Stay Golden Season 2, Episode 1: Building Future Educators with T.E.A.M. Teach

In the Season 2 premiere of the Stay Golden Podcast, Lemoore College President James Preston spotlights T.E.A.M. Teach—a collaborative pathway guiding students from the classroom to careers in education. He’s joined by Shannon Turmon, Lemoore College Education faculty member and T.E.A.M. Teach Coordinator; Alize Sandoval, Education alumna and soon-to-be teacher; and Rob Izquierda, Education Pathway teacher at Sierra Pacific High School.

Shannon Turmon explains how T.E.A.M. Teach supports aspiring educators with guided coursework, mentoring, and hands-on classroom experiences, laying out clear milestones from intro courses to fieldwork that build confidence and readiness.

Alize Sandoval shares her journey from Lemoore College student to new teacher, reflecting on faculty support, real-world practice, and practical tips for balancing  ...