Purpose of the School Advisory Council (SAC)

The establishment of school councils is intended to help local boards of education by bringing parents and the community together with teachers and school administrators to create a better understanding of and mutual respect for each other's concerns and share ideas for school improvement.  School councils shall represent the community of parents and businesses.

Council Members

Chairperson
Lisa Chambless- PYP Parent

Vice Chairperson
Jamie Perry- PYP 3rd Grade Boys Teacher

I graduated from East Tennessee State University with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and came to Atlanta three years ago to begin my career in education. After teaching in Gwinnett County for two years, I learned about IWIA and loved the founding principles that guide the school. I started teaching this year at IWIA as a third grade boys' instructor. I finished my Master's degree in Reading, Language, and Literacy (focus: ESOL) in December 2009 at Georgia State University. I firmly believe in the importance of extracurricular activities and developing well-rounded students, so I implemented an athletic program into the MYP this year at IWIA. My future goals are to obtain my PhD in leadership and eventually serve as an administrator. 

Secretary
Erica Jong- PYP Parent

I am a proud mother of 2 PYP students that attend IWIA and we live in East Atlanta.  I received my Masters in Social Work from Hunter College City University of New York and during my short career as a Social Worker, I worked predominantly with high school students in school-based mental health centers by providing clinical and support services.  After the birth of my children and re-locating to Atlanta, I started my own business designing and manufacturing my own line of organic baby products.  Although I no longer practice social work, child-advocacy and community service continue to play important roles in my life.  Volunteering at the school allows me to help support all our students, staff, and families.

Gabrielle Philips- MYP Parent

I am a parent of three great students, 2nd, 4th, and 6th grades.  I graduated from Morris Brown  College right here in Atlanta with a degree in Business. My husband and I own a small publishing company. I come from a family of educators and was taught that education is the great equalizer. Anything can be achieved with a great education. I chose IWIA because of it's mission statement. It states everything we were looking for in a school.

Joyce Nance- MYP Parent

Jeffrey Holcomb- MYP Coordinator/8^th Grade Teacher  

I am an international administrator and educator with over 10 years of experience in the field of education. I have taught in schools ranging from public to international to charter, and in classrooms ranging from fully included special education classrooms through Advanced Placement and IB Diploma classrooms. I led International School Moshi (Tanzania, East Africa) to gain its MYP authorization as MYP Coordinator in addition to involvement in Outdoor Pursuits and as Senior Boys Basketball Coach. Currently, my role at IWIA involves supervising curriculum development and discipline as the MYP Coordinator and teaching 8th Grade iCHiLL (integrated Humanities and ELA).

Dr. Mridula Hormes- Principal

The SAC responsibilities:

• Since the advisory council is in its first year, the members will adopt operating guidelines and by-laws;

• Convenes on a monthly basis to hear issues regarding the school, develop and advise modifications to     procedures and policies of the school;

• Make recommendations to the school's principal relative to the operating policies and procedures of the   school;

• Support the plan to improve the educational achievement in the school, focusing on the International         Baccalaureate curriculum, attaining AYP and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)       accreditation;

• The SAC Chair or a designee attends Imagine Wesley LLC Board meetings and provide a report;

• The SAC Chair or a designee provides a report at each PTA General Assembly Meeting.

Please note: the SAC will not be involved in personnel issues, including hiring or evaluation of staff; individual student discipline issues; and any issue dealing with a specific student, staff member, or parent.


Communication with SAC
Parents, staff, students, & members of the community are all encouraged to contact the SAC with any questions, comments, recommendation, and/or concerns regarding IWIA.  Please use one of the following methods to address the SAC:

-  IWIASAC@gmail.com

-  Send in written correspondence with your child.  Notify your teacher to transfer the letter to one of our staff               representatives, Jamie Perry 3rd grade teacher or Jeffrey Holcomb MYP coordinator.

-  Drop off written correspondence into our wall mounted locked mailbox located in the front office.
   * This mailbox will be forthcoming.


 2010 SAC Meeting Schedule
 All meetings are held at Imagine Wesley International Academy.

 Please not: All SAC meeting are open to the public.