Staff Spotlight

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The Key to College Success: Insights From Lead College Guidance Coordinator Julia Cottle

Lead College Guidance Coordinator Julia Cottle shares her strategies for helping students navigate the college admissions landscape.
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Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day With Engineering Teacher Laina Moussallem

International Women in Engineering Day is celebrated every year on June 23. Read our interview with Engineering teacher Laina Moussallem to learn more about her perspective on women in engineering.
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Introducing BASIS DC’s New Head of School, Calvery Cooper

BASIS DC will have a new Head of School in the 2024–25 school year. Learn more about Calvery Cooper and her plans for the DC campus!
Head of School Kathryn Kennedy poses outside with a sign reading "Welcome" with the BASIS Phoenix North logo

Bringing BASIS Excellence to North Phoenix: Getting to Know Head of School Kathryn Kennedy

BASIS Phoenix North is opening in Fall 2024! Get to know Head of School Kathryn Kennedy and learn about her plans for the newest BASIS Charter School campus.
BASIS Materra Students with Head of School Jared Lamb

Ditching the Desk: How Jared Lamb Connects with Students One Hallway at a Time

Jared Lamb, Head of School at BASIS Baton Rouge Materra, went viral for trading in his office for a rolling cart. Learn more about Mr. Lamb and his approach to leadership.
Headshot of Steven Moinester with cover of childrens book "Friend I Will Be"

BASIS Peoria Primary Head of Operations Publishes Children’s Book

Steven Moinester, Head of Operations at BASIS Peoria Primary, recently published his first children’s book. Learn more about the inspiration behind "Friend I Will Be."
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Radio Interview With BASIS Flagstaff History Teacher

BASIS Flagstaff teacher Andrew Robarge was interviewed on 93.5 The Legend about his community outreach efforts benefitting Navajo and Hopi communities. Listen to the radio interview here!
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Excellence in Music Education: An Interview With BASIS Peoria Teacher Ron Thrasher

Read our interview with BASIS Peoria teacher Ron Thrasher, who teaches music classes for grades 5–7. Mr. Thrasher discusses the importance of music education and what makes the music program at BASIS Charter Schools unique.
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BASIS Flagstaff Teacher Organizes Navajo and Hopi Community Outreach

Andrew Robarge, a history teacher at BASIS Flagstaff, recently organized an impressive firewood drive benefiting Navajo and Hopi communities. Learn more about how he's been getting his students involved in community outreach.
Rosalind Thompson and Roberto Ramirez

Meet Our Baton Rouge Family Favorites Nominees

Meet the two BASIS Charter Schools educators who were nominated for Baton Rouge Parents magazine's "Baton Rouge Family Favorites" award.
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