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ABOUT US
We provide a nurturing, trauma-informed environment while also helping students develop the resilience and emotional-regulation skills necessary to thrive in a competitive adult world.
Meet the Executive Director
-Michael Ventura-
Greetings and welcome to Clara B. Ford Academy!
Hello! I'm Mike Ventura and I'm the Executive Director for Clara B. Ford School. I'm excited to begin our school year journey together. We have an outstanding team that continuously goes the extra mile for our students and our work family. Please contact the school if you would like to speak with me.
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Have a peaceful and prosperous day.
--Mr. Mike Ventura M.Ed. --
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Our Committment
Here at CBF, we serve a population of phenomenal youth, we live by the motto “Together We Will,” valuing collaboration among staff and students. We work together to cultivate a rich school culture, and we enjoy our time as a CBF Family! Our staff has great confidence in our students’ potential, and we are deeply committed to both providing them a nurturing learning environment and helping them to build the academic and social emotional skills necessary to thrive in a competitive adult world.
STAFF DIRECTORY
Michael Ventura
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mike Patterson
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Christina Gonzalez
SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Jessica Hilberath
ADMIN ASSISTANT
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Ray Bowyer
ELA
Julia Bozyk
ELA
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Robin Hadrick
CURRICULUM
Karen Oman
S.S./ BLDG Support
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Barbara Pankowski
Kari Plesco
Sandra Purcell
Alexis Ramsey
INSTRUCTIONAL COACH
S.S. / SP. ED COORDINATOR
S.S. / IT
ARTS
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Cassandra Richardson
Bria Warmsby
Brad Williams
Aigne Patton
TRAUMA SV. SPECIALIST
TRAUMA / RESTORATIVE
HEALTH / PE
MATH INTERVENTIONIST
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