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CalTeach Staff                                         

General Contact Information

E: calteach@ucmerced.edu                                                                                                                      

CalTeach Program Director 

 

Chelsea Arnold, Ph.D.                                               
Science and Engineering 1 Building, Room 270
T: 209-228-4098
F: 209-228-4060
E: carnold4@ucmerced.edu

 
CalTeach Director of K12 Outreach and Education
Mariah Gonsalez
 
About Me:
Hello! I am the CalTeach Director of K-12 Outreach and Education. I am a CSU Stanislaus alumna where I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Relational and Organizational Communication. I attended San Francisco State University where I also received a Master of Arts degree in Communication Studies with a concentration in Pedagogy and Social Justice. I have lectured at San Francisco State University and CSU, Stanislaus. I am passionate about extending STEM in the Central Valley and I am proud to run the only fully stocked scientific laboratory devoted to K-12 outreach on any University of California campus! Click here to learn more about the CalTeach Learning Laboratory!
 
T: 209-228-4098
F: 209-228-4060
E: mgonsalez2@ucmerced.edu
 
 
Student Services Advisor 
 
Abel Hernandez
About me:
Hello, my name is Abel Hernandez, and I am excited to be your Student Services Advisor! I am looking forward to working with you to help you accomplish your academic and career goals. I earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a master’s degree in Counseling from California State University, Fresno. What I love about UC Merced is the commitment from both staff and faculty to promote student success. Schedule a meeting with me to discuss our two minors, any advising questions you have, credential programs, or anything else related to CalTeach.
 
T: 209-228-4098
F: 209-228-4060
E: abelhernandez2@ucmerced.edu

 

Student Assistants:

 

Michelle Valdez

About me: 

Heyy Y'all!! 

I'm a Student Assistant in the CalTeach office and I'm a third-year CSE Major. I love to be outdoors, anything to do with hiking, running, beaches etc., as well as anything DIY related, I'm your girl. Taking apart cars is my favortie hobby; I'm currently working on an RSX type-s. My biggest goal is to buy my mom her own home, and create a positive impact all those I meet and to help all of you!!

One saying I live by is : EXPLORE, CREATE, DESIGN 

 

Kahilan Skiba

About Me:

Hi all! I am a Student Assistant in the CalTeach office and I'm a fourth-year Cognitive Science Major and a Philosophy minor. I enjoy topics in ethics as well as neuroscience and human-robot interaction. I also am very interested in VR and UX/UI design. One of my biggest goals is to graduate and do important research that helps us understand how we should approach creating useful technology as well as how to make it user friendly. I strive to encourage and help other students around me become aware of all the amazing opportunites the CalTeach program offers!

 

Need Advice?

  • Interested in a career in teaching? Stop by our office in Science and Engineering Building, Room 270, and pick up some brochures and fliers
  • Need to talk more in-depth about a career in teaching? Click here to schedule a time to meet with the CalTeach advisor.