Class of 2010
Stacia Arnold, 23, of Ramona works in the equestrian industry. In her business, Stacia Arnold Equestrian Sports, she trains horses and teaches horseback riding to children. “It’s been fantastic,” she said. “Many of my students are actively competing in horse competitions.”
She also competes herself in Eventing horseback riding competitions, which includes dressage, cross-country and show jumping. She hopes to compete in a prestigious Rebecca Farm, Montana competition next summer.
Stacia began riding at age 4, and had her own pony at age 6. She started attending Springs’ schools in the 5th grade, which allowed her to work in the equestrian industry and compete. She remarked, “If I went to a traditional school, I wouldn’t have been able to be a student working in the industry and going to competitions. Going to Springs allowed me live my dream.” She graduated from Springs’ Renaissance Real World Academy in 2010. Her mother, Lynne Arnold, is site facilitator for Springs’ Keys College and Career Prep program.
On a typical day, Stacia arrives at the barn at 6 a.m. and spends 12 hours, or more, a day there. She said, “I eat, sleep and breathe this sport.”
Springs Charter Schools are parent choice schools where the community is our classroom. Our mission is to foster the innate curiosity of our students, empower their parents, and promote optimum learning by collaboratively developing a personalized learning program for each student.
Eagle = Choice, Freedom, Initiative
River = Community
Book = Empowering Parents (Knowledge is Power)
Torch = Curiosity, Passion for Learning
Hands = Collaboration
Keys = Personalization, Unlocking the Student’s Potential
Oak Branches = Continuous Lifelong Learning
