Administrative Staff
The administrative staff of CORE works towards not only providing a smooth running support system for students, parents and teachers but also addresses the many issues of compliance with state educational mandates.
Our staff is composed of dedicated, intelligent and friendly people who are here to tackle challenges and solve any issues that may arise for our students and families.
Administrative Bios
Jan Jablecki
Executive Director
Admin Office, Nevada City
Yuba, Butte, Sutter, Placer and Nevada Counties
I started in education as a parent teaching my own students. At that time I returned to school to become a certificated teacher.
Years later I was destined to become an administrator for our charter school. I received my administrative leadership
certificate in 2003 and have dedicated my efforts to assisting other parents fulfill their dream to be integrally involved
in their own student's education. I feel blessed to be able to serve the needs of the parents and students of CORE.
Sharon Chester
Administrative Assistant
Admin. Office, Nevada City
Yuba, Sutter, Nevada, Placer and Butte counties.
There is a very unique reality in the community of personalized learning which encourages everyone to effectively work together for the good
of the students in our schools. Being part of this energy and commitment aimed at developing successful students is contagious and of great
value to me as a person. I love my involvement with a school where kids can experience learning in many different ways, and consider their
futures while staying mindful of their individuality. What more could we ask for?
Pat Horton
Business Technician
Admin Office, Nevada City
Yuba, Sutter, Butte, Placer and Nevada counties
I love working for CORE. It has been a great job for me with wonderful opportunities and experiences. I enjoy coming to work
each day knowing that we have such a positive and supportive staff. It’s truly a great place to be.
Traci Ortega
Purchasing/Accounts Payable Clerk
Admin. Office, Nevada City
Yuba, Sutter, Placer, Nevada and Butte counties.
This is my 5th year with CORE and in those 5 years we have grown so much. Everyone is always willing to lend a
helping hand to the next person. This is a school to be proud to work for and a school you can be proud to be in. Our
success comes from the team of support.
Dave Peterson
School Counselor
Admin. Office, Nevada City
Yuba, Sutter, Butte, Placer and Nevada counties
Dave Peterson, MA, PPS, has been a part of education for 11 years, initially with an experiential learning organization, then with private, traditional
and charter schools. He earned his B.A. in Religious Studies at Westmont College and an M.A. & PPS credential at University of San Francisco.
Currently Dave works with CORE's high school students, parents and teachers, helping to chart a path not only towards high school
graduation, but also in finding young people's path after graduation. He may be reached via phone and email with questions and/or comments.
Chrystal Popielarz
Office Technician
Admin. Office, Nevada City
Yuba, Sutter, Placer, Nevada and Butte counties
I love working at CORE because of the friendliness and congeniality of the staff. No matter how important the work you are doing, having
a good working relationship with your fellow staff members is crucial.