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LEADERSHIP TEAM

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Natalie Morosi

Executive Director

+ Co-Founder

Katie Castellon

Lower School Director

+ Co-Founder

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Diana Aguilar

Director of Community

+ Co-Founder

Gretchen O'Henley

Director of Student Supports

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Julio Salazar

Director of Operations

INSTRUCTIONAL AND SUPPORT STAFF 
Kindergarten Team

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First Grade Team

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Second Grade Team

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Third Grade

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Enrichment

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Office Manager

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Student Support

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JOIN THE AVENTURA TEAM

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Aventura's team will grow as our school grows through the 2029-2030 school year. Our ACS Team has the unique opportunity to bring our school model to life and together enact change in our community. We welcome applications from dedicated individuals who are as passionate as we are about inclusive, bilingual, purposeful education. 

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For the 2024-2025 school year we are fully hired. However, we would love to go ahead and meet candidates interested in joining us for future school years. We are currently accepting applications and scheduling initial interviews for the below positions. The first application step is to email our Talent Director Lindsey at llongoria@aventuranashville.org with your cover letter and resume. We can't wait to meet you!

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  • K-4 Classroom Teachers** - Classroom teachers work on co-teaching teams with two teachers per class. K-1 classes are self-contained. In grades 2 and above, there is an opportunity to departmentalize or specialize in math, project-based literacy instruction, or literacy intervention. We also offer a residency opportunity for educators who have not yet obtained their teaching license.

  • Paraprofessionals- Paraprofessionals work with individuals and small groups to provide all students with personalized support. This could be an opportunity to explore a career in education for career changers or those who have not yet finished a college degree.

  • Low incidence SPED teacher- Aventura's student support team is growing! Aventura's low incidence special education teachers will work with students who have extensive support needs. They will use an inclusive approach to education that builds on each student's strengths, values, and preferences.

 

**Classroom Teacher candidates must demonstrate proficiency in English and Spanish. An EL certification is preferred but not required. Teachers with a Special Education specialization and bilingual proficiency are invited to apply to join our classroom co-teaching teams.

AVENTURA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Jessie Garcia Knowles, Board Chair

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Lindsey Harris, Board Vice-Chair

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Karla Vázquez Moreno, Board Secretary

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Alex L. Lorenz, Board Treasurer

 

Aaron Mcgee Board Member, Parent Representative

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Dawana Wade, Board Member

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Gini Pupo-Walker, Board Member

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Jacob Bennett, Board Member, Parent Representative

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Luke Smiley, Board Member

 

Stuart Burkhalter, Board Member

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Veronica Uribe, Board Member
 

BOARD MEETINGS & GOVERNANCE DOCUMENTS

 

The Aventura Board of Directors holds quarterly meetings. Meetings are held from 9-11am. If you wish to attend a meeting please contact info@aventuranashville.org to confirm the meeting time, location, and agenda. Scheduled meeting dates:

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2024-2025 Meeting Dates

September 20, 2024 (annual meeting)

December 6, 2024

February 21, 2025

June 20, 2025

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Past Meeting Agendas/ Minutes

June 16, 2024

May 9, 2024 (ad hoc)

April 11, 2024 (ad hoc)

March 8, 2024- (ad hoc)

February 16, 2024

December 1, 2023 ā€‹

November 11, 2023 (ad hoc)

September 15, 2023 (annual meeting)

June 16, 2023

April 13, 2023 (ad hoc)

February 17, 2023

Dec 2, 2022

September 9, 2022

May 18, 2022

April 20, 2022

February 16, 2022

January 19, 2022

December 15, 2021

November 17, 2021

October 20, 2021ā€‹

September 18, 2021

June 10, 2021

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Public Governance & Financial Documents

Charter Application & Agreement (Includes Bylaws and all Board Policies)

MNPS Library Selection & Library Reconsideration Policies

MNPS Title IX Training; ACS Title IX Coordinator Katie Castellon, kcastellon@aventuranashville.org

Aventura's Approved Foundational Literacy Skills Plan

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FY25 Board Approved Budget

FY22 Audited Financials

FY23 Audited Financials

FY23 990

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