Shared Leadership
The TCA Charter Council
Each of the CORE Charters have a site Council. The Charter Councils meets three times per year as an advisory body in order to give parent and teacher input on the school programs, fiscal matters and parent concerns. It is comprised of 2 parent members, 2 teacher members, the executive director or School Director and the district superintendent.
Members:
Samuel Krouse - Teacher Member
Sherry Fortner - Teacher Member
Jan Jablecki - Executive Director
Judy Marovich - District Superintendent
Charter Council Biographies
Trish Veal
Parent Member
This is my first year as a council member. I have been a home school parent since 1989. CORE has provided me with opportunities with my youngest child that I didn’t have as a teaching parent on my own. Having community resources and support that is provided through CORE has been a grand blessing for me with our unpredictable lifestyle.
Sherry Fortner
Personalized Learning Teacher
Placer/Nevada Counties
I love being a Personalized Learning Teacher because I am able to offer each parent and student individual guidance and curriculum to meet his or her needs and circumstances.
Samuel Krouse
Personalized Learning Teacher
Yuba/Sutter Counties
Why do you love teaching, or working for CORE? This is my 7th year with CORE and I appreciate it more each year. I
believe in the Personalized Learning approach and enjoy both elements - helping parents do a better job teaching their
children and personally teaching (mostly high schoolers) at the Marysville Center.
Jan Jablecki
Executive Director
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.
Judy Marovich
District Superintendent
Camptonville Union Elementary School District
No bio at this time
The CORE, Inc. Charter Council
Carrie Pilakowski
Parent Member
I am a stay-at-home mom of 4 daughters, ranging in age from 11 down to almost 4, and all of whom I school at home. I have a background in biology and chemistry. My husband and I chose to homeschool because we both felt that with our backgrounds we could not only provide a great education for our children, but also get to enjoy the process of their growing and changing first hand. Being a part of C.O.R.E.'s personalized learning program however has made a great experience even more wonderful. My daughter's have really appreciated being a part of a school where they can take supplementary classes and get to see and make new friends. As a parent I have appreciated all of the wonderful staff and the resources that C.O.R.E. has to offer my children and me. With all that C.O.R.E. has given my family, I hope that I am able to give back at least a small portion.
Willa Ingleson
Parent Member
Willa Ingelson is the mother of two children: Aline, who is eight and in Grade 4 at CORE Butte Charter; and Alden, (a.k.a. Charlie) who is two. She received her Bachelor of Arts (Hon.) in Archaeology in 1988, and Bachelor of Laws degree in 1992. She practiced law, in addition to holding an administrative position and teaching at the University of Calgary, prior to moving to Southern California eleven years ago. Through her professional career she traveled to Scotland, England, Russia, and several parts of Canada and the U.S. She has also toured Turkey, China, and Mexico. She taught both elementary and secondary school in Southern California before moving to Chico five years ago. Willa’s greatest joy has been having the privilege of staying home full-time with both her children since they were born, and subsequently home-schooling Aline since kindergarten. In addition to her lifelong interests in archaeology, history, and science, she continues to enjoy traveling which she considers ‘the greatest education of all’
Delena Caverness
Teacher Member
I have spent most of my teaching career working in international school around the world. It has been a very rewarding and educational experience. Classes were often small, giving me the opportunity to get to know the students, their families, and the learning styles of each individual. Parents were very appreciative of my efforts, and I loved my job. CORE Butte allows me many of the same opportunities and rewards as working overseas. I get to know my families well and see the students as individuals, each with his or her unique attributes and needs. I am enthused and infused!! The leadership, collaboration, and organization here is both impressive and supportive. Staff and students are enriched by the technological resources available at CORE Camptonville/CORE Butte. I’m proud to be part of such a dynamic team.
Grei Clements
Teacher Member
I have an A.A. From the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in L.A. I graduated from the University of LaVerne (actually on the campus in LaVerne). Received my credential from Chico State. I have taught in Chico Unified, Los Molinos, and Golden Feather School Districts. This is my fourth year with CORE. I have my CLAD and a supplemental to my credential in music. I have completed 2 levels of the Orff-Schulwerk teaching program and finished the three levels of the Kodaly teaching methodology.
Personal bio:
I have been married for 25 years. I have 5 children and 2 grandchildren. I have lived in Chico for 10 years.
Jonelle Pena
School Director
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Jan Jablecki
Executive Director
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Charter Council Biographies Coming Soon