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Title: Director of Finance
School: Mill Springs Academy
Superpower: Steadfast Support: Nadia Robinson has been a pillar of stability for Mill Springs Academy during a year marked by significant staff transitions. In the wake of the departure of the Head of School, she provided unwavering support to both the board of trustees and the interim head of school. Additionally, Robinson has stepped up to handle the administrative duties of the operations manager during their 12-week leave. “Without her steadfast leadership, the daily operations of our school would have been significantly impacted,” said Interim Head of School Cindy Szwec.
Onboarding pro: Robinson has embraced a “tremendous amount of extra responsibility” by onboarding the new interim head of school and acclimating them to the school’s culture and daily operations. “As the interim head of school, I could not do this job without [Robinson’s] support and guidance. Her leadership is keeping the school on track,” said Szwec.
Governance guru: In her work with the board, Robinson plays a crucial role in helping all board members grasp the school’s finances and understand their individual responsibilities in managing expenses effectively. “She is professional at all times … managing the never-ending questions about projections each year.”
