WESLEY - Key Persons
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Secretary / CEO - Clinical Therapist, Supervisor
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- Director of School Services, Director of Strategic Initiatives
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Contractor, Cultural Kaleidoscope Program, Fulton County Schools
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Tax & Technology Director
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Chairman of Academic Excellence Committee / Founder
"Wesley has seen tremendous change and growth over the last 8 years," says Marshall. "We've had our charter renewed twice in the last 8 years. We were named one of only two APS schools as a Title 1 school of distinction. Wesley is on track to become a STEM-certified school. We just underwent gymnasium and auditorium renovations. And then there are the soon-to-come 8 million dollars in upgrades to the facility."
Clearly, Marshall has his and Wesley's sights aimed at the future!
A Native Georgian, Jason Marshall is at home serving the diverse Wesley community in Atlanta. Marshall began his tenure as Executive Director of Wesley International Academy in 2016 after serving as principal of Fernbank Elementary, a successful traditional elementary school in Dekalb County.
Marshall began his journey in education with a degree in Child Development at the Morehouse College. He then gained his Master's degree in Administration Planning and Social Policy from Harvard Graduate School of Education. In his eleven years at Fernbank Elementary, he led the thriving school and was named Principal of the Year for Dekalb County Schools (2015-16).
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Board Chair / Vice President, Market Growth and Operations
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Vice Chair / Senior Counsel, Litigation Management
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- General Counsel & Policy Advocate / Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Treasurer / Associate Partner
Rachel Goodman came to Wesley in 2009 when it was called Imagine Wesley. She was working at another Imagine school when her school leader moved to Wesley and stayed in touch with her. "I constantly heard about the amazing culture and IB education at the school," she says. " I was intrigued by the innovation and instructional program so the moment there was an opportunity to interview at Wesley, I jumped at the chance!" So, she's been here since the very beginning of what is now Wesley International Academy!
Originally from Buffalo, New York, Goodman is a graduate of SUNY Fredonia and Georgia Southern University. She has served as a PYP and MYP teacher, MYP instructional coach, IB coordinator, PYP Assistant Principal, and MYP Principal.