19/20 Elementary Classroom Teachers
& Summer Camp Academic Camp Instructors
We are thrilled to be able to introduce to you our 2019/2020 teaching staff. This is an exceptional group of educators whose passion and zest for teaching is infectious! Each of them will be teaching academic camps at some point throughout the summer, so we encourage you to sign-up for some or all of these classes, so your children can get to know their teacher.
This year we will have two Kindergarten classes. Placement for this class will be decided over the summer, as there are several factors that will go in to this process including student ability levels and boy/girl ratio. We want to ensure we allow for enrollments occuring during the summer, as this will factor into successful student placements as well. If you are a Kindergarten family, you will receive your student's placement by the end of July.
Also included in this email is an updated school calendar, as we have made a couple minor adjustments since last sending it, as well as information for the Young and Polite Manners class if you missed that email.
As always, please feel free to bring to us any questions, comments or concerns.
Respectfully,
AmeriMont Academy Administration
Transitional Kindergarten - Mr. Alex Ferruzca
Mr. Ferruzca will be instructing all AMA Elementary students in Spanish as well.
Summer Academic Camps:
Week 4: TK/K Magical Math
Week 5: TK/K Razzle Dazzle Reading
Kindergarten #1 - Mrs. Melanie Hodkinson
Mrs. Hodkinson graduated from California Baptist University with her Bachelors degree in Health Science. Additionally, Mrs. Hodkinson graduated with a Masters degree in Education, and a Multiple Subject credential from Pepperdine University. She has been in the field since 2016, teaching 1st grade, 6th grade and prior to that substitute teaching for Kindergarten through 5th grade. She is extremely excited to be teaching Kindergarten this school year! When Mrs. Hodkinson has some free time she enjoys going to the dog beach/park, going to country concerts, hanging out with loved ones, fishing, bowling, and trying new eateries with her husband.
Mrs. Hodkinson will be instructing all AMA Elementary students in Art as well.
Summer Academic Camps:
Week 6: TK/K Writing Wizards
Week 7: TK/K STEM Scholars
Kindergarten #2 - Miss Kelli Dayton
Miss Dayton has many hobbies outside the classroom. She enjoys water skiing, traveling the world and watching football. She is thrilled to join the AMA team!
Miss Dayton will be instructing all AMA Elementary students in STEM as well.
Summer Academic Camps:
Week 6: 1st/2nd Writing Wizards
Week 8: TK/K Academic Fundamentals
Week 9: TK/K Accelerated Academics
First Grade - Ms. Katie Carnahan
When she isn't teaching, Miss Carnahan enjoys spending time with her family and serving at her church. She is a lover of classic Hollywood glamour and watching black and white films. She is a big fan of amusement parks as well!
Ms. Carnahan will be instructing all AMA Elementary Students in music as well.
Summer Academic Camps:
Week 7: 1st/2nd STEM Scholars
Week 8: 1st/2nd Academic Fundamentals
Week 9: 1st/2nd Accelerated Academics
Substitute Teacher - Mrs. Caren Ryan
Summer Academic Camps:
Week 4: 1st/2nd Magical Math
Week 5: 1st/2nd Razzle Dazzle Reading