Teachers Lead by Example During Tour de TucsonLa Paloma Academy faculty and staff model healthy living through participation and support of local cycling event Tucson, AZ (11/09/11) – This November, La Paloma Academy teachers and staff members hope to inspire their students to stay active, healthy, and involved in their community. More than a dozen La Paloma faculty members will participate in this year’s El Tour de Tucson bicycling event, leading by example how to be active and healthy while also doing their part to support a good cause. The La Paloma faculty members participating in the Tour will be sponsored by the school. “La Paloma faculty, staff and students will be cheering on Tour participants and looking forward to hearing about our staff’s experience upon their return to school on Monday,” said La Paloma Superintendent Raena Janes. El Tour de Tucson is one of the largest road bicycling events in the United States and brings together thousands of bicyclists from all over the U.S. during the annual event. The Tour offers different course options depending on level of experience. Riders can traverse the 111 mile or 85 mile course, a 60 or 42 mile route, or join the 6, 3 or ¼ mile Diamond Children’s El Tour Fun Ride. El Tour de Tucson cyclists raise funds for various charities, including Tu Nidito Children & Family Services and Diamond Children’s Miracle Center. This year’s 29 th Annual El Tour de Tucson takes place on Saturday, November 19. Since its inception in 2002, La Paloma Academy, now the largest and fastest-growing charter school system in Southern Arizona, has made it a priority to provide a wellrounded, character based education with an emphasis on community service. La Paloma Academy offers a private-school environment tuition-free to Tucson students in grades K-8. To learn more about La Paloma Academy, please visit www.lpatucson.org. For an interview with La Paloma Superintendent Raena Janes, please call the contacts listed at the top of this release. About La Paloma AcademyAs the largest and fastest-growing charter school system in Southern Arizona, La Paloma Academy continually discovers new fun and innovative ways to make the educational experience at each of its campuses entertaining and challenging. In just three short years, La Paloma experienced unprecedented growth, expanding from one campus in Tucson with 350 students to two campuses with over 1,400 students. Raena Janes, the founder and superintendent of La Paloma Academy, focuses her efforts on education with individualized instruction, incorporation of extra curricular activities and emphasis on the importance of family and community values. La Paloma Academy was awarded the State of Arizona’s 2005 Excellence in Education Award. In addition, Ms. Janes was named as one of Tucson’s 40 Under 40 in 2006, Phoenix’s 40 Under 40 in 2011 and Tucson’s Mentor of the Year in 2008. Visit the school’s website at www.lpatucson.org. MEDIA CONTACTS: Karen Gavender Website: www.lpatucson.org |
