In the Season 2 premiere of the Stay Golden Podcast, Lemoore College President James Preston spotlights T.E.A.M. Teach—a collaborative pathway guiding students from the classroom to careers in education. He’s joined by Shannon Turmon, Lemoore College Education faculty member and T.E.A.M. Teach Coordinator; Alize Sandoval, Education alumna and soon-to-be teacher; and Rob Izquierda, Education Pathway teacher at Sierra Pacific High School.

Shannon Turmon explains how T.E.A.M. Teach supports aspiring educators with guided coursework, mentoring, and hands-on classroom experiences, laying out clear milestones from intro courses to fieldwork that build confidence and readiness.

Alize Sandoval shares her journey from Lemoore College student to new teacher, reflecting on faculty support, real-world practice, and practical tips for balancing studies, field hours, and first-job preparation. From the high-school perspective,

Rob Izquierda describes how Sierra Pacific’s Education Pathway connects motivated students to Lemoore College through dual enrollment and career exploration, strengthening a local teacher pipeline.

President Preston underscores Lemoore College’s commitment to clear, affordable, community-rooted routes into high-demand careers. T.E.A.M. Teach emerges as a model partnership—aligning K–12 and college efforts to develop the next generation of educators who will serve the Valley.

This inspiring episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in becoming a teacher, supporting teacher development, or seeing how Lemoore College and its partners are shaping future educators through purposeful, hands-on pathways.