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Marlene Kaye, School LeaderAs School Leader of Advance U, a neighborhood charter school located in South Phoenix serving children in pre-Kindergarten to third grade, I have been extremely privileged to be able to provide a second choice of education for students in this part of the valley. I have found it very important to make sure this was a place for the community no matter what ethnic or economic background our students or families have.
Advance U's mission is to develop each child's unique learning potential through a partnership between the school and home. We are proud to have small-size classes, which help our teachers-the majority bilingual, establish a more personal and supportive relationship with our students and parents. We currently have 53 students enrolled in kindergarten through 3rd grade and 30 students enrolled in our pre-kindergarten program. According to a Parents Across America Study, states throughout the country have shown that students who are assigned to smaller classes in grades K-3rd do better in every way that can be measured: score higher on tests, receive better grades, and exhibit improved attendance. With small-size classes come other opportunities like the integration of technology in the classroom. Advance U provides access to computers and iPads to our students, which we firmly believe help them develop important skills in today's ever-changing world. At Advance U, we also stress the importance for parents and grandparents to know that they have a choice in where to send their children and grandchildren to school, whether they live or not in an area close to the school. |
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Cindy Corado, Office ManagerI am an Educational Studies student at Arizona State University. I am passionate about learning and even more passionate about those I help learn. I love everything about education and the magnificent ways we learn. I am dedicated and committed to help deliver quality education to all of our students. I believe education is the key to success as well as a source of growth for all. My job and role as part of the administrative team at Advance U are important and valuable to me. I consider it a great privilege to serve, educate, and learn alongside our students and peers.
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Our Team of Teachers and Support Staff
Sara Garza
Curriculum Coach
Curriculum Coach
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Yvette Pineda
Kindergarten Readiness Teacher Iliana Cota
Kindergarten Readiness Advisor/ Teacher Iman Cota
Extended Day Teacher |
Desiree Hadley
2nd/ 3rd Grade Teacher Karla Carmona
Instructional Aide |
