Ms. Brown is serving as GACA's High School Principal. She brings high energy to the position and strives to motivate teachers and students to give their best every day.

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Dr. Deaton is serving as one of GACA's High School Assistant Principals. Dr. Deaton brings a wealth of knowledge to the role and empowers teachers to use a variety of instructional practices to best reach all of our students.

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Dr. Ashley Clark serves as one of GACA's High School Assistant Principals, overseeing Special Education programs and services. She is committed to ensuring equitable educational opportunities for all students and works collaboratively with teachers, staff, and families to provide meaningful support. With a passion for inclusive education and student advocacy, Dr. Clark empowers her team to create learning environments where every student feels valued, supported, and equipped for success.

​Jennifer Freds is serving as one of GACA's High School Assistant Principals. Ms. Freds has worked with teams across our district to improve instruction, assist families, and ensure students understand their post-secondary options. Her collaborative and transparent approach ensures stakeholders have the information, support, and encouragement they need to meet high expectations and realize their potential.

Mrs. Farooqi is serving as one of the GACA's High School Assistant Principals. She brings educational experience from both Connecticut and Colorado. Mrs. Farooqi is passionate about building meaningful connections with students and their families, upholding high academic and professional standards, and supporting our diverse community-including serving our Urdu-speaking families.

Ms. Kunkle is serving as our Coordinator for Strategic Instructional Programs including Advanced Placement, Credit Recovery, Gifted scheduling, Block courses, Summer School, and teacher onboarding for high school. Ms. Kunkle is passionate about meeting students and teachers where they are and supporting them to excellence in their chosen path.

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Andrea Rafanelli is the Program Coordinator for Signature Programs, including GACA’s STEAM, Leadership, Global Studies, Fine Arts, and Career Academies.  By leading the CTAE Advisory Council, her student focused approach brings together personalized learning experiences curated by strategic state and national partnerships aimed at bridging pathways, passions, and skills needed for our future leaders. Mrs. Rafanelli's role goes beyond academics ,as she brings innovation and creativity to her leadership role with the goal of creating a culture of community within this virtual model.

Mrs. Cason serves as the High School Program Coordinator for Instructional Support at GACA. She works closely with teachers and school leaders to strengthen instructional practices, analyze student data, and support initiatives that promote student achievement.

Tracie Galvis serves as the Program Coordinator for Special Populations at GACA, where she supports students, coaches teachers, and collaborates with families to ensure all learners have the resources they need to succeed. With a passion for inclusive education and student advocacy, she is committed to fostering a culture where every student feels supported, valued, and empowered to achieve their goals.

As the High School Program Coordinator of Counseling and Student Services, Ms. Hughes is passionate about building meaningful relationships and connecting students and families with the resources, opportunities, and support they need to succeed. She enjoys collaborating with students, staff, and community partners to help remove barriers and ensure every student feels supported throughout their high school journey.