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Leadership Vision  

Looking back... In 2002, I made three major life changes. I quit my job as a corporate accountant, started a business degree program at University of Phoenix, and began homeschooling my two boys, Pedro and Mario. This was the beginning of an incredible journey to becoming an educator and a leader in educational reform.  -Dr. Stacey Perez-Carrasco

Leadership Vision

I use my passion and experience, in education, to inspire others to believe that alternatives in education can help students achieve academic success. I believe that servant leadership includes building and sustaining relationships, coupled with a commitment to high standards. As a leader, I strive to create a climate of participation, cultivate leadership in others, and provide effective management of resources and people. A vision for academic success begins with participating with students and staff to set clear goals, provide quality instruction, and constantly seek instructional improvement. Reflective practice, data driven instruction, and that trust can build or break down an organization. These are all key factors in leading others. 

PHILOSOPHY

My educational philosophy comes from being a parent and experiencing alternatives in public education. I am passionate about providing the best education possible for students to become exceptional thinkers, communicators, and achievers. Meeting the social and emotional needs are equally important for students. I believe offering a nurturing environment, with a commitment to high academic standards and strong moral character, is ideal for high school student success.

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Learning Center
Students collaborating
High school workshops
Flexible programming
Social acitivities

STRATEGIES FOR A POSITIVE SCHOOL CULTURE

  • Commitment - The entire team must be committed to establishing a positive environment and building relationship with students

  • Consistency - Academics and behaviors rely on teachers and administration providing consistent expectations and standards

  • Communication - Phone calls and face to face communication is the preferred method of communicating with families

  • Build Social Skills - Appropriate social and emotional skills should be identified and taught to all students at the high school level

  • Model Behavior - All staff should set the tone of the educational setting by modeling integrity, trust, and resilience

  • Celebrate the positive - Creating a positive environment should include celebrating student accomplishments and success

Alignment with The Classical Academies Mission

Founded in 1999, Classical Academies serves 4,200 K-12 students in three independent public charter schools in North San Diego County. The organization’s mission is to prepare students for college, career, and citizenship by partnering with families, offering rigorous academics, fostering social and emotional learning, and providing academic choice. 

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Maslow before you "Bloom”

One of the elements that make Classical Academies unique is that teachers prioritize developing students’ social and emotional competencies. “We know from Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs that students must have their basic physiological and psychological needs met before they can really advance cognitively,” said Perez. ”Our staff work deliberately with students to create a sense of belonging, build their trust, and boost their confidence. We meet the student needs when they walk in the door.”

 

At the start of the school year, each student meets with an Academic Coach who discusses each student’s past educational experiences, fears, current expectations, and future aspirations.  The coach then develops an individualized graduation plan for the student as well as helps to set academic and personal goals related to Edgenuity.

 

Teachers also build students’ emotional competencies by intentionally and explicitly integrating character education into face-to-face instruction. Through specialized lessons, assemblies, community service, and field trips students are taught to do the right thing when no one is watching, learn from mistakes, keep a positive attitude, take ownership of feelings and actions, and try new strategies to achieve a goal.

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Note. From “Edgenuity Case Study,” by S. Perez, 2016, Copyright 2016 by Edgenuity. Reprinted with permission.

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