With more than 40 years in the field of education, public and private, as teacher, administrator, and educational entrepreneur, education has been my life.
In 1991, I founded Telesis Center for Learning, Inc., a private school, converting it to a public charter school in 1998.
Telesis provides small class size and individualized classroom instruction for 450 students, K-12. Telesis is one of 500 charter schools in the state of Arizona.
I have also been an adjunct online instructor for Kaplan University since receiving my doctorate in Educational Leadership in January of 2005.
I have one son, Ryan, a 1997 Telesis Graduate, who is married and resides with his wife, Tammy, who live here in Lake Havasu City and our part of our Telesis Team helping to make a difference for Telesis Students.
Academic Degrees and Certification:
Doctor of Education
Educational Leadership
Nova Southeastern Univ.
Superintendent Certification:
Nova Southeastern Univ.
Principal Certification:
Northern Arizona Univ.
B.A. and M.A.: Elementary Education (Early Childhood Endorsement)
Arizona State Univ.
GraceArtsLive has invited Telesis Intermediate Students to partner with the cast of Broadway's Best performers Eric Kunze and Gina De Luca, former students of Telesis Performing Arts teacher Grace Ann Etcheberria-Jacobs. On March 25, 26, and 27 and again on April 1, 2, and 3, students will join Eric on stage to sing along with him for the audience to enjoy. Forty plus students are in rehearsal now to be prepared for their special weekend, half of which will perform in March and the other half in April. Tickets are $25 for adults and $12 for children 17 and under, allowing Telesis students and staff to earn a portion of the proceeds for the Telesis Expansion Project. Purchase a voucher from a Telesis Team Member or student to exchange for the performance date of your choice. Don't wait too long as all six shows promise to be sold out and tickets must be distributed by March 23. Call for vouchers by leaving a message at 855-8661 Ext. 10.
Telesis Second-Year Intermediate students (traditional 5th graders) were beaming as they ascended the stage at the Aquatic Center upon their graduation on Friday from the city-wide D.A.R.E. program. LHC Police Officers proudly shook their hands and provided them with cake and a pool party afterwards.