TA Fellow Growth Session prework View

NameVanessa Lopez
Date04/06/2026
Successes

I was able to connect with SCUSD Specialist, David Truong, about concerns that had been voiced by my team. He was very receptive and I have noticed him being more willing to be on campuses during programs. We (fellows) presented at the Site Coordinator Symposium in Long Beach and I was able to attend South by Southwest in Austin, Texas with Gion!

Challenges

Making the time to intentionally give back to my team what I gained at both conferences. I am expected to provide my team with access to our google drive folder of resources but I want to find a way to make it more meaningful than that.
Current Program Manager at The MET– personal conflicts with school admin and trying to navigate her mental health through this period.

Session Focus

I would like to develop a plan or maybe just receive some guidance about how we can be intentional about wrapping up this school year and begin preparing for next school year. I was thinking we can use our Program Manager monthly meeting time to start the process.