08
Jan
15
Jul
Center Academy MAPs Student Academic Growth
Dr. Andrew Hicks After administering the Stanford Achievement Tests to students every year for the past 12 years, Center Academy is charting a new course for the 2018-19 school year. We have partnered with Step Up for Students and NWEA (Northwest Evaluation Association) to administer NWEA MAP® Growth™ beginning in September. Because of the flexible […]
13
Oct
Palm Harbor Families Help Out after Irma
While Hurricane Irma caused many schools to close and lose power, the Palm Harbor location experienced roof leaks, and classroom ceilings fell down due to damage to the roof from the storm. We were fortunate to have the property owner contact a roofing company to start repairing the damage very quickly; however, we needed to […]
16
Jan
Teacher Spotlight – Gretchen Finley
Say hello to Gretchen Finley, a middle school teacher at the Center Academy Palm Harbor campus. She hails from Long Island, New York and has been teaching for 15 years. Mrs. Finley sought out Center Academy as her school of choice because it does not adhere to the “one size fits all” curriculum, often found […]
11
Apr
Student Spotlight – Lamarr Williams
Lamarr Williams, a 9th grader at Center Academy Riverview campus, is a Florida native who loves math because it’s fun to do and has “tons of challenges”. His favorite teacher is Ms. Delcampo because she is “cool, nice, funny and special.” What Lamarr likes most about Center Academy is that he fits in with all […]
11
Sep
Teacher Spotlight – Magalie Azadian
Meet Ms. Magalie Azadian, whose family immigrated from France to Montreal, Canada before settling in the U.S. She has been teaching for 25 years – 14 of them at Center Academy in Lutz. Ms. Azadian has taught all grade levels and subjects, but currently teaches 8th grade. “My degree and interest in psychology – specifically […]
27
May
Mindful Eating, ADHD and Nutrition
By Mark Bertin, M.D. The words attention deficit are so strongly associated with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), many people overlook other far-reaching consequences of the disorder. Among them are poor eating habits, eating disorders, and a higher-than-average risk of becoming overweight as a result of having ADHD. For example, a recent study linked ADHD to […]
26
May
A Short and Sweet Video About Our Newest Campus in Mandarin!
Check out our video of our newest campus in Mandarin for Center Academy.
08
May
Teacher Spotlight – Amy DelCampo
After growing up and finishing school in upstate New York 18 years ago, Amy DelCampo moved to Florida seeking a warm, sunny climate. She has been teaching for 15 years, 12 of them at the Center Academy Riverview location. Although she’s taught a variety of grades, she now teaches 8th grade, covering all subjects. “I […]
06
Apr
Student Spotlight – Dylan Ellis
A 12th grader at Center Academy, Dylan Ellis loves science and history because “Science teaches us about a better understanding of the world around us. And with history, I’ve learned that throughout time, much of our human errors are the same.” Dylan’s favorite teacher is Mr. McKenna, who “has a very individualized approach to learning; […]
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