The Strategic Plan
This strategic plan positions Pulaski Academy for continued excellence by investing in people, programs, and facilities while ensuring financial sustainability. It reflects a community commitment to fostering an exceptional educational experience and planning for the school's continued success.
Our Mission
Our Core Values
Respect | Responsibility | Excellence | Integrity |
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The Strategic Plan: Three Pillars
Faculty and Staff Support
Attract, hire, retain, and support high-quality, mission-aligned faculty and staff.
Analyze relevant data to ensure competitive compensation and benefits, strategically positioning Pulaski Academy as the top choice for the most talented teachers, coaches, and mentors.
Establish dedicated time for regular professional development that supports curriculum mastery and strategic goals.
Faculty and Staff Excellence
Develop a Portrait of a PA Faculty to support hiring practices and to promote faculty climate, culture, and professional growth.
Establish a cohesive Professional Growth Model integrating evaluation, performance, support, and faculty and staff development.
Monitor staffing relative to needs to ensure program quality.
Strengthen and Support Curriculum
Implement a comprehensive curriculum audit and vertical alignment initiative.
Evaluate standardized testing to better inform teaching and learning.
Expand the College Counseling Experience
Expand our college counseling program to ensure every student is fully equipped and supported throughout the college process.
Develop a Portrait of a Pulaski Academy Graduate portfolio.
Enhance Student Experience, Leadership, and Wellness
Evaluate the wellness curriculum alignment across all divisions.
Increase student health support in all divisions.
Study daily schedules to ensure balance and support of all school programs.
Expand student leadership development and global impact opportunities.
Design Middle and Upper School trip programs for experiential learning.
Create a comprehensive student and parent support program.
Define the Pulaski Academy Learning Support Program
Determine feasibility for expanding learning support services.
Develop a comprehensive academic learning support program.
Provide all faculty with development to strengthen learning support.
Increase Family and Alumni Engagement
Develop an intentional and transparent communications and marketing plan to reach all constituents.
Create a comprehensive alumni engagement plan for events, philanthropy, and communications.
Expand parent education programs to strengthen school-parent partnerships.
Build strong PA connections through enhanced new family orientation initiatives.
Enhance Fine Arts & Athletics
Fine Arts
Appoint a Director to lead and advocate for the Fine Arts department.
Expand arts participation opportunities for all students.
Explore partnership opportunities to increase community visibility.
Athletics
Conduct a comprehensive assessment of athletics facilities, staffing, programs, and budget.
Encourage opportunities for multi-sport student participation.
Develop an athletics department handbook and NCAA guidance roadmap.
Utilize Market Research to Inform Enrollment Management
Analyze market trends to refine admissions and enrollment strategy.
Determine optimal enrollment levels for continued education excellence and long-term financial stability.
Create a Culture of Philanthropy to Sustain the Future of PA
Enhance donor relations through personalized communication, cultivation, and recognition.
Ensure annual fund levels, including participation, meet the school’s present and future needs.
Evaluate donor capacity and conduct a feasibility study to guide and support future campaign planning.
Set strategic benchmarks for endowment growth.
Establish a planned giving program.
Develop a New Campus Master Plan
Determine student enrollment capacity, market demand, and community needs.
Seek expert consultation in campus master planning and campus renewal, including the Denny Road Athletic Complex.
Create a cohesive campus brand and unified aesthetic for all campus spaces.
Review and update the campus safety plan.
Optimize Budget and Financial Planning
Conduct a comprehensive facilities audit to plan for ongoing facility renewal and future projects.
Maximize use of revenue, contributions, strategic reserves, and endowment to ensure long-term sustainability.
Board of Trustees
- Mrs. Erin Marcussen (Class of 1997), Chair of the Board
- Mr. Keith Liesmann, Vice Chair
- Mrs. Katie St. Amour, Treasurer
- Mr. Arby Smith, Secretary
- Dr. Jamie Burton
- Mr. Cade Cox
- Mrs. Li Davidson
- Dr. Matt Edwards
- Dr. Cindy Zhang Gandhi
- Mrs. Rachel Harding (Class of 2004)
- Mrs. Sarita Hendrix
- Mrs. Julie Greathouse
- Mrs. Suzanne Grobmyer
- Mrs. Saima Majid
- Mr. Mickey McFarlin
- Mrs. Crissy Monterrey (Class of 1999)
- The Honorable Mackie Pierce
- Mrs. Tiffany Robinson (Class of 1997)
- Mr. Derrick Smith
Senior Leadership
- President: Rachel Deems
- Head of School: Garry Sullivan
- Assistant Head of School for Finance & Operations: Don Swanson
- Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement: Russ Ellis
- Assistant Head of School for Enrollment: Gregg Ledbetter
- Athletic Director: Jason Wyatt