YSCTC received the Yolo County School Boards Association's 2020 "Excellence in
Education Program Award" for Davis Joint Unified School District.
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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.
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
Cammie Portello Director Teacher Induction Donec ullamcorper nulla non metus auctor fringilla. |
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J Sikes, Ed.D. Director Education Specialist Intern Program - Ed Specialist Mild to Mod Support Needs, Extensive Support Needs and Multiple Subject Intern Programs |
J believes developing, supporting, and sustaining teachers and school leaders is key to providing a quality education for all students. With over 28 years of experience in education, J leads the Teacher Intern program for the Yolo Solano Center for Teacher Credentialing with heart and purpose. They began their career as an art teacher in Upstate, NY and have worked in different administrative positions across 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, J is passionate and committed to developing and sustaining teachers. Outside of education, J is enjoys hiking, stand up paddleboarding, and frequenting the Davis farmer's market.
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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, coaching one of many sports in the city of Vacaville, 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. Book a Meeting with Taryn |
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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