IJGA 2020 September Newsletter | Page 8

WELCOME STEPHANIE DINONNO

IJGA has a new Director of Education , Stephanie DiNonno . Stephanie comes to us from Montverde Academy , our exceptional academic partner . Stephanie taught elementary school at Montverde then worked in its college guidance office for a number of years . We recently sat down with Stephanie to learn more about her past experiences , and how she plans to shape the education of IJGA Bishops Gate student-athletes .
How would you describe your first month on the job ?
“ The start of this schoolyear has been unlike any other with our students attending both asynchronous and synchronous classes . We worked around the clock to create specific classroom spaces for distance learning . We have the bandwidth , lighting , and comfortable surroundings conducive to learning , discovery , and achievement . Starting a new position can be somewhat overwhelming , but I bring the gift of fresh eyes . Coming in from the outside , I was able to assess without bias and make decisions based on what I saw , not what had happened in the past .”
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