PUB. 11 2021-2022 Issue 1

2 BOARD CHAIR Message BY ANYA YEAGER, BOARD CHAIR, UAPCS Dear Charter Colleagues, What a crazy year it’s been! In the best of times, being a charter school leader can be demanding, but COVID has presented a whole new layer of difficulty to our roles and responsibilities. From figuring out the dynamics of social distancing kindergarteners to teaching online and maintain- ing a connection with employees and families, it has been challenging – to say the least! Nonetheless, it has also been incredibly inspiring to see how our schools and team members have risen to the occasion. We have all learned new skills and been forced to think outside the box. As charter school people, we are great at that. We have always been innovators and thrive on creativity. Congratulations on not just surviving, but thriving, and giving our charter students and families an amazing experience. Your hard work does not go unnoticed and we bow our hats to you. Warmly, Anya Yeager Board Chair, UAPCS