OUSD New Teacher Institute 2024

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OUSD New Teacher Institute 2024

Oakland Unified School District’s 2024 New Teacher Institute (NTI)
July 29-August 2
MetWest High School - Dolores Huerta Campus
314 E 10th St, Oakland, CA 94606, USA

NTI offers first and second year teachers professional development sessions, informational sessions, planning time, and spaces to connect with your new colleagues. Attendance at the New Teacher Institute is expected for all teachers who are both new to teaching and new to OUSD. Attendance is strongly encouraged for returning teachers who are entering their second or third years in the classroom.

Register for the Event
Click on "Sign Up" at the top of the page. This will take you through the initial step of registering for the event. This should be done BEFORE you create your schedule below.

Build Your Schedule
July 29-30: Classroom Culture
Select one of two morning workshops on Creating Strong Classroom Culture and then build your afternoon schedule from the range of offerings listed.

July 31-August 2: Content & Curriculum
Choose the workshops aligned to your grade level and content area. Note: If the same workshop is listed on multiple days (i.e. Middle School English Language Arts), you will need to register for it each day that you plan to attend.

See the NTI Logistics tab for all other important information regarding locations, times, compensation, parking, public transportation, and more.

We’re looking forward to celebrating and supporting your journey in OUSD this year!

Sarah Altschul

OUSD New Teacher Support and Development

Lead Coach

Rachel Amsterdam

Talent

Credentials Specialist

Rebecca Anderson

Academics

Elementary Literacy Coordinator

KA

Kathleen Arnold

Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)

Network 2 Partner

EB

Emily Ban

VAPA

Elementary Dance TSA

CB

Crystal Barajas-Barr

VAPA

Visual Arts TSA

DB

Dwayne Bartholomew

Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)

Partner

Jeannie Bruland

Academics

Middle School Literacy Coordinator

Peggy Dove

New Teacher Support & Development

Manager

Katia Dunkel

ELLMA

Elementary Language Specialist

ME

Michelle Espino

Academics

Secondary Literacy Coordinator

Schmian Evans

Oakland USD

LGBTQ Programming Specialist

Victoria Folks

New Teacher Support & Development

Manager

Aj Goines

Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)

High School Network Partner

Arcelia Gonzalez

Office of Equity

District Family Engagement Specialist

Abel Guzman

ELLMA

Elementary Language Specialist

KH

Kathy Hatzke

Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)

Network Partner

MH

Maranatha Hosick-Farwell

TSA Early Learning Instructional Coach

LH

Lizzie Humphries

HSLLO

Literacy Coordinator

KH

Kristen Hynes

Special Education

Program Specialist

RJ

Raquel Jimenez

Office Of Equity

Executive Director

Miguel NAVARRO JR

Talent

Credentials Specialist

Jessica Jung

ELLMA

Elementary Newcomer Language Specialist

CJ

Chris Junsay

Academics

HS Science Coordinator

CK

Cary Kaufman

Special Education

Director of Special Education

Abdul-Haqq Khalifah

New Teacher Support & Development

Lead Coach

Soo Jin Kim

Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)

Middle Schools Network Partner

Bong Lau

The Teaching Well

Mindful Support Specialist

TL

Tontra Love

Early Learning Coach TSA

CM

Christina M. Macalino

New Teacher Support and Development

Lead Coach

SM

Susan Mueller

Early Learning Instructional Coach TSA

Sara Nuno-Villa

Office of Equity

Family & Community Engagement Specialist

Ilyse Opas

SR

Stephen Raser

Special Education

Director of Special Education

VR

Vonzele Reed

Academics

Social Studies Coordinatior

Micaela Reinstein

OUSD Special Education

Director of Special Education, Elementary Schools

Edgar Rodriguez-Ramirez

Academics

Coordinator

Lisa Rothbard

New Teacher Support & Development

Director

DR

Dante Ruiz

Academics

Coordinator

Lizzie Salzfass

New Teacher Support & Development

Lead Coach

HS

Hanna Sufrin

Academics

Coordinator

Jill Thomas

The Teaching Well

Lead Facilitator

Ariana Valencia

New Teacher Support and Development

Lead Coach

GW

Gabi Williams

Special Education

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Sarah Willner

VAPA

Elementary Music TSA

HZ

Herberta Zulueta

Academics

Middle School Science Coordinator