About Us

Meet the person behind Pacific Sands Academy.

Shauna Reisewitz has been working in education since 1991. She has taught in public, private, and charter schools both in the U.S. and abroad. Since 2002, she has worked with homeschooling families, specializing in helping high schoolers earn credits in creative ways. She holds California Single and Multiple Subject credentials.

Our Philosophy

Love. Freedom. Play.

Pacific Sands Academy is a K-12 Private School Satellite Program built on the idea that not every student fits one mold — and that kids learn best when they have real freedom to explore what they love and dive deep into their interests (the essence of play), and are guided primarily by those who love them most — their families. We support you!

Since finding Pacific Sands Academy, my son has surpassed high school expectations across so many subjects — and rediscovered a love of learning.

Lori P., parent

Shauna developed goals based on my daughter's interests, and her motivation and creativity blossomed. She's now in college and thriving.

Stephanie R., parent

Shauna quickly engaged our grandson, tailoring subject matter around his interests. Her pricing is reasonable and her approach truly works.

Kathy, grandparent
Accreditation

Accredited by NALSAS

Pacific Sands Academy holds its own accreditation directly from the National Association for the Legal Support of Alternative Schools (NALSAS), which assures families that PSA complies with all legal requirements and delivers what it says it does.

CDE RegisteredPacific Sands Academy is an independent private school in the state of California (CDE Code: 44 75432 6147615).
5.0 rating on GreatSchoolsRated by 49 parents and students on GreatSchools.org.
Shauna Reisewitz, director of Pacific Sands Academy

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