Thursday, October 4 | 3:50PM to 5:00PM | CAPITAL
Thursday, October 4 | 3:50PM to 5:00PM | CAPITAL
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"Vineville Academy of the Arts - “Preparing Students for Academic and Personal Success through the Arts” for over 15 years. Most recently The Leader In Me philosophy has inspired student leadership opportunities in all personal and academic areas. Being a recipient of Georgia Association of Educational Leaders – GAEL School Bell Award for the past three years for Pan-Philharmonic orchestra, Panda Players drama and RoboPandas robotics illustrates the dedication and diversity of our students and highly qualified staff. The innovative Fine Arts Programs provide our students opportunities to excel in various modalities, creative outlets and future career endeavors. Vineville Academy students receive intentional exposure and specified instruction in areas of visual art, dance, music, strings, technology and drama providing a strong skillset preparing students to be college and career ready for the 21st century global society.
Embracing The Leader in Me paradigm; Vineville Academy has sought out opportunities for students to learn fundamentals of leadership, demonstrate academic gifts, personal talents and provide a multitude of leadership roles for students to enhance their leadership skills. Our staff strongly believes in building student leaders focused on academics, while also honing their talents in artistic venues. Students lead through schoolwide and community performances, modeling for younger students and creating a culture of servant leadership for the community. The Leader in Me has intensified the learning experiences and educational journey for our students. Our focus is to grow students who display leadership, scholarship and citizenship in all areas of their life."
Kristy Graham
Principal, Vineville Academy of the Arts, Bibb County Schools, GAMrs. Kristy Graham is Principal of Vineville Academy of the Arts. Mrs. Graham is dedicated to the development and enhancement of integrated arts educational programs to promote growth in the teaching and learning of student development, achievement and performance.
*Previous Administrative Positions: Mrs. Graham was Assistant Principal at Vineville Academy of the Arts, Assistant Principal at Heritage Elementary School, Coordinator of Parent Training at the Welcome Center and Instructional Coach at Porter Elementary. Additionally, Mrs. Graham is responsible for student discipline, classroom observations, teacher evaluations and supervision, facilitating parent meetings, maintaining schedules, handling logistical matters, serving as testing coordinator, training staff on district code of ethics, policies and procedures, as well as accounting for College and Career Readiness Indicators, School Digger Reports, Standardized Testing and Georgia Department of Education Star Ratings.
* Mrs. Graham is the recipient of the 2018 GAESP Georgia Distinguished Principal’s Award.
* Mrs. Graham is a graduate member of Leadership Macon Co-Hort 2016
* Mrs. Graham is a graduate member of Bibb County School District Leader’s Academy Administrator’s Institute 2012
* Prior to her current position in Bibb County, Mrs. Graham was an Elementary school teacher; Lower School Activities Director; Specialized Instructional Assistant; After School Program Director and a member of individual School Board Councils.
* With more than 20 years of educational experience and service, Mrs. Graham was recognized for achievement by Governor Perdue as a Georgia Master Teacher in 2008; Rosa Taylor Elementary Teacher of the Year 2007-2008; Bibb County School District Top Five Teacher of the Year Finalist; and listed in Who’s Who Among Outstanding Educators of Georgia.
* 2010-2012 Bibb County School District, Middle Grades Reading (4-8)
Amanda Marsh
Assistant Principal, Vineville Academy of the Arts, Bibb County Schools, GAAmanda Marsh holds her Bachelors in Early Childhood Education Masters in Educational Leadership and a Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction. Mrs. Marsh spent 11 years in the classroom and served in an instructional coach position for three years before becoming Assistant Principal at Vineville Academy of the Arts this year. Mrs. Marsh has served on the Business Education Partnership for four years and helped pilot The Leader in Me initiative that is on track to be district wide in the coming years. She has participated in various leadership programs within the district and community. Mrs. Marsh has also been a break-out presenter at The Leader in Me Symposium in Atlanta sharing the story of amazing community support that rallied together to make The Leader in Me possible in Bibb County.
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