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The 2016 All-Star Last year's winner of the Comcast SportsNet All-Star Teacher Award was Scott Krijnen, San Jose Teachers Association. Krijnen teaches over 550 students in nine orchestras at Castillero and Redwood middle schools. He also performs as a chamber musician and conducts orchestras throughout the Bay Area. "Receiving the CSN All-Star Teacher Award was an opportunity to recognize the incredible community of par- ents, students, teachers and administration that we have at Castillero Middle School," he says. "It was wonderful to have a platform to celebrate not only the importance of free and public education, but the power and necessity of the arts." Watch a video in which Krijnen describes how the $20,000 award assisted Castillero and offers tips for this year 's finalists at csnbayarea.com/video/ advice-2016-all-star-teacher-scott-krijnen. for an on-field presentation. Although there is only one grand prize, each finalist will be recognized and their respective schools will receive a $5,000 donation. Good luck to all finalists! • CINDY GERSHEN, Mt. Diablo Education Association; Mt. Diablo High School, Concord; grades 9-12 nutrition, culinary arts, tourism, sustainability. • ALIA GHABRA , Oakland Education Association; Alli- ance Academy, Oakland; sixth-grade English language arts/history and computer science. • J O SE PH M AN LU C O, CTA of Berryessa; Piedmont Middle School, San Jose; sixth-grade science. • A N D R E W L E E S E I K E , Fremont Education Asso- ciation; Lynbrook High School, San Jose; ninth-grade literature and 11th-grade AP language and composition. • DALE WALDO, Folsom-Cordova Education Associa- tion; Folsom Middle School, Folsom; grades 6-8 Project Lead the Way and exploratory technology. CTA-endorsed Provident Credit Union is a sponsor of the All- Star Teacher Award. To learn more about its services for CTA members, see CTAMemberBenefits.org/Provident or call 800-632-4600. 51 April 2017 WI15-3045 CCTC Approved Reading and Literacy Added Authorization extension.ucsd.edu/education UC San Diego Extension offers the CCTC Approved Reading and Literacy Added Authorization (previously referred to as Reading Certificate) which is a comprehensive program of study that provides students with a solid foundation in the research and methods of reading instruction. The Reading and Literacy Added Authorization program is geared towards teachers with the potential to become leaders and mentors in the area of reading. It will provide educators with the right tools to improve student achievement. Program Highlights: • The program provides participants with the skills to develop a research-based program of reading instruction for implementation in their own classrooms or as a resource for other classroom teachers • This certificate is aligned with the requirements and standards established by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC). • 100% online To view credential requirements, the program FAQs and to download an application please visit our Reading Instruction at extension.ucsd.edu/teachreading UC San Diego Extension also offers accessible and affordable online programs for K-12 and Postsecondary Educators. • New courses begin every month • Most programs can be completed online within 1 year • Interactive, Research-Based Programs with Practical Classroom Application Programs include: • CCTC-Approved Clear Credential Program • CCTC Approved CLAD Through CTEL Program • College Counseling Specialized Certificate • Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Specialized Certificate • Teaching Adult Learners Professional Certificate • Teaching Online Certificate • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Professional Certificate • Professional Development/Salary Point Coursework For more information, please contact Morgan Appel, Director of Education at: (858) 534-9273 or mappel@ucsd.edu