Bette Empol joined the CVAS staff in August 1999 as an ESL teacher, and in 2000 became the Community Based English Tutoring (CBET) Coordinator for CVUSD. After teaching ESL for 5 years, Ms. Empol became the ESL Coordinator, and continues to enjoy working with the students and community in both programs. One of her favorite days is in May when the ESL program holds its International Day and celebrates all the different cultures of the students.
Ms. Empol holds a B.A. degree in Rhetoric and Public Address from CSUN, a California elementary teaching credential, and certificates in TESOL and CLAD. Ms. Empol taught middle school in LAUSD and in Oak Park. She came to CVAS after 20 years in the corporate workforce, mostly in sales, and has a background in Human Resources.
Ms. Empol serves as a board member of CATESOL (ESL teachers) as the Socio-Political Coordinator for Adult Schools, Community Colleges, and Universities in California and Nevada. In her spare time she enjoys reading mysteries, baking, Sudoku, playing poker and Mahj Jong.
Most important to Ms. Empol is her family which consists of her long-time boyfriend (who she refers to as her spousal equivalent), three children and their spouses, and her adorable grandson. Last year, Ms. Empol became a grandmother and urges you to stop by her office so she can show you many pictures of her family along with the other love in her life, her cat Chloe. |
