Hello! My name is Cecelia Monto and I serve as Dean of Education, Languages and Social Sciences at Chemeketa Community College in Oregon and as Vice President of NACCTEP. I have learned so much from the NACCTEP organization, which has supported the work in my state to create efficient transfer pathways in teacher education. As I look to the future, NACCTEP's policy work is critical to address the teacher shortage and diversify the teaching workforce. I am hopeful to continue learning and contributing in this area.

My name is Cecelia Monto and I serve as Vice President of NACCTEP. My participation with the organization has connected me with resources and new information that I have used to strengthen my Teacher ED program. I have benefitted from learning about effective transfer agreements across the United States, and info sessions on topics like socio-emotional learning and adapting to the pandemic. I am aware the Teacher Education is rapidly changing and I look forward to more information that can enhance my program. I am especially interested in the annual conference in February because new teacher apprenticeships and post-bacc models will be discussed- areas of interest in my state. I also enjoy the network of colleagues and spirited discussions. In my role as a community college dean of not only Education, but Languages and Social Sciences too, the information I have gained with NACCTEP has been relevant and timely in these areas of my work also. I look forward to meeting up with colleagues online and at the next conference in sunny Phoenix!