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Lisa CrosbyExecutive Director (Principal) and Founder Lisa has twelve years of secondary teaching experience in the public school system, two years of college teaching experience, and holds the following four credentials in California and Nevada: K-8 Elementary Endorsement, Multiple Subject Mathematics (with Calculus), Physical Science (including Chemistry and Physics) and Literacy Specialist Credential for teaching students of all grades and teachers. She has supervised student teachers for Sierra Nevada College under Dr. Dave Mussatti for three semesters, and taught the Reading Methods class for new teachers, and taught at University of Nevada-Reno in the mathematics department. Lisa has also been on staff that saw the opening of two new high schools and understands the large task of opening a new school.
Lisa has taken on many leadership roles in her years of secondary teaching experience. She has participated on several textbook adoption committees and curriculum development committees. She has participated in the Mentor Teacher Program, curriculum alignment projects for the district, as well as a technology trainer. Lisa has also taken a leadership role with infusing creativity and technology into the development of the Probability, Statistics and Discrete Math curriculum in WCSD. Serving as the union building representative, she has been involved with mediating teacher and administration conflict resolution. Lisa has experience with all levels of learners. For each of the twelve years of her public school experience, she has worked with at least one period of remedial students. She has been an innovator of effective programs for "at risk" students throughout her career. In 1995, she pioneered the GOLD program at Galena High School where at-risk students were placed in a blended English, Science, and Math program with considerable success. She pioneered the Math Credit Recovery at Spanish Springs High School in 2003/2004 and 2004/2005. Lisa has taught honors level math classes to upper level students and has enjoyed the challenging curriculum for the last ten years. Gifted students experience equal or greater academic stress in classes that under-challenge their abilities, and she has worked to create opportunities for students wto be allowed to excel at their own pace. At Spanish Springs her at-risk math lab revealed gifted students who took the class to accomplish expedited learning opportunities. CLA offers a platform where students of all levels can meet their academic potential. She is a rare teacher with multiple areas of expertise, uniquely qualifying her in the role of Executive Director of Custom Learning Academy, which she founded in 2005. Lisa and her husband, Tim, have three sons, ages 20, 15 & 14. CLA was begun to serve her oldest son when he was in 9th grade to teach him math courses for credit, and he is now a junior in his Civil Engineering program in college. The investment in his math skills paid off! Her younger two sons learn all their academics at CLA while taking 2 classes at Truckee High School and participating in Truckee Football. They both have been able to accomplish above grade level curriculum levels, such as Algebra 2, and Biology in 9th grade. Both boys also are ahead in their foreign language curriculum (German 2 for the 9th grader and Spanish 3 for the 10th grader. This is because CLA students are able to earn high school foreign languagecredits beginning in middle school. The Crosby's enjoy spending time with their dog Baxter, downhill and cross country skiing, hiking, target shooting, boating and camping as a family. Laurel Parker KennedyKindergarten Teacher,K-5 Art Teacher, and 5th Language Arts
Laurel Parker Kennedy is our kindergarten teacher and a graduate of UC Santa Barbara. She spent time abroad teaching English in China for two years, and after this experience, returned to school to receive her teaching credential from Cal Poly in 2008. She taught a range of subjects in Hayward, including 7th/8th Language Arts and a 4/5 combo class, before relocating to Lake Tahoe in the summer of 2010.
skipskip skip skip skip skip skip skip Katie Bloom1st Grade Teacher
Katie Bloom joined the C.L.A. family in the spring of 2008, and now heads our kindergarten program. Katie received a B.A. in English Literature from Plattsburgh State University, where she tutored fellow students in Writing and Psychology. From there she moved to Mammoth Lakes, CA where she worked as a ski instructor, preschool teacher, and eventually taught Creative Writing and then Art at the local Elementary School. Katie moved to the Bay area in 2007 to attend Cal State East Bay's Teacher Credentialing program. After completing the program this past December, Katie became credentialed to teach all Elementary and Middle school subjects, as well as High school and adult English.
skipskip skip skip skip skip Stacey Luna2nd Grade Teacher
Stacey Luna, a CA credentialed K-8 teacher, joined CLA Fall, 2010. Stacey is currently teaching 2nd grade. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Child Development from Cal State Northridge, participating and volunteering in many elementary schools. After a year abroad in New Zealand, Australia, and Fiji, Stacey came to reside in Truckee and received her K-8 Teaching Credential from Sierra Nevada College. Since moving to Truckee, Stacey has been a popular substitute teacher in the Truckee-Tahoe Unified School District. Most recently, Stacey was involved in a long-term position at Kings Beach Elementary teaching English Language Learners in the spring of 2010. Stacey brings her creativity and enthusiasm along with her ability to connect with students to the CLA staff. Stacey loves living in this great community, especially when she is hiking, skiing, camping, or spending time with her family.
skipskip skip skip skip Jenn Peyser3rd Grade Teacher
This is Jen Peyser's second year at Custom Learning Academy. She is our 3rd grade teacher, and is also teaches K-3 art. Jen is originally from New Hampshire, and graduated from University of New Hampshire with a degree in Art and Communication. She moved to Tahoe six years ago for her love of skiing and the outdoors. Jen graduated from Sierra Nevada College with a K-8 Teaching credential and is currently working on her Masters of Arts in Education. Jen enjoys painting, skiing, and having dinner parties in her spare time.skip skip skip skip skip skip skip Mike WyremanElementary Teacher 4-5
Mike Wyreman is our 4th and 5th grade teacher. He has been on board with Custom Learning Academy since the spring of 2006, as a teacher, tutor, and web editor. He is a graduate of UC Davis, with a degree in graphic design and a minor in managerial economics. In 2006, he obtained his K-8 teaching credential through Sierra Nevada College. Mike has lived in Truckee for 10 years, and also is the Head Development coach with the Sugar Bowl Ski Team. When not in the classroom, Mike enjoys alpine skiing, telemark skiing, mountain biking, softball, science, and art.
skipskip skip skip skip skip skip Maritza ChavezK-12 Spanish and French, Elementary P.E.
Maritza is our Spanish and French teacher for grades K-12. She has been an integral part of the CLA staff in helping to establish and administer our foreign language curriculums. Currently working on her Masters Degree in counseling, Maritza holds a Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education from the University of Nevada Reno. She has over 5 years total experience in the classroom in several schools in the Reno area. When not in the classroom she enjoys spending time with her husband and baby girl.skipskip skip skip skipskip skipskip skip Joanie EngelSAT English Tutor, Registrar, K-12 Word Study Spelling Specialist,Elementary Language Arts and Math Teacher and Tutor
Joanie Engel grew up on the east coast and graduated from Stanford University in 1976 with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, specializing in early childhood. This training proved very valuable when she began her career in gymnastics club management; she developed her own brand of pre-school gymnastics programs in the Bay Area and at Lake Tahoe, taught and coached boys and girls ages 2-18 at every level, was certified as a women's judge in the Sacramento area from 1986-1992, and wrote a manual for teacher training. After the birth of their third child, Joanie and her husband Kurt returned to the Lake Tahoe area. Since all three children demonstrated a love and talent for ski racing, the Engels chose to homeschool in order to provide a flexible education schedule; Joanie was their teacher for 11 years and has seen her two older children gain college acceptance.
Part of the Engel children's academic success is due to the fact that they were the very first math students at CLA! Seeing a need at the school, Joanie cleaned the facility voluntarily every week for four years; Lisa then placed Joanie in a teaching position where she continues to serve.
Joanie's strengths lie in the Language Arts field, but having successfully completed Algebra 1 & 2 and Geometry at CLA under Mike Bensley has also equipped her to help students in those areas as well.
skipskip Daphne AbramsMiddle School and HS Science, Secondary Homework Club
Formerly from Sage Ridge School in Reno, Daphne is our new 6-12 grade Science Teacher. Originally from New York, Daphne has over 6 years experience as an educator, with her main focus in the Earth and Physical Sciences. She holds a Masters of Science Degree in Education from Bank Street College of Education in New York and a Bachelors Degree from Colby College in Waterville, Maine. She relocated to the Tahoe from the East Coast in the summer of 2008 and enjoys many of the outdoor activities the area has to offer. skipskip skip skip skip skipskip skipskip skip Kevin BixlerMiddle School and HS History & PE, Elementary Homework Club
Kevin is our 6-12 grade history and physical education teacher. New to CLA for the 2011-2012 school year, Kevin comes to us with a Bachelors Degree in American Studies from California State University, Chico. He is a licensed teacher in both Nevada and Washoe County, with three years teaching experience. Outside the classroom, Kevin is an avid baseball and basketball coach and athlete having coached numerous camps and sports teams throughout the years. skipskip skip skip skip skipskip skip Christina NemecMiddle School and High School English
We are excited to introduce Christina as our new high school English teacher. Originally from Louisiana, Christina majored in English at Louisiana State University in Shreveport, where she also earned her teaching credential. After teaching at Loyola College Prep for two years, she moved to Southern California. At UC Irvine, Christina completed her MFA in fiction and taught at UCI for ten years. She is now teaching both at Custom Learning Academy and Sierra College. skipskip skip skip skip skip Marc SmithSecondary Math and Science, Scheduling Manager, Administrative Assistant and Elementary PE
Marc is Custom Learning Academy's Schedule Manager and he teaches specialty Math and Science classes.Secondary Homework Club teacher. His college background consists heavily of math and science, graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management and a minor in Biology. Marc is the manager of Custom Learning Academy's Recreation Softball team and Basketball team. Marc enjoys being outdoors, and participating in many sports.
skipskip skip skip skip skip skip Mike BensleyMiddle School and HS Math Teacher: Algebra-Calculus
Mike Bensley is our main math teacher and tutors all levels of high school math through AP Calculus. Mike's been a part of C.L.A. now for three years. He is a graduate of UC Santa Cruz, and holds a degree in Math for Educators. Mike possesses a unique ability to identify and fill in math gaps in student content knowledge, and has been introducing more technology into the classroom. When not in the classroom, Mike enjoys snowboarding, road biking, and basketball.skipskip skip skip skip skip Janicke StramerHS French and High School History and Foreign Language Consultant
Janicke is our high school history and foreign language teacher, which fits this world traveler and speaker of nine different languages perfectly. She tutors students in Spanish, French, English, German, Essay writing, History, and Government. She has a B.A. in Business Languages (English and Spanish) and an M.A. in International Relations & Diplomacy. Janicke previously worked with the development of educational material for Harcourt e-Learning, and spent the past 7 years working and studying in Spain, France & Denmark. One of her research papers is currently being published in a book-series.
skipskip skip skip skip skip Dan HurleyMusic
Dan is our guitar teacher. Dan has lived in Truckee for nine years and also teaches music at Forest Charter and Sierra Nevada College. He is currently working on his teaching credential at Sierra Nevada. Outside of class, Dan plays regularly with several other local musicians. Catch their set the next time they're playing in town.
skipskip skip skip skip skipskip skip Marissa CampbellDrama and Music
Miss Marissa Campbell teaches Drama, Piano and Voice lessons for 2nd through twelfth graders. She has formed a CLA Choir, encouraged students to compose music and organizes our weekly performances each Friday. Over the past eight years, Marissa has taught Music, Drama, English, and Social Studies to elementary, middle and high school students. She has been songwriting for over fifteen years, and performs locally.
skipskip skip skip skip Josh WhitingVideo Editing Teacher & Video Producer for CLA's Social Media and Marketing Needs
He attended Brooks Institute to study film, and recently graduated from Chico State with a degree in Communication Design with an emphasis on Media Art Production. He completed internships at Build.com and Advertising Associates, marketing their produced videos to gain exposure via online media. He has been very active in athletics and his community, including volunteering at KinderKids, and really enjoys working with children!
skipskip skip skip skip skipskip skip Jeannine DenizBookkeeper and Office Aide
Jeannine is an experienced bookkeeper and business woman. She has many talents to bring to our office in addition to her main task of managing all the family accounts and financial matters. She has been a business owner as a rare woman contractor. She is the mother of four boys and her experience, common sense and fun, loving nature is a wonderful addition to our CLA family.
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