Meet the Team
Dena Sexton, PhD
Title: Director, Teaching Pathways and Field Experience
Email:dena.sexton@sjsu.edu
Contact Me About:
- TPFE projects or initiatives
- District partnerships (new or existing)
- Field experience policies and practices
- Recruitment strategies (cc Gina Muriera)
- Feedback from candidates or supervisors
- Student teaching MOUs
Emily Gauvreau
Title: Special Education, Multiple Subjects, PK-3 Intern Coordinator
Email:emily.gauvreau@sjsu.edu
Contact Me About:
- Intern credential applications and qualifications
- Intern MOUs and site support
- Intern supervision and documentation
- Intern concerns or credential progress
Kristy Cross
Title: CalTPA Coordinator
Email:kristy.cross@sjsu.edu
Contact Me About:
- CalTPA/LPA student support
- Access to existing supports
- Bi-weekly CalTPA/LPA Zoom cafés
Marianne Mehuys
Title: Credential Program Advisor
Email:marianne.mehuys@sjsu.edu
Phone: 408-924-3309
Contact Me About:
- Program plans and timelines
- Program requirements
- Teacher candidate resources/support (non-field)
- Collaboration across programs/departments
- Returning to the program after an absence
Jessica Ultreras Ruiz
Title: Teacher Admissions Analyst
Phone: 408-924-3710
Contact Me About:
- Teacher Admissions Inquiries (TED and SPED programs)
- Graduate/Credential Teacher Admissions Policies and Processes
- Admissions Deferrals
- Subject Matter Competency (SMC) Guidance
Gina Muriera
Title: Teaching Pathways Advisor and Recruiter
Email:gina.muriera@sjsu.edu
Phone: 408-924-3735
Contact Me About:
- Interest in becoming a teacher
- Support if you lead or work with any of the campus's SAGE or ITEP programs
- Interests in developing a SAGE program
- Interest in declaring a Special Education or Deaf Education Minor
