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Meet Miss Amanda: TK Teacher at La Mesa

Starting TK can involve a wild mix of nerves, excitement and anticipation–new school, new friends, new teacher, new lunch routine. The right teacher, like our Amanda Camat, affectionately known at school as Miss Amanda, can help calm those nerves and make TK an experience students will reflect upon fondly. We’ve asked Miss Amanda to share with us a little about her background as an educator and why she chooses to teach TK at our tuition-free public charter school in La Mesa. 

How did your professional and personal path lead you to TLC? 

I have my BA in Elementary Education studies and have previously taught at preschools and worked with my Sunday School in the 3-4 year old class. I started at TLC shortly after my kids began attending. 

What do you love about TLC? What sets it apart from other schools? 

I love how TLC feels like a community. The staff, parents and students really care about one another. 

What’s the best part about your role? The biggest challenge? 

I love working with the children. My biggest challenge has been trying to do too many things at once. I feel like I could always be doing more. 

What other activities and clubs do you contribute to? 

I am looking forward to starting a garden club with other staff members. I also really love the events that our events team plans throughout the year. 

Fun Facts about Miss Amanda

  • I am originally from Las Vegas. 
  • I love to read, crochet and embroider. 
  • I read about 75 books a year on average. 
  • My favorite animal is a burrowing owl. 
  • My favorite sport is softball, both my daughters play. 
  • I studied in Italy in college and lived there for 6 months.
  • Above all, my favorite pastime is being with my family doing active things outside. 

We are thrilled to have Miss Amanda teaching our youngest students at TLC La Mesa this school year. Interested in enrolling? We have a few spots available for Fall 2025-26. Visit our enrollment page for more information. 

About The Learning Choice Academy 

The Learning Choice Academy (TLC) is a tuition-free TK-12 public charter school serving families for over 20 years in Chula Vista, La Mesa, and San Diego. TLC offers two educational options: a Hybrid Homeschool Program combining on-campus classes with at-home learning and a Homeschool Program that supports families to design their child’s education. With a focus on strong academics and character, TLC creates a nurturing community where confident, knowledgeable, and self-directed learners thrive. Get to know TLC at www.learningchoice.org and on Facebook & Instagram.