Location: Classroom Cluster
CC RM#1 [map]
Phone: (949) 582-4328

Jennifer Golden
Transfer Counselor

Carol Lerman
Transfer Counselor

Mentor Page

What is the Teacher Preparation Pipeline (TPP) program?

• The state anticipates a critical shortage in teachers within the next few years
• The Teacher Preparation Pipeline (TPP) program is aimed at recruiting the next generation of high school teachers
• Saddleback College is offering current high school teachers from Capistrano-Laguna Beach ROP, Coastline ROP, Capistrano Unified School District, or Saddleback Valley Unified School District an opportunity to act as volunteer mentors and guide the next generation of teachers
  
  
  

What are the benefits to Mentors?

• Guide the next generation of high school teachrs
• Work with Saddleback College students in your classes

What are the benefits to Student Assistants?

• Earn 4 units during the fall semester that transfer to the CSU system
• Gain fieldwork experience in a local high school/ROP class for 40 hours (approximately 3 to 4 hours a week) during the semester
• Meet with a TPP Counselor to explore teaching pathways
• Gain tangible experience in a possible career option
• Discover if teaching might be a career for them