What is LIFE Academy?

An innovative and inclusive 21st century student-centered, educational experience based on creativity, communication, collaboration and cooperation in an open, individualized and engaging structure

Community

There is no age that doesn't need connection. LIFE provides that connection through our community Instagram and our teen moderated LIFE learners Instagram accounts. Join the conversation today!

Creativity

LIFE is designed around creating solutions, beauty and peace and here is where our most innovative creations can be bought. Bring a little LIFE home. Visit our Maker Market!

Caring

Loving LIFE means taking a role and making a difference. We are going to be the change we want to see. Come learn how we are changing the world now and find your place in making both small and large change in the world.

LIFE is doing something very new we are bringing together the forward thinkers of all ages and backgrounds to make a program to best serve the educational needs of a changed and still changing world

Shawna Ginocchio

Director

Shawna is the Director of LIFE and has been teaching Science, Debate, Communication, Drama, Construction and various other classes for homeschool teens and preteens for over 10 years. Shawna was the founder and director of the TLC and WISH homeschool co-ops.
She has written a play and begun a novel. She played Mrs. Cratchet in the Christmas Carol at the Lewis Family Playhouse. She is learning hydroponics, cob building and website design. She has her Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science with graduate courses in Genetics, Oncology and Virology at Cal Poly Pomona and has taught Karate there since 1997. She has worked for the LA Zoo and was trained in exotic animal medicine. She likes building things like hovercrafts and go-carts.

Megan Ginocchio

Assistant Director

Megan has her Bachelor's Degree in English from UCR, and is currently pursuing her Master's Degree in Education. Megan has worked as an SI (Supplemental Instruction) Leader at Chaffey College, and has worked as a Writing Tutor at UCR. She is interested in teaching alternative education methods, and creating a student focused approach to teaching. As a student who struggled with but overcame Dyslexia, Megan's mission is to make a school system that embraces Neurodiversity and promotes a Growth-Mindset in students.

Sarah Ginocchio

Teacher

Sarah has her Associate's Degree in Anthropology from Chaffey College and is pursuing her Bachelor's degree in Forensic Anthropology at Cal Poly Pomona. Sarah ran the Chaffey College Makerspace, teaching 3D printing, Arduino, robotics and VR . She has also interned at UCR with both the Engineering and Astronomy departments. She programs in both Python and C. She is a variety game streamer on Twitch and sells digital art and creates emotes.

Ray Ginocchio

Treasurer

Ray worked 28 years for Frito Lay in mid-level management and three years as a General Manager at Kroger Bakery. Beyond that he has led Corporate Stress management classes and Diversity & Inclusion. Ray is the LIFE Treasurer on the LIFE Trustee Board. He has taught various Leadership classes. Ray has also been a Karate instructor at Cal Poly Pomona for over 20 years. Ray has a Bachelors in Engineering from Cal Poly Pomona.

Ray is fan of the LA Rams. He loves the challenges of math. He writes poetry and has given many memorable speeches. He has done seminars on Leadership. He enjoys being the MC and has done many corporate events. Ray loves snorkeling and wants to swim with great white sharks, whale sharks and manta rays. He already has snorkeled with sea turtles, stingrays, dolphins and lemon sharks

What our Community says

LIFE is what you make of it. We are designed to grow with you and around you. If the program is amazing, it is because our community is amazing. Our goal is to help each student fully express all their talents and abilities.

Contact LIFE

If you wish to contact us or want to join our teaching team. Here is our contact information

Let us help with this big educational decision

Community starts now.  We would love to help you figure out if LIFE is for you.

 Email us at: innovateeducate4life@gmail.com

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