Sage Studio

Parent Insights on Personalized Learning: An Interview with Michelle Murphy

In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster interviews Michelle Murphy, a parent with two children enrolled in Sage Oak's personalized learning program. Michelle shares her story about finding the personalized program she was loooking for with Sage Oak. They discuss the flexibility and support provided by Sage Oak, including input fro...

Unlocking the Benefits of Concurrent Enrollment at Sage Oak

In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster is joined by Sage Oak School Counselor Coral Prendergast to discuss the advantages of concurrent enrollment for high school students. They explain how Sage Oak students can take community college classes to earn both high school and college credit simultaneously, a program that is tuition-free with some minor fe...

Exploring Virtual Learning at Sage Oak

In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster is joined by three teachers from the Virtual Learning Academy—Kathleen Duguid, Christina Trujillo, and Amanda Saunders. They discuss the dynamics and structure of virtual classrooms, including morning meetings, breakout rooms, and small group interactions. The teachers share insights on how they build classroom communities, personal...

Exploring Sage Oak's Virtual Learning Academy: A Parent's Journey

In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster is joined by Malissa Guerra, a parent of three children enrolled in Sage Oak's Virtual Learning Academy. Malissa shares her unexpected transition to virtual learning, detailing the seamless integration for her children, including the initial fears, support from teachers, and the adaptability...

Understanding Learning Period Meetings at Sage Oak

In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster delves into the essentials of Learning Period Meetings (LPMs) at Sage Oak with experienced teachers Shelby Holton and Adriana Young. They discuss the participants, structure, and benefits of LPMs, and share insights on how these meetings support students' learning and parent-teacher collaboration. Shelby explains th...

Exploring Sage Oak's Independent Study High School Program

In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster discusses the comprehensive enrollment process and innovative educational approach of Sage Oak High School with principal Traci King. They delve into what makes an independent study high school unique, detailing the flexible and personalized learning pathways available, including options for online, hybrid, ...

Exploring Sage Oak’s Virtual Learning Academy with Principal Lana Beshara

In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster interviews Lana Beshara, Principal of the Virtual Learning Academy (VLA) at Sage Oak Charter School. Lana provides insights into the enrollment process for the 2025-2026 school year and explains how VLA blends structured online learning with flexibility. The discussion covers the difference between...

Exploring Sage Oak's Personalized Learning Academy with Principal Chelsey Anema

In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster interviews Chelsey Anema, Principal of the Personalized Learning Academy at Sage Oak Charter School. Chelsey provides insights into the enrollment process for the 2025-2026 school year. The discussion covers the differences between independent study and homeschooling, curriculum customiz...

In this episode of Sage Studio, hosted by Tiffiny Webster, the focus is on navigating the upcoming testing season and addressing the anxiety it can cause. Guests Bethany Burgos, an assessment facilitator at Sage Oak, and Allie Whalen, a school counselor, offer insights and strategies to help students and parents manage testing stress. The discussion covers the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) and i...

Effective Winter Break Strategies to Prevent Learning Loss

In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster converses with school counselor Allie Whalen about preparing parents to prevent learning loss during the winter break. Allie shares practical tips and strategies, including maintaining a family calendar, dedicating 20-30 minutes daily to learning, encouraging reading and writing, integrating math in fun activitie...

Exploring Sage Oak's PAGE Program with Christy Hartman

In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster welcomes Christy Hartman to discuss the Program for Advanced and Gifted Education (PAGE). Christy explains the PAGE program's goals to cater to the educational needs of gifted students from third to eighth grade, its similarity to the GATE program, and offers insights into PAGE-specific activities including...

Exploring Sage Oak's Innovative CTE Programs: Entrepreneurship and Information Technology

In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster is joined by Brandy Yurkosky and Jared Tourse from Sage Oak's high school department to discuss the school's cutting-edge Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs focusing on Entrepreneurship and Information Technology. Brandy, an education advisor since 2018, in...

Exploring Sage Oak's Career Technical Education Programs

In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster invites experts to discuss the Career Technical Education (CTE) programs at Sage Oak. Panelists Crista Bross, Pam Werner, and Marion Tell Cofield share insights into the Child Development and Sports Medicine pathways, detailing the program structures, experiential learning opportunities, and career prospects f...

Exploring Sage Oak's CTE Art, Media, and Entertainment Pathway with Tracie Ferring and Jessica Perri

In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster discusses the Sage Oak CTE Art programs with high school teachers Tracie Fearing and Jessica Perri. Tracie and Jessica share insights into their roles, the types of art they teach, and the diverse career pathways available through the art programs. They highlight the...

Exploring Sage Oak's Sage Stage with Jaimielynn Lake.

In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster is joined by Jaimielynn Lake, the host of Sage Stage, a unique program at Sage Oak School. Jaimielynn shares her extensive background at Sage Oak and explains how Sage Stage functions as a school-wide assembly every Friday, featuring diverse guest speakers from various career and technical fields. The conversatio...

Exploring the Growth and Impact of Oakschool with Katie Tuttle

In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster talks with Katie Tuttle, a new student service clerk for the Oakschool program. Katie shares insights about her role, the structure of Oakschool, and the various classes offered. Oakschool, a part of Sage Oak, provides over 100 live online classes each quarter, focusing on both core curriculum and enrichment....

Smooth Transitions: Bridging Middle School to High School at Sage Oak

In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny welcomes Lauren Holman, the new Middle School Coordinator, and Laura Glaviano, the Assistant Principal for the high school program. They discuss the initiatives and programs designed to help middle and high school families transition smoothly into the new school year. Key highlights include combined field trip...

Back-to-School with Sage Oak's Personalized Learning Academy

In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster discusses the Personalized Learning Academy (PLA) with Assistant Principals Kiley Duncan and Nicole. They delve into PLA's tailored independent study model, teacher and parent partnerships, curriculum planning, and the iReady diagnostic tool. New initiatives like the PAGE program for advanced learners...

In this episode of the Sage Studio podcast, host Tiffiny Webster welcomes Mary Hizon-Barry, the Virtual Learning Academy Coordinator, to discuss exciting plans for the 2024-2025 school year. Mary explains the structure and benefits of the Virtual Learning Academy (VLA), a program that blends live online instruction and independent study. They provide new families with essential information about parent orientation, tech support, an...