Revel Academy School Leadership
What is the leadership style at Revel Academy? How do the school leaders shape the culture, priorities, and daily life of the community? How does this leadership style compare to that of other private and independent schools, and how might it influence your choice of school?
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Facts and analysis
MESSAGE FROM THE LEADERSHIP
We invited Jenna Smith, Founder and Head of School at Revel Academy, to share a message.
The overview highlights the vision, values, and guiding principles that shape leadership and the student experience at Revel Academy.
Jenna Smith, Founder and Head of School
Master's of Education in Educational Leadership from OISE, University of Toronto, OCT Certified Educator (12+ years)
When families first walk through the doors at Revel, I hope they feel something different: that this is a place where young people are truly known, where curiosity is valued, and where learning is something learners actively participate in rather than something that simply happens to them.
At Revel, we believe education should prepare young people for far more than the next test, grade or stage of school. We want our learners to become thoughtful, capable and confident individuals who know how to think critically, navigate challenges, advocate for themselves, collaborate with others and continue learning throughout their lives.
Our learner-driven, mastery-based approach recognizes that children do not all learn in the same way or on the same timeline. We provide the structure, mentorship and meaningful challenge learners need while giving them increasing responsibility for their own growth. Sometimes that means moving ahead; sometimes it means slowing down, strengthening a foundation, making a mistake or trying again. All of it is learning.
As Head of School, one of the things I value most about Revel is our willingness to evolve. We are continually asking ourselves what young people need from education today while remaining grounded in the character, relationships and foundational skills that will always matter.
My hope is that every learner who leaves Revel knows themselves a little better than when they arrived: what they value, how they learn, what they are capable of, and who they are becoming.
This is what we believe school should be.
Jenna Smith
