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Philosophy: Educational Impact, Inc. is based on the philosophy that each child grows physically, emotionally and intellectually in diverse ways and at different rates. Just as all children may not be speaking by age two, not all children are reading by age seven. Academy Adventures Primary School & Adventure School address differences by providing:
- Student Appropriate Activities
- Experiential Learning
- Diverse Learning Centers
- High Teacher/Student Interactivity
Classes: Educational Impact, Inc. is proud to offer a student-teacher ratio of 15 students to 1 teacher. Our teachers focus on the learning need of each individual student to educate and challenge them at their learning ability level.
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Meet Our Family:
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MaryAnn Penczar - Owner & Charter Holder |
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Ms. MaryAnn Penczar - Director
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Mrs. Kitty Tavenner
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Kindergarten Co-teacher My name is Nancy Grim and I am excited to be the Kindergaten co-teacher at Adventure School. This is my first year teaching elementary students since graduating the University of Arizona with a Bachelor's Degree in Education in May, 2009. I am in the process of obtaining my Early Childhood endorsement as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition. I have spent the last 9 years working with students from 1.5 to 10 years of age and now I look forward to teaching your kindergartens.
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Mrs. Dana Schultz
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1st Grade Co-Teacher
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2nd Grade Teacher
My name is Mary Tracy and I am delighted to be teaching second grade at Adventure School. This is my first year of teaching at Adventure School, and my fourth year of teaching second grade. Before that, I enjoyed teaching kindergarten for six years. I am originally from Tampa, Florida, where I received my Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and an Early Childhood Endorsement from the University of South Florida. Our school days and weeks will be filled with many wonderful experiences and opportunities for learning and growing. I am excited to begin the school year, and look forward to working with you and your child.
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Ms. Tami Decker
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Ms. Amanda Shaub 3rd & 4th Grade Teacher
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2nd grade & 3rd/4th Grade Co-Teacher
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Welcome to the best charter schools in Tucson. I have worked for both Academy Adventures & Adventure School. I started in 2003 at AAPS and just completed my first year at Adventure School. I have taught both Kindergarten & 1st grade and a combination Kinder/1st grade. I have tutored students from K-5 in both reading fluency and comprehension skills. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Human Development & Family Studies with an emphasis on Education and a minor in Art. I have an A.A. Degree in Liberal Arts with a specialization in Early Childhood Education and Special Education. I enjoy exploring new hands-on activities with my students and watching them learn and grown during the school year. 
My name is Amanda Shaub and I grew up in Heber, Arizona. In 2008, I graduated from Colorado College with a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies and a minor in Elementary Education. I have worked with children for over five years and this will be my first year teaching full time. I am very excited this year to be working as the new teacher for third and fourth grade. I look forward to the amazing things we will discover together and all the fun we will have while doing so. 
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Ms. Mindy Griffith - Director
Welcome to the Academy Adventures Family. I have worked at AAPS since we opened in 2003. I have taught 1st-5th grade students here at AAPS and have served as the Director since 2007. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, with a minor in French & a Master’s Degree in Education with an emphasis on College Student Personnel, both from Ohio University. I am currently working on my certification in Special Education through Pima Community College. I’m excited to work with the students and the families and hear to support the families, teachers and especially the students! |
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Mrs. Kim Stark
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Ms. Tiffany Wagner 1st Grade Teacher
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Ms. Kara Azzabi Co-Teacher
Hi my name is Kara Azzabi and I was raised here in southern Arizona. I graduated from Northern with a Bachelor of Science in Art Administration . I have worked with children of all ages including teaching both English and pre-school overseas, working with immigrant children here in Arizona, and teaching 6th and 1st grades. I was teaching pre-kindergarten and organizing after-school programs prior to joining Academy Adventures a year ago. I am currently enrolled at Pima finishing up my certification in Elementary Education. I am looking forward to continuing my professional experience this exciting school year with both the returning students and our new ones. Community College Arizona University
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2nd & 3rd Grade Teacher
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Ms. Jessica Farella
My name is Jessica Farella and I have been a co-teacher at Academy Adventures for almost three years. I graduated from the University of Arizona in December 2007 with a B.A. in History. I am starting my Masters program in Elementary Education this coming Fall. I am excited for this coming school year and to see old students that I have missed this summer and meet new students. |
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Mrs. Jennifer Oswald
4th & 5th Grade Teacher
I graduated cum laude with a Bachelors degree in education from the U of A. I have one year teaching as a certified teacher at Academy Adventures, but I have worked in elementary schools for over six years. |
Mr. Adam Ortiz
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Mrs. Amanda Wilsey Reading Specialist
My name is Amanda Wilsey, and have been teaching for five years. I graduated from St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas in 2004 where I earned a bachelor’s degree in education with a minor in psychology. I am licensed to teach children from early childhood through fourth grade. I have also had training and experience working with special needs students, as well as students with learning disabilities. This year I am looking forward to working with a variety of students at both Academy Adventures and Adventure school. I am excited about being able to work closely with children and families to help students set new goals and reach success both in and out of class! |
Hi my name is Kim Stark and I have lived in Tucson my whole life. I am married to my husband Ricky and we have a dog named Riley.
Excitement Abounds:
Past Field Trips: Apple Annie’s Orchard, Reid Park Zoo, Tucson Botanical Gardens, Tucson Children’s Museum, Pima Air & Space Museum, Borders Bookstore, Tucson Symphony, Children's Theatre, Tucson Museum of Art and more.
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital by raising $392 in the Math-A-Thon.
- American Heart Association by raising $665 in Jump Rope for Heart.
- A classmate with a brain tumor by raising $784 to have 2 teachers kiss a pig.
- Ronald McDonald House by collecting pop tabs.
- Foundation for Children with Cancer by raising $52 with a Hats On Day.
- Leukemia & Lymphoma Society by raising $189 in Pennies for Patients.
Page last updated: 8/25/2009