About JCS Manzanita

Discover JCS Manzanita

Our Vision & Mission

JCS Manzanita values the individual and guides each learner on an educational journey toward a meaningful life.

With only one class per grade level, JCS Manzanita’s smaller community creates a supportive and nurturing environment focused on providing students with the skills and knowledge to become inquisitive, life-long learner.

Testimonials

Julian Charter School is the first school I ever felt like I fit in. I love my teachers and the other kids are all nice.

Sam O. JCS 4th Grade Student

JCS Home Study has allowed me the flexibility to educate my own child while providing me with all the resources to be successful!

Megan G. JCS Home Study Parent

We are a success story, and it wouldn’t have happened without Julian Charter School.

Shelley C. JCS HOme Study Parent

You’re never going to find friendships at a (traditional) public school like you will here.

Peyton K. JCS High School Student

A Better Way to Learn and Thrive

At JCS Manzanita, we challenge every child to learn more, live more, and be more.

Our Administration

Sheryl McKay, Principal
Ginny Herkert, Program Manager

Our K-5 Elementary Academy Staff

Lindsay Gross, Kindergarten Teacher
Samantha Gurdy, First Grade Teacher
Madeline Lacey, Second Grade Teacher
Sabrina Peng, Fourth Grade Teacher
Karen Koch, Fifth Grade Teacher
Casey Sawyer, Physical Education
David McKay, SPED Education Specialist
Katherine Whitcomb, Office Manager
Rachel Stewart, Office Secretary
Rebekah Morey, SPED Instructional Aide
Caroline Mahon-Hurd, Instructional Aide
Yolanda Triggs, Instructional Aide
Niko Grosely, Instructional Aide

Our Home Study Staff

Heidi Grettenberger, Educational Facilitator
Aaron Labovitz, Educational Facilitator
Kristy Matthews, 504 administrator, Social Studies Specialist, EL Coordinator

Our Support Staff

Alexis Miranda, Academic Counselor
Maricel Custodio, Speech SAI provider
Amy Smith, Occupational Therapy provider