Community Roots Academy
Katie S. serves as the Sustainability Coordinator and CTE Teacher (Environmental Science) at Community Roots Academy since July 2021, where initiatives include zero waste programs and conservation education. Prior experience includes roles at Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County, where responsibilities spanned from CACFP Coordinator to Sustainability Supervisor, and various positions focused on environmental education at The Ecology Center, I Love A Clean San Diego, and the Living Coast Discovery Center. Katie S. holds a Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology from the University of San Diego, obtained in 2015.
Community Roots Academy
MISSION Community Roots Academy (“CRA”) is a Kindergarten through eighth grade learning community where learning is embedded in a meaningful real world context and where children are deliberately taught to see the connections between their formal education and the world. Not only do CRA students meet and exceed the California content standards, but they also are enabled as leaders now and for the future by learning to think independently, to solve problems creatively, to articulate their ideas and to work productively while collaborating with diverse people. At CRA, students learn to combine curiosity and application, leading to a deep understanding of content, self-motivation and confidence. These skill sets empower students to take on challenges to become who they want to be and excel beyond their potential.