Award-Winning Work Culture: Why Sage Oak Stands Out

Why New Hires Choose Sage Oak: Work-Life Balance, Support, and InnovationIn 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 Guests01:03 Savannah Career Switch02:54 Codi Events to Education05:27 Elizabeth Return to Teaching06:40 Why Sage Oak Stands Out07:13 Savannah Loves Tech Support08:50 Elizabeth Support and Students10:30 Codi Team Culture Innovation13:26 Advice for Career Changers15:52 Final Thanks and WrapFor more information on applying for a position at Sage Oak visit our website www.sageoak.educationThank 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 WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTube