Peoria-Area Community Impact Guide 2023-2024

QUEST CHARTER ACADEMY The mission of Quest Charter Academy is to provide a diverse student body with an innovative world-class education, rich in science, technology, engineering, arts and math focused on preparing students to become bold inquirers, problem-solvers and ethical leaders. Quest graduates will be skill-ready.

2503 N. University Street Peoria, IL 61604 Phone: (309) 402-0030 Website : www.questpeoria.org Facebook: @QuestCharterAcademy Twitter: @QuestChrtrAcademy Instagram: @QCAdemy TikTok: @QuestCharterAcademy

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Dr Taunya Jenkins

BOARD MEMBERS Glenn Ross, President Dr John F Gilligan, Finance Chair Francine Martin, Parent Board Member

Jan Leonard, Secretary Mickeisha Armstrong Victoria Ayiku Polly Barton Colleen Digiallonnardo Dr Kiran Velpula

EMERITUS BOARD MEMBERS Mr Glen Barton, founder Mr McFarland Bragg II Dr Cindy Fischer Mr Al Hooks Dr Vicky Stewart KEY STAFF Ms Robyn McCracken, HS Principal Dr Michelle Cruz, MS Principal Mr Richard Benson, Assistant Principal Ms. Deb LaHood, Chief Financial Officer Mr Jim Maloney, Director of Maintenance Dr Kamara Taylor, Director of Family Engagement/SEL/Student Support Services Mr Robert Downey, Director of Technology HOW TO HELP We are a school of the community and as such, we would love for our students to do community service through volunteering at your organization. Your organization may have opportunities for our students! If you are interested, contact Dr. Taunya Jenkins, CEO at tjenkins@questpeoria.org .

DID YOU KNOW? Quest Charter Academy opened in 2010 with 5th through 7th grades, and 8th grade was added in the fall of 2011 A new 5th grade class was added each year until Quest became a complete 5th through 12th grade academy, with up to 600 students in the 2015-2016 school year There is a middle school campus and a high school campus WHAT WE DO We believe all students should have the opportunity to attend a four-year college Our primary focus is on being a STEAM school with innovative teaching methods and academic support programs We strive to give all students the tools to realize their talents, achieve their goals, and fulfill their dreams

VISION Quest Charter Academy will have a 100% acceptance and completion of college or post-secondary experience for every graduating class VALUES We have a culture built on a common set of values Our administrators, teachers, students and parents embrace accountabil ity and high expectations There is a true sense of teamwork Everyone is working toward a single goal: student achievement

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