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Educational Solutions
Our program develops within each student the skills, knowledge, and values necessary for continued intellectual growth, moral development, and service to others. Grace offers an educational program in which students will learning differences are guided to achieve their unique academic goals.
Our Programs
Elementary
We desire to equip all students to be successful, life-long learners. We provide a Christ-centered learning environment where each student can receive support and instruction, conducive to their learning modality.
When students are found to need additional classroom support we offer smaller class instruction and support through our Math Lab and Reading Intervention Program. These programs offer students:
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Small group professional support from loving and caring staff
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Educational support pull-out and in-class resources
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Accommodations provided for mainstream classes
If you have any questions about these programs, please contact our Dean of Academics, Jenn Koster at jkoster@gracesimi.com.
Enroll in one or both of our programs by contacting Jenn Koster, Dean of Academics.
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JR/SR High
Educational Solutions on the Jr/Sr High campus is primarily a strategic effort to serve and care for students who will benefit from additional educational assistance. This educational community is fostered by the appreciation of an individual's strengths and the fact that students learn in many different ways. The Educational Solutions instructor desires to come alongside students to help them achieve their academic goals by constructing learning options to advance their progress at Grace.
For additional information, contact Michelle Wenzel at mwenzel@gracesimi.com.
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Our Team
Holly Locke
Instructor, Elementary
Holly Locke has been part of the Grace team for over 20 years, where she teaches the Reading Intervention Program at the elementary campus. She works with students that require additional support in reading and language arts. She is passionate about her work, and strives to build a personal relationship with her students and their families, which enables her to provide her students with the best level of support on their education path. Holly brings a unique blend of experience to the Reading Intervention Program. She has specialized training in working with dyslexia and individuals with attention struggles. Holly enjoys spending time in the outdoors camping and hiking with her family.
Erica Stevens
Instructor, Elementary
Math is a subject typically associated with fear and anxiety. As the Math Interventionist for Grace Elementary, Mrs. Stevens provides additional instructional time, support and remediation in order for students to become successful with math at their grade level. She enjoys participating in Ventura County Mathematics Council events and is a member of the National Council of Math Teachers. She holds a Bachelors of Science in Nursing degree from Biola University as well as an active RN license. She loves vegetable gardening and her efforts show as the head of the Grace Elementary Garden. Mrs. Stevens finds it a great joy to see children grow and succeed in their math abilities.
Michelle Wenzel
Instructor, Jr/Sr High
Michelle Wenzel has been in the field of education for over 20 years. Her work has been centered on supporting student success by way of collaborating with teachers and families. Michelle has experience in both special education and general education and she also has specialized training in behavior analysis and counseling. Her goal for her work at the middle school and high school is to bring a perspective of support, encouragement, and direction to her students. Her role also enables her to partner with teachers to best support our students with their unique needs. Michelle enjoys spending time with her family and especially loves traveling with them.
