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Dear Youngstown Preparatory Academy Families and Communities!

 

Please allow me to introduce myself. I am Jarrod Galbincea, the Head Principal of Youngstown Preparatory Academy, YPA. This will be my 2nd year at YPA and I am extremely excited to start another school year. I have 12 years of experience in education, serving in every role from tutor, teacher, assistant principal, and head principal. I am a proud graduate of Kent State University where I earned my undergraduate degree to teach Social Studies; and Youngstown State where I earned my Master’s in School Leadership.

 

Last year was a fantastic year at YPA. Our teachers worked diligently to raise test scores, help students read for the first time, and plant the seed of personal success in the hearts and minds of our scholars at YPA. This year I expect no less as we are excited to embark on another journey with you and your students.

 

I am very excited about this upcoming school year. I can not wait to see familiar faces again and to continue to be a part of their educational journey. I am also thrilled to be able to meet some new faces as we open the door to new families to be a part of our own family at YPA. We will to continue to operate as one big family that supports and cares for each member within it. It is my goal to consistently provide you all with the support needed to help you and your students thrive.

 

YPA is firmly committed to our core beliefs that all students can do anything if given the proper support and guidance. We believe in a small learning environment providing more opportunities to build relationships and individualized learning opportunities. We also stand on our belief in Youngstown PRIDE! 

For us PRIDE means: Perseverance-Responsibility-Integrity-Dedication-Empathy 

This is a foundational core for our staff, students, and families that I truly believe in and will uphold as one of the leaders in this building!

 

In addition to our PRIDE motto, this year we are also focusing our theme to be centered around the idea that at Youngstown Preparatory Academy, “dreamers become achievers”. We all have had a dream at some point to earn a certain career, accomplish personal goals, or do something we have never done before. We believe that all of our students are capable ofbeing more than just dreamers, rather they can be achievers who see these goals accomplished. It is with great pride that I will lead our students to work hard every day to get one step closer to completing their dreams.

 

I am looking forward to getting to know every one of you throughout this school year! I want to personally extend an invitation to speak with me, introduce yourself, and ask any questions you may have. Please feel free to call our school at 330-402-1372

 

Warm Regards,

Mr. Jarrod Galbincea

Head Principal

Youngstown Preparatory Academy