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OUSD New Teacher Institute 2025
Oakland Unified School District’s 2025 New Teacher Institute (NTI)
July 28th - August 1st
MetWest High School - Dolores Huerta Campus
314 E 10th St, Oakland, CA 94606, USA

NTI offers first and second year teachers professional development sessions, informational sessions, planning time, and spaces to connect with your new colleagues. Attendance at the New Teacher Institute is required for all teachers who are new to teaching.Attendance is strongly encouraged for experienced teachers who are new to OUSD or returning teachers who are entering their second year in the classroom.

Step 1: Register for the Event
  • Click on the purple "Register" button under ’Register to Attend’. This will take you through the initial step of registering for the event.
  • Use your OUSD email to register for this event if you have one. If you do not have an OUSD email yet, you can register using your personal email.
  • It is recommended to use the single-sign on option when registering, rather than creating a new password for the Sched website.

Step 2: Session Registration
Our New Teacher Institute will offer sessions on creating strong classroom culture, learning your content and curriculum, credentialing, and more.
CHECK BACK IN EARLY JUNE to build your schedule.

See the NTI Logistics tab for all other important information regarding locations, times, compensation, parking, public transportation, and more. 

We’re looking forward to celebrating and supporting your journey in OUSD this year!
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Sarah Altschul

OUSD New Teacher Support and Development
Lead Coach
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Rachel Amsterdam

Talent
Credentials Specialist
CA

Carrie Anderson

Oakland Education Association
OEA 1st VP and Elementary Teacher
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Rebecca Anderson

Academics
Elementary Literacy Coordinator
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Kathleen Arnold

Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
Network 2 Partner
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Emily Ban

VAPA
Elementary Dance TSA
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Crystal Barajas-Barr

VAPA
Visual Arts TSA
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Dwayne Bartholomew

Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
Partner
SB

Sam Berg

High School Linked Learning Office
Computer Science Coordinator
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Jeannie Bruland

Academics
Middle School Literacy Coordinator
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Abel Guzman Domenech

ELLMA
Elementary Language Specialist
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Peggy Dove

New Teacher Support & Development
Manager
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Katia Dunkel

ELLMA
Elementary Language Specialist
ME

Michelle Espino

Academics
Secondary Literacy Coordinator
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Schmian Evans

Oakland USD
LGBTQ Programming Specialist
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Victoria Folks

New Teacher Support & Development
Manager
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Aj Goines

Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
High School Network Partner
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Arcelia Gonzalez

Office of Equity
District Family Engagement Specialist
KH

Kathy Hatzke

Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
Network Partner
MH

Maranatha Hosick-Farwell

TSA Early Learning Instructional Coach
LH

Lizzie Humphries

HSLLO
Literacy Coordinator
KH

Kristen Hynes

Special Education
Program Specialist
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Nathan Jackson

Academics
Physical Education Specialist
RJ

Raquel Jimenez

Office Of Equity
Executive Director
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Miguel NAVARRO JR

Talent
Credentials Specialist
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Jessica Jung

Oakland Unified School District - ELLMA
Elementary Newcomer Language Specialist
CJ

Chris Junsay

Academics
HS Science Coordinator
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Cary Kaufman

Special Education
Director of Special Education
SK

Susan Keen

Oakland Education Association
High School Newcomer Teacher
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Abdul-Haqq Khalifah

New Teacher Support & Development
Lead Coach
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Soo Jin Kim

Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
Middle Schools Network Partner
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Bong Lau

The Teaching Well
Mindful Support Specialist
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Randee Lee-Dutton

TK-5 Physical Education Leadership Team
Elementary Physical Education Teacher
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Tontra Love

Early Learning Coach TSA
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Christina M. Macalino

New Teacher Support and Development
NTSD Lead Coach
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Keely Machmer-Wessels

Academics
High School Math Coordinator
SM

Susan Mueller

Early Learning Instructional Coach TSA
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Sara Nuno-Villa

Office of Equity
Family & Community Engagement Specialist
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Ilyse Opas

Collaborative Classroom
Professional Learning Lead
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Courtney Ortega

Academics
Middle School Math Coordinator
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Chantel Parnell

Computer Science Specialist
SR

Stephen Raser

Special Education
Director of Special Education
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Vonzele Reed

Academics
Social Studies Coordinatior
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Micaela Reinstein

OUSD Special Education
Director of Special Education, Elementary Schools
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Edgar Rodriguez-Ramirez

Academics
Coordinator, STEM Network 4
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Lisa Rothbard

New Teacher Support & Development
Director
DR

Dante Ruiz

Academics
Coordinator
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Lizzie Salzfass

New Teacher Support & Development
Lead Coach
HS

Hanna Sufrin

Academics
Coordinator
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Jill Thomas

The Teaching Well
Lead Facilitator
BT

Brenda Tuohy

High School Linked Learning Office
CTE Coach, Engineering & Computer Science
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Ariana Valencia

New Teacher Support and Development
Lead Coach
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Ariana Valencia

OUSD
Lead Coach
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Natalya Wade

The Teaching Well
Facilitator
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Gabi Williams

Special Education
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
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Sarah Willner

VAPA
Elementary Music TSA
HZ

Herberta Zulueta

Academics
Middle School Science Coordinator
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