Karla Adair
ISP Teacher
916-714-1653 x 51023

 

Karla entered the teaching profession in 1997 and was privileged to join the teaching staff at Elk Grove Charter Academy in 2006. She stepped away from in person education when her daughter was born (in 2013) but returned to Elk Grove Charter in 2019. She loves working with juniors and seniors in Independent Study. When she is not teaching, she enjoys spending time with her family or reading a book!

English/Advocacy & ISP Teacher 

916-714-1653 x 51030

 

My name is David Benitez, and I am currently in my third year as an English teacher at Elk Grove Charter School. In addition to teaching English, I also instruct classes in Independent Study, Advocacy, and Leadership. I obtained my bachelor's degree in English from UC Davis in 2020. Subsequently, I furthered my education at UC Davis to obtain my teaching credential and Master's Degree in Education. When I am not teaching, I enjoy running and spending time with my loved ones, as well as exploring various coffee shops and restaurants.

Josh Burt
Art & ISP Teacher
916- 714-1653 x 51029
jburt@egusd.net

 

Art has always been a part of my life. I took ceramics and photography classes when I was in High School. I attended Paso Robles High School and later Mendocino High School. I was very active in the ceramics community in Mendocino. I attended College of the Redwoods in Fort Bragg, CA and Eureka, CA, where I received my AA degree. I then transferred to Sacramento State to earn my degree in studio art. I worked as a studio potter through college and many years beyond, throwing pottery for Cloud's Porcelain in Folsom, and showing my own work in local galleries. I earned my teaching credential through San Francisco State in single subject art and started teaching at EG Charter in 2008. I have taught art, 12th grade ISP at EG Charter for 19 years at this point. In the "before times" I taught General Art, Digital art, Photography, and Computer Technology. I now do my best to teach art through a computer screen, while not ideal, it is unavoidable at this time. I also have 2 Kids, 7th and 10th grade.

John Camozzi
Advocacy/ISP Teacher
916-714-1653 x 51024

 

John is an ISP teacher for EG Charter and has been teaching for 10+ years. John previously worked in consumer finance, but found a home in education when he became tired of finance sales world and wanted to make genuine connections. He graduated from CSU Stanislaus with a B.A. in Social Science and earned his M. Ed. from Teacher's College of San Joaquin (TCSJ). John's field of focus in education is on college & career readiness and creating a field of lifelong learners who are ready for the constantly changing landscape of the 21st century. Outside of school John enjoys keeping up with geo-politics, combat sports, and his growing family. 

Andrea Carpenter
ISP Teacher
916-714-1653 x 51022

 

I have been teaching for over 25 years and am excited to be back as an independent Study teacher at Elk Grove Charter after many years teaching Spanish in the district.

Besides teaching, my passion is animals and I have been volunteering at the Bradshaw Animal Shelter for the past 10 years. We currently have dogs, cats, chickens and a pig at home in addition to the occasional foster dog.

I’m looking forward to a great school year -Go Falcons!

Spanish & ISP Teacher

916-714-1653 x 51023

 

This is my 2nd year at EGCA, and my 29th year teaching. I earned my BA from UC Santa Cruz in Language Studies and my Master's from Grand Canyon University in Education. I'm teaching Spanish 1, 2, 3, ISP, and Advocacy this year. I bring a lot of energy to the classroom, so be ready! I love to ride my gravel bike along the American River bike trail, travel, and be with family. My daughter graduated last year and is beginning her career as an Environmental Engineer, while my son is a sophomore at Cal Poly, SLO, majoring in Civil Engineering.

 

Carol Goodbrake
Advocacy/ISP Teacher
916- 714-1653 x 51033
csignoro@egusd.net

This ‘26 - ‘27 school year will be my 33rd year teaching and my first year teaching at Elk Grove Charter. This year I will be teaching 7th - 12th grades. My wife of 32 years and I have four children ages 28, 25, 23 and 14 as well as two grandkids ages 16 months and 8 months and one more grandkid on the way. 

Math/ Advocacy & ISP Teacher

916-714-1653 x 51021

 

My name is Sarah Redden, and I am excited to be teaching 7th and 8th grade math, Advocacy, and Independent Study this year. I have taught middle and high school in both Fresno and Elk Grove, making this my 8th year in education. I earned my undergraduate degree, teaching credential, and master’s degree from Fresno State University.
Outside of the classroom, I’m a mom to two little ones. I enjoy spending time with my family and traveling and am looking forward to another great year!

Melissa Wade
Advocacy/ISP Teacher
916- 714-1653 x 51020
mewade@egusd.net

 

I have been teaching for 16 years, this is year 11 for me at Elk Grove Charter. I currently teach 7th grade Advocacy, 9th grade health/geography and 9th grade college and career. I also teach 11th and 12th grade Independent Study. I love teaching at Elk Grove Charter because of how individualized our instruction is to meet all student needs. When I am not here I enjoy spending time with my husband and 3 kids.