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OCALA, Fla., April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ina A. Colen Academy welcomes Dr. Sandra Rocquin of Fleming Island, Florida, as Principal of Marion County's innovative new public charter school. Dr. Rocquin has academic and instructional leadership experience with 13 years at the District and school-level administration. She will be the first to step into this role at Ina A. Colen Academy, which is scheduled to open its doors to students in August 2022.
Trustee Kenneth Colen and Principal Rocquin
As Principal, Dr. Rocquin will guide the research and development of the curriculum, school policies, systems, and structures. She will also develop a process for recruiting and hiring staff and work with the Marion County District Staff to ensure all aspects of the charter contract are implemented. The Principal will lead the implementation of the Academy's mission and vision, maintain high academic standards in curriculum, educational practices, student performance, and manage school facilities and finances while creating a stable and nurturing scholastic environment for students and faculty.