After conducting a rigorous, nationwide search, the Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy is delighted to announce the appointment of Anita Bordeaux as the school's Executive Director. 

A long-term advocate for alternatives and choice in education, Bordeaux is a veteran educator who has demonstrated commitment in serving families and meeting individual student needs. Bordeaux has a proven track record in administration, teacher coaching, and professional development in public charter schools in Atlanta, New York City, Milwaukee, and Washington, DC.  She earned a Bachelors of Arts in History and a Masters of Arts in Education from Michigan State University. Bordeaux also earned certification in Administration and Supervision from Johns Hopkins University in partnership with the International Society of Technology Educators (ISTE).

CGLA SCIENCE NIGHT

CGLA students and family members joined together as scientists at the school-wide science night on March 16.  Girls and family members plied the scientific process through a rotation of eleven experiment stations designed to enrich learning in standards-based science competencies.  Science night activities provided an opportunity for girls to document their science learning achievements through project-based experiments.  Girls and families explored topics including optics, biome and environmental science, nutrition, and chemistry. 

LEE UNIVERSITY VOLUNTEERS HELP CGLA A.C.T. UP

In preparation for college, CGLA 9^th graders spent two Saturdays in March learning with guidance from volunteers from Lee University.  Organized by Angie Markum, CGLA Algebra I Specialist, these activities enhanced girls' academic skills and college-readiness.  Lee University students offered a rotation of informational sessions including preparation for achievement examinations (including the ACT and end-of course exams) and college planning.  In addition to providing peer-to-peer college planning support, Lee students, representing Nepal, Nigeria, the Bahamas, and the Navajo Nation, introduced students to the global diversity of college campuses.  Many thanks to Lee's Dean of Students, Dr. Carolyn Dirksen, for preparing the activities of the day and providing each CGLA student with a novel by Alexandria LaFaye, and to the Nehemiah Project for providing lunch for all the participants.

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT: SILVERADO

Join the CGLA school community in celebrating the birth of Silverado, an endangered Kiger Mustang.  Silverado is the newest member of the Mustang Leadership Partners, an organization that supports an equine learning and leadership development program for CGLA students.

SEEKING STAR TEACHERS

In the 2010-2011 school year, CGLA will nearly double its enrollment to serve 140 students in grades 6, 7, 9, and 10.  To keep pace with expanding enrollment, CGLA is seeking dynamic educators to fill several instructional positions. Candidates must be licensed to teach in TN with appropriate endorsements for middle grades or 7-12 and must meet the "highly qualified" criteria as defined by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.   

If you're interested in joining CGLA's instructional team, we invite you to attend an informational session at CGLA on Thursday, April 15 from 4:30 -- 6 pm or Saturday, April 17 from 9:30 am - 11 am.   To apply, email your resume with a cover letter to [email protected] by April 30, 2010.  For additional information about CGLA, visit www.cglaonline.com or call 702-7230.

OUT & ABOUT

CGLA is unlocking a world of possibility for girls, and an important component of that is providing opportunities for girls to network with professional women, apply social and interpersonal skills, and engage in activities in the broader community.  We are always seeking community-based learning opportunities for students; if your organization is interested in including CGLA students and staff, please contact Young Women's Leadership Academy Foundation Executive Director, Maxine Bailey, at 423) 664-5724.  

• CGLA girls joined Executive Women's International on March 10, 2010 for an etiquette lesson with Nell Mohney, dinner, and a presentation by Vicky Gregg, President and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee and Young Women's Leadership Academy Foundation board member. 

• CGLA students celebrated the non-profit community at the WTCI Be More awards on March 3, 2010.  Participating students met PBS News anchor Judy Woodruff and learned about the many contributions of non-profit organizations in our community.

• Girls from CGLA experienced "fashion with compassion" at the Siskin Styleworks luncheon and runway fashion show on March 11, 2010.  Girls learned about the research and services that Siskin Children's Center undertakes on behalf of children and families in our community.

• A delegation of CGLA 9^th graders attended the Downtown Rotary Club meeting on March 25, 2010, as guests of Young Women's Leadership Academy Foundation (YWLAF) Board member Grant Law and CGLA supporter, Bettye Lynn Smith.  Girls were introduced to the Rotarians and had the opportunity to network over lunch as YWLAF Executive Director, Maxine Bailey, provided the keynote address.