Lynda (Jeanne) Ricci, M.A.
Coordinator of Teacher Candidate Placement
Jeanne Ricci joined the faculty in September 2008 as an adjunct professor and supervisor of teacher candidates. Prior to becoming a part of the CLU teaching faculty, she was an elementary principal, program coordinator, grant director, and classroom teacher for over twenty years in the Moorpark Unified School District.
Mrs. Ricci received her B.A. in elementary education from Northeast Louisiana University and her M.A. in Educational Administration from California Lutheran University.
Supporting teacher candidates and working with the local school community is a passion of Mrs. Ricci.
Education
AB 75 Principal Training
MA Educational Administration---California Lutheran University
BA Elementary Education---Northeast Louisiana University
Expertise
Coordinator of Teacher Candidate Placement, Department of
Teacher Education
Arrange for elementary, secondary, and special education teacher candidate placements in
their field work assignments
Meet regularly with teacher candidate supervisors
Provide orientation for field work supervisors and cooperating teachers
Provide support as needed with field placement work
Plan and supervise full-time teacher candidate seminars
Participate in Steering Committee Meetings for Professional
Development Schools:
Flory Academy of Sciences and Technology
Campus Canyon College Preparatory Academy
Los Cerritos Middle School
Colina Middle School
Adjunct Profession at California Lutheran University
Taught EDTP 520 Law and the Diverse Classroom (2008-2009)
Supervisor, California Lutheran University Student Teachers
Supervised four full-time student teachers at Flory Academy (2009)
Served on the Advisory Committee for the Flory Academy Professional
Development School
Principal (Elementary)
Educational leader
Responsible for student achievement and support for effective
instructional programs
Teacher and staff supervision
Management of school facility
Maintenance of a safe and conducive learning environment
Establishment and tracking of general fund and categorical budgets
Student discipline
Extensive interaction with parents and community members
Participation in goal setting for the school and the
school district
Communication with school and local communities
“All other duties as assigned and necessary” for the smooth operation of the school
Project Director for Magnet Schools of America Grant at Flory Academy of Sciences and Technology
Worked with Flory staff in the first year of the grant
Attended leadership meetings
Worked with outside program evaluator
Attended federal technical assistance conferences related to the grant
requirements
Program Coordinator
Teacher evaluations
Student discipline
Facilitation of School Site Council meetings
Staff development
Organizing and implementing after-school academic intervention
Participating in leadership meetings, staff meetings, student study teams, and IEP meetings
Overseeing CELDT/STAR testing at the school site
Participating with site principal in oversight of categorical budgets
Project Director 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant
Work with site program coordinators to establish after school programs
Oversee budget of over $1,000,000 for three years
Hire personnel for the after-school program
Manage time sheets for payroll
Prepare and submit federal reports
Collect, maintain, and report achievement and attendance data
Collaborate with program evaluator to develop program evaluation plan
Collaborate and meet with 21st CCLC site coordinators and staff
Classroom Teacher
All professional duties associated with classroom teaching
Email: lricci@callutheran.edu
Phone: 805-493-3596
Office: SBET 205
