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Administration Team

At Grand Center Arts Academy, our administration team is dedicated to furthering the mission of Confluence Academies by fostering a safe, inclusive, and academically enriching environment. Through strong leadership, we serve students with a meaningful, well-rounded education that includes a strong emphasis in visual and performing arts and a deep commitment to academic excellence. We strongly believe in community engagement, multi-cultural understanding, service and good citizenship.

Head of School, Ms. Kristy Houle 
 
12th Grade Academy Principal, Dr. Erin King 
 
9th-11th Academy Principal, Dr. Dave Arledge 
 
6th- 8th Academy Principal, Mr. Arnez Newton
 
 
 
Department Lead - Dance, Ms. Sommer Harris
 
Department Lead - Visual Arts, Ms. Kate Barklage
 
Department Lead - Theater, Mr. Michael Perkins
 
 Department Lead - Music, Ms. Stephanie Grasso