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.

Noyce Scholars

Benefits & Obligations	Noyce scholars receive up to $10,000 per year for up to 3 years (junior, senior, and credential years.) Co-teach in the Apprentice Program Receive subject specific academic and pedagogical advising and mentoring Participate in monthly seminars, in-person and online Work as a teacher for two years for each year of the scholarship
Eligibility & Selection Criteria	At most 90 units to graduation Full time enrollment (12 units) in an undergraduate mathematics program or credential program. Minimum 3.0 overall GPA Strong interest in teaching as a career Potential to be a highly effective teacher in a diverse public school setting Must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident Must submit a FAFSA application annually and have demonstrated financial need
Application Requirements	Completed Application form Unofficial transcript(s) from CSUF and any past institutions you have attended Three letters of recommendation (One Letter for Associates) Please write a maximum one-page, 12 point font, essay in which you address the following Why you want to become a secondary school mathematics teacher Why you should be considered for the scholarship. Include a description of the specific knowledge, skills, and dispositional attributes that you bring to the teaching profession. You may also include any anecdotal experiences that have attracted you toward pursuing a career in teaching Your expectations from the Noyce Scholarship program Any additional information you wish the Noyce Selection Committee to know about you A copy of your FAFSA Application

Noyce Associates

Benefits & Obligations	Noyce associates work as an apprentice at a rate of $17 an hour for up to six hours a week. Gradual Induction into the Apprentice Program Receive subject specific academic and pedagogical advising and mentoring Placement in a 6-12 teaching setting with identified master teacher Participate in monthly seminars, in-person and online
Eligibility & Selection Criteria	Full time enrollment (12 units) in an undergraduate mathematics program or credential program. Minimum 3.0 overall GPA Strong interest in teaching as a career Potential to be a highly effective teacher in a diverse public school setting Must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident Must submit a FAFSA application annually and have demonstrated financial need
Application Requirements	Completed Application form Unofficial transcript(s) from CSUF and any past institutions you have attended Three letters of recommendation (One Letter for Associates) Please write a maximum one-page, 12 point font, essay in which you address the following Why you want to become a secondary school mathematics teacher Why you should be considered for the scholarship. Include a description of the specific knowledge, skills, and dispositional attributes that you bring to the teaching profession. You may also include any anecdotal experiences that have attracted you toward pursuing a career in teaching Your expectations from the Noyce Scholarship program Any additional information you wish the Noyce Selection Committee to know about you A copy of your FAFSA Application

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

Name	Biography
Eduardo Castaneda	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!
Ivan Ortega	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.
Ashley Thibodeaux	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. From 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.
Jennifer Webb	Jennifer is an undergraduate at CSU Fullerton who is earning her bachelor’s in Mathematics. She 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!

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

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Last Published 4/5/24

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