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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. Oct 22

    Fostering Young Artists: The Oakschool Approach

    Art in Oakschool: Virtual & Hybrid Classes, Pottery at Muddy’s, and Student Creativity at Sage Oak Host Tiffiny Webster talks with Sage Oak art teachers Shirlee Fisher and Eliza Rogan about Oakschool’s expanding art opportunities, including wide-ranging virtual classes (watercolor, clay, fiber arts, cartooning, 3D construction) and hybrid ceramics that combine Zoom instruction with in-studio wheel throwing and firing. They describe hands-on online teaching using document cameras and Padlet, and discuss Muddy’s Studios in Santa Ana for middle schoolers to learn clay skills with professional potters, emphasizing play, grit, and confidence. The episode highlights the Sage Oak–wide Cultivate and Create contest (TK–12, visual art plus choreography and music composition) as a way for students to claim an artist identity, plus new music offerings with teacher Megan Gilbert to build a full VAPA program. Eliza also previews an October 20 field trip to watch muralists extend LA’s Great Wall project at Bergamot Station. Families can browse and enroll anytime via the Oakschool catalog on sageoak.education. 00:00 Welcome and Guests 00:31 Meet Shirlee Fisher 01:24 Meet Eliza Rogan 02:22 Oakschool Art Catalog 04:01 Hybrid Ceramics Classes 05:46 Muddy Studios Pottery 07:57 Art Lessons for Life 09:07 Cultivate and Create 11:48 Adding Music to VAPA 13:08 Great Wall Field Trip 15:59 Student Breakthrough Stories 19:22 CTE Pathways and Community 22:35 How to Enroll and Wrap Up For more information visit www.sagoak.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

  2. Oct 8

    Digital Citizenship Week 2026: Your Guide to Safer Online Practices

    Digital Citizenship Week at Sage Oak: Safe, Responsible Tech Use and Critical Thinking With AI Host Tiffiny Webster welcomes Sage Oak technology training facilitator Jenn Ortiz to define digital citizenship as responsible, safe, and respectful technology use and to discuss how skills progress by grade level—from protecting passwords and practicing kindness online in elementary, to evaluating digital footprints, spotting misinformation, and maintaining safety in middle school, to ethical AI use and copyright awareness in high school. Ortiz emphasizes explicit teaching, partnering with students and families over “policing,” and using Sage Oak–vetted tools (including Math Pathways) instead of unvetted sites that may collect data. She highlights Sage Oak’s partnership with Common Sense Education, noting families can create a free account to access lessons and at-home activities. For Digital Citizenship Week (Oct. 19–23), Sage Oak will share daily, grade-banded resources on media balance, privacy and safety, digital footprint and identity, kindness and cyberbullying, and media literacy with AI. 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 01:55 What Is Digital Citizenship 02:57 Skills by Grade Level 07:10 Teaching Approach and Family Partnership 08:03 Vetted Apps and Online Safety 09:33 Digital Citizenship Week Themes 11:12 Common Sense Resources for Parents 12:03 Everyday Tech Habits for Kids 13:52 Creating Content With EdTech Tools 14:34 Event Dates and Final Wrap Up For more information visit www.sagoak.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

  3. Sep 24

    Oakschool 2026-2027: What's New and Exciting

    Oakschool 2026/2027: New Classes, Community Benefits, and a Revamped Enrollment Platform In this episode, host Tiffiny Webster welcomes new Oakschool manager Kass McInteer to discuss Sage Oak Charter School’s Oakschool program for the 2026/2027 school year, which offers daily live synchronous instruction and has grown to 300+ class opportunities taught by about 20 instructors. They highlight core companion classes with curriculum support, enrichment options (including newly added music, VAPA, cooking, coding, debate, entrepreneurship), counseling-based classes like Brain Boss and Career Quest, and in-person experiences such as Art in the Park, Music in the Park, and Outdoor School now offered in San Bernardino County. Kass explains last year’s enrollment platform crash and the complete overhaul that enabled 6,200+ first-day enrollments without crashing, with cart holds, confirmation emails, and transparent waitlists. Enrollment opened August 17 for the full year, stays open, and new classes will be added; families can explore sageoak.education/oakschool or email oakschool@sageoak.education. 00:00 Welcome to Oakschool 00:47 What Oakschool Is 02:08 Class Variety and New Music 03:02 In Person Experiences 04:00 Enrollment Platform Overhaul 05:27 How Enrollment Works Now 07:08 Open Enrollment All Year 07:45 Community and Teacher Passion 10:50 Advice for Hesitant Families 11:43 Where to Learn More 13:04 Catalog Walkthrough Demo 14:19 Final Wrap Up For more information visit www.sagoak.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

  4. Sep 14

    Innovating Math Education with Carleen Maurer

    Math Power Standards at Sage Oak: App, Companion Books, and Quick Checks In this episode, host Tiffiny Webster talks with Carleen Maurer,  Director of Student Learning and Innovation, about math power standards—essential grade-level skills students need now and in future grades. Carlene explains that because families use different math curricula, Sage Oak created consistent “GPS markers” to ensure all students meet the same skill expectations. She shares three connected resources: the Math Pathways app (accessed through students’ Clever portals) that starts students at grade level and differentiates using an “I do, we do, you do” gradual release model; companion books that extend learning offline with parent guidance, real-world activities, and differentiated practice; and low-stakes quick checks used at learning period meetings to measure mastery and guide support or enrichment. Parents can get books through teachers and updates via Sage News. 00:00 Welcome and Setup 00:52 Meet Carlene Maurer 01:36 What Are Power Standards 02:30 Why These Resources 04:29 Math Pathways App 06:28 I Do We Do You Do 08:10 Companion Books 09:25 Parent Guides and Real Life 10:55 Differentiation Made Simple 12:48 Quick Checks for Progress 14:39 How to Access Everything 15:20 Updates and Wrap Up 16:46 Final Thanks and Goodbye For more information visit www.sagoak.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

  5. Aug 24

    A Deep Dive into Sage Oak High School

    Back to School at Sage Oak High School: Personalized Learning, CTE Pathways, and Student Life In this episode, host Tiffiny Webster talks with Sage Oak High School Assistant Principal Laura Glaviano and new High School Facilitator Rachel Weisenbach about what students can expect in the high school program. They describe Sage Oak as a flexible learning program.  Laura explains Sage Oak’s six CTE pathways—Child Development, Sports Medicine, Computer Science (including AP Computer Science and new AP Networking/cybersecurity), Entrepreneurship, and Arts, Media & Entertainment (animation, visual arts, photography)—highlighting elective A–G credit, certifications, speakers, mentorship, field trips, and graduation recognition for completing two courses. They also share student social opportunities such as 20+ clubs, trips, hangouts, homecoming, and prom, and encourage families to use the website, EAs, Sage News, and to start by trying one activity. 00:00 Welcome and Guests 00:53 Meet Laura and Rachel 02:31 What Sage Oak High School Is 03:38 A Day in the Life 06:11 CTE Pathways Overview 08:47 All Six Pathways 11:12 CTE Benefits and Outcomes 13:04 Field Trips and Engagement 14:50 Clubs and Social Life 16:53 Final Thoughts and Resources 18:26 Closing Goodbye For more information visit www.sagoak.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

  6. Aug 24

    Back to School 2026 with Personalized Learning Academy's Kiley Duncan

    Back-to-School with Sage Oak’s Personalized Learning Academy: Flexibility, Support, OakSchool, Sage Crates, and Events In this episode, host Tiffiny Webster welcomes back Personalized Learning Academy (PLA) Assistant Principal Kiley Duncan, who shares how PLA serves TK–8 as a flexible independent study program built on strong parent involvement and partnership with a credentialed teacher who helps create individualized learning plans, select curriculum, plan field trips, and provide accountability. Kiley discusses strategies for families with multiple children, including combining subjects, using classes to balance the day, and maintaining a schedule and dedicated learning space. She highlights OakSchool’s expanding live and asynchronous offerings, including more core classes and a new performing arts-focused art teacher, and introduces Sage Crates as vetted, curated curriculum bundles for families who want a one-stop option. They preview field trips, four socials (including living history, career fair, and end-of-year events), new locations, and recommend Sage News and the website for updates and enrollment. 00:00 Welcome Back 00:39 Meet Kiley Duncan 01:15 What Is PLA 01:56 Flexibility And Fit 02:50 Multiple Kids Scheduling 05:04 OakSchool Classes 06:55 Sage Crates Explained 08:41 Field Trips Highlights 11:21 Socials And Community 12:15 Staying In The Loop 13:25 Enrollment Info 14:04 Final Encouragement 15:26 Closing Thanks For more information visit www.sagoak.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

  7. Aug 24

    Virtual Learning Academy: What's New for 2026

    Back to School at Sage Oak’s Virtual Learning Academy (2026–2027) with Assistant Principal Mary Hizon-Barry In this episode, host Tiffiny Webster talks with Virtual Learning Academy assistant principal Mary Hizon-Barry about back to school for the 2026/2027 year, including expanded paraprofessional support across all grade levels five days a week, targeted small-group help in math and writing, and how VLA combines live, interactive Zoom classes with asynchronous work on Canvas that requires active parent partnership. Mary shares the return of monthly whole-school field trips based on parent feedback, plus ongoing in-person socials to build community. She explains how AVID strategies are embedded to build organization, critical thinking, collaboration, and college/career readiness. The episode also highlights career exploration through field trips, assemblies, teacher discussions, middle school use of the Pathful platform, and student informational interviews with family networks, along with weekly Sage News and class newsletters sent Mondays. 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 00:36 Meet Assistant Principal Mary 01:31 New Year Updates and Support 02:56 How Virtual Classes Work 04:50 Office Hours and Extra Help 05:38 Field Trips and Socials 06:55 AVID Skills Framework 08:37 Career Readiness for All Ages 12:16 Weekly Updates and Kickoff Events 14:23 Enrollment Info and Closing For more information visit www.sagoak.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

  8. Aug 7

    Exploring Bright Minds: The PAGE Program in Action

    Students Share PAGE Enrichment: National Park Design, Future Problem Solving, Speakers, and Escape Rooms In this episode, host Tiffiny Webster is joined by PAGE advisor Amy Elwood and students Adi Prabhakar, Ada Torres, and Leanna to discuss the PAGE (Program for Advanced and Gifted Education) enrichment program for gifted and high-achieving students. Adi shares a national park design challenge where he researched a park, created a visitor experience, and used AI-generated images, emphasizing learning through iterative ideas and imagination. Ada and Leanna describe Future Problem Solving training and a state-level competition requiring a six-step method, research, and rapid problem analysis and solution-building around a new scenario. The group also highlights PAGE guest speakers (authors and an oceanographer), team-based escape rooms that build perseverance and collaboration, and optional in-person/online opportunities such as field trips. Amy explains PAGE’s goal to “ignite and inspire,” and offers guidance on joining by contacting a teacher or requesting assessment. 00:00 Welcome and Guests 00:54 What Is PAGE 01:21 Meet the Students 02:24 National Park Design 04:54 Creative Process Lessons 07:05 Future Problem Solving 08:51 State Competition Format 11:21 Guest Speaker Series 15:07 Ignite and Inspire Goals 16:09 Escape Room Challenges 18:56 How PAGE Works 19:46 How to Join PAGE 20:05 Student Advice and Field Trips 22:20 Final Thanks and Wrap Up For more information visit www.sagoak.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

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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
    125
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