January 24, 2025
January 24, 2025
January 24, 2025
Beth began her work at Fuente Nueva as a parent volunteer when her oldest son enrolled in the first kindergarten class. As the school developed, Beth designed and implemented an Extended Day program. In 2005 she became the “lead petitioner” for Fuente Nueva’s Charter Petition and later accepted the position of the Charter Director.
Upon earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from Millersville University, Beth gained her Pennsylvania teaching credential in 1992. After experiencing the constraints of the public education system, Beth left the classroom and worked for several years in a non-profit mental health services agency. After her three children were born, she dedicated herself to the role of stay-at-home mother.
When Beth joined the Fuente Nueva team in the role of Charter Director she gained valuable on the job experience as an administrator. Since her start at FNCS, Beth has gained her California Teaching Credential, authorization to teach English language learners, school business manager and finance training, and the all-important Certificate of Achievement from the Charter School Leadership Boot Camp through the Charter School Development Center.
Thank you for your interest in Fuente Nueva. Our school community is located in Arcata next to a residential neighborhood that borders farm land on the edge of the Arcata Bottoms. We serve elementary age students kindergarten through fifth grade in a dynamic and engaging full Spanish immersion program. Students at Fuente Nueva are given the unique and valuable opportunity to gain proficiency in a second language while also learning the core subjects in a safe and supportive learning environment.
There are many reasons to choose Fuente Nueva as a school for your child. Many choose our school for the opportunity for students to learn about our world community through the study of Spanish language and culture. Many stay because of our close and connected student and parent population. Together, we are a true learning community. I hope that this website gives you a window into our educational program offerings. If you need further information, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
¡Muchas gracias y Que tengas un buen día!
Fuente Nueva Charter School
Reader’s Theater Enrichment Teacher
(Temporary Position)
Hours: Approximately 10 hours per week, with hours varying during the program period. Initial weeks will have fewer hours, with significant increase closer to performance dates.
Duration: 2 months(April 3rd-June 6th) Funding Source: Proposition 28 Arts Education
Position Overview: The Reader’s Theater Enrichment Teacher will work collaboratively with classroom teachers to prepare students for the end-of-year theatrical production, where students bring literature to life on stage. This position supports Fuente Nueva’s commitment to arts education and cultural enrichment.
Essential Duties:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Schedule: 10 hours per week, to be arranged in coordination with school administration and classroom schedules. May include some after-school hours as needed for rehearsals.
November 18, 2024
Dear Fuente Nueva Community,
As we move forward as a community after the election, many of us are feeling a mix of emotions. Fuente Nueva holds dear the values of human rights, justice, inclusion, and belonging, and we are committed to standing by our values by taking action. We will continue to proudly stand up for the rights of all people and embrace anti-racist and inclusive practices to create a safe space for students, families, and staff.
It is in these moments of uncertainty that we must remind ourselves, families, and students that strength and resilience lie within our community. The work we do every day—whether in the classroom or in those small, everyday acts of kindness—has always been and will continue to be a force for good. We are more than just a school; we are a collective, passionate fountain for change, and this will not diminish, but instead flourish as we stand together.
As we navigate our feelings together, we’d like to share some resources that can help us support one another, especially our students, in processing the emotions surrounding this time:
Now, more than ever, we must hold onto our values and continue to work towards the future we believe in. We will continue to advocate for justice, fairness, and equity, and in the process, we will show our students that hope, resilience, and solidarity are the most powerful tools we have.
Let’s take care of one another, keep these conversations alive, and remember that our work is far from over.
Wishing you a restorative fall break.
With hope and solidarity,
Beth Wylie Angela Kidd
Superintendent Charter Director
18 de noviembre de 2024
Querida Comunidad de Fuente Nueva,
A medida que avanzamos como comunidad después de las elecciones, muchos de nosotros estamos sintiendo una mezcla de emociones. Fuente Nueva valora profundamente los principios de los derechos humanos, la justicia, la inclusión y el sentido de pertenencia, y estamos comprometidos a mantenernos firmes en esos valores tomando acción. Continuaremos defendiendo con orgullo los derechos de todas las personas y abrazando prácticas antirracistas e inclusivas para crear un espacio seguro para los estudiantes, las familias y el personal.
Es en estos momentos de incertidumbre cuando debemos recordarnos a nosotros mismos, a las familias y a los estudiantes que la fuerza y la resiliencia residen dentro de nuestra comunidad. El trabajo que realizamos todos los días, ya sea en el aula o en esos pequeños actos cotidianos de amabilidad, siempre ha sido y continuará siendo una fuerza para el bien. Somos más que una escuela; somos una fuente colectiva y apasionada de cambio, y esto no disminuirá, sino que florecerá a medida que permanezcamos juntos.
Mientras navegamos juntos por nuestras emociones, nos gustaría compartir algunos recursos que pueden ayudarnos a apoyarnos mutuamente, especialmente a nuestros estudiantes, en el proceso de manejar las emociones que nos provoca este tiempo:
Ahora, más que nunca, debemos aferrarnos a nuestros valores y continuar trabajando hacia el futuro en el que creemos. Seguiremos abogando por la justicia, la equidad y la imparcialidad, y en el proceso, les mostraremos a nuestros estudiantes que la esperanza, la resiliencia y la solidaridad son las herramientas más poderosas que tenemos.
Cuidemonos unos a otros, mantengamos estas conversaciones vivas y recordemos que nuestro trabajo está lejos de terminar.
Les deseo unas vacaciones de otoño restauradoras.
Con esperanza y solidaridad,
Beth Wylie Angela Kidd
Superintendent Charter Director
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