GATEWAY COMMUNITY CHARTERS - Key Persons
Amy Gonzalez-Fowler is excited for another wonderful year at Higher Learning Academy! She grew up in the central valley and graduated from San Francisco State University with a Bachelors degree in Philosophy. After becoming a parent to her two beautiful children now ages 7 and 5; she decided to make a career change from business management to education. She enjoys spending time with her family, listening to music, shopping for vintage finds, visiting art museums, and having a good laugh!
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- Member of the Leadership Team
- Director of Rancho Del Paso Campus
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- Registered Behavior Technician
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- Elementary Spanish Teacher
Geraldine Rector is a native Chamorro Pacific Islander from Guam (Guahan). After receiving her BAED degree in Elementary Education she taught for 12 years on the island before relocating her family here to Sacramento, her husband's home city. Mrs. Rector loves family time with her husband, three children and one grandchild. She is also an advocate of live music, cycling, and reading a good book.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
I am excited to be a member of the HLA family. My passion for education was inherited from my father who taught high school math and science for 30 years, and coached football. I earned my teaching credential at California State University, Sacramento and taught for 7 years in the San Juan School District in the Citrus Heights/Carmichael area. With three children of my own, I took a break from teaching to raise them. After becoming a single mom and working in the corporate environment, my love for children and desire to return to my first passion - teaching - brought me to HLA. I post a quote where I can see it every day: "What is taught to
My name is Maria Delamora I have been at HLA for 5 years but teaching for 10. I was born & raised in San Diego where the rest of my family lives. I graduated from San Diego State with a major in liberal studies and a supplemental credential in English & P.E. I'm the oldest of 5 & raised in a very large Hispanic family. I have 4 kids 3 boys & 1 girl. My daughter is 17, and my boys are 15, 9 & a newborn that is 3 months old. I love to stay active & do anything outdoors. My favorite thing to do is go hiking & boxing at my gym. But you can also find me snowboarding, wakeboarding, or kayaking. I love to get
Has earned her Bachelor Degree in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio in 2008. After teaching English as a second language in Busan, South Korea, Ms. K decided to earn her Master of Education and Teaching Credential from National University. Ms. Kilpatrick has also taught in Casablanca, Morocco, loves to travel, try new foods and experience cultures. Kindergarten quickly became her favorite grade three years ago and she is super excited for the 2018-2019 school year at Higher Learning Academy!
My name is Michaela Thomas. I teach fourth grade at Higher Learning Academy. I am Lead Teacher for Social Emotional Learning as well as HLA's Site Sports Manager. This is my fifth year of teaching at HLA. Prior to teaching, I was the After School Program Supervisor. I have been working with children in several different capacities over the last 10 years including, after school mentor/teacher, nutrition/fitness coach, cognitive intern tutor, and a classroom aide. I received my multiple subject teaching credential and graduated with my master's degree in education.
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- Middle School Art Teacher