St. Mary Academy

We are on F.I.R.E. faithful to learn, inspired to Serve, Responsible for Actions, Engaged to Learn

aka St. Mary Academy   |   Sarasota, FL   |  www.stmarysarasota.org

Mission

St. Mary Academy aspires to provide a safe environment, rooted in Catholic teachings, for a unique community of diverse learners, while nurturing spiritual, academic, social, emotional, and physical potential to help cultivate lifelong stewards of Christ.

Notes from the nonprofit

St. Mary Academy We are a special needs school formerly Dreams Are Free Catholic School. Causes: Education, Disability Services, Religion CURRENT Summary Overview Legal, Planning & Policies Financials Governance Management & Volunteers Programs Contact St. Mary Academy 4380 Fruitville Rd Sarasota, Florida 34232 Connie Taft [email protected] Phone: 9413664010 https://www.stmarysarasota.org We share the same campus as St. Martha Catholic School. Currently, the schools physically share the cafeteria, gymnasium, chapel, playground and outdoor spaces and have developed a symbiotic relationship of sharing resources including personnel expertise while working together to provide the best learning environment. Currently,Our we serve over 75 students with various special learning needs such as Language Impairments, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and Specific Learning Disabilities. Our Florida certified ESE teachers and licensed Speech and Language and Occupational therapists.

Ruling year info

1946

Principal

Mrs. Rebecca Reynolds

Main address

4380 Fruitville Rd 16

Sarasota, FL 34232 USA

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EIN

65-0931385

NTEE code info

Specialized Education Institutions/Schools for Visually or Hearing Impaired, Learning Disabled (B28)

Roman Catholic (X22)

Primary/Elementary Schools (B24)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is not required to file an annual return with the IRS because it is a church.

Communication

Programs and results

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Our programs

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What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Learning-to-Learn Skill, Reading to Self and Others

St. Mary Academy aspires to provide a safe environment, rooted in Catholic teachings, for a unique community of diverse learners, while nurturing spiritual, academic, social, emotional and physical potential to help cultivate lifelong stewards of Christ. With nearly 20 years of excellence in exceptional education, St. Mary Academy empowers students in grades K-8. In a place they are free to learn in the way they do best, a strong foundation for future success begins. The dedicated, ESE certified teachers and licensed speech and language and occupational therapists take great pride in encouraging and fostering each child’s success. These therapies, as well as additional enrichment classes, allow students to continue to build their skills outside of the traditional core classes. Our teachers instruct students where they are ready to learn, taking careful consideration to close any gaps in learning while continuing to cultivate growth. Our data driven, leveled placement program helps our students strengthen their skills to achieve proficiency in all subject areas. As students show growth and mastery, they are consistently challenged at the next level. As the first STREAM certified school in the Diocese of Venice, we understand the importance of cross curricular instruction. Students at St. Mary Academy participate in hands on learning and problem solving throughout each of their classes. A STREAM education is the collaborative blending of six concepts (Science, Religion, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics, through the platform of the Catholic faith in an exploratory and inquiry- based, technology-rich learning environment. Through STREAM, our lessons educate students for the future, make learning relevant, and emphasizes interdisciplinary connections. Safety at St. Mary is our top priority. Our fully enclosed campus and advanced security camera system demonstrates our commitment to the safety of our students, faculty and staff.

Population(s) Served
People with learning disabilities
Children and youth

Where we work

Awards

FCC Accreditation 2012

Florida Catholic Conference

NCPSA Accredited 2002

National Council for Private School Accreditation

Readers' Choice for Special Education School 2013

Florida Family Living Magazine

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.
  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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St. Mary Academy

Board of directors
as of 02/13/2022
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board co-chair

Mrs. Reynolds

Principal

Term: 2014 - 2020


Board co-chair

Mr Sean Powers

Sabal Palm Bank

Term: 2020 - 2024

Rebecca Reynolds

Principal at Dreams Are Free Catholic School

Gail Hutchison

Pastoral Associate Incarnation

Sean Powers

Banking

Constance Taft

St. Mary Academy Development Director

Samuel Adams

Attorney

Amy Stipancich

Banking

Daniel Corso

Law Enforcement

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Not applicable
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Not applicable
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Not applicable
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 2/13/2022

Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.

Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

No data

Gender identity

No data

Transgender Identity

No data

Sexual orientation

No data

Disability

No data