It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2022-2023 school year. We have been through so much over the past few years with the pandemic and the polarization of our political environment that it feels like a breath of fresh air to open the year live and in person. The excitement and energy our scholars bring is contagious.  This is my 20^th year with Aspire but my first year as Executive Director. Having been an elementary teacher, a middle school math teacher, an elementary principal and a secondary principal before moving into the regional office as an associate and then regional superintendent I feel in many ways I have grown up in Aspire.

This year our theme is Believe, Belong, Become. These three phrases symbolize how we want to return to the new year aligned with our priorities. We know that the pandemic took a toll on our scholars and we are dedicated to rebuilding the social-emotional and academic skills to be ready for the bright future ahead. We are also excited to engage with our families and staff this year re-envisioning our Mission and Vision at Aspire. We will be holding a series of community engagement opportunities to gather input to guide the direction of the organization.

Thank you families for trusting us with your most prized possession, your children. We have a duty to deliver a world class education to thank you for that trust.

In Service,

Anthony Solina