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My name is Alissa Byrne, and I am thrilled to be returning for my 13th year as an educator at Rocklin Academy Gateway. I've had various roles during this time: teaching in a classroom, supporting new teachers, and now, as an Enrichment Support Specialist partnering with teachers to provide intervention during daily Enrichment Block ("E-Block").

I was born in Issaquah, Washington, where I lived until I was 18. I graduated from UC Santa Barbara in 2007 with a bachelor's degree in Psychology. From there, I was a 2007 Teach for America corps member in Los Angeles, receiving both my teaching credential and master's degree in Elementary Education from Loyola Marymount University. I have taught both first and second grades in my 20 years of teaching - eighteen of these twenty years have been at public charter schools.

My husband Bryan and I have three kids: 8th and 10th grade daughters who both attend WSCA, and a 6th grade son who attend Rocklin Academy Gateway. We relocated from the Los Angeles area 13 years ago to be closer to my family, who now live in Roseville. My husband was born and raised in Ireland, so we visit his family there annually. Bryan and I were both collegiate athletes at UC Santa Barbara - I was a swimmer and my husband played soccer both in college and then in the MLS. I have an older brother who is a major in the U.S. Army and a younger sister who is an RN in pediatrics at UC Davis. When not teaching, my kids keep me extremely busy with competitive soccer (Placer United), swimming (Woodcreek Seawolves), and a variety of plays/musicals. We're also very active in our church community (Bridgeway).

Teaching at Rocklin Academy Gateway has been a tremendous experience. Partnering with amazing families, outstanding colleagues, and a dedicated administration team truly creates an environment for our students that supports and challenges all students to achieve at high levels. I’m looking forward to yet another outstanding year of learning!