
Illuminway designs learning experiences that help students rediscover the joy of learning.

lluminway designs learning around the whole child— their interests, strengths, questions, and future goals — while maintaining clear structure, rigor, and direction. Rather than forcing students to fit a fixed curriculum, Illuminway designs learning around the whole child — their interests, strengths, questions, and future goals — while maintaining clear structure, rigor, and direction.

At the center of Illuminway’s programs is a simple but powerful goal:
To create moments where students realize, “This is actually really interesting — I want to keep going.”
Each studio is intentionally designed to spark curiosity, ownership, and confidence.
Rather than rushing students toward deliverables, the learning experience invites them into discovery.
Illuminway programs are organized as studios — a guided learning environment with a consistent set of project pathways so students can explore, build skills, design, and optimize across different disciplines.

Students combine creativity and technology through animation, coding, and digital storytelling. The emphasis is on expression, logic, and curiosity rather than screens for screens’ sake.

Students explore architectural thinking, spatial reasoning, and design through hands-on building and visual planning. Projects encourage experimentation, revision, and creative problem-solving while developing confidence in making ideas tangible.

This studio introduces students to circuits, sensors, robotics, and systems thinking through guided experimentation. Learning focuses on how things work — and what happens when students test, adjust, and try again.

A studio for students to explore entrepreneurship, decision-making, and real-world problem-solving through guided projects.

A studio for students who want to develop strong keyboarding skills while learning how to use technology effectively for real work.
The Creative Technology Studio is a guided learning environment where students use technology as a creative tool — not just a screen.
Students explore how ideas can be expressed through animation, coding, digital storytelling, and interactive projects. The emphasis is on curiosity, experimentation, and meaningful engagement rather than technical complexity or speed.
Learning here feels playful, thoughtful, and purposeful.
Learning in the Creative Technology Studio is studio-based and exploratory.
Students:
Rather than following step-by-step tutorials, students are encouraged to explore how and why things work — and to make creative choices along the way.
Projects in this studio may include:
The focus is not on mastering tools, but on using technology to think, create, and express ideas.
This studio is well-suited for learners who:
No prior experience with coding or technology is required.
Creative technology helps students:
These experiences support both creative growth and problem-solving skills that extend across subjects.
The Build & Design Studio is a guided learning environment where students explore how ideas take shape in the physical world.
Through drawing, modeling, and hands-on building, students experiment with form, structure, and design. Learning emphasizes curiosity, visual thinking, and problem-solving rather than precision or perfection.
Students are encouraged to explore multiple solutions and develop confidence in their creative process.
Students:
Rather than following fixed instructions, students are guided to explore how design choices affect structure and function. experienced instructors are passionate about teaching and dedicated to helping you improve your skills. They provide personalized attention and support to help you succeed in your learning journey.
Projects in this studio may include:
The focus is on understanding how ideas become structures — not on producing a finished product.
This studio is well-suited for learners who:
No prior building or design experience is required.
Build & Design experiences help students:
These skills support both academic learning and real-world problem-solving.
The Engineering & Systems Studio is a guided learning environment where students explore how systems function and interact in the real world.
Through hands-on experimentation with circuits, sensors, machines, and simple robotics, students investigate cause and effect, test ideas, and develop an understanding of how parts work together. Learning emphasizes curiosity, problem-solving, and persistence rather than speed or technical mastery.
Students:
Rather than memorizing formulas or following rigid instructions, students explore why systems behave the way they do and how changes affect outcomes.
This studio is well-suited for learners who:
No prior engineering or electronics experience is required.
Projects in this studio may include:
The focus is on understanding systems as connected parts, not on completing a predetermined project.
Engineering and systems thinking help students:
These skills support learning across subjects and everyday problem-solving.
Business-centered exploration helps students:
These experiences support skills that extend far beyond business and into everyday life.
The Business Builders Studio is a guided learning environment where students explore how ideas turn into real-world solutions.
Through hands-on projects and thoughtful discussion, students examine creativity, value, choice, and impact. Learning focuses on curiosity and exploration rather than formulas, terminology, or memorization.
Students are encouraged to think critically, imagine possibilities, and take ownership of their ideas.
Students:
Rather than being taught “business concepts” directly, students experience business thinking as a process of inquiry, creativity, and problem-solving.
Projects and activities in this studio may include:
The emphasis is on thinking and decision-making, not on producing a polished result.
This studio is well-suited for learners who:
No prior knowledge of business or entrepreneurship is required.
Students practice touch typing for accuracy and fluency, then apply those skills through practical tasks such as document formatting, digital organization, and clear written communication. Learning is hands-on and purposeful, resulting in visible progress students can demonstrate and explain.
Learning is hands-on and purposeful, resulting in visible progress students can demonstrate and explain.
Students explore and learn at their own pace while the basic foundational skills are grounded in thier digital expressions.
This is for students who want to fine tune their typing, creative and organizational skills for real world learning in the areas of digital technology.
This studio helps students

Edison robotics nurtures creativity in the field of robotic design using Ed Scratch for students older than 8. Students engaging in Edison robotics develop problem-solving abilities as they design and troubleshoot their robots and learn the basics of bar codes and movement. They gain a practical understanding of engineering concepts, honing skills in mechanics, electronics, and programming.

This class provides a fun and interactive way for young learners to explore how electrical systems work and how robots are designed and programmed. With a blend of theory, experimentation, and creative problem-solving, students will develop essential STEM skills while building their own circuits and robots. Throughout the course, students will be introduced to key electrical engineering concepts, such as electrical currents, resistors, conductors, insulators, and the principles behind basic circuitry.

Scratch animation enables users to create interactive stories, games, and animations. Through the process of designing and coding these projects, learners develop computational thinking by breaking down problems into smaller steps, enhance logical reasoning as they sequence commands, and gain a foundational understanding of coding concepts. Students create their own games to show and share with others.

Materials, real tools, real blueprints and wood sticks and strips are provided to create real-world structures. Students develop mathematical and engineering skills as they measure and plan the dimensions of the house. Understanding architectural principles, they apply geometry and physics concepts during construction. The process also enhances problem-solving abilities as builders encounter challenges in design and structure.

Students explore the full creative process—from concept sketch to completed structure—while learning how architects, engineers, and project managers bring ideas to life. Students practice technical drawing, structural framing, and design presentation skills while applying principles of sustainability, cost estimation, and design entrepreneurship.

Stop animation involves capturing a series of still images to create the illusion of motion when played in sequence. Kids have a blast working together to create their own movie using clay, Legos and other creative materials. Stop animation promotes patience and attention to detail. Problem-solving skills are honed as they experiment with different movements and transitions. Stop animation encourages creativity, storytelling, and planning, as students conceptualize and execute their narratives through the careful arrangement of frames through plots and storyboards.

MONDAYS
CLASSES START AT 9 AM AND ARE 55 MINUTES IN DURATION

FRIDAYS
CLASSES START AT 8 AM AND ARE 55 MINUTES IN DURATION
Registration is per semester only. Full tuition must be paid by the first day of classes of each term via Purchase Orders or private pay.
For charters that make multiple payments per semester instead of a lump sum, the parent must submit POs totaling the full tuition amount by the tuition due date.
Tuition is non-refundable, so please write or call me if you have any questions prior to payment.
All students must pay a $50 non -refundable registration fee which is applied to tuition. The HomeSchool Campus facility charges a $15.00 enrollment fee which I will collect one time for each student at the beginning of each semester.
Each class has a services fee of $295 and those will materials will have a material fee added to the cost that will be added to a PO.
Parents must register their students through the Homeschool Campus registration website https://homeschoolcampus.org/
If you attend a Charter not on this list, please contact us.
I am an educator and program creator who designs hands-on STEM, creative technology, and studio-based learning experiences for students and community learners.
My teaching focuses on curiosity, problem-solving, and learning by making — whether students are building circuits, designing models, exploring digital storytelling, or experimenting with technology.
I create welcoming, flexible learning environments where students of all ages can explore ideas, build skills, and grow confidence through guided projects and creative exploration.
I have over 25 years of working with learning processes, intricate systems and working to improve them through detailed analysis and intricate coding. Along the way in my finance background, I have taught young and older adults with no experience the basics of money management and how to start and maintain their own business foundations.
I realized after years in finance and systems, how much I enjoy working with people who discover their own abilities and decided to move into the education system where young people are really needing a different kind of help. I jumped into educating myself with a Masters Degree in Organizational Learning and Leadership, then moved onto Waldorf, Montessori, Reggio Emilia courses and certifications along with hands on classroom teaching and tutoring. I currently hold a teaching credential and I am taking more classes to learn the art of education.
Now I want to share my passion to improve the learning process with students in STEAM subjects. Learning is best experienced in a playful setting with people like myself who enjoy helping others to learn and grow with what they really want to learn and discover.
Light up learning is a way of life! Let's play!
*California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Certificate of Clearance Doc # 250152059
*Masters Degree in Organizational Learning & Leadership SNHU
* Waldorf/Montessori/Reggio Emilia Training/Internships
* Associate Teacher training in public schools
* Years of 1 on 1 tutoring in Math and languages
*Certified Process Improvement Specialist
*Certified in 6 Sigma/SQL languages
*Myers Briggs Group Training
*Certified TOPS Group Facilitator
These are books that I have studied and worked with over the years that I have found very useful for me as a parent, teacher aide as well in the professional workplace. I highly recommend any of these and I am more than happy to answer any questions or share my experiences learning their value.
Beyond the Rainbow Bridge by Barbara Patterson & Pamela Bradley
· Simplicity Parentingby Kim John Payne
· Navigating the Terrain of Childhood: A Guidebook for Meaningful Parenting and Heartfelt Disciplineby Jack Petrash
· Covering Home: Lessons on the Art of Fathering from the Game of Baseball by Jack Petrash
· How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character by Paul Tough
· Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life by Dr. Martin Seligman
· Teach Your Children Well: Why Values and Coping Skills Matter More Than Grades, Trophies, or “Fat Envelopes” by Dr. Madeline Levine
· Happy Child, Happy Home by Lou Harvey-Zahra
AMAZON BOOK EXCERPT "Does your spouse's need to alphabetically organize books on the shelves puzzle you? Do your boss's tsunami-like moods leave you exasperated? Do your child's constant questions make you batty? If you've ever wanted to change your mate, your coworkers, or a family member, then "Put down your chisel," advise David Keirsey and Marilyn Bates in this book of personality types.
We are different for a reason, and that reason is probably more good than bad. Keirsey and Bates believe that not only is it impossible to truly change others (which they call embarking on a "Pygmalion project"), it's much more important to understand and affirm differences. Sounds easier than it is, you might say. Well, this book is a guide for putting an end to the Pygmalion projects in your life and starting on the path to acceptance."
Please Understand Me: Character and Temperament Types - Paperback – January 1, 1984 by David Keirsey (Author), Marilyn Bates (Author)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0960695400?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_KWZXCJS44W0G6XSKWDJ9
If you are new to Charter School system or STEAM classes and you wonder what they are all about and how we will play, please contact me anytime!
If you are looking for one on one help - let me know and we can try to work a time out that suits everyone.
Mon | 08:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Tue | 08:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Wed | 08:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Thu | 08:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Fri | 08:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Sat | By Appointment | |
Sun | Closed |