learner. She began her career in education after graduating from UC Santa Barbara with a degree in Law & Society as a substitute teacher, eventually enrolling in California Lutheran University’s Teacher Credentialing program.  After serving in several capacities at the high school level from teaching, to Testing Coordinator, to coaching Mock Trial, Varsity Basketball and Softball she decided to move into the classified side of education while pursuing her Juris Doctor from Lincoln Law School of Sacramento.  While she is a licensed attorney with the State Bar of California, her passion is in education and helping new educators as they enter the profession. 
​She has been fortunate to oversee all aspects of the Human Resources department including Risk Management and Teacher Credentialing, as well as the recruitment, training and retention of a high-quality workforce.  As Program Manager for the Yolo-Solano Center for Teacher Credentialing, she enjoys her role as a support for our various programs, participants and advisory groups.

When she is not in the office, Taryn can usually be found at the beach with her family, bbqing with friends, hiking with her dogs (the chickens would rather stay home), or creating a new recipe in the kitchen with her most favorite sous chefs, her sons. ​

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Zeynep Aynagoz Evrensel
Administrative Assistant
​"Digital DIVA" 

Teacher Intern Program
Grants 
​YSCTC Webmaster

Zeynep believes strongly in public education and  is proud to be part of a team that is tackling California's teacher shortage one credential at a time. Zeynep moved to California from Istanbul, Turkey where she obtained her B.A in Sociology at Bogazici University and started her career in the field of education  as a project assistant for the Human Rights in Education Project. She then worked as an Exchange Student Coordinator at her alma mater and was so inspired by her students’ positive experiences that, she moved to Spain to pursue her graduate studies in Human Resources Management at Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona. As an administrative assistant, she provides administrative support for the Intern Program as well as designing and maintaining the website.
​In her  free time, Zeynep enjoys discovering new cuisines (yes she eats sweetbreads and tripe) cooking with her girls and binge watching Netflix series when she can get a chance.


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CONTACT US

 Address: 526 B Street, Room C-4, Davis, CA 95616
(Located within Davis Joint Unified School District Offices) 

Telephone: (530) 747-2008
Email: [email protected]
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  • Home
  • About
  • Accreditation
    • Literacy Certification 2024
    • Plan for Implementation SPED
    • Accreditation - Preconditions
    • Accreditation - Program Review Intern Program >
      • Program Review Intern Ed Specialist- Mild/Moderate
      • Program Review- Intern Ed Specialist- Mod/Severe Program Review
      • Program Review- Intern Multiple Subject
    • Accreditation- Program Review- Induction >
      • Accreditation- Program Review- CATIP Induction
    • Accreditation -Program Review-Designated Subjects:Career Technical Ed
    • Accreditation-Common Standards >
      • Common Standard One
      • Common Standard Two
      • Common Standard Three
      • Common Standard Four
      • Common Standard Five
  • Programs
    • Induction Program >
      • Induction Candidates
      • Induction Mentors
      • Units for Induction
      • Induction Program Fees
    • Cal Ag Teachers' Induction Program >
      • About CATIP
      • CATIP School Districts
      • CATIP Candidates
      • CATIP Mentors
      • CATIP FAQ
    • Intern Program >
      • Intern Program Application
      • Pre-Service
      • Intern Program- Eligibility Requirements
      • Intern Program Schedules
      • Intern Program-Tuition
      • Licensure Exams
      • Intern Info Nights
      • U.S. Constitution Requirement
  • Grants
    • Classified Grant- Participants
  • EVENTS
    • IEP ACADEMY ( For New Teachers and Pre-service Candidates)
    • Events in the area
    • Job Readiness Workshop
  • Resources
    • ONLINE PAYMENT
    • CANVAS
    • Forms & Documents
    • TECH SUPPORT
    • Employment Opportunities
    • DISTRICT/ INTERN MENTOR RESOURCES
    • SUBJECT MATTER COMPETENCY (CSET)
    • RICA