Message from Chief Executive Officer & Superintendent Dr. Matthew Wunder

Dear Da Vinci Families and Friends,

 

The Da Vinci Schools team collectively aspires to prepare our students for a rapidly changing world and educational landscape. This past year has challenged us all, in ways like no other. 

 

As we reflect on the 2020-21 school year, I suspect it will be defined by the great pandemic and confronting systemic diversity and equity issues. The Da Vinci team supports our families who have been impacted by these monumental challenges. I hope you will stand with me and the Da Vinci Schools Board of Trustees as we give our teachers and administrators a standing ovation for their exceptional pivot to all remote teaching and support. We look forward to applying lessons learned as we prepare to safely come back to our campuses. I would also like to acknowledge our incredible students and families for your flexibility and understanding in these unprecedented times. 

 

Da Vinci Schools prepares students for accelerating complex changes and continues to push for change in an educational environment that is ever-more committed to creating more fluid pathways to better prepare our students for life beyond school.    

 

In this inaugural Annual Impact Report, you will see an overview of the Da Vinci Schools programs, including key initiatives, successes and achievements over this last year. Our five schools have grown and thrived since our launch in 2009, and I have no doubt that our team's ability to pivot and embrace the best of educational practices is a significant reason for our success.   

 

Additionally, the support Da Vinci receives from our industry, philanthropic, and community partners is unparalleled. Our work is best accomplished through the collective wisdom of our community partners and friends, and I want to thank you for your continued support, particularly during these challenging times. 

 

We invite your feedback and look forward to serving students with the finest educational options Da Vinci can offer.

 

With gratitude,

 

Matt Wunder, Ed.D.

CEO/Superintendent

Da Vinci Schools