Phoenix Learning Center

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 2^nd 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.

Jonathan Lee graduated from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and minors in Asian History and Education. He enjoyed San Diego so much, he continued on to receive his Master of Education and teaching credential from University of California, San Diego (UCSD). During college, Jonathan participated briefly in ROTC, fire training academy, EMT training, and other para-military type trainings. After graduation, he went on to substitute throughout San Diego County and Poway at various schools working with a diverse student population, various grade levels, and student ability levels. After a year of subbing, Jonathan went on to teach fourth grade in Los Angeles. There he was able to work with a wide variety of ability levels and students of diverse backgrounds. He believes in hard work and the value of doing one’s best at every task, every time. Additionally, working together, cooperating and learning from experience are valuable life skills that he promotes in the classroom.

Jonathan is extremely excited to work at Phoenix Learning Center with the students and families to provide memorable experiences and help foster a love of creativity, learning, and curiosity.

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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