Allison O'Hare
Allison is thrilled to return to SCVi for her second year. She taught 6^th grade for three years before tackling 5^th grade for the first time last year at SCVi. She is excited to teach many of her students from last year as well as return to teaching 6^th grade. This year, she looks forward to emphasizing 21^st century skills and equipping her students with the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in life.

Allison earned her bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies from California State University, Bakersfield in 2005 and her multiple subject teaching credential from the same school in 2006.

When Allison is not teaching, she loves to go to the movies with her husband and take her energetic dog, Ruby, on long walks. As a softball player since the age of 6, Allison also looks forward to Wednesday nights where she plays on a co-ed slow pitch softball team. She can be reached at allison.ohare@scvcharterschool.org.

April Meraz
April is entering her sixth year of teaching and her second year at SCVi.   She is excited to be returning to a second year in the sixth grade, teaching both Math and English. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from California State University, Northridge, and her teaching credential from National University. She is currently working on her master’s in education with an emphasis in cross-cultural teaching.

April believes in facilitating hands-on, engaging learning experiences that impact the whole child, including academic, social, and emotional development. She is committed to individualizing education and does not believe in a one-size-fits-all model. She is a dedicated teacher, with high enthusiasm and passion for creating a learning environment where all children can feel valued and successful.

In her spare time, April enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her family. She also enjoys visiting amusement parks, attending Dodger games during baseball season and going to the lake as often as possible in the summer. She is looking forward to a wonderful school year and can be reached at april.meraz@scvcharterschool.org.

Allison Sander
Allison grew up in the Santa Clarita Valley and is thrilled to be back home and part of the SCVi community. She looks forward to integrating projects, especially within the community; believes there is never just one way to solve a problem; and loves encouraging students to try many different methods.

Allison completed her first year of teaching 6^th grade Math and Science at Full Circle Learning Academy, a charter school in Los Angeles. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Irvine in Sociology, with a minor in Education. She went on to California State University, Fullerton to complete her multiple subject teaching credential, and is currently working toward her masters in Educational Technology. This past spring, Allison attended the California Charter School Conference, which inspired her and provided her with the tools to help children reach their maximum potential.

Outside of teaching, Allison loves to take in a good baseball game at Dodgers Stadium. She is also a huge fan of show tunes, jigsaw puzzles, and Sudoku, and has performed in musicals to raise money for various non-profit organizations. She can be reached at allison.sander@scvcharterschool.org.


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