Cultures of Thinking Fellows from the 2023-24 School Year

Del Mar Union Schools, California

Meet the Fellows

Julie Cheng: 5th Grade Teacher, Sage Canyon

Alison Fieberg,  Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services

Kristin Stanton: Coordinator of Curriculum and Instruction

Paige Rollins 3rd Grade, Del Mar Heights School

Jacqueline Scholz: 5th grade, Del Mar Hills

Kate Daniel: Innovation Technologist, Ocean Air School

Step One: The Child’s POV
Shifting the Role of Student & Teacher in Modernized Learning Environments
The Journey of Embracing Challenge
What’s for Me Is for You
Challenge as a Beacon
Strong Bonds, Lasting Connections

Stefani Mazepa 5th Grade, Del Mar Heights Elementary School

Sarah Raskin Coordinator of Curriculum and Instruction

Karly Pecorella Principal Ashley Falls School

Adrienne Sheffield Ashley Falls 2nd Grade

Maria Parker Principal, Sage Canyon School

Andrea Peddycord 1st grade Ashley Falls School

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Flip the Script
Curiosity Is Power
Students as Drivers of the Bus; Teachers as Driving Instructors
Meaningful Learning: The STEAM in our Students' Engines
Finding Joy
Challenging the “Challenge”

Andrea Sleet Principal Del Mar Hills Academy

Krista Berntsen Principal Ocean Air

Debbie Cole 4th Grade Ocean Air

Monica Sorenson Innovation Technologist, Pacific Sky School

Chelsea Moore Principal, Pacific Sky School

Stephanie Ilkhanipour 5th Grade Teacher Pacific Sky Elementary

A Journey in Inquiry and Innovation
Creating a Classroom of Thinkers & Risk Takers That Seek Productive Struggle As Learners
Empowerment Exchange: Redefining Roles in Learning for Adults and Students
Valued Voice: Creating a Culture Where Students Flourish
Creating Our New Story
On the Journey of Engagement and Empowerment