Achieve! College Ready, career prepared

A Glimpse into the ROP Classroom Coastline ROP instructors shine Business Partners Business and industry participation Distinguished Student Recognition Celebrating student success

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Distinguished Students from May 30, 2014, (from left to right) Raul Alvarez, Zulema Sanchez, Briseida Miranda, Jessica Plascencia, Samantha Smith, and Marianna Ramirez with ROP Instructor Krista Schweers A MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

To ready students for both college and career, it is important that we help them make connections—connections to learning, connections to post-secondary options, and connections to the workplace.

During the 2013-014 school year, Coastline ROP offered new, innovative classes; increased the number of industry certifi cations; and focused on expanding STEM programs. New engineering and computer programming classes designed to provide students with competitive scientifi c and engineering skills were offered on high school campuses, and STEM elements were infused into the digital media arts curricula. Additionally, Common Core math practices, high level text-based discussions, and the reading of informational text were integrated into the ROP curriculum.

To help connect students to postsecondary opportunities, the ROP offered courses that were aligned within pathways and articulated with community college certifi cate programs. These rigorous courses helped students meet the high demands of post-secondary educational institutions. Students connected to colleges and universities through competitive events like UC Irvine’s Energy Invitational, HackUCI, and C-STEM Day at UCI.

Connections to industry and the workplace are essential to student success as well. Through sustained internships and work-based learning, students improved their communication and problem solving skills and learned to collaborate in authentic settings. They worked with mentors who helped them think critically, gain confi dence, and understand the relevance of classroom instruction. These rich experiences motivate students and keep them connected to learning.

I hope you will peruse the following pages and learn how Coastline ROP students connect to college, to careers, and to education!

Darlene Le Fort, Superintendent Coastline ROP

PARTICIPATING SCHOOL DISTRICTS

addleback Valley Unified School District TUSTIN Board Members Bonnie Castrey Lauren Brooks Martha Fluor Tammie Bullard Dolores Winchell Huntington Beach Irvine Newport-Mesa Tustin Saddleback Valley Union High School District Unifi ed School District Unifi ed School District Unifi ed School District Unifi ed School District

2 Coastline Regional Occupational Program MISSION STATEMENT

Coastline ROP is an exemplary, innovative career technical education program that prepares students for college and career success and contributes to the economic development of the communities we serve.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion, Coastline ROP students will:

• Integrate Academic and Technical Skills • Practice Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Skills • Communicate and Collaborate with Diverse Audiences • Demonstrate Creativity and Innovation • Act as Responsible, Ethical Citizens • Develop Personal, Educational and Career Goals

2013-2014 STUDENT FOLLOW-UP SURVEY RESULTS:

80% Total Enrolled in Higher Education 40% (Related to class) Enrolled in Higher Education (Unrelated to class) Employed 30% Total 40% (Related to class) 11% Employed (Unrelated to class) 19%

www.coastlinerop.net 3 A GLIMPSE INTO THE CLASSROOM Coastline ROP Staff Shine

Fred Kendell, Recognition Trabuco Hills High School In April, Rapid Product Development instructor, Fred Kendell, from Trabuco Hills High School was presented with the California Industrial Technology Educators Association Teacher of the Year award at their annual convention luncheon at Cerritos College.

According to former administrators, “Fred is an exemplary educator and entrepreneur and champion of programs who makes a difference for students. He has been an extremely dedicated educator and has actively displayed a truly caring heart for his students.” Former student Chris Class added, “He truly does prepare students for the real world.”

Mr. Kendell began his twenty-seven year teaching career in Australia in 1972. He has been an Engineering and Architecture Drafting teacher for most of those years and has taught Rapid Prototype Development for the past fi ve years at Trabuco Hills High School.

Fred Kendell, Trabuco Hills HIgh School Teresa Laffen, Teacher of the Year Marina High School Coastline ROP’s 2013 Teacher of the Year, Teresa Laffen, was honored as a nominee at the Orange County Teachers of the Year Awards Ceremony on October 25, 2013 at the Disneyland Resort Hotel. Ms. Laffen attended the event with her family, as well as Coastline ROP Assistant Superintendent Carol Hume, Instructional Programs Coordinator Stacy Robison, Board Member Martha Fluor, and Jon Levy, Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) Principal of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program.

Ms. Laffen teaches Diversifi ed Service Careers which provides internship opportunities for students with special needs. James McDuffi e, EMT of the Year Teresa Laffen, Marina High School Presidio Site James McDuffi e was recognized by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) at the Anaheim City Council meeting as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) of the Year. Mr. McDuffi e won the regional, and state competitions. He then advanced to compete against fi fty-three EMTs from across the nation. He was ultimately selected as the VFW’s National EMT of the Year.

Mr. McDuffi e teaches Fire Science 101 for Coastline ROP, and is employed by the Anaheim Fire Department where he has served for the past seventeen years as a fi refi ghter and eight years as a paramedic.

In addition to teaching and fi refi ghting, he has established his own mentoring program called FLAME – Fire Leadership Academy Mentoring Experience. The program reaches out to Anaheim city youth, ages 12 to 18, and teaches them life skills, leadership, and discipline. James McDuffi e 4 Coastline Regional Occupational Program HIGH SCHOOL HUNTINGTON BEACH UNION DISTRICT Coast, Edison, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Marina, Ocean View, Valley Vista, Westminster High Schools Crime Scene Investigation Field Trip Westminster High School In February, Gina Gilbert’s Crime Scene Investiga- tion (CSI) class from Westminster High School was welcomed to the Westminster Police Department (WPD), where they were given a presentation by Forensic Science Technicians Sara Nguyen and Sergio Castellon. Ms. Nguyen and Mr. Castellon taught the students how to process a crime scene and shared stories about working in the fi eld. Students were also given a guided tour of the CSI lab to see fi rst-hand where all evidence processing and testing takes place using state-of-the-art CSI equipment. They were escorted through the detective and patrol bureau and the jail facility. In addition to the tours, there were several training scenario demonstrations, including a Code 3, high-risk traffi c stop with actual police cars and a mock robbery-in-progress call that ended in the arrest of the suspect. Ms. Gilbert said of her students, “The professionalism and maturity of the students were impressive and equal to their adult counterparts.” Theater Technology Expo Huntington Beach High School Joe Batte, Theater Technology teacher at Huntington Beach High School, attended the United States Institute for Theater Technology Expo in March, which was attended by over fi ve thousand industry experts, educators and vendors.

Mr. Batte generated interest in his theater technology program and has representatives from Rutgers University and the University of Las Vegas, Nevada scheduling classroom visits with his students to share information about their degree programs. In addition to making connections and learning about the latest technological advances in theater technology to bring back to his classroom, Mr. Batte distributed a one-page promotional fl yer featuring his students and theater technology program to representatives from numerous colleges and universities in attendance. Logo Design Contest Winner Fountain Valley High School Harry Duong, from Zoe Seals’ Visual Imagery class at Fountain Valley High School, was awarded a letter of commendation and a $100 gift card by from Creative Network Services, a local company.

Creative Network Services contacted Ms. Seals in April to ask if students would be willing to participate in their logo design contest. Harry’s design was named the winner and will now be used on company letterhead, shirts and branding items.

www.coastlinerop.net 5 SCHOOL IRVINE UNIFIED DISTRICT Creekside / San Joaquin, Irvine, Northwood, University, Woodbridge High Schools Distinguished Leadership Awards Northwood High School Three students from Beverly Matsuda’s Environmental Horticulture class at Northwood High School earned Distinguished T-Wolves Leadership awards for the skills they demonstrated in class. While speaking very highly of the students, Ms. Matsuda said:

Dylan Toohey is a dependable, hard worker who contributes tirelessly to make the garden better. The garden wouldn’t be what it is today if not for Dylan’s participation and leadership. He volunteers without hesitation and is ready to help anyone. He leads by his example and helps others become stronger versions of themselves. John Duginger is focused, positive, thoughtful and respectful. He builds and repairs raised beds and shelves for everyone to use. John demonstrates fl exibility and cooperation at an amazing level – he also has respect for the garden and for the tools we use. John is a respected example of dedication, strong work ethics, values, and a caring manner. Leaders create an atmosphere that encourage others to grow, and John is that kind of leader.

Lauren Kawata is a most inspiring leader who brings out the best in others. Every day when Lauren walks into class, she is eager and ready to go. Her positive energy is infectious. She shares with the class the excitement of working in the garden and tells stories of how this class has motivated and affected her outlook both in and outside of class. Her work ethic, her passion, and her garden is an example everyone can look up to.

~ Beverly Matsuda Dylan also won the blue ribbon in August at the Orange County Fair & Event Center.

Dylan Toohey, Northwood High School John Duginger, Northwood High School Lauren Kawata, Northwood High School Fullerton College Theater Festival University High School Students from Ranae Bettger’s Theater Technology class at University High School competed with three thousand students from sixty schools across the nation in the 42nd Annual Fullerton College High School Theater Festival. The festival is an annual event that celebrates student achievement and introduces students to the Fullerton College Theatre Arts Department’s programs, faculty, students, and staff.

University High School students earned fi rst place in the Technical Theater Olympics. Teams compete in events such as the costume quick change, lighting focus, tool usage, tool/hardware identifi cation, and electrical wiring. In addition, William Dang earned third place for lighting design of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

6 Coastline Regional Occupational Program SCHOOL NEWPORT-MESA UNIFIED DISTRICT Back Bay / Monte Vista, Corona del Mar, Costa Mesa, Estancia, Newport Harbor High Schools Virtual Enterprise Trade Show Estancia High School, Costa Mesa High School Coastline ROP Virtual Enterprise students, along with more then one hundred California schools, participated in the 15th Annual California International Virtual Enterprise Trade Show in Bakersfi eld. Gina Gonzalez’s students from Estancia High School took home the following awards: • 3rd place - Best Novice Booth • 8th place - Best Company Catalog • 9th place - Best Novice Salesmanship • Business Professionalism Award Mike Milchiker’s students from Costa Mesa High School took home awards in: • 1st place - HIRED! Job interview competition for Payroll Assistant • 2nd place - Apprentice Challenge (similar to the Donald Trump TV Show) • 2nd place - HR Scenario Competition • 3rd place - Website Design • 4th place - Creative Trade Fair Booth Design/Execution • 4th place - National Business Plan Competition • 8th place - Salesmanship • Honorable Mention - Video Commercial C-STEM Day RoboPlay Competition Corona del Mar High School In May, seventeen student teams participated in the C-STEM Day RoboPlay Competition at UC Irvine. Team WiFighters from Corona del Mar High School won third place in the Statewide RoboPlay Challenge Competition for High Schools.

The RoboPlay Competition simulates an unex- pected problem where a robotic solution must be quickly developed and deployed using only existing resources. The goal of the competition is to broaden student participation in computing, science, technology, engineering, and math (C-STEM) education. FHA-HERO Newport Harbor High School Instructor Sarah Pilon’s Advanced Culinary Arts students from Newport Harbor High School triumphed at the FHA-HERO Regional Culinary Competitions. Team members took home awards in: • Gold - Wedding Cakes, Cheyenne Whitacre • Gold - Salad Preparation, Ali Millar • Gold - Patisserie, Natalia Tortorello • Bronze - Advanced Cakes, Amanda Lacher • Bronze - Patisserie, Lauren Schaffer • 4th place - Commercial Food Preparation, Savannah Caviston and Gavin Zavala • 5th place - Patisserie, Alejandro Gomez • Best of Show ribbon, Natalia Tortorello

www.coastlinerop.net 7 SCHOOL SADDLEBACK VALLEY UNIFIED DISTRICT El Toro, Laguna Hills, Mission Viejo, Silverado / Mira Monte, Trabuco Hills High Schools Medical Nursing Careers Internship Laguna Hills High School Anita Shell’s Medical Nursing Careers Internship student, Trevor Lewis, from Laguna Hills High School spoke about his experiences at his internship site, stating; “During my internship experience, I had the privilege of having several shifts in the ER and the ICU fl oors where I discovered how much I love thinking critically, adapting to situations, and working in a fast-paced environment. ...Medical Nursing Careers Internship provided me with hands-on procedures and experience. I learned a lot about the inner machinations of the hospital healthcare setting and the importance of teamwork in patient care. The experience was invaluable.”

Industrial Technology Education Trabuco Hills High School Fred Kendell’s Rapid Product Development students from Trabuco Hills High School competed in the Industrial Technology Education Competition at the California State Fair. Students won the following awards: • Max Faiman - Best of Show, the Outstanding Award and the Parallax Award. • Dylan Walch - First place in both 3D Printed Model and Decorative Item, and Second place for Invention & the Outstanding Award. • Candace Pedroncelli - First Place for Inventions, Second Place for Decorative Item, the Outstanding Award and the Parallax Award. As a result of the students’ work, the above awards and many other honorable mentions, Mr. Kendell won the Instructor’s Sweepstakes Award. Virtual Enterprise Mission Viejo High School Several of our Virtual Enterprise teachers and their students just returned from the 15th Annual California International Virtual Enterprise Trade Show in Bakersfi eld, where more than one hundred California schools participated in the two-day trade show.

Students from Brent Pillsbury’s Virtual Enterprise class at Mission Viejo High School placed in the following categories: • 1st place - State Business Challenge • 1st place - Job Interview and Resume • 3rd place - Apprentice Challenge • 3rd place - Marketing Plan • 6th place - Website Design • Honorable Mention: Video Commercial, Impact Marketing, Company Catalog and Perfect Elevator Pitch

8 Coastline Regional Occupational Program SCHOOL TUSTIN UNIFIED DISTRICT Beckman, Foothill, Hillview, Tustin High Schools Tustin Dollars for Scholars Derby Day Beckman High School Jordan Crawford, a junior in Jackie Peters’ Visual Imagery class at Beckman High School, was awarded fi rst place and a $100 cash prize in the Tustin Dollars for Scholars Derby Day High School Art Contest for her photograph titled, “Pilot Light.” Jordan took a photograph of her friend’s Arabian horse named Pilot Light in daylight and using a Photoshop technique learned in her ROP class, blacked out the background to create a stunning, dramatic effect.

Next year Jordan will continue honing her photographic skills in Ms. Peters’ AP Studio Art class and will be taking an Independent Filmmaking class as well. After high school she hopes to study fi lmmaking at either Chapman University or Loyola Marymount University. Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts Scholarship (TACFA) Beckman High School Samantha Reader was awarded $2,000$ by the Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts Scholarship in recognition of her photographic portfolio. Ms. Peters’ Visual Imagery class at Beckman High School helped Samantha develop her talent last year, and this year she chose AP Studio Art to further enhance her skills. She plans to attend Texas Christian University in the fall of 2014 and will major in visual arts and business.

The work Samantha submitted to the TACFA Scholarship earned her recognition in two additional contests; she was a fi nalist in the Nikon Forum of High School Photographers and second round preliminary fi nalist in the Music Center’s Spotlight Program. Samatha designed and compiled her photograph by layering several images in Adobe Photoshop. UCI Energy Invitational Tustin High School In May, students from Jeff Farr’s Engineering Design & Devel- opment program at Foothill High School and Ed Hernandez’s program at Tustin High School competed in the UCI Energy Invitational at Adams Motorsports Park in Riverside, California. The goal was to see how far their vehicles could travel on one dollar’s worth of energy in one hour. Students not only have to design an energy effi cient vehicle, they also need to make adjustments during the event as they encounter unforeseen mechanical and electrical problems. The T-Tech team from Tustin High School took fi rst place in the light weight division and Foothill High School took fi rst place in the regular division. Additionally, Tustin earned the coveted Robert Smith Award for energy management. One of Mr. Farr’s students, Ryan O’Bannon, was the fi rst place winner of the Volvo Technology and Student Leadership Award. The Volvo Technology and Leadership Awards recognize students who have demonstrated exemplary team leadership skills and exhibit a passion for innovative automotive technology and have shared that knowledge with their competition team. As the winner, Ryan and Mr. Farr will travel, all expenses paid, to Volvo Worldwide Headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden, where Ryan will be recognized for his achievement.

www.coastlinerop.net 9 DISTINGUISHED STUDENT RECOGNITION

On May 30, 2014, Coastline ROP honored 152 students from our fi ve partnering districts for outstanding performance in their ROP classes during the 2013-2014 school year. All nominees were individually recognized at the ceremony and received Coastline ROP medallions along with certifi cates from local and state legislators. Additionally, fi nalists received nearly $10,000 in monetary awards donated by our generous staff members and business partners. Special designation award winners are pictured below.

Mary Carl Memorial Award Winner Orange County Long Beach Mae French Memorial Award Winner Trevor Lewis, Laguna Hills High School Nursing Consortium Winner Mia Kuo, Northwood High School Morgan Christy, Trabuco Hills High School

Paul E. Snyder Leadership Award Winner Sabra Dipping Company Mary Anne Ford Memorial Award Winner Katie Gainous, Marina High School Culinary Awards Winner Caroline Shone, Beckman High School Lauren Shaffer, Newport Harbor High School

Dwight and Carol Williamson Sabra Dipping Company Awards Winner Wanda Shelton Award Winner Memorial Scholarship Award Winner Valerie Gonzalez, Irvine High School Loralee Sepsey, Costa Mesa High School Alexis Britch, Mission Viejo High School

Bridgestone/Firestone Le Tip Entrepreneurship & Business Vera Shively Future Educator Award Winner Automotive Technology Award Winner Scholarship Award Winner Camilla Reese, Trabuco Hills High School Dillon Hodge, Marina High School Sean Tedja, Laguna Hills High School

SchoolsFirst Worthy Student Award Winner Future Firefi ghter Award Winner Most Inspirational Student Award Winner Jacqueline Blackburn, Laguna Hills High School Stephan Standke, Mission Viejo High School Su Jee Noh, Irvine High School

10 Coastline Regional Occupational Program SPECIAL DESIGNATION AWARD WINNERS 2013-2014 Distinguished High School Award Winner Cameron Lew, Huntington Beach High School According to Cameron’s teacher, Michael Simmons, he has been instrumental in developing the fl edgling media program over the past three years. “Much of what we are now is because of his work, much of it unseen even to his classmates. He has set the bar very high, and the challenge left for the rest of us is to learn from his example, and try our best to fi ll the gigantic space he leaves behind.”

Gene Haas Scholarship Award Foothill High School, Trabuco Hills High School The Gene Haas Foundation awarded scholarships to Coastline ROP students from Foothill High School and Trabuco Hills High School who are pursuing advanced education in the fi eld of Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machining. Each student received a $2,000 scholarship.

This year’s Gene Haas Scholarship Award winners are (from left to right):

Austin Shorr, Trabuco Hills High School Austin will be attending Northern Arizona University. Devon Pessler, Foothill High School Devon will be attending Purdue University. Adrian Clark, Trabuco Hills High School Adrian will be attending UC Riverside. Erik Hanzlick, Trabuco Hills High School Erik will be attending UC San Diego. Dylan Walch, Trabuco Hills High School Dylan will be attending Point Loma Nazarene University.

For more information visit us at www.coastlinerop.net or call (714) 979-1955. www.coastlinerop.net 11 Business Partners Students engage with guest speakers from Newport Healthy Smiles Presidio Site Anita Ling D.D.S and Alyssa Flynn RDA, from Newport Healthy Smiles, visited with Coastline ROP’s students enrolled in the Dental Assisting Back Offi ce Internship program to give them words of encouragement and advice prior to their internships beginning in April. Dr. Ling also invited students to apply at Newport Healthy Smiles after successful completion of the course for consideration for hire. Dr. Ling stated, “I have seen fi rsthand how this program connects enthusiastic students with a devoted teaching staff to provide the communities and citizens of Orange County with some of the best dental assistants I have ever worked with.” Alyssa Flynn RDA, a former Coastline ROP student from the Dental Assisting program and offi ce manager of Newport Healthy Smiles, shared with current Coastline ROP students her experience as a dental assisting intern, providing them encouragement and valuable advice on getting the most out of their internship experience, which will make them more competitive and marketable in the industry.

Dr. Ling, a strong supporter of Coastline ROP, said, “Newport Healthy Smiles has had the pleasure of working alongside Coastline ROP for the past three years to train the dental professionals of the future. As a matter of fact, three members of our staff are graduates of several Coastline ROP dental programs.”

HAAS Manufacturing Engineering Technology Grand Opening Trabuco Hills High School The old auto shop at Trabuco Hills High School was transformed into the state of the art Haas Technical Education Center (HTEC) as a result of our partnership with Haas Automation, Trabuco Hills High School, and the Saddleback Valley Unifi ed School District.

Attendees at the opening ceremony included students, parents, teachers, site administrators, district employees, industry professionals, board members, and the District Director for State Senator Mimi Walters.

During the formal program, Bridget Mondt, former career specialist at Trabuco Hills High School, shared the story of how she met Gary Sladek from HAAS. Mr. Sladek was committed to bringing the HTEC program to Trabuco Hills; however, he passed away in early fall of last year before his vision became a reality. The decision was made to dedicate the HTEC Center in his name. Mrs. Sladek and her daughter were recognized as they participated in the dedication ceremony of the new Gary Sladek Legacy HTEC Center. A dedication plaque made by students using Mastercam software and the CNC mill now hangs in the classroom.

Students in the Manufacturing Engineering Technology class learn how to use state of the art Computer Numerical Control (CNC) equipment. During the grand opening, students helped attendees learn about equipment, software, or tools that are used in the manufacturing industry.

To further the education of students, the HAAS foundation donated $10,000 in scholarship money to Coastline ROP students pursuing careers in manufacturing engineering.