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School Calendar Telra's school day starts at 8:15 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m . Doors open at 7:55 a.m. Looking for next year's calendars? 2025-2026 Calendar (Grades K-8) 2025-2026 Calendar (Grades 9-12)

COVID-19 presents an evolving challenge for schools, businesses, and other institutions. While the disease environment, treatment options, and public health guidance are in flux, we understand families want some clarity on expectations for the new school year so that they can prepare. With that in mind, Telra Institute has established this protocol to guide our school opening plan. COVID-19 Protocols Telra Institute COVID-19 Protocols Updated: February 17, 2022 Quick Links Context & Goals Implementation Detail on Key Protocols COVID-19 Testing and Consent Context COVID-19 presents an evolving challenge for schools, businesses, and other institutions. While the disease environment, treatment options, and public health guidance are in flux, we understand families want some clarity on expectations for the new school year so that they can prepare. With that in mind, Telra Institute has established this protocol to guide our school opening plan. Goals Our primary goals in establishing this protocol are: Health and safety of our students and staff Continuity of in-person learning in the Telra model Allowing a “normal” school experience as much as possible These goals naturally involve trade-offs, and our challenge is to find the right balance among these goals as community conditions and data about COVID-19 change. Context & Goals Implementation Detail Implementation Detail on Key Protocols Face coverings Telra encourages teachers to use outdoor time to provide students with frequent mask breaks and to enable mask-free time each day. We will use opportunities during recess, lunch, PE, and outdoor learning (as lesson plans and weather permit) to maximize “face” time. In circumstances where face coverings are required, individuals should follow the mask specification guidance provided by the CDC. i.e., a 2+ ply fabric worn over the nose and mouth. Face coverings are required on school buses by CDC Order. Students with a bona fide medical or behavioral condition that prevents proper mask usage can be exempted from wearing a face covering. Securing an exemption requires the completion of a Telra Face Covering Exemption form , signed by a medical authority, and reviewed and approved by the School Administration Team. Physical distancing Telra classrooms are configured such that grades K-1 will typically have ~3 ft of spacing while grades 2-3 will have 5-6 ft of spacing. However, children do move around and this distancing cannot be guaranteed at all times, which is why we employ multiple layers of protection Students will be assigned seats in classrooms to minimize exposure to nearby classmates Ventilation All Telra classrooms are outfitted with HEPA air purifiers capable of 5-6 air changes per hour. Teachers are instructed to crack windows and doors to increase ventilation, but they have the discretion to close them if it interferes with a comfortable classroom environment Sanitization and hand washing High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected regularly. Proper and frequent hand washing will be modeled and encouraged. Water fountains remain, for the time being, closed. We ask all students to pack enough water for the day, including extra if they participate in an afterschool program. Stay at home if you are sick Students or staff should not come to (and will not be allowed on) campus when they are sick or showing symptoms of being sick. Students or staff who present symptoms consistent with COVID, including congestion, fever, cough, sore throat, vomiting, or diarrhea, will be required to leave school until they meet the return to school criteria defined in the NC Strong Schools toolkit: Option 1: A negative test for COVID-19 or an alternative diagnosis and at least 24 hours since the person had a fever and felt well for at least 24 hours. (A negative antigen test may be used to satisfy this criteria if the person has a low likelihood of COVID-19 infection, e.g., no known or suspected exposure, fully vaccinated, or recent COVID-19 infection.) Option 2: 5 days since the first day of symptoms and at least 24 hours since the person had a fever and other symptoms of COVID-19 are improving Telra will require all staff and families to complete an attestation that they understand the symptoms of COVID-19 and that they must inform the School Administration Team if the staff member or student has exhibited these symptoms, tested positive for COVID-19, or been in proximate contact with anyone who has tested positive for or had symptoms of COVID-19 in the past 5 days . School staff will check student temperatures with a quick forehead scan upon arrival by car or bus. We will monitor this operation and make adjustments if necessary. Quarantine and return to school Positive individuals: If a student or staff member tests positive for COVID-19, they will be required to quarantine away from school. The return to school protocol will be determined based on the StrongSchoolsNC toolkit (or other updated health guidance). Currently, this protocol requires all of the following At least 5 days from the start of your symptoms (or the date of test if you don't have symptoms) and - It has been 24 hours since your fever is completely gone (without using medicine) and - Your symptoms are improving. Exposed individuals In general, an asymptomatic "close contact" of someone who has COVID-19 is required to quarantine for 5 days from the date of last exposure, if no symptoms have been reported during daily monitoring. If the day of last exposure is "Day 0", this means 5 days at home and a return to school on Day 6. However, there are several exemptions that can eliminate the quarantine requirement Vaccine exemption - Individuals with up-to-date vaccinations are exempted from quarantine in the event they are exposed to COVID-19. ("Up-to-date", for those over 18, requires having a booster.) Face covering exemption - Individuals who were wearing masks are exempted from quarantine if a student or staff member tests positive who was also properly masked during what would otherwise be considered a close contact in a school setting . For this reason, it is imperative that all students wear face coverings consistently and properly. COVID-19 cases are inevitable, and we want to minimize the number of children impacted by any quarantines. Prior infection exemption - Individuals who were confirmed to have had (and recovered from) COVID-19 in the last 90 days are exempted from quarantine in the event they are exposed to COVID-19. Test-to-Stay exemption - Individuals who are participating in the Test to Stay program are exempt from quarantine in the event they are exposed to COVID-19 Close contact Close contact is typically defined as within 6 feet for at least 15 minutes cumulatively over a 24-hour period In a school environment, children are not considered close contacts if they are properly masked The guidance does not distinguish between indoor and outdoor for these purposes. Individuals in close proximity for extended times, even outdoors, can be considered close contacts. A few common outside-of-school situations are presumptively close contacts: Living in the same house Ridesharing in the same vehicle Playdates without masks COVID-19 Testing COVID-19 Testing Overview Telra Institute offers no-cost COVID-19 testing for our students and staff. Participation in testing is entirely optional and requires parental or guardian consent, however we recommend families and staff opt-in to the testing program to support our goal of keeping kids in school, in-person, as much as possible. We know that making a COVID-19 testing appointment or finding a home test kit can be harrowing, time-consuming, and expensive. Offering free, on-site testing is one more way Telra strives to serve and protect our community. Testing Situations Telra does not have a random screening program. We perform COVID-19 tests only in the following situations: 1. Symptomatic individuals – Students or staff who present symptoms associated with COVID-19 can, in many cases, avoid being required to leave school if they can present a negative test result. 2. Close contacts – Students identified as close contacts who are not otherwise exempt (due to masking or vaccination) can eliminate quarantine if they participate in the Test to Stay program. 3. Family request – Telra will perform a COVID-19 test on a student upon request of their parent or guardian. This may be desired upon return from travel or just for piece of mind following a suspected possible exposure. Testing Types and Consent Forms COVID-19 tests are simple, comfortable, and non-invasive. Collections are done with what is called a lower anterior nasal swab, which is a collection swab about the size of a Q-tip that is placed just into the lower part of the nose and swirled around 3 times to collect the sample. This approach is much more comfortable and is not the collection method where the swab is placed deep into the nose. Adults can self-administer the test, but Telra’s young students will require a trained staff member to collect the sample. Telra uses Rapid Antigen Tests which provide a result in 10-20 minutes Fill out COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Testing Consent Form (one form per student) Return the form via email to frontdesk@telra.org Please include “COVID-19 testing consent ” in the email subject line Include the student name(s) in the body of your email We ask parents to complete this consent before you need it. If your child is symptomatic, they will have to pulled out of class and isolated while we call you to ask you to complete this form. Help us keep them learning! Test To Stay Telra Institute was one of the first schools in North Carolina to partner with Duke University's ABC Science Collaborative on a pilot of the Test To Stay protocol in Nov 2021. Results after the first six weeks of the study are shared here . This protocol builds off of a randomized trial study published in the Lancet that found that daily testing of school-based contacts was equivalent to self-isolation for control of COVID-19 transmission in school. In Jan 2022, North Carolina approved a broader roll-out of Test to Stay for all schools. Protocol – The updated Test to Stay protocol allows individuals who remain symptom-free to remain in school following a close contact, provided they continue to test negative in a series of COVID-19 tests. The duration and frequency of testing differs depending on the type of exposure: In-school or non-household exposures ( e.g., visiting a friend, exposure at gymnastics class) Test on Day 1 or day of exposure notification Test again on Days 2, 3, 4, 5 Household exposures (e.g., a COVID-positive parent or sibling who lives in the same home) Test on Day 1 or day of exposure notification Test again on Days 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, and 15 following the known exposure Individuals who wish to participate in Test to Stay must complete two consent forms: Rapid Antigen Testing consent Research participation online consent (write in " Telra Institute " where the form asks for a school district). This form must be completed again for spring 2022 even if you already completed one last year. Test To Stay Rapid Antigen Test Comments/Questions? This protocol will continue to be updated as we deploy additional tools and resources to reduce risk and maximize flexibility and resilience of our learning model. If you have questions or comments, please reach out to us directly at frontdesk@telra.org

Telra High School Interest Survey Take Survey > Telra Institute is a tuition-free public K-8 charter school in South Charlotte with an approach that nurtures challenge , encourages tailored acceleration , and crafts a unique learning journey for each child . We enable advanced learners to realize their potential by going beyond the conventional educational model. Many families have asked us about expanding the Telra model to high school, and we'd like to understand how strong the interest would be for a school that extends Telra's advanced learning model to grades 9-12. Please complete the survey to let us know your thoughts. Take Survey >

An integral part of our Telra founding team, Kate Waters is our Director of Operations. Prior to joining Telra, Kate most recently worked in the Learning and Development industry as a Learning Experience Designer, creating online learning platforms for businesses and schools. Kate brings to her role extensive operations experience from working in the tourism and events industry both domestically in Australia and internationally, in Europe, the UK and Asia. Meet Our Staff Contact us using our standard email address convention Firstname.Lastname@telra.org Kate Waters Director of Operations Prior to joining Telra, Kate most recently worked in the Learning and Development industry as a Learning Experience Designer, creating online learning platforms for businesses and schools. Kate brings to her role extensive operations experience from working in the tourism and events industry both domestically in Australia and internationally, in Europe, the UK and Asia. Kate holds a degree in Business, majoring in Marketing from Swinburne University (Melbourne, Australia), as well as a Graduate Certificate in Business Administration and a Post Graduate Diploma in Event Management and Public Relations. Back to Directory

We enable advanced learners to realize their potential by going beyond the conventional education model. Our approach is to nurture challenge, encourage tailored acceleration, and craft a unique learning journey for each child. Students will finish 5th grade being one to three grade levels ahead Our Approach We enable advanced learners to realize their potential by going beyond the conventional education model. Our approach is to nurture challenge , encourage tailored acceleration , and craft a unique learning journey for each child. Students will finish elementary grades being one to three grade levels ahead of the standard curriculum, move on to learn some high school content in middle school, and aim to finish high school with a college (Associates) degree complete. Our Approach Nurture challenge We nurture challenge. Most schools teach to grade-level standards. At Telra Institute, we know that advanced learners thrive when they are supported in their ZPD - The Zone of Proximal Development. By balancing activities that students know how to do with infusions of more advanced content that they can master with guidance, we nurture challenge and maximize learning, confidence, & growth. The best way to achieve this - to reach students in their individual ZPD - is through tailored acceleration. “Educational acceleration is one of the cornerstones of exemplary gifted education practices, with more research supporting this intervention than any other in the literature on gifted individuals.” — The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) In a typical American classroom... 14-37% of students test at least one grade level ahead in math . 20-49% of students test at least one grade level ahead in reading . Acceleration helps meet their needs Encourage Acceleration We encourage tailored acceleration. Acceleration, moving through a curriculum at a faster rate or at a younger age, leads to exceptional growth and achievement. While common at the high school level, acceleration can be difficult to implement in the traditional elementary school environment due to schedule constraints, curriculum choices, and policy barriers. The Telra system was designed from the ground up for agility. It enables tailored acceleration and enrichment opportunities for every student, in every grade level, every day. By introducing intermediate levels (e.g., grade 2.33), challenge can be adjusted more precisely to accommodate each student’s skill, motivation, and capability. We build a unique Personalized Learning Plan for each student that targets their ZPD based on their evolving strengths. We craft a unique learning journey for each child. All classes at Telra are rigorous, but we've gone further to design a curriculum, schedule, assessment model, and staffing model to make acceleration simple. A numerically inclined Kindergartener might sit with a 1st grade group for math, and then reconvene with her Kindergarten group for social studies and reading. A highly literate 2nd grader might be with 3rd graders for reading and then rejoin his classmates for PE. These transitions occur smoothly and naturally throughout the school day. Depending on their personal journey at Telra, students will finish elementary grades one to three years "ahead" of the standard curriculum sequence. (And sometimes more. 4th and 5th graders taking high school algebra is not uncommon.) Most will then begin working on high school content in middle school, and then when they enter high school, Telra students begin working on early "college level" content, earning actual college course credits and on their path to a degree. Trajectories and grades Smooth Path

A diverse and differentiated curriculum needs instructional strategies that are well-adapted for its parts. Telra deploys a variety of research-backed approaches based on the content area, student readiness, and curricular learning goals. Instructional Influences An eclectic approach A diverse and differentiated curriculum calls for well-adapted instructional strategies. Telra employs a variety of research-backed approaches based on the content area, student readiness, and curricular learning goals. We use what works. Students can learn in multiple ways, so Telra’s approach is not limited to a single teaching philosophy. We identify and deploy the best of what we can find. We are open to change. Our curriculum will evolve over time as we identify better sources, tailor them to our students, and find ways to improve our instructional delivery. At Telra, the teacher’s role is paramount Over the last 20 years, there has been a shift in the teacher’s role from "sage on the stage" to "guide on the side . " While some view it as antiquated to ask students to focus on their teacher; we believe there is an important role of teacher-orators to impart wisdom. Moreover, students need to develop skills related to sustained concentration and directed attention as part of their executive function toolkit in order to be successful long term. Recent research shows that students (and especially above-average students) learn better in a classroom that is balanced with teacher-directed learning. Students need teachers who will ignite passion, convey content and meaning, and model critical thinking . At Telra, we enthusiastically adopt this ten-thousand-year tradition of holding teachers in high esteem. A great teacher is key to limitless and lifelong learning. The future is integrative As adults, most of what we do harnesses expertise across multiple disciplines. Some of the most interesting problems and the greatest opportunities for innovation lie in this kind of integrative work, an assertion that also is supported by Bloom’s Taxonomy . Bloom's Pyramid Curriculum The foundation of this taxonomy is knowledge and understanding. Project-based learning can deepen learning and foster creativity, but this is most effective after students have mastered the fundamentals.

Enrollment of Early Entrants to Kindergarten Eligibility criteria A child who has passed the fourth anniversary of the child’s birth on or before April 16 may qualify for early admission to Kindergarten. (A child who reaches the age of five years on or before August 31 qualifies to enter Kindergarten through the regular enrollment process . ) The Principal, along with a committee of professional educators, will consider the following factors in determining the eligibility of a four-year-old child to enter Kindergarten: 1. Aptitude and Achievement tests a. Aptitude: The child should score at the 98th percentile or higher on a standard individual test of intelligence such as the Stanford-Binet, the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence, the Kaufman Anderson, or any other comparable test administered by a licensed psychologist. If using a test other than those named here, a parent or guardian should ask the Principal to ensure that it qualifies. b. Achievement: The child should score at the 98th percentile or higher on either reading or mathematics on a standard test of achievement such as the Metropolitan Readiness Test, the Stanford Early School Achievement Test, the Mini Battery of Achievement, the Woodcock-Johnson, the Test of Early Mathematics Ability, the Test of Early Reading Ability, or any other comparable test administered by a licensed psychologist, a member of the psychologist’s professional staff, or a professional educator who is trained in the use of the instrument and who has no conflict of interest in the outcome of the assessment. 2. Work sample The parent or guardian shall submit a sample of the child’s work that shows outstanding examples of ability (well above age peers) in any area including, but not limited to, art, mathematics, writing, dramatic play, creative productions, science, or social interactions. 3. Recommendation letters The parent or guardian shall provide two recommendation letters with specific documentation of physical and social maturity from preschool teachers, childcare workers, pediatricians, or others who have direct knowledge of the child. Useful documentation checklists include the California Preschool Competency Scale, the Harrison Scale, or any other comparable scale of early social development. The documents should show that the child demonstrates social and developmental maturity sufficient to participate in a structured setting for a full school day. 4. Interviews The Principal shall conduct an informal interview with the child and a more structured interview with the parent or guardian to assess the child’s reading skills and to determine if the child displays a thirst for knowledge and seeks new and challenging learning situations. Enrollment timeline and provisional lottery entry A four-year-old child may participate in Telra admissions lottery and enrollment process on a provisional basis provided the parent or guardian follows the timeline described below: 1. The parent or guardian must contact the school and indicate the intent to apply for early admission to kindergarten before entering an application. 2. The admissions and wait list process will proceed as normal for the child, however if the child is assigned a seat it will be considered provisional . 3. The parent or guardian must submit (a) the Aptitude and Achievement tests, (b) Work sample, and (c) Recommendation letters by April 30. If the required documents are not received by this date, the child may be withdrawn from any provisionally assigned seat. 4. The school will reach out to schedule the interviews no later than three weeks after receiving the required documentation. 5. The school shall decide whether to grant early admission within three weeks of receiving all required documents and completing the interviews. 6. If enrollment is granted, it will be considered conditional for up to 90 days to observe whether the child is able to adjust to the school setting. If, within this period, school staff determine that the child is not appropriately placed, the parent or guardian will be invited to assist in the development of intervention strategies for the child. If these strategies are not successful, the school shall provide the parent at least 10 days notice before exiting the child. Admissions Overview

Telra's school day starts at 8:15 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m.  Our doors will open at 7:55 a.m. Here are the procedures for BSC, car lines, late arrival, early dismissal, dismissal, and ASC. Arrival & Departure Telra's school day starts at 8:15am and ends at 3:30pm Our doors will open at 7:55 am. Looking for the Telra School Calendar? 7:45am – Cars allowed to enter drop-off line. 7:50am – Morning car line unloading begins; walkers may arrive. 8:15am – Morning bell - Arrivals after this time must park and sign in tardy. (See how to avoid tardies. ) 1:00pm – Dismissal changes cut off – no changes accepted after this time. 3:00pm – Latest time for early dismissal. 3:05pm – Cars allowed to enter pick-up line. 3:30pm – Afternoon bell. 3:35-3:40pm – Students begin exiting for car line, buses, vans, walkers, and after school care. 3:55pm – End of car line. 4:00pm – Pickups after this time will incur after-care charges. Arrival BSC - Before School Care Families dropping off for Before School Care can stop in the curve and approach the walker entrance (located at the gym - to the right of the main entrance and flag pole.) The parking lot is open only for staff and Before School care between 7:00-7:45am You can sign up for BSC here . Telra parking lot at McKee Rd. The map below shows how traffic flows during arrival and dismissal times. Car line time restrictions – Cars will not be allowed to enter the property for car line before 7:45 am in the morning or before 3:05 pm in the afternoon. The car line blocks access to our building which we need to keep open for staff, before care, and early dismissals. If you arrive early, you will be turned away. Please do not try to circumvent this by queuing up on the road or in the church parking lot. Car Li ne One way flow. Please note that the main entrance to the school is on the west end of campus from the road that runs between the Baptist church and St. Francis church. We have two driveways directly on McKee Rd – one for buses only and one is exit only. Do not try to enter these driveways. Three-lane drop zone with driver side entry/exit. Our car line queue expands to 3 lanes , and we’ll use all 3 for drop off and pick up. The near lane loads/unloads first, then after it empties, the 2nd lane goes, and after that, the far lane. Access is from the LEFT side of the car. Please make sure your children are ready to load/unload from the driver’s side . If you must access from the passenger side, be sure to take lane 3 (furthest to the right) Parents should stay in the car. PLEASE REMEMBER! If you are in the middle or far lane, please keep your children in the car until a staff member approaches to open your door. If you need to help your child settle into a car seat, wait until you can pull forward around the curve and then off to the side. Morning tardies Telra's academic day starts at 8:15am sharp, and students need to be in their classroom at 8:15am to avoid being marked tardy. Car-rider families - we know the morning routine at home can be tough, but be sure to arrive well-in time to make sure your child starts the Telra day on the right foot. We want to teach students that punctuality matters. The morning car line opens at 7:50 am. Aim for the Green zone ! Cars arriving 7:50 - 8:05 am - Green zone - Your child will have plenty of time to visit their locker/cubby and get to class. Maybe even chat with their friends and relax a bit before school begins. Cars arriving 8:05 - 8:10 am - Yellow zone - Your child will likely be on time, but you haven't left much cushion in case there is traffic on the road or in our drop off area. Cars arriving 8:10 - 8:15 am - Red zone - There is a good chance your child will be tardy. Best case scenario, they'll be rushing to get to class. Cars arriving after 8:15 am - Tardy - You will need to park and sign your child in. Tardy Walkers Walkers will use th e main front door Late Arrival If you arrive after 8:15am , please park in the pavilion parking lot of the school and walk your child to the front door to sign them in. The Operations team will then issue your student with a late pass before sending them to their classroom. Do not pull into the bus entrance at the back of the school. Departure Changing dismissal method Dismissal changes happen, plans alter and we understand that! Dismissal changes can only be submitted via our Microsoft Dismissal & Absences tool. You will need to log in with your child's Telra Microsoft Credentials Dismissal changes must be submitted by 1pm (at latest) on the day of dismissal. (24-hours notice is preferred.) Changes to regular dismissal method will not be made after 1pm. Early Dismissal Parents can sign their children out of school early prior to 3 :00pm. From 3:00pm onwards students will not be dismissed early. Change in dismissal method also must be communicated prior to 1pm. See above. If you need to collect your student from school early, please complete your request using the Microsoft Dismissal and Absences tool . Pick up is from the front door of the school and you must bring photo identification to sign your child out. Early dismissal finishes at 3:00pm, no exceptions. We understand that occasionally appointments need to be scheduled during school hours, however, please don’t make it a regular occurrence as this cuts into the instructional time that your child receives. Dismissal Students will be dismissed at 3:30pm, but it takes time to leave the building. The car line doesn't start moving until around 3:35. Car riders, please follow the same traffic flow of arrival. Please do not line up for afternoon pickup before 3:05 pm. If you arrive early, you will be blocked from driving on campus and that risks creating a back-up on McKee Rd. (This is one area in life where it's not good to be too early! Many parents plan to arrive around 3:45, and can get through car line in 10-20 mins) C ar tags - All cars must have their car tags hanging on the rear view mirror (or a clearly visible piece of paper on the dashboard with your family's assigned car line number, family name, and children's names.) If you are carpooling with another family, find out their number and display both tags or a home-made sign in clear lettering Bus riders/van riders will be collected and taken to their bus or van. Walkers will be collected and taken to the playground. Parents of walkers should assemble near the playground gate (do not enter the playground). A member of staff will walk students out to you. After School Care – External Vendors Parents should deal directly with the external vendor. Should issues arise, parents should address concerns directly with the vendor. Parents can reach out to frontdesk@telra.org if the vendor is not resolving concerns. Telra After School Care (ASC & BSC) Telra Institute is excited to partner with the Superlative Club this year for all your before and after school care needs! Before school care is available daily from 7am-7:55am. Drop off will be at the entrance to the gym. No students will be admitted after 7:40am. Students will partake in a variety of indoor enrichment activities to get their day started right! After school care is available daily from 3:30pm-6pm. The Superlative Club afterschool program is truly like no other! Not only will students receive outdoor enrichment and homework help, but it also incorporates hour-long enrichment classes. Enrichment class selections for the 24-25 school year are Robotics/Coding, Culinary Arts, and Musical Instruments (Guitar), students will rotate through these electives throughout the school year! To access pricing, additional details, and registration for the before and afterschool programs, please click on the following link: Registration - TELRA Institute (th esuperlativeclub.com) wraparound Dismissal

Meet the leadership team at Telra Institute. Meet Our Staff Contact us using our standard email address convention Firstname.Lastname@telra.org Leadership Team Dr. Ronak Bhatt Founder & Chancellor READ BIO Alicia Soto-Bazemore Principal READ BIO Kate Waters Director of Operations READ BIO Instructional Leadership Team Jordan Lewis Gina Davila Amy Recoon Teachers Cierra Bodrick Jamal Fruster Suzanne Cukro Taylor Pace Dominique Pinkney Morgan Almirall Kaitlyn Bean Surya Streater Susan Knowlton Cynthia Aiken Malina Carroll Michael Wright Jillian Oliastro Gigi Graham Michele Danaher Lisa Ashton Chris Aquilanti Instructional Support Hope McLean Diana Monago

Meet Our Staff Contact us using our standard email address convention Firstname.Lastname@telra.org Doru Bratescu Director of Facilities Doru Bratescu has been in the facilities administration field for over 15 years. In his role at International Pirelli Tire, he developed partnerships with external companies for janitorial cleaning, landscaping, snow removal, mechanical maintenance, electrical & HVAC maintenance, waste management and pest control. Doru also managed the relationship between Pirelli administration and over 50 suppliers in order to precisely execute the architectural designs for both grounds and structural projects. As the Facility Manager, he developed a successful and stable team that was focused on future growth of the company. Back in his home country of Romania, Doru worked as a high school teacher, educating & leading students and engaging parents in school activities to meet and exceed his yearly professional goals. Back to Directory

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