Middle School Workshops
David Benitez
My name is David Benitez, and I am currently in my second year as an English teacher at Elk Grove Charter School. In addition to teaching English, I also instruct classes in Independent Study, Advocacy, and Leadership. I obtained my bachelor's degree in English from UC Davis in 2020. Subsequently, I furthered my education at UC Davis to obtain my teaching credential and Master's Degree in Education. When I am not teaching, I enjoy running and spending time with my loved ones, as well as exploring various coffee shops and restaurants.
Jessica Bayze
Jessica Bayze
ISP Teacher /Advocacy
916-714-1653 X 51032
jbayze@egusd.net
I've been a teacher for 15 years and this is my 2nd year at Elk Grove Charter. I teach Independent Study, 8th-grade advocacy, and social science intervention. I earned my undergraduate degree from UC Davis, my teaching credential from Sac State and, most recently, my Masters in Educational Leadership and my preliminary Administrative Credential from UMass Global
James Breakfield
James Breakfield
Science Teacher
916- 714-1653 x51037
jbreakfi@egusd.net
I’ve been a teacher at EG Charter since 2003. I’ve taught all science courses as well as ISP for Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior students. I’ve been the EL Cordinator for 11 years. In the past I’ve had a number of careers as a Military Police Officer, Language Interpreter (Spanish), and a Security Supervisor at a Bank. Personally, I have two teenagers and have been married for 31 years. My hobbies include anything computer based. Swimming, football, and wrestling are some of the activities I’ve been associated with. I have a BS in Computer Science, and have both a single and multiple credential. Teaching and seeing the Ah-hah moments with my students is one of the best rewards.
Science Teacher
916- 714-1653 x51037
jbreakfi@egusd.net
I’ve been a teacher at EG Charter since 2003. I’ve taught all science courses as well as ISP for Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior students. I’ve been the EL Cordinator for 11 years. In the past I’ve had a number of careers as a Military Police Officer, Language Interpreter (Spanish), and a Security Supervisor at a Bank. Personally, I have two teenagers and have been married for 31 years. My hobbies include anything computer based. Swimming, football, and wrestling are some of the activities I’ve been associated with. I have a BS in Computer Science, and have both a single and multiple credential. Teaching and seeing the Ah-hah moments with my students is one of the best rewards.
Tristan Church
Tristan Church
I'm Tristan Church, History/Social Science teacher at Elk Grove Charter School. I have experience teaching 7th-12th grades. When I'm not in the classroom, I'm reading, gardening, cooking, or playing video games.
Alli Conway
Alli Conway
Math/ Advocacy & ISP Teacher
916- 714-1653 x51025
Math/ Advocacy & ISP Teacher
916- 714-1653 x51025
Alli Conway is in her 8th year of teaching Mathematics and her 6th year teaching at Elk Grove Charter. She attended Sacramento State and National University earning her single subject teaching credential with a Master’s Degree in Math Education. She was inspired by all the wonderful math teachers she had to teach math and inspire other kids to enjoy math as much as she did. When she is not teaching you can find her baking/cooking or spending time with her husand and farm animals.
Madina Daudi
Madina Daudi
Spanish Teacher
916-714-1653
mdaudi@egusd.net
Chin Son Kim
Chin Son Kim is a dedicated educator with 16 years of experience, including 12 years teaching middle school English and ISP at Elk Grove Charter School and 3 years as a kindergarten teacher in Pittsburg, CA. Outside of the classroom, Mrs. Kim cherishes spending time with her husband and their three children, aged 12, 6, and 4. The family enjoys exploring new eateries and coffee shops, and when they have free time away from the kids’ activities, they love biking, taking walks, and supporting their son’s competitive soccer games with Sacramento Republic Academy. In her spare moments (which is rare at the moment), Mrs. Kim finds joy in reading at bookstores or coffee shops, embracing the quieter side of life.
Melissa Wade
I have been teaching for 15 years, this is year 10 for me at Elk Grove Charter. I currently teach 7th grade Advocacy, 9th grade health/ geography and 9th grade college and career. I also teach 11th and 12th grade Independent Study. I love teaching at Elk Grove Charter because of how individualized our instruction is to meet all student needs. When I am not here I enjoy spending time with my husband and 3 kids.
