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Charter Moms Chats
by School Discovery Network
Our community can come together to solve the challenges of keeping our kids learning—on campus or at home—while staying safe. Inga Cotton, Founder and Executive Director of San Antonio Charter Moms, and her guests talk about schools of choice, educating your children at home, and staying mentally and physically well during uncertain times. By sharing our knowledge and a positive attitude, we can keep our children safe and learning.
Episodes
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EHKLA For 2024-25, With Kathryn Cohen, Tracy Smith, And Gabriela Tawil
Eleanor Kolitz Hebrew Language Academy, known as EKHLA, is a public charter school that prepares confident students through high academic and behavioral standards, who are grounded in Hebrew language and Israeli culture. Members of the leadership team at EKHLA, including Principal/Superintendent...
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Pre-K 4 SA Is Enrolling For 2024–25, With Dr. Sarah Baray
Pre-K 4 SA provides full-day prekindergarten to thousands of three- and four-year-old children in San Antonio at centers across the city. On February 1, they will begin enrolling students for the 2024–25 school year. Dr. Sarah Baray, CEO of Pre-K 4 SA, joins us to talk about the importance of…
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TriPoint Academy Is San Antonio's Unique Microschool, With Megan Correia
TriPoint Academy is designed to help students by connecting their learning to a variety of experiences through art, service learning, and connection to nature. This tuition-free, public microschool opened in August 2023 and is expanding to grades K–8 for the 2024–25 school year. Megan Correia,...
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Young Men's Leadership Academy YMLA In SAISD, With Jessica Avalos-Alvarez
Young Men's Leadership Academy at Wheatley (YMLA) in San Antonio ISD is an SAISD Choice School designed for male learners in grades 6–12. Jessica Avalos-Alvarez joins us to share her perspective about YMLA as a teacher of English and writing courses, sponsor of clubs like the National Honors...
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International Baccalaureate In SAISD, With Yareli Melendez
International Baccalaureate (IB) aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who will help create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. San Antonio ISD has a partnership with the Texas Council for International Studies to offer IB…
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"Coach T" At Compass Rose Dream, With Tamarya Guess
"Coach T" is the name the student call Tamarya Guess, their PE Coach at Compass Rose Dream. The teachers at Compass Rose Dream work diligently to create a welcoming environment for students from many cultures. Coach T joins us to share her Teacher Tales perspective about guiding her students as a...
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Democracy Prep, With Michelle Herrera And Summer Ahmed
Democracy Prep at the Stewart Campus, in partnership with San Antonio ISD, is a community school located southeast of downtown that also welcomes students from across San Antonio. Michelle Herrera, Director of Operations of Democracy Prep at the Stewart Campus, and Summer Ahmed, Assistant…
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The Winston School of San Antonio, With Kelly Shy-Maranca And Kristin Ashley
The Winston School of San Antonio offers a college preparatory education to students with high potential and identified learning differences. Kelly Shy-Maranca, the mother of two students at the Winston School, shares her sons' education journey from struggling with dyslexia and ADHD to…
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The Circle School, With Blanca Luna, Jason Gossard, And Nico del Valle
The Circle School is a unique learning environment where teachers have the flexibility to encourage students to follow their passions. Blanca Luna, Operations Administrator, Jason Gossard, Kindergarten Teacher, and Niko del Valle, 6th grade student, join us to share their experiences with The...
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SAISD Choice Schools Enrollment Season, With Karen Galván And Diane Fernandez
San Antonio ISD has a wide range of choice schools offering diverse education models such as dual language, project-based learning, Montessori, International Baccalaureate, dual credit, and career-focused programs. These schools serve students from PK-3 through 12th grade, and are tuition-free…
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The Rise School San Antonio, With Carter English And Vanessa Lacoss Hurd
The Rise School San Antonio is an early childhood program that will open in August 2024 to help children with developmental delays succeed in a school setting. Carter English and his wife Taylor are motivated to bring the Rise School model to San Antonio to serve children like their daughter...
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The Haven Co-Learning Space, With Maricela Luna And Marilyn Danae
The Haven is a co-learning center that offers students a range of services, including facilitated courses of study, to help students and their families stay on track with their academic goals. The team from Pathways Home Education, including Maricela Luna, Executive Director, and Marilyn Danae,...
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Celebrate Dyslexia Schools, With Flor Gutierrez And Jasmin Dean
Celebrate Dyslexia Schools is an open enrollment charter school designed to provide a transformative educational experience for learners with dyslexia. The school will open in August 2024 serving students in second grade in a temporary location at The DoSeum. Flor Gutierrez, Superintendent of...
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Foundation School For Autism—San Antonio, With Peggy Derby
The Foundation School for Autism—San Antonio is an open enrollment charter school that serves students from ages 3 to 7 who are on the autism spectrum. They receive expert care, including speech therapy, occupational therapy, and applied behavior analysis, from teachers and specialists who help...
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Finding New Conversations About School Safety, With Mary Field
Are there any new conversations to be had about school safety? Mary Field, a board member at the International School of San Antonio and a thoughtful commentator about parenting and education, joins us to discuss her research into tough subjects like gun violence and bullying. She tries to…
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Founders Classical Academy Schertz Enrollment, With Kelly Hunt And Dawn Willitt
Founders Classical Academy of Schertz offers students a classical, liberal arts education with a grounding in United States history, character education, and fine arts. Founders Schertz is located on the Northeast Side of the San Antonio metro area, and is part of a larger network of classical...
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Promesa Academy, With Isaac Williams, Ana Aguilera, And Julie Rothlauf
Promesa Academy nurtures its students' love of learning and provides them with rich experiences. Located on the West Side of San Antonio, Promesa has indoor and outdoor learning spaces and a culture of caring for their students. Isaac Williams, Interim Superintendent of Promesa Academy, Ana...
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Harmony Public Schools South Texas, With Ruiz, Parrish, And Haller
Harmony Public Schools offers STEM education and project-based learning for students who want a rigorous education that will prepare them for college and careers. We will speak with a team from Harmony Public Schools South Texas, including Guadalupe Ruiz, Student Recruitment and Retention...
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Compass Rose Public Schools, With Ryane Burke, Melissa Sanchez, Myeisha Haywood
Compass Rose Public Schools is a network of charter schools where academic achievement coupled with personal growth is their “True North.” Join us for a discussion with Ryane Burke, Chief Schools Officer at Compass Rose Public Schools, Melissa Sanchez, Vice President of Student Support Services…
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BASIS Texas Charter Schools, With Ken Tyrrell And David King
Over the past decade, BASIS Texas Charter Schools have established themselves as the #1 district in Texas by offering students a world-class, liberal arts education. Ken Tyrrell, Vice President of School Operations at BASIS Ed Texas, and David King, Associate Vice President of Academics for BASIS...
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Legacy Traditional Schools—Texas In San Antonio, With Mechiel Rozas
Legacy Traditional Schools—Texas offers well-rounded, PK–12th grade options in the greater San Antonio area. The Legacy Traditional Schools curriculum emphasizes all areas of academic study, including the arts, physical education, and extensive athletics and extracurricular activities. Dr.…
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Great Hearts Online—Texas, With Roger LaMarca
Great Hearts Online—Texas offers classical education as a free, public, full-time online school. Roger LaMarca, Senior Vice President of Business Operations for Great Hearts Online, joins us to describe what students and families can expect from a Great Hearts education in a virtual setting and…
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Jubilee Academies, With Erlinda Valderas And Grace Muniz
Jubilee Academies is a network of charter schools across South Texas that helps students grow their minds and bodies. Erlinda Valderas, Ph.D., Principal at Jubilee Westwood, and Grace Muniz, Associate Superintendent at Jubilee Academies, join us to talk about their San Antonio campuses, their...
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Great Hearts Texas In San Antonio, With Monet Lessner And April Hufty
Great Hearts Texas offers a classical education at tuition-free, public charter schools. Monet Lessner, Executive Director of Special Student Services at Great Hearts Texas, and April Hufty, Senior Director of Enrollment and Engagement at Great Hearts Texas, will join us to talk about how…
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East Central ISD Schools Of Choice, With Amanda Holman
East Central ISD Schools of Choice offer unique learning opportunities to prepare students to thrive in a dynamic economy. Amanda Holman, Ed.D., Director of College, Career, and Military Readiness at East Central ISD, joins us to discuss the specialized learning models at ECISD Schools of Choice...
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Somerset Academy Principal Panel With Oliver, Collins, Salas, And Wilson
Somerset Academy of Texas is a network of charter schools in San Antonio that share a vision of lifting students up to be global learners. Join us for a discussion with a panel of Somerset Academy school leaders: Cory Oliver, Deputy Superintendent at Somerset Academy of Texas, Lily Collins,...
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KIPP Texas—San Antonio Enrollment, With Guadalupe Diaz
KIPP Texas—San Antonio is a network of charter schools dedicated to championing equity and chasing excellence. Guadalupe Diaz, Regional Superintendent at KIPP Texas—San Antonio, joins us to talk about growth—including at the new KIPP Somos campus on Callaghan—and offer tips for families to enroll...
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Acton Academy North San Antonio, With Stephen And Ashley Foster
Acton Academy North San Antonio is a microschool that opened in September on the Northwest San Antonio. At Acton Academy, children become curious and independent learners. Stephen and Ashley Foster are the parents of Robert, an eight-year-old student at Acton Academy North San Antonio, and they...
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School Of Science And Technology, With Maksat Altiyev And Elizabeth James
The School of Science and Technology (SST) is a network of public charter schools with a focus on STEM education and support for character development. Maksat Altiyev, Regional Executive Director for San Antonio and Corpus Christi, and Elizabeth James, Chief Academic Officer, join us to share…
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Private School Panel In October 2023
What are the benefits of private schools? Why are there so many persistent myths about private schools? Join us online for a panel discussion of the pros and cons of private schools, including the opportunity to get your questions answered by our experts. Andrea Banks is the Director of…
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CAST Schools Offers Project-Based Learning
CAST Schools is a network of five innovative high schools and one PK–12 academy in partnership with four school districts across San Antonio. Each campus has a set of industry and university partners that help students get ready for in-demand careers. Charter Moms Chats will go on site at CAST…
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Prelude Prep Enrollment, With Lauren Lewis And Laura Rangel
Prelude Preparatory School is a charter school on the Southside of San Antonio that gives its students a foundation to succeed in school, live purposeful lives, and become leaders in their communities. Lauren Lewis, Founder and Superintendent, and Laura Rangel, Head of School, join us to cast a...
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Anne Frank Inspire Academy, With Justin Johnston And Stephanie Bryant
Anne Frank Inspire Academy is a place where students can belong, find joy, and be great. Expert facilitators guide students on an inquiry-based learning process that makes their educational experience relevant, fun, and challenging. Justin Johnston, Assistant Superintendent at Anne Frank Inspire...
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New Frontiers Public Schools, With Jeff Flores And Kathy Rodriguez
New Frontiers Public Schools offers early college programs to high school students who want to earn college credits through Alamo Colleges. Jeff Flores, Principal at Imelda Davis Early College High School, and Kathy Rodriguez, Vice President of the board of New Frontiers Public Schools, join us…
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Royal Public Schools, With Soner Tarim And Gabby Patton
Royal Public Schools offers an innovative education model for students in grades K–6 on the Southside of San Antonio. Soner Tarim, Ph.D., CEO of Royal Public Schools, and Gabby Patton, Principal, join us to share about the how the school is supporting students with rigorous curriculum and...
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Learning Models, With Inga Cotton
Across the San Antonio region, there are schools of choice that offer many different learning models. Inga Cotton, Founder and Executive Director of San Antonio Charter Moms, compares these learning models: child-centered learning, classical education, college and career readiness, functional…
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Valor San Antonio, With Mark Discher And Erin Fonner
Valor Education is a Texas-based network of schools that nourish the human desire for wisdom, virtue, friendship, and community. Valor San Antonio opened in August 2023 as a tuition-free, public charter school on the Northwest Side of San Antonio. Dr. Mark Discher, Headmaster of Valor San…
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IDEA Public Schools Prepares Kids For College, With Ernesto Cantu
IDEA Public Schools is a network of tuition-free, public charter schools with 15 campuses across San Antonio, and more schools in regions across Texas and the U.S. Their mission is to prepare all students for college. Ernesto Cantu, Chief Schools Officer for IDEA Public Schools, joins us for a...
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TriPoint Academy Opens New Microschool, With Megan Correia
TriPoint Academy is designed to serve students with different needs by involving them in projects and helping them experience the interconnectedness of the world. This tuition-free, public microschool opened this month and is still enrolling students in grades 3–8 for the 2023–24 school year.…
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Mater Academy In San Antonio, With Bonnie Salas And The Application Team
Mater Academy San Antonio is a proposed charter school with a student-focused culture, preparing students for college and career pathways. Bonnie Salas, Board Chair of Mater Academy San Antonio, as well as Shannine Sadesky, Daniel Diaz, and Courtney Oliver, who are part of the Mater Academy San...
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School Search Timeline, With Inga Cotton
What is the right timeline for doing a school search? How early can you start, and what can you do if you get a late start? Inga Cotton, Founder and Executive Director of San Antonio Charter Moms, breaks it down in stages, explaining what steps to do in the year leading up to your child's first…
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Founders Classical Academy Online, With Jaeil Kim
Founders Classical Academy Online is a tuition-free, full-time, online school serving students in grades K–8 in Texas and Arkansas. Program Director/Headmaster Jaeil “Jay” Kim joins us to share about how the program offers innovative virtual education while staying true to the commitments of...
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Montessori Kids Universe Stone Oak, With Pamela Hernandez And Leoni Wallace
Montessori Kids Universe Stone Oak is a new early childhood education program that will offer child-centered learning and dual language education for children between the ages of eight weeks to six years. Pamela Hernandez, Owner/Director of Montessori Kids Universe Stone Oak, and Leoni Wallace,...
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New Principal At Royal Public Schools, With Gabby Patton
Gabby Patton is the new K–8 Principal at Royal Public Schools, a charter school that offers an innovative education model for students in grades K–6 on the Southside of San Antonio. She joins us to talk about her career in education and leadership and what she hopes to accomplish this year with…
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Homeschool Support From Pathways Home Education, With Maricela Luna
When families decide to start homeschooling, they often feel overwhelmed and don't know where to start. Pathways Home Education provides comprehensive support so that students can succeed in a homeschool environment. Maricela Luna, Executive Director of Pathways Home Education, and her colleagues...
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TriPoint Academy Serves Students With Different Needs, With Megan Correia
TriPoint Academy is designed to serve students with different needs by involving them in projects and helping them experience the interconnectedness of the world. Megan Correia, Director of Academics at School Innovation Collaborative, joins us to discuss how she designed TriPoint Academy based…
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University Presbyterian Children's Center, With Cindi Catlin-Gaskins
University Presbyterian Children's Center (UPCC) has two outdoor classrooms where children are taught academic concepts through nature exploration while developing emotionally, socially, and spiritually. Cindi Catlin-Gaskins, Director of UPCC, and Sandy Stout, Assistant Director, join us discuss...
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Coker Early Learning Center, With Sharon Aguilar
Coker Early Learning Center is dedicated to children's physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual growth while encouraging independence and the development of each child's individual talents and abilities. Sharon Aguilar, Director of Coker Early Learning Center, joins us to share...
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The Discovery School of San Antonio, With Mary Stanchak
The Discovery School of San Antonio is an early childhood program that fosters a love of learning in children by letting them do what they do best: play. Mary Stanchak, Director of the Discovery School, joins us to share about how their experienced teachers provide students with individualized...
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"Schoolhouse Rock Live" And More At The Magik Theatre, With Anthony Runfola
The artists at the Magik Theatre use the power of theatre and storytelling for children that activates imagination, grows young minds, and inspires creativity. We visited Artistic Director Anthony Runfola in his office for a conversation about their current production, Schoolhouse Rock Live...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Our community can come together to solve the challenges of keeping our kids learning—on campus or at home—while staying safe. Inga Cotton, Founder and Executive Director of San Antonio Charter Moms, and her guests talk about schools of choice, educating your children at home, and staying mentally and physically well during uncertain times. By sharing our knowledge and a positive attitude, we can keep our children safe and learning.
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School Discovery Network
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