Master Carlon taught students for over 35 years. His sense of discipline, positive attitude and fun interaction made him a very popular instructor in the Bay Area. 

His teaching philosophy and his ultimate goal was to help build positive leaders and well-rounded human beings. 

"I want the children to learn about attitude and respect", he explains. "If we have the right attitude, we can achieve more in our lives". 

Lara has been part of the Tae Kwon Do family for many years. She tested for her black belt at West America when she was 10 years old, after having started at age 5. Her positive attitude and outlook in life was greatly framed by her experience in the TKD studio.

Lara has her M.A. in French and Comparative Literature from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. She has been focusing on education and childhood development, which is reflected through her involvement in the community. Previously, Lara worked as a tutor for After Care, and is now co-owner and director of the program since 2017. Lara was also a teacher at Ring Mountain Day School and Terra Marin School and worked in the Parks and Rec. department at the Tamalpais Community Services District.

Lara’s goal is to provide After Care students with the resources and learning tools they need to achieve their highest potential. She believes this can be reached through perseverance, dedication and respect.