Announcing Shannon Withers, Special Education Teacher

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Special Education Teacher – Shannon Withers Shannon earned a dual Bachelor’s certification in Elementary Education and the Exceptional Child from Boise State University. She has taught and subbed in grades K-5 and the special education resource room.  She has a strong belief that all kids can learn and do so through multiple learning styles.  In her time outside the classroom …

Gem Prep Nampa is excited to introduce Stacey Walker as our new principal!

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The Board of Gem Innovation Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Stacey Walker as the new principal of Gem Prep Nampa.  Currently working at Riverstone International School in Boise, Mrs. Walker will officially begin on July 1, 2016. Stacey has a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education from Northwest Nazarene University and a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Boise State University.  She comes to us with a …

Gem Prep: Nampa recieves New Schools Venture Fund Grant

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  Idaho School Receives Prestigious Education Innovation Grant October 2015– NewSchools Venture Fund has never invested in an Idaho school. However, in their most recent “Catapult” grant challenge, Gem Prep: Nampa was one of 14 schools chosen out of 82 applicants nationwide. The Catapult grant challenge was “established to launch new schools – the kinds of audacious, life altering schools …