School name: Athens Renaissance School

Principal: Nelson Brown

Amount of time as principal: Second year

Grades: K-12

Total number of students: 650

Total number of teachers: 14

Total number of support staff: 5

New programs: “This year we have introduced blended and virtual learning pathways, instructional software, Makerspace, art and music, and we moved our high school campus to the Exchange on The Courthouse Square.”

What makes Athens Renaissance School special: “Our students have flexibility to move at a pace that fits them.”

Primary objective for 2018-2019: “Offering more hands-on, real-world learning experiences and personalizing instruction for our students.”

What is the principal looking forward to: “Our students finding a passion, refining a skill, and experiencing the joy of learning.”