The Classical Academies
Marianna Bacher has extensive experience in educational roles, currently serving as a Registered Behavior Technician and Specialized Academic Instruction Assistant at The Classical Academies since August 2020. Prior to this, Marianna worked at Bella Mente Montessori Academy as a Primary Instructional Assistant from 2015 to June 2020, and at Children’s Paradise Preschool as a Teacher Assistant from 2013 to 2015, supporting various age groups. Earlier roles included being a Resource Instructional Assistant for first-grade students at San Marcos Unified School District and a Kindergarten Instructional Assistant at Carlsbad Unified School District. Additionally, Marianna has a strong background in finance, working as a Financial Analyst and Credit Administration Specialist at Sunwest Bank for over a decade and as an Executive Administrative Assistant Office Manager at Business Parks, Inc. Marianna holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Southern California and a Child Development Assistant Teacher Certificate from MiraCosta College, along with ongoing Montessori training.
The Classical Academies
The Classical Academies are an organization of award-winning, tuition-free, Certified California Public Charter Schools serving North San Diego County since 1999. With over 4,500 TK-12 students at campuses in Escondido, Vista, Oceanside, and Online, the schools are making a tremendous impact as they reinvent public education. Each campus offers a flexible, personalized educational environment that blends the best of independent study and the traditional classroom experience. Options range from blended in-seat and independent study programs to full-time independent study programs. The hybrid programs are uniquely designed to encourage students to explore their interests, accommodate their learning style and reach their maximum potential by becoming thinkers, communicators, and achievers. In addition to rigorous academics, small class sizes, and an acclaimed character education program students are invited to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs, such as musical theater, choir, robotics, art, sports, and more. The Classical Academies provide a rare educational option that is open to all students in San Diego County.