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Jamie Burke graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) with a B.A. in Literature/Writing. She studied Spanish Literature for a year in Granada, Spain at the Universidad de Granada. She then continued on to San Diego State University to receive her CLAD infused Multiple Subject teaching credential. She found learning another language and being immersed in another culture an invaluable experience that she has been able to apply to meet the individual needs of students. She taught kindergarten for two years in Cajon Valley Union School District, where she initiated and helped lead the kindergarten team in the implementation of an educational plan which ensured that each student received individualized, differentiated assignments and small group instruction, making the material being learned meaningful and accessible to every student. Jamie is so excited to be a part of the Phoenix Learning Center community of parents, teachers, and students. She looks forward to providing experiences that lead to the love of learning and ultimately, lifelong learning.
Jamie lives in Mira Mesa with her husband, Rob. She loves to scrapbook, get lost in the magic of a good book, write, and relax on the beach. She is also currently learning to play the guitar!
This will be the sixth year that Amanda Landau will be teaching 2nd grade! She taught for 5 years in the Los Angeles Unified School District, in an innovative school focusing on curriculum design and rigorous instruction. Originally from Northern California, Amanda moved to Los Angeles to attend University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), majoring in Sociology and Women’s Studies. She then stayed on to receive her Masters of Education in Urban Teaching, writing her thesis on building student confidence through Writer’s Workshop. Amanda feels strongly about positive learning environments where each student is valued equally, and where each student’s strengths are emphasized. She is so excited to meet all of her amazing students, and witness the achievements, triumphs, and accomplishments they make this year! She just moved to Carmel Valley with her husband Michael and two cats -- and has already fallen in love with beautiful San Diego.
Kathleen Blough obtained her BA from the University of California, Irvine (UCI). She also went through the credentialing program at UCI. She has a Professional Clear Multiple Subject Credential, a Cross Cultural Language and Academic Development certificate, and a Gifted and Talented Education certificate. She has taught grades 3-6, taught in Oceanside for 12 years, and thas been with our program for three years. She has been in GATE training for 10 years. She has attended advanced Javits institutes for gifted education at USC with Dr. Sandra Kaplan. She has provided teacher training in Advanced Reading Strategies at the California Association for the Gifted (CAG) conference. She was a participating teacher at the Colonial Williamsburg Institute in Virginia. She was honored to receive San Diego County’s GATE teacher of the year and Teacher of the year at Palmquist Elementary School in 2005.
She lives in Carlsbad with her three wonderful boys: Rob, her loving and patient husband, Tanner, her determined and adorable 11 year old, and Connor, her precocious and huggable 6 year old. She loves to scrapbook in her free time. Her family is involved in many sports activities, and they are die-hard Padres and Chargers Fans! Quote to live by: "Never doubt that a small group of committed people can CHANGE the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead
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Meredith McCain earned her Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies and Multiple Subjects teaching certificate from California State University San Marcos. She began her career teaching a 4/5 Combo class in San Diego, then went on to teach 2nd grade in Marysville, WA, and most recently she taught 1st grade in San Marcos. Meredith has had extensive training in balanced literacy and differentiating instruction in all subject areas. In Washington she served on her school’s literacy committee and helped bring her knowledge and enthusiasm of balanced literacy to her grade level team. While teaching in San Diego City schools she received a district certification through San Diego State University to teach GATE learners. She feels passionate about teaching children and guiding her instruction based on each learner’s individual needs. She is excited to be teaching first grade at the Phoenix Learning Center and is ready to be immersed into the community of learners.
Meredith grew up in Carlsbad and loves the ocean as well as the local mountains! She enjoys reading everything, running in races, and playing and singing songs with her son! She lives in Escondido with her husband Mike, her funny, two year old son Oliver.
Julianne has been teaching for 18 years in grades three through six. The first five years she taught in Murrieta, California, during which time she also earned a masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Looking to live in other cultures, she accepted teaching positions at international schools in Istanbul and The Netherlands. Before joining our program, she taught for seven years in Oceanside in grades three and four, and completed her G.A.T.E. certification. She has attended advance institutes in gifted education at USC with Dr. Sandra Kaplan the last three summers. She moved from Chicago to Solana Beach when she was nine, and later married and raised her two children in Encinitas. She continues to travel and hike, loves yoga, and has started painting classes.
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Cheri Campbell has 15 years of teaching experience, the majority of which was spent in Odessa, Texas. For six years she taught in 4th grade classrooms, spent two years in a Kdg-6th grade science lab, and then a year in 7th grade advanced academic studies science. During her last four years in Texas, Cheri taught 1st-6th grade students in a GATE program applying Dr. Sandra Kaplan's methods. She holds California Multi-Subject and Reading Specialist certifications and several Texas certifications, including a Gifted and Talented Supplemental. She has attended Demonstration School along with numerous GATE conferences and trainings.
Cheri graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago and received a masters degree in Reading Education from the University of Cincinnati. She is married to Pat and has two grown children, Tiffany and Jason. She returned to California after many years in Texas and is happy to be living so close to the ocean. Her loves are scuba diving, traveling, and scrapbooking.
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