Element Education

10/15/2026

🎉 Celebrating 25 Years of Learning, Growing, and Connecting!

Today marks a special milestone for Element Education as we celebrate 25 years of empowering students and families to discover their element and learn in ways that bring out their best.

This anniversary is especially meaningful as we also celebrate the charter renewal of both Community Montessori and Dimensions Collaborative School by the San Diego County Office of Education!

For 25 years, our journey has been shaped by the dedication of our educators, the trust of our families, and a shared belief that education should recognize and nurture the unique strengths of every student.

As we reflect on how far we've come, we are grateful to everyone who has been part of our story. We look forward to continuing to grow, innovate, and create meaningful learning opportunities for students and families.

Here's to 25 years of making a difference and a future full of possibility!

10/01/2026

What’s happening across the Element Education community?

Our latest Monthly Minute highlights learning in action across Community Montessori and Dimensions Collaborative School, along with family resources, community connections, upcoming events, and more.

Read the latest Element Monthly Minute:

https://conta.cc/4dHBq2y

08/13/2026

We're starting the new school year with a new edition of the Element Monthly Minute! Catch up on what's happening across Element Education, from student achievements and community connections to new podcast episodes and an exciting year ahead.

Email from Element Education Element Education Monthly Minute: Innovation, Community, Growth       The Monthly Minute     A New Year of Purpose and Partnership As we welcome a new school year, I've be

08/10/2026

We’re excited to be featured in the August issue of the Carlsbad Business Journal!

On page 6, “Preparing Children for an AI World Without Losing What Makes Them Human” highlights a timely conversation from the Element Is Everything Podcast with Executive Director Terri Novacek and Jeff Riley, Executive Director of Day of AI.

As AI continues to change how we live and learn, the conversation explores how we can prepare students to use these powerful tools while continuing to nurture the curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, and human connection that make learning meaningful.

Thank you to the Carlsbad Business Journal for sharing this important conversation with the community!

https://www.flipsnack.com/96FCF6ED75E/cbj_0826_web See less

07/22/2026

Tamara Campbell
School Director
Dimensions Collaborative School (DCS)

Tamara Campbell brings more than 30 years of experience in California public education, including 24 years in the non-classroom flex-based charter school model. Throughout her career, she has served as both an educator and educational leader, partnering with students, families, and educators to build inclusive, student-centered learning communities where every learner is
supported, challenged, and inspired to reach their full potential.

Ms. Campbell holds a Master of Education in Educational Business Administration, a Bachelor in Behavioral Science, a Clear California Administrative Services Credential, and a Clear Multiple Subject Credential.

She is passionate about creating personalized learning environments where every student is known, supported, and empowered to achieve their goals. Her leadership is grounded in collaboration, integrity, continuous improvement, and a strong commitment to educational equity and family partnership.

Outside of school, Ms. Campbell enjoys floral design and gardening, spending time with family and friends, and exploring new ways to strengthen educational opportunities for students and communities.

She is honored to serve the students, families, and staff of Element Education and looks forward to partnering with the DCS community to help every learner thrive.

03/18/2026

Community Montessori is Officially a 2026 California School to Watch
We are excited to share that Community Montessori has been named a 2026 California School to Watch!
This recognition highlights middle-grade schools that demonstrate:

✨ Academic Excellence
✨ Developmental Responsiveness
✨ Social Equity
✨ Strong, collaborative leadership

The Schools to Watch program identifies model schools across California that support the whole child and serve as examples of best practices for others statewide and nationally.

Being part of this network means we are not only recognized for our impact but also connected to a community of schools committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and student success.

This recognition reflects the dedication of our students, educators, and families who make our school such a special place every day. 💙

01/16/2026

Element is Everything is now being listened to in 23 countries and 209 cities, with the U.S., Germany, and Australia leading the way.

The most popular episode is “Let Go with Let Grow.”

Explore episodes from all five years at
👉

Join Terri Novacek on the Element Is Everything Podcast as she explores how interests and talents align for purpose-driven learning. On Apple & Spotify.

01/06/2026

If you missed the December Element Education Monthly Minute Newsletter, you can check it out here:

Email from Element Education Element Education Monthly Minute: Innovation, Community, Growth       The Monthly Minute     Keeping Our Element Real in an Age of AI As we navigate a world where artifici

11/13/2025

🎧 New Podcast Episode: Blake Boles: The World I'd Like to Live In Pt. 2
🌿Terri continues the conversation on self-directed learning with Blake Boles — exploring what it really means to grow up in a world where learning is chosen, not forced.
They dive into:
✨ Consensual schooling
✨ The pressure of intensive parenting
✨ The joy of “hard fun”
✨ The power of peer groups
This episode is an invitation to rethink how young people learn, explore, and thrive.
🎧 Listen in and imagine a more adventurous, human-centered approach to education.
https://bit.ly/43wgK8F
Subscribe to the Element Is Everything Podcast!
🔹 Apple Podcasts
🔹 Spotify