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Michael and Marion Higgins
World Academy Owners

Michael and Marion have been happily married since 1997, and have two boys. They are both fully credentialed teachers; Marion with a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, 18 years teaching experience in an elementary setting, and over 10 years coaching dance/cheer at the high school and elementary school level; and Michael with a Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology and 25 years teaching and coaching experience at the Junior High School/High School level.

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Yolanda Sherman
Director – Promenade

Yolanda has been working in the educational field for over 15 years wearing many different hats. She has been a bilingual aid, a permanent substitute teacher, a school librarian, and earned a masters degree in teaching.  She also is a parent whose children attended Promenade Elementary where she was actively involved as a substitute teacher,

PTA officer and school and classroom volunteer. As a director and childcare provider for World Academy, she continues to be actively involved with the school through the World Academy students. She has an ongoing relationship with the teachers and staff offering a unique connection between parents and the school.

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Amber Taylor
Director – Lake Hills

Amber is a busy wife and mother of three children; two boys and a girl. All three of her children are very involved in sports.  Both her boys play baseball and her daughter plays softball.  She currently has an Associate’s Degree in the Arts and has a year left of school before she receives her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education.  She would like to possibly continue her education and obtain a Special Education Degree.  She has been working with World Academy for three years.  She was previously employed by Alvord Unified School District as a Campus Supervisor.  She loves working with children of all ages and couldn’t imagine herself doing anything else.  She can honestly say the most fun part of her job, other than seeing the kids’ faces every day, is hearing their daily silly stories!

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Debbie Row
Assistant – Lake Hills

Debbie is happily married and a mother of four beautiful children.  She currently has two jobs.  She works for Alvord U.S.D. as a Food Service Worker and for World Academy as an Assistant.  She is on her 8th year with both jobs and looks forward to many more to come. While she’s had other jobs in the past, there’s nothing she would rather do now than work with kids.  She thinks they are awesome!

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Allison Wagner
Teacher – Lake Hills

Allison is currently a student at Riverside Community College. She hopes to one day become either an elementary school teacher or a speech therapist. Allison enjoys working with children because they’re so energetic and fun to be around.

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Marissa Valenzuela
Teacher – Promenade

Marissa Valenzuela is currently attending college in hopes of becoming a special education teacher.  She has been working for Alvord Unified School District as a Special Education Assistant for almost 4 years and previously worked for Riverside County Office of Education as a deaf and hard of hearing instructional assistant.  Marissa has now become part of the World Academy family to continue her commitment to improving the lives of children. Marissa has a true passion for working with children and hopes to always be a positive influence in their lives.

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Brant Springstead
Assistant – Promenade

Brant Springstead feels it is a privilege to not only be the librarian at Promenade Elementary School, but to also be a member of the World Academy team.  He appreciates watching the children grow and learn every day.  Being a child at heart, he enjoys the extra time with the students that allows him to experience the fun and silly side of the great kids in the program, as well as the students seeing “Mr. B’s” goofy side.  Brant comes from a construction background, however, he has decided to jump into this new adventure.  As you will see…he enjoys it every day!

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Marcie Hofer
Assistant – Promenade

I have been married to my wonderful husband, DeWayne, for 36 years. We have lived in Corona for 27 years. We moved here from Anaheim when our son was 1 and daughter was 6 1/2. years old. They went to Promenade Elementary where I volunteered on the PTA as President, Parliamentarian, and membership coordinator.  I was also room mom for each of my children’s classes for 11 years, and was known as the “Super Friday” mom at Promenade for years. My daughter is married and is a history teacher at Roosevelt High School in Eastvale.  She has blessed us with two grandsons and another grandson is on the way. My son is single and is a commercial pilot for Delta Connection (Compass Airlines).

I retired from Riverside Unified School District as an Assistant Principal’s Secretary in 2014 and spent quality time with my sister before she passed away from cancer in 2016. Previously, I was a stay-at-home mom, caregiver for my elderly mom, a special ed assistant at Wells Intermediate, medical secretary, and worked in the beverage industry as a secretary. I earned my Associates degree in 2003 from Riverside Community College.

Currently, I do doggie daycare from my home and started working at World Academy in August. I love children and enjoy working with your children and the staff at World Academy very much.  My hobbies are gardening, aquafit, traveling, camping, and crafting.

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Adriel Sherman
Assistant – Promenade

Adriel is a college student studying Human & Organizational Communication. She one day hopes to become a college professor. She loves working with people of all ages, and is excited to work with students in the same district she grew up in. She has two spunky dogs, and loves doing art in her spare time. She’s an avid pin collector and loves to read.

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Patti McCoy
Assistant – Lake Hills

Patti is the mother of two beautiful daughters. She worked as an international flight attendant for Continental Airlines for 13 years. Patti worked in a special needs school for 3 years and is now the librarian at Lake Hills Elementary School. Her love of children is what brought her to World Academy, where she hopes to make a difference.

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Emily Stoddard
Teacher – Lake Hills

Emily is in her 3rd year at RCC majoring in liberal studies and hopes to eventually become an elementary school teacher.  She loves music and the arts, and working with kids has always been something she’s wanted to do.  She feels incredibly lucky to be able to watch the students at World Academy learn and grow.

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Tyler Kerbs
Assistant – Lake Hills

I am currently a senior at CSUSB studying Criminal Justice and plan on graduating this semester. I intend on becoming a juvenile corrections officer in the near future.  I was driven towards this type of work as I enjoy helping others and love leaving a positive impact in the lives of other people.  Apart from my professional aspirations, I enjoy spending time with my family and love watching sports.  In addition, if I’m not spending my weekends doing homework or studying for an exam, you can find me either at the beach with my dog Ranger or out on the Golf course.

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Jessyca Mooring
Teacher – Lake Hills

Jessyca is currently in her junior year at California Baptist University. She is majoring in Liberal Studies with a focus in human development. She hopes to one day become a kindergarten teacher. She is happy and grateful to be working and learning about all the kids at World Academy.

Schedule/Hours

World Academy follows the Alvord School District calendar (click on link to view). We are open when school is in session.

http://alvordschools.org

Lake Hills Elementary

Monday through Friday
12pm-6pm

Promenade Elementary
Monday through Friday
6:30am-8:15am
12:45pm-6pm

 

 

 

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World Academy Standards

In order to provide an excellent educational climate, we ask that students respect classmates and instructors at all times, and always do their best with any given activity. We believe in a well-organized, structured environment for the World Academy Program, driven by positive reinforcement and high expectations. If a child does not maintain good conduct, we will work with him/her to make better choices in the future. If the problem continues, the parent will be notified. It is our belief that if children know what is expected of them, they will strive to meet that expectation. We will follow this code of conduct at all times, and we hope that you support us at home as well.

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