LEADERSHIP TEAM
Natalie Morosi
Executive Director
+ Co-Founder
Katie Castellon
Lower School Director
+ Co-Founder
Diana Aguilar
Director of Community
+ Co-Founder
Gretchen O'Henley
Director of Student Supports
Julio Salazar
Director of Operations
INSTRUCTIONAL AND SUPPORT STAFF
Kindergarten Team
First Grade Team
Second Grade Team
Third Grade
Enrichment
Office Manager
Student Support
JOIN THE AVENTURA TEAM
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.
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.
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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.
**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
Jessie Garcia Knowles, Board Chair
Lindsey Harris, Board Vice-Chair
Karla Vázquez Moreno, Board Secretary
Alex L. Lorenz, Board Treasurer
Aaron Mcgee Board Member, Parent Representative
Dawana Wade, Board Member
Gini Pupo-Walker, Board Member
Jacob Bennett, Board Member, Parent Representative
Luke Smiley, Board Member
Stuart Burkhalter, Board Member
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:
September 15, 2023 (annual meeting)
November 11, 2023 (ad hoc)
February 16, 2024
March 8, 2024- (ad hoc)
April 11, 2024 (ad hoc)
May 9, 2024 (ad hoc)
June 14, 2024
Past Meeting Agendas/ Minutes
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