Academics
The Emerging Future
For student-athletes to thrive in 21st century college classrooms and beyond, they must be equipped with a skill set that embodies the mandates of a changing world. IMG Academy employs best practices that reflect current effective learning research through the strategic integration of information literacy and an instruction and curriculum plan that dictates the inclusion of complex, rigorous thinking tasks.
Additionally, myriad opportunities are provided for learners to engage collaboratively with peers in classrooms where teachers serve as a “guide on the side” rather than a “sage on the stage”. Support for this effort comes in the form of small class sizes, an accomplished and dedicated faculty, and a wide range of relevant, NCAA approved course offerings. IMG leads the way in terms of its resolve to launch literate, information-age graduates into prestigious higher education programs throughout the world.
Maximized Potential
98% College Matriculation
12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
80 Countries Represented
35.8% International Student Body
14 AP Courses Available
A Day in the Life
IMG Academy operates on a full year block schedule that involves both school and sport training daily. Student-athlete schedules can vary between morning academics with afternoon training or vice versa, creating the ideal environment to optimize all aspects of education and athletics.
Sample Schedule
Morning Academics / Afternoon Athletics
Breakfast 6:45 - 7:45 AM
Period 1 7:45 - 9:05 AM
Period 2 9:10 - 10:30 AM
Advisory Period 10:30 - 10:55 AM
Period 3 11:00 - 12:20 PM
Lunch 12:25 - 1:05 PM
Sport Training & Performance 1:10 - 5:45 PM
Dinner 5:50 - 6:50 PM
Evening Study Program 7:30 - 9:00 PM
International Students
To ease the transition into and prepare full-time international student-athletes for the rigors of IMG Academy’s academic program, the English Language Development Program (ELD) helps non-native English speakers achieve a high English proficiency in order to be competitive with native speakers and be successful in their mainstream classes.
After testing and evaluation, student-athletes are placed in an appropriate level of English classes. All students in the ELD Program are then evaluated at the end of each semester to determine their progress and placement for the next semester.

Highly Competitive Students
IMG Academy looks for student-athletes who have a strong commitment to academics, athletics and personal growth. Student-athletes must be diligent in their school, sport and community duties, with a willingness to give their all in each area.
College Planning and Placement
IMG Academy’s College Planning and Placement Department works with student-athletes and their families to create a road map for reaching individualized academic and sport-related collegiate goals. Upon entering into 9th grade, student-athletes receive additional support and begin to work with our expert advisement staff who ensure that each individual is equipped for next level success.
Since 2012, IMG Academy graduates have attended 90 of the U.S. News & World Report TOP 100 UNIVERSITIES
Admissions
All prospective student-athletes must submit a completed application, including academic records and recommendations.
Tuition
For academic year 2020-2021, Tuition ranges from $45,200 to $89,900 per year depending on age, sport, boarding and grade of student-athlete.
Academic Calendar
Please see our academic calendar to preview a glimpse of how the year breaks down.
Faculty & Staff
Chris Locke
Vice President and Head of School
Lori Gubernat
Head of Upper School
Ashley Killian
Head of Middle School
Molly Valbuena
Assistant Head of School, Faculty and Curriculum
Jeff Holbrook
Director, Admissions
Kathy Bogad
Assistant Head of School, Learning Services
Kerri Grant
Dean of Students (6-10)
Joseph Kukets
Dean of Students (11-PG)
Thomas Atkinson
Director, Parent Relations
BJ Potter
Post Graduate Coordinator
Aga Cram
Associate Admissions Officer
Luci Hartmann
Senior Registrar
Steve Sotir
Academic Affairs Manager
Andy Dillon
Academic Affairs Manager
Chad Gilbert
Academic Affairs Manager
Patrick Bush
Academic Affairs Manager
Carol Binder
Director, English Language Center
Caui Lofgren
Art Department Chair
Claude Martin
ELD Department Chair
Brittany Borgiasz
English Department Chair
John Gubernat
History Department Chair
Caron Rivera
Math Department Chair
Angie Marcinko
Science Department Chair
Tara Gelston
World Language Department Chair
Will Corr
Art Teacher
Cassia Kite Jaeger
Art Teacher
Andrew Widhalm
Biology Teacher
Danielle Atkinson
Chemistry Teacher
Sandy Nordbrock
Chemistry Teacher
Nina Insinna
English Language Center Instructor
Susan Nunes de Souza
English Language Center Instructor
Leana Stevens
English Language Center Instructor
Taryn McGannon
English Language Center Instructor
Scott Neyman
ELD Teacher
Erika Vitiene
ELD Teacher
Alba Vosburgh
ELD Teacher
Irina Zimmerman
ELD Teacher
Tracy Hodges
High School English Teacher
Greg Human
English Teacher
Patrick Murphy
English Teacher
Erica Ostrander
English Teacher
Robert Shrout
English Teacher
Brent Pottieger
English Teacher
Keith Russo
English Teacher
Stephanie Sifrit
English Teacher
Caitlin Van Alstyne
English Teacher
Tylisha Washington
English Teacher
Sabrina Toglia
French Teacher
Alyssa Griffon
History Teacher
Christophe LeClainche
History Teacher
Paige McCarthy
History Teacher
Solimar Ayala
LRC Teacher
Deirdre Chioccarelli
LRC Teacher
Carla Dulmer
LRC Teacher
Amber Hall
LRC Teacher
Elizabeth Heisey
LRC Teacher
Candace Opalewski
LRC Teacher
Paul Stone
LRC Teacher
Marlon Wood
LRC Teacher
Tammy Zehr
LRC Teacher
Omar Guevara II
History Teacher
Tamela Behm
Math Teacher
Jen Cox
Math Teacher
Debora Dalton
Math Teacher
Aurora Kitko
Math Teacher
Martha Hall
Math Teacher
Sean Madden
Math Teacher
Lori Peacock
Math Teacher
Edita Soshnikova
Math Teacher
Monique Vinagre
Math Teacher
Brian Cox
Science Teacher
Deb Clarke-Daniels
Science Teacher
Corey Gillette
Science Teacher
Sommer Russo
Science Teacher
Cecily Kretzmann
Middle School Science Teacher
Ed Cluett
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Laura Hahn
Middle School Teacher
Maria Johnson
Middle School Teacher
Michelle Filicetti
Social Sciences Teacher
Nicholas Frees
Social Studies Teacher
Jenika Smith
Social Studies Teacher
Tom Waldt
Social Studies Teacher
Eric Van Zytveld
Middle School Science Teacher
Veronica Guevara
Spanish Teacher
Jessica Stephenson
Spanish Teacher
Sydney Fernandez
Spanish Teacher
Danette Peters
Spanish Teacher
Patricia Weichec
Spanish Teacher
Gaby Fiumara
Attendance Coordinator
Annette Luyando
Business Manager, Student Affairs
Ben Crabtree
College Counselor
Eric Davis
College Counselor
Christian De Jesus
College Counselor
Kelli Hinton
College Counselor
Heather Von Seggern
College Counselor
Daniel Vivas
College Counselor
Jean McAllister
Media Specialist and Librarian
James Albritton
Technology Specialist
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