Joanne Glenn: Cultivating Future Innovators, From STEM Education to Cybersecurity Careers at Angeline Academy

Good Neighbor Podcast: Pasco

Apr 24 2024 • 30 mins

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Prepare to step into the future of education with Principal Joanne Glenn of Angeline Academy of Innovation as she unveils a groundbreaking STEM program that's redefining the school-to-career pipeline. This episode promises a peek into a world where high-wage, high-skill careers in cybersecurity, engineering, and entrepreneurship are just a diploma away. Joanne, an esteemed guest with a visionary approach, shares the secrets of equipping students with industry certifications that pave the way for success without the traditional college detour. As a former high school math teacher turned virtual education pioneer, I recount the transformative potential of a flexible curriculum that's shaping young minds for roles in artificial intelligence and beyond.

We go beyond the classroom walls, highlighting the symbiotic relationship between Angeline Academy and the vibrant Pasco County community. With the county's landscape ripe for educational innovation, we discuss strategies for managing the influx of students through internships, dual enrollment, and a magnet school application process that's as unique as the curriculum. Our conversation with Sandra Ragusa, the nexus for business and academy collaboration, offers insights on how local enterprises can tap into the talent fostered within these innovative academic programs. Tune in for an episode that not only charts the course for the next generation of technical leaders but also lays out a blueprint for the evolution of technical education itself.

Angeline Academy of Innovation is a dedicated STEM magnet school that launched in August 2023 offers a unique learning environment that empowers students in grades 6-12 to take charge of their learning with an active, technology-infused experience.

Angeline Academy of Innovation's career academies provide an integrated entrepreneurship pathway within three high-demand fields: biomedical sciences, cybersecurity, and engineering.  Students earn industry certifications in their pathway courses, complemented by a rigorous college-preparatory core academic program which opens doors to colleges, high wage careers, and/or service in a branch of the military after graduation.

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