PROGRAM GOALS: 

• Provide support and professional development to TTSD classified staff and students interested in obtaining education licensure. 
• Meet TTSD diverse educator goals:
  • Decreasing the racial diversity (racially and/or  linguistically) between staff and students from 30.9% points to 15% percentage points.
• Connect TTSD talent to high needs, hard to fill vacancies
  • Two-Way Immersion, Science, Math, and Learning/Accessibility Specialists 

COMPASS Program Candidates 2022-2023

• Evelin Gutierrez Ignacio –PSU's Bilingual Teacher Pathway Program
• Laura Valdovinos–PSU's Bilingual Teacher Pathway Program
• Jacky Arroyo–PSU's Bilingual Teacher Pathway Program
• Nancy Munoz Garcia-PSU Bilingual Teacher Pathway Program
• Jazmin Chavez–Lewis and Clark's School Counseling Program
• Abraham Diaz—Western Oregon's Business Education Program
• Carrol Tan—Pacific University Special Education Program

Interested in applying? Applications for 2023-2024 COMPASS Candidates will be accepted in the spring of 2023! 

To APPLY for the program:

• Complete the Educator Pathway Interest Form so you may be contacted with information and application materials 
• Review the Diverse Educator Pathway Program Overview 
• Review the Scholar Program Agreement 
• Complete the Online Program Application and submit required materials, including: 
  • Resume
  • Evidence of admission to college/university program
  • Sign Program Agreement form
  • Letter of recommendation from Supervisor/Building administrator
  • Letter of recommendation from a licensed staff member
  • Teaching Philosophy statement
• Contact the program navigator with any questions: Mariela Tyler, mtyler@ttsd.k12.or.us 
• Contact educator pathway Connectors:
  • Viri Morales, vmorales@ttsd.k12.or.us
  • Arnulfo Torres, atorres@ttsd.k12.or.us
  • Antonio Peña Anaya apenaanaya@ttsd.k12.or.us 
  • Stacy Radja sradja@ttsd.k12.or.us 

Learn more about the program!  DEP Video! 

Are You a High School Student Interested in Becoming a Teacher?

Do you want to make a difference by teaching in your own community?

Would you like to come back and teach in Tigard-Tualatain schools?

If you answered "YES!" to either question, then: 

The Diverse Educator Pathway program is for YOU!!!

We can offer support in:

• Notifying you of scholarship opportunities 
• Navigating the FAFSA and college admissions process
• Support throughout your college journey 
• Connecting you with other BIPOC students and providing time for you to gather in an affinity space
• Guide you as you enroll in a teacher's program
• After graduation, we will help you prepare for an interview for a teaching position at Tigard-Tualatain Schools!

Get in touch with a Connector at Tigard High School or reach out to the program Navigator for more information: 

Connector - Tigard High School: Ms. Viridiana Morales at vmorales@ttsd.k12.or.us 

Navigator - Hibbard Administration: Mrs. Mariela Tyler at mtyler@ttsd.k12.or.us 

Our student cohort graduating from TTSD in 2022 has been chosen!!! Congratulations to the scholarship and program recipients!

• Alejandra Vargas
• Gaby Hernandez
• Madison Dowell
• Ruby Benitez Diaz
• Dioselin Abarca Moreno
• Karina Barron
• Andrasis Navarette
• Eddy Sanchez
• Wilmer Diaz
• Jennifer Solis
• Danell Lim 
• Abril Garcia 
• Karen De Niz Gonzalez

Applications for 2023 graduating seniors will be available soon! 

ABOUT US

Mariela Tyler - Educator Pathway Navigator

The program's Navigator is here to help you:

• Find out if the Educator Pathways program is the right fit for you given your career goals
• Assist you in completing the program's application 
• Investigate licensure programs in the state 
• Assist with the completion of university application materials 
• Provide professional development around time management, study tips, equity and identity, apply for jobs, and interviewing strategies 

Contact: Mariela Tyler - email: mtyler@ttsd.k12.or.us phone: 503.431.4156

Educator Pathway Connectors

The program Connectors are here to help you:

• Find out if the Educator Pathway would be the best fit for you
• Connect you with the Navigator 
• Weekly check-ins to help guide you in the process of applying to programs, financial aid, scholarship essay support, interview strategies, etc. 
• Help you connect with others in an affinity space if needed 

Meet our Connectors! 

Viridiana Morales - Educator Pathway Connector 

Counseling Secretary - Tigard High School 

Contact: Email: vmorales@ttsd.k12.or.us Phone: 503.431.5422

Arnulfo Torres - Educator Pathway Connector 

TWI Science - Fowler Middle School 

Contact: Email: atorres@ttsd.k12.or.us Phone: 503.431.5058

Antonio Pena Anaya - Educator Pathway Connector 

TWI Language Arts - Tualatin High School 

Contact: Email: apenaanaya@ttsd.k12.or.us 

Stacy Radja - Educator Pathway Connector 

Third Grade - Templeton Elementary School 

Contact: sradja@ttsd.k12.or.us