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Judy Jankowski
Judy Jankowski
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Judy Jankowski

Chesapeake Bay Academy

Virgina Beach, VA USA

"There are basic core values that we embrace as human beings that we need to honor together."

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Judy's work combines: Education, Business, and Teaching / Mentoring

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Day In The Life

Head Of School

I lead a school that supports neurodiverse learners, focusing on emotional well-being and academic success.

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Day In The Life Of The Head Of School For Neurodiverse Learners

My Day to Day

As a head of school, there is no typical day. I'm responsible for academics, financial health (budgeting and fundraising), marketing, professional development, board development, policy development, security and crisis management, facilities, and everything else it takes to keep the organization healthy and moving forward. It's a fluid role so flexibility is key.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

    Lane Technical High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Music Therapy

    DePaul University

  • Graduate Degree

    Special Education

    Northeastern Illinois University

  • Certification

    Teacher Education Program

    Institute for Psychanalysis

  • Certification

    Special Education

    Commonwealth of Virginia Teacher Licensure

  • Doctorate

    Educational Leadership

    National Louis University

  • Certification

    Advanced Graduate Study in Educational Leadership for Independent Schools

    Johns Hopkins

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Life & Career Milestones

My path in life has been direct

  • 1.

    I stumbled into teaching while waiting for a music therapy internship, which led to me discovering my passion for working with neurodiverse children.

  • 2.

    I earned my master’s in special education, focusing on neurodiversity across the learning spectrum.

  • 3.

    I joined Chesapeake Bay Academy in 2013 and faced the challenge of rebuilding during a time of declining enrollment in private schools.

  • 4.

    Within six months, I proposed and implemented a makerspace that became a signature program of the school.

  • 5.

    Launching a virtual program for homeschooling families this year marked a step toward transforming education into an a la carte experience.

  • 6.

    I’ve been leading Chesapeake Bay Academy for 12 years now, where I emphasize collaboration and the philosophy that no one person has all the answers, but together, we can meet every child’s needs.

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