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Monday, August 4
 

8:00am PDT

Site Admin Meet & Greet
Monday August 4, 2025 8:00am - 8:30am PDT
Gymnasium
Meet your colleagues and your site administrators! Light continental breakfast and coffee will be provided by Grand Canyon University. Laptop checkouts will begin in Room 10. 
Monday August 4, 2025 8:00am - 8:30am PDT
Gymnasium
  Main Session

8:30am PDT

Welcome Address: Superintendent Sachs and Student Board Member Polk
Monday August 4, 2025 8:30am - 8:50am PDT
Gymnasium
Presenters
JS

Jennifer Sachs

Superintendent, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
AP

Aiyanah Polk

Student Board Member, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
Monday August 4, 2025 8:30am - 8:50am PDT
Gymnasium
  Main Session

9:00am PDT

Overview of Premier Start and District Mission & Vision
Monday August 4, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
Gymnasium
Presenters
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 →
Monday August 4, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
Gymnasium
  Main Session

11:20am PDT

Lunch (provided by Grand Canyon University)
Monday August 4, 2025 11:20am - 12:10pm PDT
Gymnasium
Monday August 4, 2025 11:20am - 12:10pm PDT
Gymnasium
  Lunch
 
Tuesday, August 5
 

8:00am PDT

Welcome Message: Teacher of the Year Heather Merodio
Tuesday August 5, 2025 8:00am - 8:20am PDT
Gymnasium
Presenters
HM

Heather Merodio

Teacher, Early College High School
Tuesday August 5, 2025 8:00am - 8:20am PDT
Gymnasium
  Main Session

11:10am PDT

Lunch (Bring or Buy Your Own)
Tuesday August 5, 2025 11:10am - 12:00pm PDT
Gymnasium
Tuesday August 5, 2025 11:10am - 12:00pm PDT
Gymnasium
  Lunch

12:00pm PDT

Middle School ELA: Navigating Curriculum
Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Gymnasium
Session Slides
Learn how to navigate FSUSD curriculum guides, access resources via Clever, use assessment calendars, and start building your unit and year-long plans.
Presenters
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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 →
Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Gymnasium
  Breakout Session

12:00pm PDT

Middle School Science: Navigating Curriculum
Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Gymnasium
Session Slides
Learn how to navigate FSUSD curriculum guides, access resources via Clever, use assessment calendars, and start building your unit and year-long plans.
Presenters
avatar for Lucero Angel

Lucero Angel

Teacher, Crystal Middle School
Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Gymnasium
  Breakout Session

12:00pm PDT

Middle School Social Science: Navigating Curriculum
Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Gymnasium
Session Slides
Learn how to navigate FSUSD curriculum guides, access resources via Clever, use assessment calendars, and start building your unit and year-long plans.
Presenters
PC

Priyanka Craig

Teacher, David A Weir
Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Gymnasium
  Breakout Session

12:00pm PDT

World Languages: Navigating Curriculum
Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Gymnasium
Session Slides
Dive into subject-specific topics, curriculum, assessments, and instructional pacing for high school classrooms.
Presenters
DB

David Belt

Teacher, Armijo High School
Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Gymnasium
  Breakout Session
 
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
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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

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

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
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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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