Shared Leadership: The Leadership Team

• Our Leadership Team is an organizational group of individuals who meet during the school year to contribute their expertise on the day-to-day matters involved in the smooth operation of the school. They also offer insight on the direction the school should follow in offering of innovative programs to the students. The members of the Leadership Team are:

Members:

• Jonelle Pena - School Director - CORE Butte Charter School
• Sharon Chester - Operations Supervisor
• Pat Horton - Business Technician
• Marlene Brenden - School Counselor
• Sandy Shea - School Director - CORE Placer Charter School
• Chris Mahurin - School Director - CORE @ The Camptonville Academy
• Reid Luhman - Technology Coordinator

Leadership Team Biographies

Jonelle Pena - School Director

CORE Butte Charter School

• I love working for CORE. We have the best opportunities for students in every avenue of scholastics, and options suited to every learning style. It makes our job a joy. Every day we witness students being challenged, taking responsibility for their own learning, and vesting themselvesin the process. Learning becomes relevant to their own interests, and they thrive.

Sharon Chester - Operations Supervisor

Admin Office, Nevada City

• Serving: Yuba, Sutter, Nevada, Placer and Butte Counties.
• There is a very unique reality in the community of personalized learning which encourages everyone to effectively work together for the good of the students in our schools. Being part of this energy and commitment aimed at developing successful students is contagious and of great value to me as a person. I love my involvement with a school where kids can experience learning in many different ways, and consider their futures while staying mindful of their individuality. What more could we ask for?

Pat Horton - Business Technician

Admin Office, Nevada City

• Serving: Yuba, Sutter, Butte, Placer and Nevada Counties.
• I love working for CORE. It has been a great job for me with wonderful opportunities and experiences. I enjoy coming to work each day knowing that we have such a positive and supportive staff. It's truly a great place to be.

Chris Mahurin - School Director

CORE @ The Camptonville Academy

• Personalized Learning is a unique model of education that honors the diversity of students and their families. Parental involvement and educational options are central, as we tailor a dynamic individual program for each student. With Personalized Learning, Homeschool/Independent Study is combined with classroom instruction, online options, tutoring, field trips, community involvement, and career/college exploration.

Sandy Shea - School Director

CORE Placer Charter School

• The experience of directing this program has allowed me to see first hand the many benefits of a Personalized Learning program. With families and teachers working closely together, students are able to get the attention that they need and focus their education towards their future goals. What a great option in education!

Marlene Brenden - Personalized Learning Teacher/High School Counselor

CORE Butte Charter School

• I feel like I have found home working with CORE! I work for a school that honors the whole child. A place that individualizes instruction so that each student can learn, grow and feel successful. I began a path of professional growth 15 years ago that lead me to this school. When I looked at CORE's philosophy, mission statement and curriculum I was amazed at how much of what they offered and believed in, I had studied over the years and incorporated into my own teaching philosophy. This belief in Personalized Learning and the powerful effect it has on students' and their families have been demonstrated time and time again. All children can learn and their learning can be enhanced while focusing on their strengths and addressing their individual needs. I feel privileged to work for such a caring and supportive school.