Recruiting & Transitioning Math Majors into Teaching (TMMT 2.0)
The Noyce Scholarship Program Recruiting & Transitioning Math Majors into Teaching (TMMT 2.0) is designed to encourage talented mathematics majors to become highly qualified secondary school mathematics teachers.
It is funded by the National Science Foundation and is a collaboration between Cal State Fullerton and Anaheim Union High School District (AUHSD).
This two-tiered scholarship program will support both Noyce Scholars and Associates with financial support, targeted advisement, and professional development.
- Noyce Scholars are selected during their junior, senior, and credential years at CSUF and receive up to $10,000 per year for up to 3 years.
- Noyce Associates are selected within their first two years at CSUF and work as an apprentice for $17 for up to six hours a week.
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Noyce Associates
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For more information contact Dr. Cherie Ichinose at cichinose@fullerton.edu. Please make sure to include TMMT in the subject line.
TMMT 2.0 Scholars 2023-2024
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Eduardo Castaneda
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Eduardo Castaneda is currently completing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics with a concentration in Teaching Mathematics, with an expected completion in Spring 2025.
Edwardo grew up in Coachella Valley in
Desert Hot Springs, with his mom, dad, older brother, and younger sister.
He attended all of
grade school there along with his siblings and some cousins. Being a resident of the
Coachella Valley, he was able to delve into hobbies such as hiking and running. As a fresh
high school graduate, he jumped straight into college and landed at California State University of
Fullerton. He aims to become a math teacher for the high school for his hometown.
He is happy to be a part of the TMMT program and excited for what his future holds!
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Ivan Ortega
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Ivan Ortega is currently completing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics with a concentration in Teaching Mathematics.
Ivan worked as an AVID Tutor at
Segerstrom High School for two school years, where he witnessed the post-pandemic effects on
student learning. This experience only reaffirmed his goal of teaching math and helped him
discover an interest in mentoring. Additionally, he is the proud recipient of The Bonsangue
Family Scholarship for the 2022 - 2023 academic year. In his free time, he enjoys spending time
with his pet Dachshund, staying active, and is an avid Star Wars fan.
Ivan is honored to be a
TMMT Scholar and hopes to help students view math as a fun tool rather than a scary subject.
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Ashley Thibodeaux
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Ashley Thibodeaux is currently completing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics
with a concentration in Teaching Mathematics, with an expected completion in Fall 2024.
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there, she plans to attend the CSUF single-subject credential program beginning in Spring 2025.
Ashley joined the Titan Mathematics Apprentice Program in Fall 2022, where her passion for
mathematics education was strengthened, and reaffirmed her desire to teach mathematics at the
high school or college level.
Ashley plans to eventually pursue a master's degree in mathematics,
and continue to commit to learning more about mathematics education to ensure mathematics
education is accessible and attainable for all students.
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Jennifer Webb
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Jennifer is an undergraduate at CSU Fullerton who is earning her bachelor’s in Mathematics.
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hopes to teach at the high school or college level. She has been an apprentice for TMMT since
fall of 2022. She hopes to join CSU Fullerton’s single subject credential program in the spring of
2025. Before attending CSUF, Jennifer attended her local community college where she worked
as both an SI Leader and SI Mentor for two years. She has a strong passion for helping others
and also loves the subject of math.
She cannot wait to be a TMMT Scholar!
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TMMT PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS
Dr. Cherie Ichinose (PI), Mathematics Email: cichinose@fullerton.edu Phone: (657) 278-7637 |
Dr. Adam Glesser (Co-PI), Mathematics Email: aglesser@fullerton.edu Phone: (657) 278-5535 |
Dr. Antoinette Linton (Co-PI), Science Email: alinton@fullerton.edu Phone: (657) 278-2266 |
Dr. David Pagni (Co-PI), Mathematics Email: dpagni@fullerton.edu Phone: (657)-278-2671 |