Deidre B. Sessoms,
Director
Eureka 216
(916) 278-6403

Kathe Goodwin
Lead Advisor: Multiple Subject, Single Subject, and Special Education Programs
Eureka 216
(916) 278-6403

Ms. Goodwin is the senior member of the TPAC advising team -- recruiting, advising, and supporting prospective and currently enrolled teaching credential program students. With specializations in all basic teaching credential programs, Ms. Goodwin is the person to contact if you want specific advising about the program options, program requirements, the application process, and/or subject matter issues. Once in the program, she oversees the advising of students with issues related to completing program requirements, registration, student teaching, etc.

Ashley Ciraulo-Stuart,
Advisor
Eureka 216
(916) 278-6403

Ms. Ciraulo-Stuart is an integral member of the TPAC advising team, who also assists with recruitment, advising, and supporting prospective and currently enrolled teaching credential program students. Ms. Ciraulo-Stuart can also help you with information on all program options, program requirements, the application process, subject matter issues, registration, etc.

Jerri McAtee,
Office Manager
Eureka 216
(916) 278-6403

Ms. McAtee manages a very busy office and provides administrative support to the Director for accreditation and assessment activities and grant-funded projects. She also provides administrative support to the program advisors and credential analysts, as well as assists students who are interested in and/or are currently enrolled in one of the basic teaching credential programs.

Naomi Robinson
Receptionist
Eureka 216
(916) 278-6403

Ms. Robinson can answer your questions about program requirements and the various steps in the application process.

Carol Lucido,
Lead Credential Analyst
Eureka 209
(916) 278-4567

Ms. Lucido will assist you with processing your application for the preliminary credential. If you are offered an internship while in the program, she will assist you with the details related to this process.

Elizabeth Christian,
Credential Analyst
Eureka 209
(916) 278-5553

Ms. Christian can also assist you with processing your application for the preliminary credential. She is the central person to contact if you are an applicant or a current candidate who is interested in the Assumption Program for Loans in Education (APLE) or one of the over 60 College of Education Scholarships.