Jenna Bagnoli
Jenna Bagnoli
Dean of Grammar School (K4–1st Grade)
BA, Psychology, University of Southern California
MS, Early Childhood Development and Education, University of Central Florida
My own journey to Geneva is filled with God’s providence and is one of the reasons I have such a heart for the mission and vision of the school. After graduating from USC in 2009, I moved to Florida to be near extended family with the intention of only being here for a year. As I looked for a job, I was invited to volunteer at The Geneva School’s early childhood campus and found a place that felt like home. Soon after, I was hired as an aide in K4. The direct impact these experiences had on my life led me to earning a master’s degree in education and becoming a teacher at Geneva, first in kindergarten and then second grade.
Seeing the impact that classical education and Geneva have had on my own life, it is a joy and honor to come alongside teachers and parents to provide that same impact in the students’ lives. We strive to create learning environments that support and encourage children to grow in all areas of their lives—academically, spiritually, relationally, and emotionally. Our teachers are lifelong learners, and they inspire me daily to strive to grow in my own development and craft.
As Martin Luther King Jr. said, “The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education.” Our integrated curriculum makes learning a joy as the students dive deeply into what they are learning. As we let wonder abound in the classrooms, our littlest learners are exposed to the amazing things God has created. This leads to incredible growth, and it is truly a blessing to behold!
