• About Us

    • Aspire Charter Academy is considered a Model Orange County Charter Elementary School for our specialized focus on positive behaviors and activities that uplift young minds and spirits. We are determined to create and foster a ‘family’ atmosphere so that every child can realize their full potential.

    Aspire Charter Academy has an open enrollment of no more than 140 students. Aspire’s enrollment is open so long as there is space available in the classrooms.

    Pamela Schenkel

    Leadership

    Aspire Charter Academy was founded by Sheree' Fox and Pamela Schenkel. They created our school to serve students and families in our community that are at risk of being lost in larger schools.  Our school is intentionally small so that we can build relationships with our students and families to provide them with a great school experience.

    Since the retirement of our founders, we have acquired an Administrative team that continues and builds on the foundation they laid.  They share the founding vision, continue to build relationships with students and families to enrich the learning experience and build invaluable partnerships to help connect our families to local resources.

    Last, but certainly not least, our school would not be what it is now without our fantastic team of teachers and support staff.  We cannot emphasize enough the effect they have on our students and their futures. We are so honored they choose to work with us.

    Parent Liaison/Parental Involvement Contact

    Shanda Fox & Jodi Shea

    Governing Board Members

    Thomas Durkee, President
    Sharon Owens
    Marjorie Moreland
    Elaine Fitzgerald
    Dave Herbster

    Important Documents

    Click each box to see the files

    Parent and Family Engagement Plan / School Improvement Plan

    Feel free to peruse the school’s Parent and Family Engagement Plan and our School Improvement Plan below for the 2021/2022 school year.

    Performance and Programs

    More Than Academics: The Aspire Experience

    At Aspire Charter Academy, learning goes far beyond the classroom! Our students benefit from a robust, multidimensional Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program that promotes positive behavior, character development, leadership, and personal responsibility. Our unique House System builds school spirit, teamwork, and a sense of belonging while celebrating courage, perseverance, friendship, and loyalty.

    Throughout the year, students have opportunities to discover their talents, challenge themselves, and shine through exciting activities such as our Annual Story Writing Contests, Spelling Bee, March MATHness Competition, Talent Show, STEM activities, and schoolwide academic challenges.

    Our Student Leadership Program provides meaningful opportunities to serve as safety patrols, news anchors, media specialists, and campus leaders, fostering confidence, responsibility, and pride in our school community.

    With individualized academic support, social-emotional learning, family engagement events, and a culture that celebrates both effort and achievement, Aspire is committed to developing well-rounded students who are prepared to succeed in school and beyond.

    Aspire Charter Academy — Uplifting Minds and Spirits!

    Aspire Charter Academy is now an alternative school. We fought hard to obtain that rating. We earned that designation because of the intensive services that we provide. Therefore, we no longer receive a school grade which is based on how many students pass the STAR and FAST tests. We now receive a School Improvement Rating and are rated on the amount of gains our students make.

    https://www.fldoe.org/accountability/accountability-reporting/school-grades/

    Fortify FL

    Fortify FL is a suspicious reporting tool that allows you to instantly relay information to the inappropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials.

    https://getfortifyfl.com/Tip.html

    Out of Field Teachers

    As of 8/1/2026 Aspire Charter Academy has two teachers working toward ESOL certification.

    Educator Misconduct and Mandatory Abuse Report