We are pleased to announce that Mrs. Jill Lehr will be joining Old Town Academy K-8 Charter School in the 2011-2012 school year as our 5th Grade Teacher.

See below for Mrs. Lehr’s Bio.

Education: Jill Lehr earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Radford University in Virginia.  She has a Master’s Degree in Education from U.C.L.A.
Recent Teaching Experience: Mrs. Lehr taught a 5th/6th combo classroom last year in Chula Vista. She has also taught in 2nd grade classrooms and a 5th grade GATE program. Jill created a GATE program for Coronado School District and was part of the planning team for the Coronado Schools elementary, middle school and District level strategic review. Mrs. Lehr has also been an educational advocate for foster children.
Hobbies: Beach volleyball, tennis, running, cooking, traveling and spending time with her husband and 14 and 16 year old girls.
Favorite Books/Things to Read: Anything by William Steig (children’s books), Three Cups of Tea and most Historical Fiction.
Favorite Subject(s) in School:  History, Literature.
Fun Facts: Mrs. Lehr was a finalist for the Sallie Mae New Teacher of the Year award.  She also ran her own business, taught people how to cook and was a personal trainer.  She ran a half marathon with her 16 year old and has traveled to 31 states and 13 countries.