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Sage Oak Charter Schools are unique personalized learning public charter schools offering nonclassroom-based instruction to TK-12th grade students throughout Southern California. We invite you to join the conversation and hear stories of the people, programs, and opportunities that distinguish Sage Oak Charter Schools from the rest! Learn how Sage Oak can benefit you and your student as we explore topics ranging from our school mission, core values, and student learning outcomes, to college, career, parent support, school events, and more! For more information visit www.sageoak.education.

  1. 6 days ago

    Sage Oak Honors: Award-Winning Graduates of 2026

    Celebrating Sage Oak Graduates: Graduation Speaker Alina and Superintendent’s Award Recipients Logan and Emilee In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster interviews three Sage Oak High School Class of 2026 graduates. Alina shares how she was selected as a graduation speaker based on Sage Oak’s core values, discusses her 4.0+ GPA, early graduation at 17, and long-term library volunteering that inspired her speech about looking beyond current expectations to find new opportunities; she also outlines plans to finish community college with three associate’s degrees before transferring to study criminology and forensic psychology with the goal of working for the FBI. Superintendent’s Award recipients Logan and Emilee discuss excelling in academics and service: Logan describes intensive AP coursework, study strategies, gymnastics leadership, and plans for UCSD computer engineering and AI for biotech, while Emilee describes dual enrollment success, balancing work with rest, service as an animation class teacher’s assistant, and plans to transfer to Cal State Fullerton for animation and pursue 3D character animation for video games. 00:00 Welcome and Guests 00:57 Alina Graduation Speaker 02:37 Service Inspires Speech 05:28 Alina Future Plans 07:34 Logan Award Intro 09:35 Logan Study Systems 13:53 Logan Service and Goals 16:17 Emilee Dual Enrollment 18:57 Emilee Service and Animation 22:13 Final Congrats and Wrap For more information on enrolling in Sage Oak visit our website www.sageoak.education Thank you for listening to the Sage Studio podcast presented by Sage Oak Charter Schools and hosted by Tiffiny Webster, M.A.Ed.  We invite you to follow the show and leave your review below.  Sage Oak Charter Schools is an independent study nonclassroom based TK-12 personalized learning public charter school serving students in Southern California.  Visit sageoak.education for more information. Sage Oak Website Instagram Facebook YouTube

    23 min

  2. 9 June

    Award-Winning Work Culture: Why Sage Oak Stands Out

    Why New Hires Choose Sage Oak: Work-Life Balance, Support, and Innovation In this episode, host Tiffiny Webster welcomes new Sage Oak hires Savannah Wheeler (5th grade virtual academy teacher), Elizabeth Metcalf (personalized learning academy teacher), and Codi Dauz (events management) following Sage Oak’s Energage Top Workplace for Education award. Each shares their path to Sage Oak—often via referrals from friends, family, or neighbors—and highlights motivations such as flexibility, manageable workload, supportive leadership, and being valued as individuals. Savannah describes moving from a sales background into teaching, praising Sage Oak’s technology, rapid feedback cycles, and leadership responsiveness to teacher mental health. Elizabeth, a former brick-and-mortar teacher, emphasizes work-life balance, regular surveys, and meaningful one-on-one time with students and families. Codi discusses leaving long event-industry hours for a family-supportive role planning field trips, noting strong team culture, cross-department collaboration, and innovation focused on students and families. Guests close with advice encouraging nontraditional paths, positive work environments, and taking leaps into new teaching models. 00:00 Welcome and Guests 01:03 Savannah Career Switch 02:54 Codi Events to Education 05:27 Elizabeth Return to Teaching 06:40 Why Sage Oak Stands Out 07:13 Savannah Loves Tech Support 08:50 Elizabeth Support and Students 10:30 Codi Team Culture Innovation 13:26 Advice for Career Changers 15:52 Final Thanks and Wrap For more information on applying for a position at Sage Oak visit our website www.sageoak.education Thank you for listening to the Sage Studio podcast presented by Sage Oak Charter Schools and hosted by Tiffiny Webster, M.A.Ed.  We invite you to follow the show and leave your review below.  Sage Oak Charter Schools is an independent study nonclassroom based TK-12 personalized learning public charter school serving students in Southern California.  Visit sageoak.education for more information. Sage Oak Website Instagram Facebook YouTube

    17 min

  3. 21 May

    Exploring Leadership: Inside Sage Oak ASB

    Inside Sage Oak High School ASB: Leadership, Hangouts, Travel, and Student Passion Projects In this episode, Host Tiffiny Webster welcomes ASB advisor Danny Levin and students Izzy Dyer, Ava Mendes, and Ezra Williams to explain Sage Oak High School’s ASB student council program. They describe ASB as an A–G elective meeting weekly that builds leadership, community, and 21st-century skills through committees, school spirit, and major events like hangouts, homecoming, prom, and grad night. Danny outlines in-person and virtual activities plus travel opportunities including Catalina, Pali, a Sacramento day trip with UC Davis and the State Capitol, and an East Coast spring break trip; he also highlights the CASL state leadership conference. Students share passion projects such as an art showcase/open mic, extensive volunteering, and an anti-child sex trafficking awareness initiative. They discuss recognition for multi-year participation and how to join via an educational advisor and start-of-year beach party. 00:00 Sage Studio Podcast – Sage Oak ASB 00:15 Welcome & Introductions 02:42 What is ASB? 04:09 Travel & Field Trips 07:47 Passion Projects 15:32 Homecoming, Prom & Events 20:22 How to Get Involved in ASB For more information on High School enrollment visit our website www.sageoak.education Thank you for listening to the Sage Studio podcast presented by Sage Oak Charter Schools and hosted by Tiffiny Webster, M.A.Ed.  We invite you to follow the show and leave your review below.  Sage Oak Charter Schools is an independent study nonclassroom based TK-12 personalized learning public charter school serving students in Southern California.  Visit sageoak.education for more information. Sage Oak Website Instagram Facebook YouTube

    22 min

  4. 30 Apr

    Exploring Trade School Opportunities for High School Students

    Trade School Pathways for High School Students with Counselor Coral Prendergast Host Tiffiny Webster welcomes Sage Oak High School counselor Coral Prendergast to discuss growing student interest in trade school pathway. Coral highlights common trade careers such as electrician, welder, construction, cosmetology, firefighter, and EMT, often available affordably through community colleges. She walks through a Trade School Resource Hub she and a team created, including a recorded parent webinar, community-college program search tools by career or by school, and industry-sector tabs with descriptions, certifications students can pursue in high school, and county-based listings of community colleges and private trade programs with cost, length, and links. They emphasize dual enrollment, early exploration starting in 9th grade, and how families can access the resources and schedule counseling support. 00:00 Welcome and Topic 00:50 Meet Counselor Coral 01:34 Why Trades Now 02:38 Popular Trade Careers 03:21 Choosing a Path 04:14 Trade Resource Hub 04:54 Community College Search 07:47 Industry Sectors and Costs 10:18 Where to Access Links 11:27 Start Exploring Early 13:07 Family Feedback and Impact 14:11 Wrap Up and Next Steps For more information on High School enrollment visit our website www.sageoak.education Trade School Resources from Coal Prendergast cprendergast@sageoak.education https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IITnOtBM6JGFE7cfx4Vz1uWpJGP6ciHArPMW-q-280c/edit?tab=t.lncsc5lxygwq#heading=h.rafbmwg9wtcx https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1vmoS1NLdPkWJgRgrGfafreLH19AAzlA2sMuGsynDgYY/edit?slide=id.p1#slide=id.p1 Thank you for listening to the Sage Studio podcast presented by Sage Oak Charter Schools and hosted by Tiffiny Webster, M.A.Ed.  We invite you to follow the show and leave your review below.  Sage Oak Charter Schools is an independent study nonclassroom based TK-12 personalized learning public charter school serving students in Southern California.  Visit sageoak.education for more information. Sage Oak Website Instagram Facebook YouTube

    15 min

  5. 17 Apr

    Navigating College Applications with Jen Pham

    College Prep and Application Essays: Timing, Strategy, and a Junior Summer Bootcamp with Jen Pham Host Tiffiny Webster welcomes Jen Pham, Sage Oak’s new college counselor, to discuss strategic college preparation and essay writing. Jen explains her specialized role in admissions support, from major and college selection to applications, essays, and scholarships. She emphasizes that planning can start as early as seventh grade due to course pathways, while reassuring families it’s never too late to pivot. They cover when to build a college list (finalized by mid-October of senior year), the value of campus tours and “demonstrated interest,” and key application timelines, including August 1 openings and early deadlines.  She introduces a live junior summer essay bootcamp (about 12 hours) to draft a strong personal statement, highlighting how essays differentiate students and can support scholarship applications.  Details for enrolling in the summer bootcamp in the show notes. 00:00 College Prep Kickoff 00:33 Meet The College Counselor 01:29 Why Seventh Grade Matters 02:52 Choosing Majors Without Pressure 04:02 Building A College List 05:06 Campus Tours And Interest 07:01 Application Timeline And Deadlines 08:18 Early Action Vs Decision 10:48 Junior Essay Bootcamp 12:40 Writing Essays That Stand Out 15:51 Helping Every Student Find A Story 18:27 Scholarships And Next Steps 19:40 Wrap Up And Farewell For more information on High School enrollment visit our website www.sageoak.education Thank you for listening to the Sage Studio podcast presented by Sage Oak Charter Schools and hosted by Tiffiny Webster, M.A.Ed.  We invite you to follow the show and leave your review below.  Sage Oak Charter Schools is an independent study nonclassroom based TK-12 personalized learning public charter school serving students in Southern California.  Visit sageoak.education for more information. Sage Oak Website Instagram Facebook YouTube

    20 min

  6. 7 Apr

    Turning Points: A Parent's Perspective on High School Education

    Finding a Path to Graduation at Sage Oak: Lydia Winslow’s Story Host Tiffiny Webster interviews Sage Oak parent Lydia Winslow about her son Malachi’s journey after transferring to Sage Oak High School in his junior year to recover credits and get back on track for graduation. Lydia shares how he initially struggled to adjust to the workload and routine, how she helped him get organized with a daily schedule, and how he gradually became more independent managing Canvas, Zoom classes, and his time. She highlights the role of Sage Oak education advisors in planning his course pathway, choosing electives he would enjoy, monitoring progress, and making quick adjustments when a class wasn’t the right fit, along with tutoring and other resources. Now weeks from graduation, Lydia describes the relief and pride of seeing him reach this milestone and encourages other parents to consider the program and attend enrollment webinars. 00:00 Graduation Isn’t Linear 00:37 IEPs and Independence 02:18 Meet Lydia Winslow 03:07 Why They Transferred 04:28 Finding a New Routine 06:46 Advisor Support and Credits 08:14 IEP Services That Work 10:46 Graduation Day Emotions 12:53 Advice for Other Parents 13:58 Webinars and Wrap Up For more information on High School enrollment visit our website www.sageoak.education Thank you for listening to the Sage Studio podcast presented by Sage Oak Charter Schools and hosted by Tiffiny Webster, M.A.Ed.  We invite you to follow the show and leave your review below.  Sage Oak Charter Schools is an independent study nonclassroom based TK-12 personalized learning public charter school serving students in Southern California.  Visit sageoak.education for more information. Sage Oak Website Instagram Facebook YouTube

    15 min

  7. 26 Mar

    Sage Oak Success Story: Miryna Ortega's Inspiring Path

    Sage Studio Podcast: Miryna Ortega on Flexible Learning, Dual Enrollment, and Flag Football Goals In this episode, Sage Studio Podcast host Tiffiny Webster interviews Sage Oak High School 10th grader Miryna Ortega, who has attended Sage Oak for about three years.  Miryna shares how Sage Oak’s flexible schedule, supportive teachers, and recorded live sessions help her balance online coursework, dual enrollment economics at Crafton Hills College, and competitive girls’ NFL flag football. With guidance from her educational advisor, she began dual enrollment to support her goal of graduating at 17 and pursuing a firefighter career path, including interest in sports medicine and future EMT classes. Miryna describes learning to perform under pressure through flag football, staying positive, setting goals, and believing the program works especially well for student athletes. 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 00:46 How Miryna Found Sage Oak 01:54 Flexible High School Experience 02:42 Dual Enrollment Game Plan 04:38 Graduating Early to Firefighting 05:34 Why Firefighting Matters 07:42 Flag Football Journey 09:01 Mindset Under Pressure 10:22 Balancing School and Training 11:59 Social Life and Looking Ahead 13:25 Advice and Final Thanks For more information on High School enrollment visit our website www.sageoak.education Thank you for listening to the Sage Studio podcast presented by Sage Oak Charter Schools and hosted by Tiffiny Webster, M.A.Ed.  We invite you to follow the show and leave your review below.  Sage Oak Charter Schools is an independent study nonclassroom based TK-12 personalized learning public charter school serving students in Southern California.  Visit sageoak.education for more information. Sage Oak Website Instagram Facebook YouTube

    15 min

  8. 10 Mar

    Adventures in Learning: The Sage Oak Charter Experience

    Adventures in Learning: The Sage Oak Charter Experience In this episode, Tiffiny Webster interviews Linda, a parent of five with three children in Sage Oak’s Personalized Learning Academy, including a ninth grader enrolled since first grade, a middle schooler, and a third grader. Linda shares she chose Sage Oak for flexibility and the ability to personalize learning, emphasizing creativity, cursive, and a well-rounded education beyond books and screens. She describes trying different curricula before settling on a literature-based program that integrates reading, vocabulary, writing, and cross-curricular connections, and using Singapore/Dimensions Math plus Oakschool classes. Linda highlights social opportunities through Oakschool, field trips, high school hangouts, clubs, and in-person vendors like martial arts, and praises teacher support in selecting curricula and managing multi-grade learning. The episode closes with encouragement for interested families and a plug for upcoming enrollment webinars at sageoak.education. 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 01:03 Why Choose Sage Oak 03:26 Finding the Right Curriculum 05:35 Math and Oakschool Classes 06:53 Field Trips and Social Life 09:06 Support from Teachers 11:09 Monthly Meetings Rhythm 13:02 Each Kid’s Favorite Parts 14:39 High School Plans Dual Enrollment 16:12 Encouragement and Next Steps For more information on PLA enrollment visit our website www.sageoak.education Thank you for listening to the Sage Studio podcast presented by Sage Oak Charter Schools and hosted by Tiffiny Webster, M.A.Ed.  We invite you to follow the show and leave your review below.  Sage Oak Charter Schools is an independent study nonclassroom based TK-12 personalized learning public charter school serving students in Southern California.  Visit sageoak.education for more information. Sage Oak Website Instagram Facebook YouTube

    18 min
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Sage Oak Charter Schools are unique personalized learning public charter schools offering nonclassroom-based instruction to TK-12th grade students throughout Southern California. We invite you to join the conversation and hear stories of the people, programs, and opportunities that distinguish Sage Oak Charter Schools from the rest! Learn how Sage Oak can benefit you and your student as we explore topics ranging from our school mission, core values, and student learning outcomes, to college, career, parent support, school events, and more! For more information visit www.sageoak.education.

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  • Creator
    Sage Oak Charter Schools
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    117
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