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The Jewish Academy of Orlando is pleased to announce that its principal, Shari Wladis, has been elected to the Florida Kindergarten Council (FKC) Board of Directors. Wladis has worked at Jewish Academy since 2004 and has served as a teacher, director of curriculum, interim head of school and now principal. Under her guidance and direction, the academic program at the Jewish Academy has strengthened and grown.

The FKC was established in 1968 and is comprised of independent schools dedicated to maintaining high standards in early education. FKC is tasked with accrediting these independent schools and ensuring high standards in pre-school through 3rd grade programs. Wladis' goal on this board is to continue to encourage Florida Independent Schools and educators to develop curriculum that meets the needs of diverse learners.

The Jewish Academy of Orlando is accredited by FKC as well as the Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS).

"The Jewish Academy is very proud of Mrs. Wladis' appointment to the FKC Board, said Head of School Alan Rusonik. "We are also pleased that Mrs. Wladis is part of the leadership team at the Jewish Academy, and we know that her experience on the FKC board will benefit our school now and into the future."

For more information about the Jewish Academy of Orlando or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Jessica Mishael, admissions manager, at jmishael@myjao.org or 407-647-0713.