Welcome to Creative STEM & Arts, where learning is always an adventure! We are dedicated to inspiring the next generation of innovators and creators through fun, interactive STEAM enrichment classes. Our programs cover a wide range of subjects, including technology, engineering, and the arts, and are designed to spark your child's curiosity and unleash their creativity. Our team of experienced instructors brings over 30 years of combined experience in classroom, after school, education, enrichment, and recreational youth programs, in addition to expertise in the fields of technology including game design, digital arts, website development, and more. This diversity of skills and experiences allows us to deliver fun and engaging programs while providing valuable educational content. Our instructors' vast experience has helped them to create a one-of-a-kind curriculum in unique and engaging programs designed to capture the imagination of students of all ages. Our inclusive and accessible curriculum is tailored to each student's individual needs and interests, as we believe that every student when given the opportunity has the can achieve success. Through our programs, students will engage in a variety of hands-on projects and activities that foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills while also allowing students to develop their creativity and self-expression. By the end of our programs, students will have developed a strong foundation in the subject matter and create a portfolio of completed projects that showcase their skills and creativity. Creative STEM and Arts is the ideal program for students who want to explore their interests in STEM and arts and develop valuable skills that will prepare them for success in the future.

K-3 INSTUCTOR-Jordyn Prince

 I am very excited to get to know your children! A little bit about me - I grew up in northern California, moved to the San Diego area for college, and stayed! In my free time I love to draw and paint, make beaded jewelry, create/paint detailed nail designs, and explore the outdoors! I enjoy anything that gets my creative juices flowing. 

My personality is bubbly and fun, which translates very well when helping to foster my students’ love for learning. My teaching style is described as a “warm demander”. This means that I have high expectations for all students, create a structured learning environment, and encourage the development of independent learners, all while maintaining a kind and caring demeanor. 

I have been teaching students for over 6 years, and hold two California Teaching Credentials. I love to make learning fun and approachable/accessible to all. In my class, your children will feel valued, supported, welcome, and most importantly…respected! 

I am currently a part of the Creative STEM and Arts team, and have been working with Legacy students over the last semester. In Fall 2024 I will be teaching some math, reading, and science classes as well! I look forward to getting to know any students I have not worked with here on campus before, as well as seeing friendly faces again! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to help your kiddos grow!

(My California Teaching Credentials include: K-8 Multiple Subject with an English Language Learner Authorization, Education Specialist Mild/Moderate Support Needs (MMSN))

Hello Health helps organizations and individuals understand the connection between lifestyle and wellness. We offer both community and corporate wellness programs and have some fantastic instructors and partners!

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Meet your instructors

Milissa Faulkner (Monday): I am passionate about Leadership Education and Homeschooling. Professionally I have a small Interior Design business which recent change in the business model to a focus on “clean energy homes” (opposite of smart homes), and applying principles of Feng Shui. With a love for gardening, local agriculture, clean food, farm-to-table, and health I also work weekly (on a passion project) as a Culinary Gardener. I am an avid lifelong learner and especially passionate about human behavior, trauma and healing, and communication.

Nancy Jo Wright (Wednesday): I'm a Master Certified Health Coach- aka "Sugar Busting Fairy" thru the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute. I am passionate about educating our youth and I love experimenting in the kitchen. I also help woman with type 2 diabetes reduce their symptoms of high blood sugar. I coach women 1:1 and also group coaching.  I’m also a facilitator trainer for the “Your Diabetes, Your Heart” talk.!

For payment: @shannonmosswellness for venmo, Cash or Check (made out to Hello Health). 

For questions regarding Hello Health and our organization and instructors, please contact Shannon Moss- Owner, [email protected] 760 224 9397

Hello friends! I'm looking forward to teaching your children. A little about me - I am 18 years married to a brilliant and adventurous husband named Juddy.  Our girls are Reese - 15 and Ensley Hope - 7. Both of our girls have been in a homeschool charter or homeschool hybrid for the last seven years. The shift to more of a homeschool model has been a gift to our family and I see the fruit year after year!

I graduated from the University of Florida with degrees in Hospitality Management as well as Travel and Tourism.  I spent seventeen years running my own event planning company producing events + high end weddings all over the country. I became a jack of all trades in this industry and it has suited our pivot to a homeschool model very well!  For the last couple of years I've been in the classroom two days per week teaching Cooking for Kids, Crazy Science Lab, Spectacular Science as well as subbing in anything from Pottery to Kindergarten, Stories Come Alive to Dance.  I use a hands-on, tactile approach to all of my classes so children have the chance to move out of their seats and try new things.  We laugh together, we work together and we learn together.  When I'm not in the classroom, I'm a Group Fitness Coach as well as a Wellness Advocate for Green Compass. At home we spend time in the kitchen together baking as well as lots of time outside at the beach, long walks, riding dirt bikes at the track and attending soccer/track meets for our girls.

Hi Families! My name is Shauna Artman. I am a local Carlsbad resident for the last 29 years, happy wife for the last 19 years and a mom with a heart full of gratitude for the last 15 years. After a life-changing health experience at the age of 34 while 8 weeks pregnant, I was guided and made the commitment to dedicate myself to holistic health on all levels. I am a true believer in food as medicine.

Hola. My name is Christina.  I was born and raised in Los Angeles, but have been living in North San Diego County for 16 years now.

I have been in the teaching profession for a long time. I received a bachelor’s degree in Child Development in 1992 at CSU Fullerton and then went on to obtain a bilingual (Spanish) teaching credential the following year. I spent 11 years teaching in public school system.  I was a bilingual elementary educator in classrooms in the Southern California area before deciding to stay home and homeschool my son Kanin. While homeschooling, I started my private teaching business called ‘Fun with Spanish.’ For 12 years now, I worked with

different homeschool groups/co-ops throughout North County San Diego.

My passion for the Spanish language began in high school with my

first class. Studying and using the language for all these years has enriched my life in so many ways.  And it will for your children as well!

The overall objectives of my Spanish program is developing listening and speaking proficiency as well as learning the locations and cultural traditions of various Spanish-speaking countries.

When I’m not teaching, I enjoy traveling, spending time with family and friends, cooking, reading, gardening, serving in the youth ministry at my church, exercising, taking leisurely walks on the beach and watching sunsets.

I look forward to having a wonderful school year getting to know my students and helping them to love the Spanish language!

Hi! I'm Keris, long time child educator with a passion for child-led learning! In my classroom, you’ll find students engaged in super interesting, thematic based units filled with opportunities for hands-on learning. You’ll see children having thoughtful discussions, asking critical questions, and working in pairs and small groups to create and problem solve. And, most importantly, in my classroom, you’ll see a room full of children who feel connected, important and valued; a room of children who feel seen, heard and loved by their teacher. Because that space is where great learning happens. ?? On a personal note, I live in La Costa with my husband, three kids and our rescue pup. ?? I’ve been homeschooling my kids since 2020 and loving the freedom, flexibility, and community that homeschool life has brought us!

Hey, Hi, Welcome to my writing classes!

I'm Paige Bombacie, your enthusiastic writing teacher and mentor. As a seasoned educator with over 13 years of coaching experience, I've had the pleasure of witnessing countless students blossom into successful and confident writers.

I understand the struggles of expressing thoughts and ideas firsthand, and that's why I'm passionate about guiding every student toward becoming a quality writer. Through practice and the right tools, I've seen my methods work wonders for students across the spectrum – from those with learning difficulties to gifted wordsmiths.

My classes are all about high energy, encouragement, and proven methods. I pride myself on creating an environment where even the most dedicated writing haters are won over. I believe in pushing students to achieve their personal best while imparting not just writing skills, but foundational life skills like following directions and taking ownership of their work.

Beyond my role as a writing coach, I bring over 20 years of expertise in youth counseling and mentorship to the table. Armed with a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from the University of Washington, my focus on education, social, and cultural change equips me to guide students through challenging discussions with objectivity and respect.

As a certified IEW Instructor, I bring a wealth of knowledge to the writing table. And in case you're wondering, I've been a homeschool Momma for the past 15 years – a unique perspective that adds a personal touch to my teaching approach. So, buckle up for an exciting writing journey where we not only craft words but also build skills that last a lifetime.

Kidokinetics empowers kids to play confident by providing a fun introduction to sports. Each class has what we call the F.U.N. Factor – meaning it’s Fundamental, Understandable, & Noncompetitive.  SportsPlay is a fun introduction to sports designed to help kids get moving and build confidence! Every week features a warm up, an introduction to a new sport or activity, free play, cool down, and an age-appropriate anatomy and physiology lesson. Your child will get to experience a variety of sports – many of which they may have tried before like basketball, soccer, baseball, etc, and some that they haven't, like field hockey, rugby, and lacrosse. Our approach is to break sports down into simple practice-techniques that they can do even at home. Every child will have their own set of equipment, which eliminates any sitting-and-waiting, compared to other sport programs.    

Hello everyone! My name is Ryan Bush and I am a husband and dad of two wonderful joys of energy. My 14yr old son loves all kinds of sports and my 6yr old daughter enjoys dancing competitively. Since our children are heavily involved in sports, a lot of our time is spent watching our kids participate in their interests! Our family is heavily involved in our Church, and my wife and I are Director's of Awaken Kids Church at our Bressi Ranch Campus. We find that our favorite shared time as a family is camping in our Motorhome, and we like to be by the water in the summer months and in the desert during the winter months! Wake Surfing and off roading in our side by side, dirt biking with my son, or riding quads with my daughter are just some of the awesome things we love doing as a family. In my free time, I like to Mountain bike and golf.

Denise Buskirk was born and raised in California. She has lived in San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area and has spent most of her time living in South Orange County. She graduated from Chapman University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Her passion however is teaching. She homeschooled her own children in their younger years, was administrator of the Grace Classical Academy homeschool ISP, and also taught 3rd and 4th grade at Grace Classical Academy as well as a 6th/7th grade Language Arts class at Grace Classical Academy. She also spent a year teaching at Heart Christian Academy. She has spent the last 10 years teaching at various learning centers such as Independent Learning Academy, Homeschool Campus, and more. She engages her students in the learning process by using the students’ five senses through Socratic discussion, movement, games, and chants so that the student is not just reading from a text but experiencing and applying what they are learning.
 

Growing up in Southern California, Addie Campbell was homeschooled alongside her 5 siblings, experiencing first-hand the joy and freedom found in classical learning. Her love for the Lord flows into every aspect of her life, especially the private tutoring and music lessons she offers to families around North County. Addie has taught every subject, from writing and phonics to algebra and chemistry, instilling in kids of all ages a love for truth and an appreciation of beauty. Her teaching philosophy involves both practicality AND fun, which she believes to be the best combination to inspire lifelong learners. In her spare time, she enjoys playing beach volleyball, leading worship, and political campaigning. Addie is truly honored to serve at The Legacy Alliance investing in her biggest passion of all—children, and kingdom-building for generations to come.

Hello! I'm Jennifer Caporale. 

I am a local homeschooling mom of two, and wife of 15 years to my awesome husband David. My family and I have been on our homeschooling journey for nearly 5 years.  I am most passionate about bringing beauty and creativity to learning. I enjoy partnering with other homeschooling families to build relationships and community, while providing rich educational opportunities for our children. 

Homeschooling has been a blessing for our family. This lifestyle has fit seamlessly into our family rhythm,  providing opportunities to travel (Road School!) and connect through shared daily experiences. 

My background includes a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with and emphasis in marriage and family therapy from Azusa Pacific University. Throughout my education and career I have had the opportunity to work with children of all ages and abilities in a therapeutic and/or educational setting.

Some of these experiences include, teaching, providing advocacy for foster youth in juvenile court and supervising their volunteer youth mentors, and providing therapy for at risk youth.

I'm always up for a hike, or a camping trip! I love gardening and raising chickens (I've been known as The Chicken Mom to many). I can often be found gathering families together for a tie-dye day, outdoor movie night, or community celebrations! Most of all, I love Jesus! 

I’m coach Adam castro. I’ve been a boxing coach, coaching professionals, amateurs, kids and the everyday hobbies for the past 10 plus years. I had an amateur career in boxing and Muay Thai. I’ve been coached under Danny Perez and Hector Gil. Two well known and respected coaches out of San Diego. In my career I have helped develop champions in this sport. Not just boxing but Mma and Muay Thai as well. I am coach to 3x reigning and defending bareknuckle heavyweight champion of the world Joey Beltran. I am coach to two California state golden gloves champions and 1 masters champion. Also coach to the light heavyweight King of the Cage champion. I am married to my beautiful wife Natalie and my wonderful daughter Lucy. I’ve lived in Carlsbad my whole life with the exception of when I went off to college to play football. I am currently the head boxing coach for 10th planet Oceanside and I run a program out of my garage. I enjoy working and teaching kids and adults of all levels not just active fighters. I base my style of coaching around the fundamentals of boxing. Big emphasis on keeping the lessons basic and realistic. My goals are to bring light to the sport of boxing through my experiences and show it from a different perspective. Building confidence,  discipline and create a particular learning environment that’s welcoming to all. 

Hi my name is Kyler Crawford. One of my biggest passions in life is pouring into our next generation and helping develop them into becoming who God has called them into being. One way I do this is getting our youth happier and healthier. It is harder to impact others around us in a positive way if we are unhappy and unhealthy. I have been a junior high leader at our church for over 5 years helping run summer camps, after school events and of course youth church services every week. I was in the United States Navy for 5 years and was my commands physical fitness leader. I learned skills in the military to become more active and more healthy. I am passionate about fitness as I am continuing my education at Palomar College this semester to become a guiding light to getting us healthier and happier. I am looking forward to partnering with you, as the parent, to pour into your child to enjoy being active to where they will grow up to continue their physical fitness journey. We will be getting creative on different ways to teach an active healthy lifestyle and will be using our general motor skills ie; hand eye coordination, balance, mobility and using functional fitness to obtain a healthier lifestyle.

Jenny Cunningham is delighted to have the opportunity to encourage and teach your sweet children. She is a blessed mama of four beautiful children, and is happily married to the love of her life, Miles, and of course, loves Jesus. She grew up in an extra large family and was home schooled her whole life. Learning was not easy for Jenny using traditional methods and she had to search out her strengths and learning styles, giving her a depth of insight to creatively and intuitively teach holistically.  She boldly stepped out to homeschool her own children and loves to teach through play, discovery, life, songs and games. 

With teaparties on the coffee table, lizzards in plastic cages and something always baking in the oven, Jenny's house is full of family, learning and laughter.

Hello! My name is Leslie Curtis. I am excited to be a part of the Legacy Alliance community!

I have over 18 years of teaching experience in Northern and Southern California public schools, with students from preschool through high school. My teaching credentials are in Elementary Education and Special Education, with an emphasis on learning disabilities.

I am married and have two adult daughters. I enjoy reading, working out, and traveling-especially road trips.

Looking forward to meeting and working with you this Fall 2023!

Angela has been married to her husband, Lou, for well over 30 years and has been blessed with 14 children (and 3 extras) along with 13 beautiful grandchildren. Angela has unschooled, over-schooled, co-oped, charter schooled and every other way you could homeschool her children through the years, who now range in ages from 11 years old up into their 30's. She was the Director of the Carlsbad Independent Learning Academy and within one year, with the efforts of her amazing team, developed and grew a program with less than 50 students to flourishing over 320. The following year, Thrive Learning Center was birthed and it was Angela’s great joy and privilege to serve alongside these teachers and families, overseeing the campus bustling with over 400 students and serving on the board of directors.. 

The rest of her time is spent sharing home cooked meals with her family and friends in a full house overflowing with lots of children, laughter and worship. The DeLegges have had many adventures as a family ranging from traveling overseas, helping rebuild homes for earthquake victims in Kobe, Japan, exploring over 45 US states with her family and serving in children's ministries for as long as she can remember. Through all that this life has thrown their way, Angela walks each day knowing that life is a precious gift. She is so blessed to have the opportunity to be building a homeschool enrichment program alongside Jess, for her own legacy, her children and her precious grandchildren through Legacy Homeschool Alliance.

Ms. Sarah and her family moved from Kansas in 2017 with their five children- their now ages 10, 14,16,18, and 23 and a dog named Luke Skywalker! Their family resides in Escondido.  She has a “lets make it fun” kind of attitude when it comes to teaching anything! Ms Sarah has had a passion for performing arts from a very young age. She has had many theatrical roles through the years including the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz, Becky Thatcher in Tom Sawyer, Chacha in Greece, several roles in A Christmas Story, Brigadoon, and most recently supporting lead roles in Hero and Twisted The Musicals put on by Awaken Church. She also has performed in many event locations performing in choirs and solo performances including The Night Of Chirstmas at the premier US venue The Rady Shell in downtown San Diego. She formerly taught Theater, and Show Choir at Awaken Academy to children for 2 years, and held Vocal Technique classes for adult and children this past year for summer school.  Currently she teaches private vocal lessons,  is a worship leader at Awaken Church, Event singer, and Vocal Director for Twisted and Hero the Musicals. Her first love is the Lord, but performing arts/singing and anything music is at the top of the list! She is cultivating a passion for writing and producing music as she holds fast to the truth that God gave her talents to further the Kingdom of God so she is to keep growing in them and creating growing and new ones, and assisting others grow their talents!!

“I am super excited and honored to be a part of this incredible Legacy family! We are going to have so much fun together with this course for the next several weeks!! Thank you!”

-Ms Sarah

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I’m a fellow homeschooling mom living in Carlsbad with my husband and our two awesome kids. I love quilting and sewing crafts.

BEGINNER SEWING CLASS

This beginner sewing class is for kids with little or no experience. In the class students will have tons of fun while learning this life skill. They will gain confidence through sewing craft projects like a felt doll, pencil case, seasonal themed crafts items, and pillow just to name a few. During these tasks the students will be measuring, cutting, sewing to a quarter inch, using color theory and expressing their creativity. For the first projects they will be learning to hand sew and using different types of stitches to complete the projects. The class will then be introduced to sewing with a machine which, includes learning all the parts, how to thread, spool thread, and the different types of stitches machines offer in sewing. Near the end of the course we will collaborate as a group completing a sewing project for charity in addition to the individual craft sewing.

I’m currently a stay-at-home mom/photographer, been married over 15 years and have two teenage boys. I’m an avid reader and read on average 80-100 books a year. I love reading with new readers and opening their eyes to the adventures and new worlds that each book contains.

I’ve loved photography since I was a teenager and decided to pursue it professionally in 2011 starting my company, Foreverisours Photography. I’ve been making my kids yearbooks every year through Treering since 2015 and am excited to work with the students on this project.

I am a seasoned public speaking Coach specializing in growing students confidence through interactive techniques while making public speaking an empowering experience. I have been teaching public speaking for 8 years to students across San Diego, San Jose, and Dallas.

I was 10 years old when I completed my first public speaking class. I became fascinated that basic communication was the biggest fear in our country. Once I started competing on a national level, I was a finalist at regional and national tournaments including advancing to the Team Policy Debate final round two years in a row at the National Invitation Tournament of Champions.

Hi there, I am coach Greg, hoping to meet all of the Legacy families. First of all, and most importantly, I'm extremely happy to have the opportunity to help equip and empower your children to grow into their God-given calling. There's not much that is better than being just a small part of the smiles on all the children's faces. I feel overly blessed to serve at Legacy among the caring and loving staff... Gymnastics has been a large part of preparing me for who I have become today. I started this amazing sport a little before the ripe old age of three. I've been told that letting me do gymnastics literally saved everyone in my family and anyone in my path. I was (infinity times two) hyperactive!!! Gymnastics was my outlet to control all that crazy energy always exploding out of me. Competing at the highest level of men's gymnastics was very rewarding. Coaching gymnastics now for over a half a century has been fun and challenging, more than anyone could ever imagine. Let's lay a great foundation through the most fun sport ever! Big-air kiteboarding is my favorite hobby. Most important thing about me is, I'm bananas for JESUS!!!

My name is Deven Herman, and I bring over 18 years’ experience in working with large groups of kids to
create a fun, dynamic, safe setting. I’ve been a PE Teacher for 13 of those years working at a private
school in Encinitas and part of the Thrive community. I’ve run many camps, clinics, field days, birthday
parties over the years. For the past 6 years I have been on staff at Seacoast Community Church as the
KIDS Ministry Director and have planned and implemented numerous Kids events that our families and
children love! I am passionate about sports and leading a healthy lifestyle. My goal is to keep all kids
moving, participating and sweaty in a fun, engaging way. I am a huge proponent on sportsmanship
which will be a concept weaved into every PE class. My classes will be a safe space for kids of all ages
and abilities to come and build some new skills and engage positively with their peers.
My husband and I have been married for 18 years and we have two boys, 9 & 14 and live in Encinitas.
Some fun facts about me is that my favorite food is macaroni and cheese, I pole vaulted in college, and I
LOVE to mow lawns. My favorite football team is the Buffalo Bills, and many years ago I tried out for
Survivor by eating a whole cup of worms and bugs, but I never received a call back! Oh yea, we have 3
cats, please don’t judge me…… I’m passionate about PE and look forward to meeting you and your child
as we embark on an amazing year together!

Hello Legacy Families! 

My name is Monica Itamura and I am so excited to partner with you in your homeschool journey. I am looking forward to offering courses in English, Literature, History, Government, Debate and Basketball. A little bit about me…

Growing up I was a reader. Big time. At family events, myself and my twin sister would be in a comfy chair somewhere reading. I would hide books in the bathroom and sneak away during chores to read until I heard voices in the house start to wonder where I was. I LOVE reading! My husband once said that he preferred an actual sunset to a description of one in a book. I explained to him that for me a well written passage or captivating story line in my favorite books WAS the sunset! My never ending pursuit will be to find ways to pass on that love of reading to my students.

When I went to college at University of California, Davis, I was accepted as pre-med in Physiology. With my love of basketball and sports, I thought I wanted to be a physical therapist. I quickly realized after a couple quarters that I didn’t love calculus, chemistry and all the requirements for physiology as a major enough to continue.

It took a year or so of exploring different courses to discover that I really enjoyed history, specifically 1910-present US History. I took a very diverse selection of classes and ended up with a BA in US History 1910-present with a secondary emphasis of European History for the same time period and a minor in African and African American Studies. Some of my favorite classes were in History, Sociology, Political Science and Law. 

I also have a very long love and history with the sport of basketball. I love basketball! It was my favorite sport. I made the 7th grade team as a 6th grader with a broken arm. I made the varsity team as a sophomore. I was a referee for a number of years and I coached basketball for over 15 years. I’ve coached rec leagues, AAU teams and high school teams - from 3rd/4th grade teams to high school. For the last 13 years since my son was born, I’ve been on a break from coaching travel AAU and high school teams and am so excited to get back into the sport here at Legacy!

I am married to my husband Matt, have two step daughters (Ann Marie & Claire), one son (Nikko), a black lab (Hunter), a Siberian cat (Fluffy) and some fish. I was born in Southern California, lived in the Santa Barbara area until age 5, moved to Montana for a couple years until 2nd grade and then ended up with truly growing up in the Apple Hill/Placerville area between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe. I graduated from University of California, Davis. Worked for over 15 years in corporate America for companies like Oracle, Gap Inc and SunGard. Had my son when we lived in Chico, CA. Started a small business when my son was under 1 year old. I ran my seasonal kid’s consignment sale, Sweet Repeats, in Chico for 10 years until the back to back blows of the Paradise Camp Fire (100’s of my families lost their homes and left the area) and then Covid became too much to overcome. I ran that business from Chico, then during a move to Arkansas for 2 years and finally from San Diego - traveling every six months to go run the big event. My husband’s job in sales has moved us around the country, finally planting us in San Diego County since 2015 - living out in the San Pasqual Valley near the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.

One of my passions has always been working with and hanging out with kids. Between being an art docent and regular volunteer at my son’s former public school and coaching various teams, it always comes back to the kids. Our older ones, especially, have a lot to say, are observing the world around them and have a lot of opinions. I love building connections with them as they grow into being more active participants in society and having their voices heard.

I am filled with gratitude that God has led me to this amazing role as a partner with you in teaching your kids!

Hello! My name is Morris, owner of Premier Martial Arts. My family and I are excited to bring Premier Martial Arts to the Legacy Community, as I truly believe in the power of our curriculum and life-changing skills we teach. As a former youth Black Belt myself, I know first-hand the power a successful Martial Arts program can having in a child's development to build confidence, self-discipline, and leadership skills. Premier Martial Arts takes a modern approach to teaching karate and self-discipline, creating a welcoming, never-aggressive, and inclusive environment for all fitness levels and personalities. We look forward to meeting you and helping you reach your goals!

For more than fifteen years I have worked in public education.  I have taught first, second and third grade, as well as, special education.  In addition to classroom teaching experience, I have had the opportunity to be a mentor teacher for students completing their bachelor's degree. My experience in the classroom has allowed me to work with children from varying ability levels, cultures and backgrounds.  This has allowed me to develop a wide array of skills to meet the needs of a diverse group of students.  

Whether working with large groups or individual students, I value a hands-on approach to education where the students are interacting with their learning, when possible. Hands on learning allows the student to be actively engaged in their education.  From my observation of students over the years, the more engaged students are in their learning the more information they retain. 

My passion lies in early literacy and laying the groundwork for students to develop into proficient readers and thinkers.  Literacy is the basis for all academics.  Developing strong early literacy skills helps remove academic hurdles in other subject areas in the future. 

Licensing/Education:

California Certified Elementary and Special Education teacher

Bachelor's Degrees - Elementary and Special Education

Master's Degrees- Curriculum and Instruction: Reading

Educational Administration

Broadcasting class is taught by Andrew Luria, a news anchor with more than 20 years experience in TV news. He has been a part of more than 14,000 newscasts and has won ten Emmy Awards. He is also a father of three kids (13, 11 & 8), a children's book author and has led his broadcasting class to multiple awards as well as selections in major international film festivals.

My name is Alexandria Marso, but I go by “Missy”. I’m originally from Philadelphia where the arts were part of my life from a young age. My mother had a Ballet studio and then I went to college for dance. I trained with the Miami city ballet before discovering that Musical theatre was my passion. Where I set my sights on NYC. From there I landed jobs such as dance captain and featured dancer on major cruise lines, casino shows, corporate and tv gigs, as well as a European tour of West Side Story. After meeting my husband I settled down out here where I continued to teach dance and most recently theatre. Choreographing shows such as Annie kids and Aristocats kids. My passion runs deep and I hope to instill that love with your children!!

Dr. Kent McCorkle is an award-winning professor of chemistry with twenty years of experience in science education.  Originally from Indiana, he attended Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology for his B.S. in Chemistry before moving to Alabama to pursue his doctorate at Auburn University.  While at Auburn, he got involved with Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship, a college ministry that changed his life.  After earning his Ph.D. in Chemistry, he spent ten years doing college ministry with Chi Alpha before the Lord led him back to academia to use his degree.  He's taught at numerous universities and community colleges, and is currently a tenured professor of chemistry at MiraCosta College in Oceanside.  His wife, Kim, is originally from South Korea but grew up in the Sacramento area, where she and Kent met.  They have two children, Connor and Chloe, who attend Legacy Alliance.

I am so thrilled to have the opportunity to teach your children.  I was born and raised in San Diego and lived here most of my entire life (I spent 2.5 years living abroad in Switzerland).  I graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and emphasis in Child Behavior. This is my second-year homeschooling, and I am a wife and mom of two, Campbell - 9 and Madelyn - 7.

I spent 7 years working at SeaWorld, 5 of those working in the Education Department focused on teaching kids and adults about marine life.   During my time there, I worked closely with the animal care and training staff, educated large groups of adults and children at various animal exhibits throughout the park, provided behind the scenes in-depth tours, and taught classroom dissection lessons.  This wide variety of activities has provided me with in-depth knowledge of the care and rescue/ rehabilitation of marine animals. I am passionate about marine life and am so excited to open the eyes and hearts of your kids to ensure they have a better understanding and knowledge of marine life through this amazing program.

Born and raised in Southern California, Courtney Oquist is an artist, art teacher and mother of two creative kids. Her early love for art and art making lead her to formally study drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics and photography in college, receiving both a BFA and MFA in Fine Art. Since then, she has taught a range of art classes to students of all ages for over 15 years, and finds great joy in guiding student artists to discover their unique voice and develop their personal art language. Aside from art, Courtney enjoys reading, gardening, cooking, playing guitar, and spending quality time with friends and family.

Hello! I’m Wendy and am excited to share my passion for music with your kiddos.  I believe we are all born to sing and make music.  My philosophy is that kids need lots of fun and joyful exposure to music at a young age.  FUN first!! Lots of games, smiles, singing and laughter! That is what I do! True learning takes place without kids even knowing it. I have a heart to build children up in their musical talents and in all aspects of their life!  I’m also obsessed with all the research on how learning music has many amazing impacts on the developing brain. I think it is one of the best ways to improve connections between the right and left hemispheres of the brain, which ends up improving so many academic subjects and reasoning skills. 

I grew up right down the street from the Meadowlark Church. I did many years of gymnastics and piano lessons in my youth.  I have been married to a wonderful guy, Dave, for 19 years, who is the magic behind the scenes in anything I do.  I have 4 children, ages 17, 14, 9, and 7. They are the pride and joy of my life! I have had many opportunities to sing and perform with them, which I have treasured!  I have been a homeschool mom for 4 years, but have always dabbled with different charter schools and more creative forms of education. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science from BYU. Over the past 17 years  I have taught church choir, show choir, individual piano, group piano, preschool music classes, and children’s musical theater. I have worked for Giacoletti Music Center, the City of San Marcos, and Sound System Kids.  I have served as Chair of the Board for 10 years for Sound System Kids, a non-profit children’s music company that  promotes more music opportunities for all children in the community.  I also enjoy singing and performing locally in community theater.  My first leading role was Maria in Sound of Music at the Star Theatre in 2011, which launched me into many wonderful roles. Some of my favorite roles were The Cat in Seussical the Musical at the CCAE in 2016 and Miss Honey in Matilda the Musical at the Lyceum Theater in 2019. I aspire to be as daring as Maria, as silly as The Cat, and as kind as Miss Honey while I am teaching. Thank you for trusting me with your precious little ones!

My name is Marcella Pyles and I am a wife and mother to three beautiful children. My family has a passion for the outdoors, camping and spending time together. We enjoy spending our free time in the desert going off roading. My 9 year old son Rayden has developed a love for riding dirt bikes and his little brother Paxton is sure to follow. Our family also enjoys volunteering within the community, through Cub Scouts and our church. 

I have always had a love for science. I worked in the medical field for the past 10 years as a Registered Medical Assistant. One of my primary roles in the office, was to provide training to students and new hires. I found that I truly have a love for pouring my skills and knowledge into others. I look forward to creating fun, exciting, hands-on activities for your children, to help them develop a passion for learning and science!

Hi! I am Christina Reaber.  I am thrilled to be joining this homeschool community.  I graduated from California State University, San Marcos with a multiple subject teaching credential in 2005.  Throughout my teaching career I have enjoyed teaching all ages and levels from kindergarten to middle school!  When I am not in a classroom, I am in the pool teaching swim lessons. 

I currently live in San Marcos with my husband, son (9) and daughter (7).  We enjoying lots of trips to the beach and pool, traveling, fishing, golfing and spending time with our extended family. 

Hello families! 

I’m Kirsten, a homeschool mom to four wild and free little souls ages 8,8,5, &2!  :) 

My husband and I are both originally from the PNW, but have made North County our home since we married in 2012. We recently relocated to Fallbrook and we are loving our slower country life on five acres! I have a passion for teaching my kids through nature and practical daily life, & my biggest hope is for them to find and share the love of Jesus in all we do. 

I have a strong background in English and Science, but after I got married I did an about-face and went back to school to study American Sign Language. I have many friends and family in the Deaf community and I fell in love with the language and the people who were sharing it with me. In 2013, with 1 year old twins, I graduated with my degree as an ASL interpreter from Palomar College. I’m so excited to partner with Legacy and your families to create a fun and interactive experience for your children. In my classroom you’ll find me always striving to teach your kids to become life-long learners. You’ll find us in our seats, outside, in groups, with a special guest, and always always laughing. Bringing joy to our learning and loving on these precious kids fills my soul, so thank you for lending them to me for a short time :) 

I grew up throwing pottery in the basement studio of a family friend. That ignited a passion for clay that I LOVE sharing! I believe we have all been given amazing creative abilities - it just shines in different areas...I hope that my class allows you to explore your world, create awesome pieces and enjoy waching something you create take form and become functional.

I am the mother of four wonderful children (Anthony 19, Jada 17, Aiden 15, Chloe 12) and have been married to the same amazing man (Marcus) for almost 23 years..I am a licensed Real Estate agent in MN and moving to San Diego Summer of 2023!

In my spare time I love biking, hiking, walking, reading, swimming...pretty much anything that has a little slice of adventure, with my family.

At Snapology we believe that children are meant to learn through play. When children are engaged in interactive, hands-on learning activities, their creativity flourishes and they show an increased interest in school. We've adapted our award-winning LEGO® Themed Robotics Classes, Camps & Birthday Parties to offer solutions for our San Diego North County communities.

Snapology is the premier partner for STEAM programs, offering year-round programs in schools, community facilities, local businesses and homes. Kids have so much fun in our programs that they don’t even realize they’re learning!

Whether you are learning in-school, virtually, through traditional homeschool, or a hybrid model, Snapology has options for you. We are offering a robust schedule of online classes, private classes for homeschools and learning pods and traditional classes when regulations allow.

Shh, don't tell them it's educational!

Dave is married to his beautiful wife Johanna. They have three amazing children- Jordan (15), Jolie (13) and Jeremiah (10). They’re beginning their 10th year homeschooling, with one of those years roadschooling across the country.

Dave has a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies, a Masters degree in Special Education and a second Masters in Educational Leadership from Cal Poly Pomona. He has served as a special education teacher, the dean of discipline, and a vice principal of a comprehensive high school. Dave stepped back into teaching online for a public charter school to be home with his children, and understands firsthand the heart of homeschooling

He loves God, spending time with his family and friends, exercising, bike rides, hanging out at the beach, traveling, and adventure. Dave is honored and grateful to serve our youth, staff, and community through The Legacy Alliance!

Hello families! My name is Sherry and I’m elated to be your childs new kinder teacher! I am a native New Yorker and moved to Vista a year and a half ago! I myself am a mom of 5 and have taught littles 10 years ago. I’m looking forward to interacting with your child, and providing a warm, joyful, safe space where I’m confident they will love to learn! Kids are my heart and I feel so blessed and honored to have the opportunity to get to know you and your family!

Sincerely,
Sherry White

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Welcome! I am Abby Witzmann and I am so thrilled to have you in my class this year. I was born and raised in Encinitas and have a heart for my community and its people. Coming from a family of 7, I am no stranger to adaptability. With that being said, I find educational understanding is not a one size fits all experience. I am eager to learn what works for you and your family to guarantee that your child is cared for. My aim is to ensure your child feels understood, valued and equipped with the necessary tools to cultivate success and confidence. 

I want this experience to be collaborative and functional. I am open to hearing your thoughts and suggestions as we navigate this upcoming school year. I look forward to fostering a healthy learning environment to ensure your child’s success.

Krisha Wolter is stay at home mom, raising the next generation, who has been guiding her four children through the different stages of education for the past 15 years. She graduated from California State University, with a degree in Nutrition and Food Science. She considers it an honor being surrounded by great teachers her whole life, her mom, aunt and uncle, were all teachers for over 35 years. Through the years, she was an eager helper in the classrooms and loved spending hours helping to prep lessons on the weekends for the following school week, with her family. She studied nutrition and food science with a genuine desire to help people and demonstrated a work ethic of excellence in her field, leading her to the honor of the top sales representative in Southern California.

She currently has her youngest of four, a 6 year old enrolled at Legacy and has loved volunteering in our homeroom classes all year. The Wolter's are a tight knit family, even coaching together with their older children, little league sports and can be seen regularly on the weekends managing, coaching and cheering others on from the sidelines.

Homeschooling her children has ignited a new passion in her to participate in enriching the homeschool experience and community. She is very organized and wants to re-introduce some old school classics to strengthen reading, writing and arithmetic. We are expecting her to bring structure and a little old school with a passion and some fun to train up our children. She is excited to be the 2nd-3rd grade homeroom teacher for the 2024-2025 school year, and looks forward to helping you and your student on your homeschool journey.