About Our Staff

Our primary staff consists of:

J. Alfonso; --President

Joanne has over seventeen years experience in alternative education, including teaching, curriculum development, and administration. She has been involved in home schooling for many years and has a profound love and understanding of children. Her passion is working with children who demonstrate their own unique way of learning and offer a challenge to take the road less traveled. She believes learning can be an experience that can make children's hearts sing. Joanne enjoys working with children of all ages, and she, along with the rest of her staff, hopes to motivate students to observe, question and explore their worlds. As a credentialed teacher, she has extensive teaching experience and has developed courses for SeaScape, including Advanced Placement and Remedial programs. She encourages SeaScape students to express their own creativity through projects and written work.

Jim Anderson, M.Ed; --Academic Program Director.

Jim has worked with children for 20 years as a Public and Private School teacher. He holds a Master's degree in Education and has been working with homeschooling families for over nine years. Jim frequently travels nationwide serving as a guest speaker at homeschool conferences and workshops. 

G.A. Steel; Ph.D., N.D. -- Contributing Academic Consultant

Due to her very busy schedule, we feel fortunate to have input from Dr. Steel. She is a Wildlife Photojournalist and Naturopathic Physician, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, and a Ph.D. in Natural Health Medicine. She is the author of several children's books, and has published many articles on environmental issues for "Wildlife," "Sierra," "Bugle," "Sea Frontiers," "Animals," "E The Environmental Magazine," Wild Outdoor World," "Boys' Quest," and "Falcon, For Young Conservationists." Dr. Villarreal is devoted to ensuring that all SeaScape students receive the highest quality education possible. We consider her an excellent source for academic consultation.