About Us

Meet the person behind Pacific Sands Academy.

Pacific Sands Academy is directed by Shauna Reisewitz, who holds valid California Teaching Credentials for both Multiple Subjects and Single Subject (Science), and is CLAD certified. She has been working as a teacher since 1991, and as a homeschool high school teacher since 2002. She works directly with each enrolled student.

Our Philosophy

Freedom and play, with real structure underneath

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, guided by a teacher who knows them.

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.
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