Learning Intentionally Enhanced

Learning-i.e. serves students at The First Academy in two distinct ways: enrichment classes for Lower School students who qualify as academically talented or gifted, and support services for students with documented disabilities in grades three through twelve.

Learning-i.e. Enrichment Classes

The Enrichment classes are designed for academically talented and gifted students in Grades K-5. Kindergarten classes begin the second half of the school year. Students are invited to attend based on standardized test scores as well as classroom achievement. This program is self-funded and not covered as part of tuition or grade-level activity fees. Therefore, there is an additional yearly fee to be a part of the program. To learn more and find out how to enroll visit the Enrichment Course page.

Learning-i.e. Support Services

First Academy offers reasonable classroom accommodations for all students with a documented disability. If instructional support is needed beyond what the classroom teacher can reasonably provide, services through Learning-i.e. are available at an additional cost. Learning-i.e. serves students with documented learning differences as well as health or physical restrictions. Learning-i.e. staff is trained in exceptional student education in order to provide instructional support and to effectively coordinate related services. The goal for students served through Learning-i.e. is to learn strategies related to their particular disability, gradually needing less individualized instructional support, and eventually independently advocating for themselves in the college-preparatory learning environment. To learn more and find out how to enroll visit the Support Services page

Coordinator Tonya Roskaft, Ed.S.

Mrs. Roskaft comes to us after serving the past thirteen years in both the public and private school settings. Before moving to Florida, Mrs. Roskaft partnered with other educators and opened the first charter school in Georgia founded by teachers. Here she held many roles including Lead Mentor Teacher, School Improvement Plan Developer, Staff Development Chair and Testing Coordinator. She also helped develop the school’s standards-based report card and curriculum mapping. During this time Mrs. Roskaft obtained her gifted endorsement and began documenting her differentiated instruction for all learners in her classroom, which earned her school additional funding. After moving to Florida, Mrs. Roskaft taught first grade at Windermere Prep. Here she also organized and developed an enrichment program for high achieving students. Mrs. Roskaft currently teaches all of the Learning-i.e. classes at The First Academy and coordinates accommodation plans for students with documented disabilities.

Mrs. Roskaft holds a Specialist Degree in Education Leadership from Argosy University, a Masters of Education Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education from the State University of West Georgia. Mrs. Roskaft has a passion for empowering students to seek their personal best and enjoys working with families to create an action plan to meet the needs of the learner. Mrs. Roskaft is happily married to her husband Kristian and has two sons who attend The First Academy.