BIOGRAPHY
Teen Life Coach
Joey Mascio has over 12 years of experience working with children and youth and is an expert at building positive relationships with students. As a classroom teacher and as a counselor in the discipline office, he has consistently reached "hard to reach" students and motivated teenagers at all levels to strive for excellence. Joey is trained in Restorative Practices and has extensive experience in conflict resolution, classroom management, and Positive Behavior Intervention. His focus is to elicit educational engagement by connecting students' heart and mind. Joey graduated summa cum laude from the University of California, Riverside with a bachelor’s in Creative Writing, summa sum laude from the University of California, Riverside with a master’s in Education, obtained a Single Subject Teaching Credential in English, has completed the Aspiring Administrator’s Academy through Perris Union High School District, and is a certificated Life Coach where he specializes in using cognitive behavior practices to help youth build resilient mentalities and develop emotional self-reliance.
Founders
Chris Ruggles has been an online and alternative education teacher for the past 9 years. Chris earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Communications from the University of Utah. He has a Masters of Art degree in Education with an emphasis in Digital Teaching and Learning from Azusa Pacific University. Chris chose to enter the field of education to forge a path to create and provide educational opportunities to students who need something other than traditional education in the standard classrooms. His goal is to provide education that is beyond the ordinary.
Daneen Ruggles has a Bachelors of science degree from Bringham Young University and has been a registered nurse for 25 years. Daneen has volunteered in her community as a youth leader and has been a coordinator of youth events and enrichment activities. She loves teaching youth life skills to help them become productive and confident in society. Daneen also spent many years as a public speaker, teaching thousands throughut the U.S. and Canada.
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Administrative Staff
Misty A. - Finance and office support. (updated Biography coming soon.)
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Jacob R. - Family advisor (updated Biography coming soon.)
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Lori C - Teacher and family advisor. (updated Biography coming soon.)