Sage Studio

Career Preparation and Flexibility with Sage Oak: Insights from Lexy Peterson In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster discusses career preparation for Sage Oak students with Lexy Peterson from the Virtual Learning Academy program. Lexy shares her journey at Sage Oak and her passion for career readiness, emphasizing the significance of nurturing student curiosity and exposing them to v...

In the 100th episode of the Sage Studio Podcast, host Tiffiny Webster celebrates this milestone by featuring Violet Ee, a 15-year-old sophomore at Sage Oak and a competitive figure skater. Violet discusses how she manages to balance her rigorous training schedule with her academic responsibilities, thanks to the flexibility and strong curriculum at Sage Oak. She shares her journey in figure skatin...

Career Readiness and Identity Formation at Sage Oak: An In-depth Evaluation In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster is joined by Steve Regur, founder, and CEO of Educators Cooperative, to Sage Oak as a Career Connected School. Regur explains the importance of preparing students for life beyond high school, emphasizing career readiness as a mental health habit. He commends Sage Oak for...

Exploring Oakschool: Enrichment, Core Classes, and Career Prep at Sage Oak In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster welcomes back Katie Tuttle, the senior administrator for Oakschool, to discuss the various opportunities available at Oakschool. They delve into both enrichment and core classes spanning from TK to 12th grade, highlighting offerings such as writing, history, fashion, firs...

Exciting Updates for Sage Oak High School: New Programs, Growth, and Opportunities In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster welcomes Kate Bayless, the new high school Assistant Principal at Sage Oak. Kate shares her journey at Sage Oak and discusses the exciting developments for the 2025-2026 school year. Topics include the growing student body, new staff additions, and expanded course...

Back to School with Sage Oak's Personalized Learning Academy In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster discusses Back to School with the Personalized Learning Academy (PLA). Featured guests include Christy Hartman and Taylore Coulombe, newly appointed Assistant Principals,  along with Lauren Holman, the Middle School Coordinator. They discuss the unique features of the PLA program,...

Exploring the Virtual Learning Academy at Sage Oak In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster discusses the Virtual Learning Academy at Sage Oak with Principal Lana Beshara and Assistant Principal Mary Hizon-Barry. They dive into the structure, unique features, and recent changes of the Virtual Learning Academy program. Topics include the integration of AVID strategies, approaches to car...

Exploring Parent and Student Involvement Committees at Sage Oak In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster and guests Lorinda Loughlin and Bethany Burgos introduce the various committees available for parents and students to get involved with at Sage Oak for the upcoming school year. The committees discussed include the Parent Advisory Committee (PAC), English Learner Advisory Committee...

Simple, Fun, and Easy Summer Learning Activities with Allie Whalen In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster welcomes back school counselor Allie Whalen to discuss preparing for summer with a comprehensive and engaging summer bucket list. Allie shares valuable insights on how families can ensure their students remain active both academically and socially over the summer break. They expl...

Celebrating the Sage Oak Graduates of 2025 In this heartfelt episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffany Webster celebrates the graduating class of 2025. Alumni Kenzie Robles, Rohit, Pooja Datir, Evangelina Hokey, and Amelia Hernandez share their inspiring journeys and offer sage advice for the future. Tiffany discusses the values of service, accountability, growth mindset, and excellence that Sage Oak s...

Empowering Through Volunteerism: Interview with Service Award Winner Ella Mendez In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster converses with high school student and this year's service award winner, Ella Mendez. Ella shares her passion for community service, detailing her extensive involvement in various volunteer activities, particularly in community theater. She talks about her jour...

Navigating High School Transformation: Madeline Murrow's Journey at Sage Oak In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster converses with Sage Oak High School senior Madeline Murrow. Madeline shares her four-year journey at Sage Oak, highlighting the flexibility and unique opportunities the school provides, such as independent study, ASB involvement, and dual enrollment at a community...

Exploring PE and Outdoor School at Sage Oak In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster discusses the importance of physical education (PE) and outdoor activities with Nicole Wilcoxon and Daniel Richter, Personalized Learning Teachers (PLTs) at Sage Oak. The guests share their experiences and methods for engaging students in PE and Outdoor School, highlighting their approaches to introduc...

Emma Pierce's Journey to Early Graduation at Sage Oak In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster interviews Emma Pierce, a 10th grade student at Sage Oak who is on track to graduate early. Emma shares her educational journey, discussing how she first came to Sage Oak, her experiences with dual enrollment college classes, and how she balances academic pursuits with extracurricular ac...

Parent Insights on Personalized Learning: An Interview with Michelle Murphy In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster interviews Michelle Murphy, a parent with two children enrolled in Sage Oak's personalized learning program. Michelle shares her story about finding the personalized program she was loooking for with Sage Oak. They discuss the flexibility and support provided by Sag...

Unlocking the Benefits of Concurrent Enrollment at Sage Oak In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster is joined by Sage Oak School Counselor Coral Prendergast to discuss the advantages of concurrent enrollment for high school students. They explain how Sage Oak students can take community college classes to earn both high school and college credit simultaneously, a program that is tuiti...

Exploring Virtual Learning at Sage Oak In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster is joined by three teachers from the Virtual Learning Academy—Kathleen Duguid, Christina Trujillo, and Amanda Saunders. They discuss the dynamics and structure of virtual classrooms, including morning meetings, breakout rooms, and small group interactions. The teachers share insights on how they build class...

Exploring Sage Oak's Virtual Learning Academy: A Parent's Journey In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster is joined by Malissa Guerra, a parent of three children enrolled in Sage Oak's Virtual Learning Academy. Malissa shares her unexpected transition to virtual learning, detailing the seamless integration for her children, including the initial fears, support from teac...

Understanding Learning Period Meetings at Sage Oak In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster delves into the essentials of Learning Period Meetings (LPMs) at Sage Oak with experienced teachers Shelby Holton and Adriana Young. They discuss the participants, structure, and benefits of LPMs, and share insights on how these meetings support students' learning and parent-teacher collabo...

Exploring Sage Oak's Independent Study High School Program In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster discusses the comprehensive enrollment process and innovative educational approach of Sage Oak High School with principal Traci King. They delve into what makes an independent study high school unique, detailing the flexible and personalized learning pathways available, including op...

Exploring Sage Oak’s Virtual Learning Academy with Principal Lana Beshara In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster interviews Lana Beshara, Principal of the Virtual Learning Academy (VLA) at Sage Oak Charter School. Lana provides insights into the enrollment process for the 2025-2026 school year and explains how VLA blends structured online learning with flexibility. The discussion cov...

Exploring Sage Oak's Personalized Learning Academy with Principal Chelsey Anema In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster interviews Chelsey Anema, Principal of the Personalized Learning Academy at Sage Oak Charter School. Chelsey provides insights into the enrollment process for the 2025-2026 school year. The discussion covers the differences between independent study and homescho...

In this episode of Sage Studio, hosted by Tiffiny Webster, the focus is on navigating the upcoming testing season and addressing the anxiety it can cause. Guests Bethany Burgos, an assessment facilitator at Sage Oak, and Allie Whalen, a school counselor, offer insights and strategies to help students and parents manage testing stress. The discussion covers the California Assessment of Student Perf...

Effective Winter Break Strategies to Prevent Learning Loss In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster converses with school counselor Allie Whalen about preparing parents to prevent learning loss during the winter break. Allie shares practical tips and strategies, including maintaining a family calendar, dedicating 20-30 minutes daily to learning, encouraging reading and writing, integra...

Exploring Sage Oak's PAGE Program with Christy Hartman In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster welcomes Christy Hartman to discuss the Program for Advanced and Gifted Education (PAGE). Christy explains the PAGE program's goals to cater to the educational needs of gifted students from third to eighth grade, its similarity to the GATE program, and offers insights into PAGE-spe...