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Wednesday, August 6
 

8:00am PDT

Welcome Message: F-SUTA President Pam Williamson
Wednesday August 6, 2025 8:00am - 8:30am PDT
Gymnasium
Enjoy breakfast provided by GCU and hear a welcome message from FSUTA President Pam Williamson to kick off your final day of Premier Start.
Presenters
avatar for Pam Wiilliamson

Pam Wiilliamson

Teacher, F-SUTA Union President, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
Wednesday August 6, 2025 8:00am - 8:30am PDT
Gymnasium
  Main Session

8:30am PDT

Getting to Know Your Contract
Wednesday August 6, 2025 8:30am - 9:00am PDT
Gymnasium
Learn the essentials of your FSUTA contract, including adjunct duty, in-lieu days, salary credit, leave and absences, and Wednesday collaboration expectations. FSUTA members will provide insights and answer your contract-related questions.
Presenters
avatar for Pam Wiilliamson

Pam Wiilliamson

Teacher, F-SUTA Union President, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
Wednesday August 6, 2025 8:30am - 9:00am PDT
Gymnasium
  Main Session

9:15am PDT

Elementary Art & Music: First Day of School
Wednesday August 6, 2025 9:15am - 10:30am PDT
Room 12
Session Slides
Create a welcoming environment, developing routines, and plan initial communications with families.
Presenters
avatar for Amy Haltom

Amy Haltom

Music Teacher, Suisun Elementary School
Amy Haltom is currently completing her sixth year of teaching general music at Suisun Elementary School, where she teaches students in first through fifth grade. Previously, she taught strings in a variety of settings for over 20 years. She was awarded Teacher of the Year for her... Read More →
Wednesday August 6, 2025 9:15am - 10:30am PDT
Room 12
  Breakout Session

9:15am PDT

Elementary PE: First Day of School
Wednesday August 6, 2025 9:15am - 10:30am PDT
Room 30
Session Slides
Create a welcoming environment, develop routines, and plan initial communications with families. 
Presenters
avatar for Cameron Cash

Cameron Cash

Physical Education Teacher, Dover Elementary School
Wednesday August 6, 2025 9:15am - 10:30am PDT
Room 30
  Breakout Session

9:15am PDT

Grades 1 & 2: First Day of School
Wednesday August 6, 2025 9:15am - 10:30am PDT
Room 10
Session Slides
This session is tailored to help you feel confident and prepared as you set up your classroom and welcome students. We will focus on grade-specific practices for establishing a positive classroom culture from Day One and will discuss room setup, welcoming students, routines & procedures, and first contact with parents. 
Presenters
avatar for Laura Obando

Laura Obando

2nd Grade Teacher, Cordelia Hills Elementary
Second grade teacher
Wednesday August 6, 2025 9:15am - 10:30am PDT
Room 10
  Breakout Session

9:15am PDT

Grades 3-5: First Day of School
Wednesday August 6, 2025 9:15am - 10:30am PDT
Room 11
Session Slides
This session is tailored to help you feel confident and prepared as you set up your classroom and welcome students. We will focus on grade-specific practices for establishing a positive classroom culture from Day One, including room setup, welcoming students, routines & procedures, and first contact with parents.
Presenters
avatar for Thomas Warsaw

Thomas Warsaw

3rd Grade Teacher, Anna Kyle Elementary
Wednesday August 6, 2025 9:15am - 10:30am PDT
Room 11
  Breakout Session

9:15am PDT

Kindergarten: First Day of School
Wednesday August 6, 2025 9:15am - 10:30am PDT
Room 9
Session Slides
This session is tailored to help you feel confident and prepared as you set up your classroom and welcome students. We will focus on grade- or role-specific practices for establishing a positive classroom culture from Day One. We will also discuss room setup, welcoming students, routines & procedures, and first contact with parents
Presenters
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Aileen Hoang

Teacher, Crescent Elementary School
Wednesday August 6, 2025 9:15am - 10:30am PDT
Room 9
  Breakout Session

9:15am PDT

Pre-K Special Education: First Day of School
Wednesday August 6, 2025 9:15am - 10:30am PDT
Room 16
Session Slides
This session is tailored to help you feel confident and prepared as you set up your classroom and welcome students. We will cover topics like setting up the environment, daily routines, and family contact.
Presenters
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Megan Stack

Teacher, Mary Bird
Wednesday August 6, 2025 9:15am - 10:30am PDT
Room 16
  Breakout Session

9:15am PDT

Pre-K: First Day of School
Wednesday August 6, 2025 9:15am - 10:30am PDT
Room 14
Session Slides
This session is tailored to help you feel confident and prepared as you set up your classroom and welcome students. We will cover topics like setting up the environment, daily routines, and family contact.
Presenters
MB

Maisha Burke

Teacher, Mary Bird ECE Center
Wednesday August 6, 2025 9:15am - 10:30am PDT
Room 14
  Breakout Session

9:15am PDT

Secondary EXPERIENCED Teachers: First Day of School
Wednesday August 6, 2025 9:15am - 10:30am PDT
Library
Session Slides
Deepening first-day engagement through activities like syllabus scavenger hunts and student surveys; establishing agency and routines with Google Forms.
Presenters
avatar for Kristin Warsaw

Kristin Warsaw

Coordinator, New Teacher Academy, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
About Kristin
Wednesday August 6, 2025 9:15am - 10:30am PDT
Library
  Breakout Session

9:15am PDT

Secondary NEW Teachers: First Day of School
Wednesday August 6, 2025 9:15am - 10:30am PDT
Room 31
Session Slides
Basics of room setup, expectations, and communication with families.
Presenters
DB

Dominique Burciaga

Teacher, Fairfield High School
Wednesday August 6, 2025 9:15am - 10:30am PDT
Room 31
  Breakout Session

9:15am PDT

Special Education FA, TAP & PERL: First Day of School
Wednesday August 6, 2025 9:15am - 10:30am PDT
Room 32
Session Slides
Presenters
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Deborah Cermeno

TAP Teacher, Dover Elementary School
Wednesday August 6, 2025 9:15am - 10:30am PDT
Room 32
  Breakout Session

9:15am PDT

Special Education- RSP: First Day of School
Wednesday August 6, 2025 9:15am - 10:30am PDT
Room 37
Session Slides
This session offers a practical overview of what to expect and how to prepare for the first days of school in a Special Education Resource (RSP) setting. Topics will include organization strategies, managing service minutes, effective communication with families and colleagues, and fostering collaboration. We’ll also explore key differences between elementary and secondary settings and provide a glimpse into a typical week in the life of an RSP teacher. Participants will receive valuable information, helpful resources, and curated links to support both your students and your role as a case manager.
Presenters
avatar for Tiffanie Warder

Tiffanie Warder

Teacher, Matt Garcia Career and College Center
Hello,My name is Tiffanie and I am going into my 6th year of teaching Special Education and my 5th with FSUSD. I work as a resource specialist at Matt Garcia Career and College Academy. Special Education is my passion but I love helping all students!
Wednesday August 6, 2025 9:15am - 10:30am PDT
Room 37
  Breakout Session

9:15am PDT

TK: First Day of School
Wednesday August 6, 2025 9:15am - 10:30am PDT
Room 8
Session Slides
This session is tailored to help you feel confident and prepared as you set up your classroom and welcome students. We will focus on grade- or role-specific practices for establishing a positive classroom culture from Day One.
  • Room setup, welcoming students, routines & procedures, first contact with parents
Presenters
avatar for Carissa David

Carissa David

Teacher, Suisun Elementary School
Wednesday August 6, 2025 9:15am - 10:30am PDT
Room 8
  Breakout Session
  • Grade Level TK

10:40am PDT

FSUSD Website Essentials
Wednesday August 6, 2025 10:40am - 11:30am PDT
Debrief Rooms
Session Slides
This session provides a practical walkthrough of the key tools and portals you’ll use every day. You’ll get hands-on guidance in:
  • Staff Portal navigation
  • AERIES (including taking attendance)
  • Absence Management (Frontline)
  • Informed K12 (forms & workflows)
  • FMX (facilities tickets)
  • ParentSquare (family communication)
Presenters
avatar for Christina Geyer

Christina Geyer

Consulting Teacher, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
Christina Geyer is an experienced educator, instructional coach, and school leader with over a decade of service in diverse California school districts. She currently serves as a Consulting Teacher for Fairfield-Suisun Unified, where she mentors and coaches early-career educators... Read More →
avatar for Kristy Love

Kristy Love

Consulting Teacher, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
Supporting our new teachers to be the best educator they can be for our students… that’s what I’m passionate about!
JV

Jessica Villanueva

Consulting Teacher, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
As a former classroom teacher now serving as a Consulting Teacher, I have the privilege of supporting and mentoring the newest educators in our district. I’m deeply committed to helping teachers thrive by equipping them with practical strategies and a reflective, supportive environment... Read More →
MM

Mindi McCuen

Consulting Teacher, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
DP

Denise Piercy

Consulting Teacher, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
BR

Brenda Rough

Consulting Teacher, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
CE

Christy Emig

Consulting Teacher, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
MT

Monique Turner-Brown

Consulting Teacher, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
Wednesday August 6, 2025 10:40am - 11:30am PDT
Debrief Rooms
  Breakout Session

11:30am PDT

Lunch (provided by FSUTA)
Wednesday August 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:20pm PDT
Gymnasium
Wednesday August 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:20pm PDT
Gymnasium
  Lunch

12:20pm PDT

DayThree Debrief
Wednesday August 6, 2025 12:20pm - 1:20pm PDT
Debrief Rooms
Room 5-
Room 6-
Room 7-
Room 8-
Room 9-
Room 10-
Room 11-
Room 12-
Presenters
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Christy Emig

Consulting Teacher, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
avatar for Christina Geyer

Christina Geyer

Consulting Teacher, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
Christina Geyer is an experienced educator, instructional coach, and school leader with over a decade of service in diverse California school districts. She currently serves as a Consulting Teacher for Fairfield-Suisun Unified, where she mentors and coaches early-career educators... Read More →
avatar for Kristy Love

Kristy Love

Consulting Teacher, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
Supporting our new teachers to be the best educator they can be for our students… that’s what I’m passionate about!
MM

Mindi McCuen

Consulting Teacher, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
DP

Denise Piercy

Consulting Teacher, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
BR

Brenda Rough

Consulting Teacher, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
MT

Monique Turner-Brown

Consulting Teacher, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
JV

Jessica Villanueva

Consulting Teacher, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
As a former classroom teacher now serving as a Consulting Teacher, I have the privilege of supporting and mentoring the newest educators in our district. I’m deeply committed to helping teachers thrive by equipping them with practical strategies and a reflective, supportive environment... Read More →
Wednesday August 6, 2025 12:20pm - 1:20pm PDT
Debrief Rooms
  Debrief Session

1:30pm PDT

Inclusive Classrooms & Universal Design for Learning
Wednesday August 6, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Gymnasium
Explore how to build inclusive classrooms using Tier 1 supports and UDL principles. You’ll learn practical strategies for supporting students with IEPs, 504s, and English Learners—ensuring all students have access and opportunity to thrive.
Presenters
avatar for Kristin Warsaw

Kristin Warsaw

Coordinator, New Teacher Academy, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
About Kristin
Wednesday August 6, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Gymnasium
  Main Session
 
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