With the increasing number of students joining Springs homeschool programs, Senior Director Tammy Jackson reported, “We are excited to share that this year’s leadership team comprises six homeschool leaders.” The six include: Nancy Branchaud, Rebecca Fabozzi, Renee Hanson, Jacquelyn Hunter, April Jacoby, and Lori Loucks.
Tammy Jackson, senior director of individualized learning programs, reported, “It is with great sadness that we say farewell to our incredible Marla Martindale, director of learning centers, who has been a vital member of the Springs staff for over 20 years. Marla will be retiring and now solely sharing her talents with her grandchildren and the rest of her very lucky family.”
Families were able to enjoy open houses at Springs’ learning center sites, meeting teachers and staff, learning about resources available to them, and enjoying student projects and artwork on display. At Pathfinder, parents were able to view products created by the students enrolled in Springs’ Bizworld class, a fun, project-based entrepreneurship program that promotes financial responsibility, leadership, and teamwork skills for students.
Springs’ Homeschool Leadership team reported that Homeschool Staff had nominated 700 students to receive Certificates of Achievement based on ESLRs. Tammy Jackson, senior director of Individualized Learning Programs, remarked, “We love and appreciate our amazing Homeschool families, students and staff that support their unique educational journey!”
Teacher Mary Hering, who has served students at the Santa Ana Learning Center since 2010, has retired, reported Marla Martindale, director of learning centers. Mrs. Hering taught art, musical theater, and literature; classes performed musicals and plays such as James and the Giant Peach, Aladdin, and musical medleys which introduced students to musical hits on Broadway.
Springs students Profess Adhikari and Serah Joy placed 3rd and 6th in their respective county spelling bees. Profess is a 6th grade student with the Bear River Student Center and competed in the Riverside County Spelling Bee; Serah is an 8th grade Homeschool student and competed in the San Bernardino County Spelling Bee.
Springs Homeschool hosted its Temecula Regional Talent Show & Speech Meet, reported Nikki McAdoo. Students from all regional areas came together and shared a wide array of talents including dance, vocals, piano playing, and magic.
Springs Homeschool learning center students in Lauren Sommer’s BizWorld class learned about business by creating their own companies, reported Jacquelyn Hunter, Homeschool director.
Two hundred Individualized Learning Program (ILP) staff members gathered in Temecula for CAASPP training, reported Tammy Jackson, Senior Director – ILP. Participants are now ready to proctor students online and in person.
Springs Homeschool students enjoyed an exciting two weeks in the San Bernardino Mountains during the “Blizzard of 2023,” reported Nadia Phillips, education specialist, with snowfall culminating in a historic total of 7-9 feet in the mountain communities.
Springs Charter Schools are parent choice schools where the community is our classroom. Our mission is to foster the innate curiosity of our students, empower their parents, and promote optimum learning by collaboratively developing a personalized learning program for each student.
Eagle = Choice, Freedom, Initiative
River = Community
Book = Empowering Parents (Knowledge is Power)
Torch = Curiosity, Passion for Learning
Hands = Collaboration
Keys = Personalization, Unlocking the Student’s Potential
Oak Branches = Continuous Lifelong Learning
