Seashore Academy provides families with both the quality of an elite private education as well as the flexibility and freedom provided to homeschoolers. Families may customize each student’s academic schedule to best suit the individual needs of each child.
Flexible Scheduling
Our program is an excellent fit for families who desire a flexible schedule. We custom-tailor education plans for all of our students. Our model works exceptionally well for competitive athletes, performers, and families who travel or live in multiple locations. Any student that finds a flexible schedule beneficial will love being part of Seashore. While our full-time, five-day-a-week program is our most popular, families can choose to have their students attend one, two, three, or five days.
While at Dartmouth, Marlene worked as a German language instructor for Professor John Rassias, the creator of the Rassias Method. A unique, intensive language immersion technique used by the Peace Corps to master a foreign language in 10 days.
Our Founder, Marlene Dandler, was interviewed and featured in Bold Journey.
Learn more about why Seashore Academy believes that writing by hand with pencil and paper is the best way to learn.
Controller
Being in the field of education for 24 years, I have learned the importance of relationships within the community. Connecting with students, parents, and teachers has influenced the way I teach and lead. While working with students, parents and staff, I can make learning interactive, interesting and fun through focused attention and giving positive encouragement.
After earning my teaching credential at Cal State Fullerton, my first teaching position was in the Kindergarten classroom. Since then I have held various K-9th grade positions teaching and administrating public, private and home school classes.
During the past 15 years, I have been homeschooling my two daughters and helping homeschool families navigate their own homeschool path. However, when I have some free time you may find me drinking tea, napping or reading a book.
Managing Director
3rd & 4th
2nd to 8th
I was born in Orange County, but have tried to see as much of the world as possible. Having taught here and abroad with a myriad of subjects, I am now in my second year at Seashore Academy. After I received my teaching credential and master’s from the University of California, Irvine. I teach the middle school’s history and elective courses at the Seashore’s Newport Beach campus. I have enjoyed teaching because kids always find innovative solutions and insight when exploring the annals of history. When I am not in the classroom, you can find me with a good book, working out at the gym, or planning another adventure.
Kindergarten
I am a kindergarten teacher at Newport Beach Campus. I love this age group! I grew up in Japan and love to travel there every year. I have an amazing daughter who is twelve years old and loves to horseback ride. My goal is to create a warm, loving, and supportive environment where my students are excited about learning and look forward to coming to school.
Mandarin Immersion
Kinder
3rd & 4th
TK & Kinder
HR
Founder, Seashore Academy
Seashore Accounts
3rd/4th Grade & Spanish Immersion
Your child will receive progress reports and unofficial transcripts from Seashore Academy. You have the option of registering with a non-classroom based charter school with whom we are affiliated to receive an official transcript.
Families may budget for tuition, books and supplies without the hassle and pressure of galas, auctions, and so forth.
Uniforms are mandatory at Seashore Academy. Official uniforms can be purchased from our official store. Click this to go to our shop.
The goal of both these policies is to keep our students focused on good values and on academics.
TK & Kinder
Controller
Founder, Seashore Academy
Seashore Accounts
HR