About Synergy's Campuses

Synergy Academies' current and future college-prep campuses include:
Synergy Charter Academy - An award-winning elementary school (grades K-5) open since 2004.

     900 E. 33rd Street • Los Angeles, CA 90011
     (323) 235-7960
Synergy Kinetic Academy - A new middle school (grades 6-8) open since 2008.

     104 W. 47th Pl. • Los Angeles, CA 90037
     (323) 233-6699
Synergy Quantum Academy - Synergy's future high school (grades 9-12) opening in 2011.

Synergy Academies is proud to be located in the community of South Los Angeles.

Synergy Charter Academy • Elementary School

Synergy Charter Academy opened on August 30, 2004. It currently serves 312 inner-city students in grades K-5. Synergy Charter Academy teaches a standards-based curriculum and focuses on eliminating illiteracy and innumeracy. Synergy Charter Academy's School Accountability Report Card is located here. SCA's Local Education Agency (LEA) Plan is located here.

Meet the Staff of Synergy Charter Academy:

     Katy Aquino, Operations Coordinator
     Kim Bárcenas, Kindergarten Teacher
     Diane Contreras, Fourth Grade Teacher
     Jennifer Epps, Founding Teacher and Director (Principal)
     Edwin Fuentes, Lead Campus Assistant
     Disnarda Funes, Special Education Teacher (RSP)/Student Success Coordinator
     Christy Hotaling, First Grade Teacher
     Russell Lawton, Teacher and Assistant Director (Assistant Principal)
     Lauren Levy, Fifth Grade Teacher
     Brandon Louie, Fifth Grade Teacher
     Casey Merkling, First Grade Teacher
     Kristin Miklos, Third Grade Teacher
     Renee Roberson, Fourth Grade Teacher
     Melissa Sandau, Second Grade Teacher
     Karen Scannell, Kindergarten Teacher
     Esther Suh, Second Grade Teacher
     Karla Torres, Campus Assistant
     Maria Varillas, Special Campus Assistant
     Michael Williams, Third Grade Teacher

Synergy Kinetic Academy • Middle School

Synergy Kinetic Academy opened on September 3, 2008 and currently serves 350 students in grades 6-8. Synergy Kinetic Academy teaches a complete curriculum that focuses on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Synergy Kinetic Academy's School Accountability Report Card is located here. SKA's Single School District Plan (Local Educational Agency Plan and Single Plan for Student Achievement) is located here.

Meet the Staff of Synergy Kinetic Academy:

     Sandy Andrade, Campus Assistant
     Victor Arrazabal, Campus Assistant
     Frank Arroyo, Physical Education Teacher/Student Success Coordinator
     Ricardo Cortez, Sixth Grade English/History Teacher
     Rhonda Deomampo, BTSA Support Provider
     Christina Duldulao, Special Education Teacher (RSP)
     Eduardo Herrera, Sixth Grade English/History Teacher
     Radhika Khandelwal, Sixth Grade Math/Science Teacher
     Jung Kim, Eighth Grade Science Teacher
     Yzette Lopez, Campus Assistant
     Reina Morales, Operations Coordinator
     Leticia Navarro, Physical Education Teacher
     Stephanie Partida, Eighth Grade History Teacher
     Noemi Rivas, Eighth Grade English Teacher
     Dana Rodriguez, Sixth Grade Teacher
     Jorge Santana, Campus Assistant
     Dr. Barbara Shannon, Teacher, Co-Founder, and Director (Principal)
     Michelle Tran, Seventh Grade English Teacher
     Lindsey Wander, Seventh Grade Life Sciences Teacher
     Jessica Wieland, Seventh Grade History Teacher
     Nelson Wong, Seventh Grade Mathematics Teacher
     Jie Xu, Eighth Grade Mathematics Teacher

Synergy Quantum Academy • High School

Synergy Quantum Academy will open in 2011 and will serve a total of 480 students in grades 9-12. Synergy Quantum Academy's college-prep curriculum will also focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Synergy Academies • Headquarters

Meet the Staff of Synergy Academies:

     Erika C. Chua, Director of Operations
     Meg Palisoc, Teacher, Co-Founder, and Chief Executive Officer
     Randy Palisoc, Teacher, Co-Founder, and Chief Achievement Officer