PROJECT GET
UPCOMING EVENTS HERE
CONTACT
ADVISORS
Lisa Edmisten
Lead Advisor
ELD, English, & Journalism Teacher
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About Me: ProjectGET combines my passion for mentoring with my passion for learning about other cultures. I especially enjoy helping to broaden our students' worldviews and watching them connect in life-changing ways with each other. The transformation in our students' lives is exciting to watch. As our mentors grow in their leadership and peer-coaching skills, our mentees learn to take risks and begin to discover their potential. As a teacher of 26 years, I can attest that it doesn't get better than that!
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Email: ledmisten@rjuhsd.us
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Phone #: 1(916) 771-6565 x. 4122
Lauren Brown
Assistant Advisor
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About Me: I studied English and linguistic language development and upon receiving my Bachelor’s traveled to Japan to teach English. Falling in love with the culture and teaching, I returned and earned my teaching credential and taught for two years in the North Bay. I swore to travel internationally every year, as I see this as constant learning and growth opportunities, and have traveled and lived in fifteen countries on six continents. This is my fourth year at Woodcreek teaching English and I’m very excited to work with language learners and the PGET team!
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Email: labrown@rjuhsd.us
Phone #: 1(916) 771-6565 x. 4401
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Veronica Ruiz
Counselor & ELAC Coordinator.
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About Me: This is my second year at Woodcreek as a School Counselor. Before joining the Woodcreek family, I was living in Boston, Massachusetts. Growing up in a large immigrant family, I developed a strong passion for celebrating and embracing diversity. That's why I love being a part of Project - Get. This program provides students with the opportunity to develop meaningful friendships by learning about each other's cultures and backgrounds. It's one of my favorite parts of being at Woodcreek!
Email: vruiz@rjuhsd.us
Phone #: 1(916) 771-6565 x. 4024
Lead team
PGET Lead Mentor Team
Lisa Edmisten, Faye Ingrid Saturgo, Jackson Tucker, Jeffrey Torres, Grace Waithera Njuguna, Angela Collao Rodriguez, Antonio Agosto, Bhoojaa Jawahar, Bismanpreet Kaur
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Angela Collao Rodriguez
Planning Team
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About Me: Hi ! My name is Angela Collao and I’m in my senior year at Woodcreek. I first joined Project GET my sophomore year of high school through a friend and ever since has been such a fun, welcoming and supportive environment. Although I joined kind of late, it felt like it was perfect timing as it was a time where I felt like I didn't belong. It just comes to show how accepting and culturally diverse Project GET really is ! Outside of our club, I am co-president of the Latinx Student Union, love math, and am part of the band program. When I’m not busy with schoolwork though, I find the time to listen to music, binge watch rom-coms and spend time with my family. I am so excited to be a part of the lead team this year and plan various fun activities for all of us to do. Don’t be afraid to reach out or ask any questions you may have, everyone deserves to have someone to talk to :)
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Antonio Agosto
Marketing Team
About Me: Hi, I’m Antonio! I am a current senior at Woodcreek. While I was born in The United States, some of my ethnicities are Puerto Rican, Dominican, and Portuguese. I am a big Nintendo fan. Sometimes you’ll even see me playing it on campus on some Friday’s. I tend to be very kind, talkative, and outgoing. At Woodcreek I am part of the Speech & Debate team, AP program, and Peer Tutor program. One of the old lead members Maddy introduced me to this club, and it has been one of my favorite things about Woodcreek.
Bhoojaa Jawahar
Community Service
About Me: Hello:) My name is Bhoojaa and I am currently a senior here at Woodcreek! I have been a part of the Woodcreek speech and debate team for 3 years including this year. I am also a member of NHS and this will be my second year at PGET! I am so excited to explore and learn about the various different cultures that come with vein involved in this program! I am hoping to get a law degree and work for the United Nations. Please contact me whenever if you would like to chat! Excited to see what’s in store for 2020-2021:)
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Bismanpreet Kaur
Community Service
About Me: Hi! My name is Bisman and I am a senior at Woodcreek High School. I was born in India and I moved to U.S.A 4 years ago. I've been part of Project Get since my freshmen year. After High School, I want to graduate from university and explore the world! Being a part of Project Get has always been great! I made many friends and also learned a lot of interesting things about different cultures . I am super exicted to continue learning about different countries! Don't be afraid or shy to reach out to ask any questions! looking forward to a great year!:)
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Faye Ingrid Saturgo
Marketing Team
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About Me: Hi! My name is Faye Ingrid Saturgo, you can call me Faye for short. I am currently a senior. I moved to Woodcreek 3 years ago and this is my 3rd year in Project Get. I am Filipino; i was born in the Philippines, but i moved to Thailand at the age of 2 and lived there for about 9 years. When I first entered this school I felt lost and felt out of place but thanks to Project Get I was able to meet all kinds of people from around the world who are also experiencing difficulties to adjust to the new environment. After high school I am planning to go to Sierra college for the first 2 years and may transfer to University. The major that i am interested to take is Psychology
Grace Waithera Njuguna
Marketing Team
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About Me: Hey! My name is Grace and I’m currently a junior. A little bit about me is that I’m Kenyan but I was born and raised here in a California. I like to play tennis, the piano, and be involved in different clubs on campus like Key Club and the Black Student Union. I love the rain, cookies, and organizing things. One thing I love about PGET is the great diversity and the opportunity to learn about everyone’s cultures. I’m super excited to work on the lead team this year and promote the club through marketing!
Guadalupe Juarez
Connections & Planning Team
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About Me: Hi! My name is Guadalupe Juarez, I am a senior at Woodcreek High School and I’ve been part of PGET since my freshman year. I’m Mexican-American and come from a family of six. I am the President of the Latinx club a club in where latino's can express them selves freely and confidentioinaly. .My hobbies are watching movies and Tv shows. After Highschool I want to pursue college and be the first one in my family to go to college. I'm really excited to be part of the Lead Team this year. I’m excited to work with the other PGET leads this year and get to create fun memories. Can’t wait to meet you guys!
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Hayda Sadat
Media & Connections Team
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About Me: Hello this is Hadya Sadat!
My friends call me Adi. I am this year’s lead team in PGET. I am hoping to bring the students together as close as I can. No matter where we came from or who we are , we need to work together as team to have a better future and great education :) I’m glad I’m part of this club and I’ll do my best to make this club better. (little about me : I love cooking , hanging out with friends and shopping ) keep your hopes up :) the corona will go away soon, and we will once again come together. Good luck on dynamic school learning.
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Jackson Tucker
Community Service
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About Me: Hi! My name is Jackson! I am currently a senior here at Woodcreek. I have been a part of the Woodcreek basketball program for 3 years now and I also do track! This will be my second year in Project GET! I am so excited to continue learning about the many countries our students are from! In the future years I want to graduate college and travel the world! I am always open to talk so please contact me at any time! I am looking forward to a great year!
Jeffrey Israel Torres
Planning Team
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About Me: Hola!!HI!! My name is Jeffrey Torres and I am a senior at Woodcreek Highschool. A little bit about myself is I love to be part of clubs and work with great people to create new things. I am Mexican and I am very proud, iQue Viva Mexico! When I first came to Woodcreek I immediately felt accepted not only because of the new people I met but also because of a special program called Project get. Project get is about being together as a family with one another and expressing each other's cultures from one side of the globe to the other in an educated fun type of way!! I am very happy to be part of such an amazing club which has impacted my high school experience making it more enjoyable. Also being part of the Latinx an after school club is also an amazing experience because we get to express the latino culture in many different ways that are fun and educational. Don't be shy and contact me!!!
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