Meet Our Administration

Our incredible administration runs Colearn and creates an educational experience that every family will enjoy.

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Amber Robinson

Executive Director

It is an honor to serve as the Executive Director at Colearn Academy. I have been in education since 2006, and online since 2010, in various roles such as teacher, special education, curriculum development, college professor, and homeschool mom of 5! Knowing that we have the opportunity to support and encourage families wanting to receive a more personalized and student-led education makes me passionate about my role at Colearn.

Deanne Jeffries

Deanne Jeffries

Director of Administration

During the pandemic, we became a homeschool family and found the flexibility provided by Colearn Academy to be a perfect fit for us. Since working at Colearn, I have watched the academy grow to a fully accredited charter school that covers the entire State of Arizona. I am proud to be a part of this incredible school that gives parents the control over what is being taught to their children in a manner that best suits their student's individuality.

Meet Our Teachers

Unlike a lot of other virtual schools, Colearn Academy Arizona has Certified Teachers available to offer 1:1 support for your family.

Meet Our Support Staff

Our support staff works closely with the administrators, teachers, students, and parents to help the academy in many areas.

Sarah Galbreth

Sarah Galbreth

Enrollment & Marketing

Working at Colearn and helping families cater to their kids' educational needs at home has been a dream job! I started out as a teacher in 2009, took a break to start a family and had no idea it would lead me all to the homeschooling route - not only for my own children, but to dive into a career of helping other families learn from home. It is such an honor to work at Colearn, and it gives me so much joy as we help each family thrive at home.

Leanne Schinella

Leanne Schinella

Secondary Support Staff

I've been involved in education since 2001, and my passion for teaching has only grown stronger over the years. My teaching philosophy revolves around fostering a growth mindset and leveraging students' passions to increase their ownership in their education journey. As both a homeschool and public school mom, I understand the unique dynamics of various educational settings and bring a diverse perspective to the classroom. I am thrilled to be part of the dedicated team at Colearn Academy, where we can create an inspiring and innovative learning environment for our students

Nicole Sellars

Nicole Sellars

Accounts Manager

Karen Allender

Karen Allender

Reading Coach

I really enjoy working with students toward their reading goals! I began working in education in 2015, wearing many hats. I've been a paraprofessional, library clerk and a behavior specialist. I am also a homeschool mom. I appreciate what Colearn Academy provides to our students in order to help them become successful in their educational career!