IDEA Public Schools
JoAnn Gama is an experienced educator and administrator with a strong focus on advancing educational leadership. Currently serving as the Owner and Managing Director at GEMS: Gama Education Management Services since January 2024, JoAnn oversees initiatives such as the Principal in Residence Program, which prepares aspiring school leaders through mentorship and individualized support. Previously, JoAnn held the position of Chief Human Assets Officer at Phalen Leadership Academies since August 2020 and co-founded IDEA Public Schools, where roles included President and Superintendent. JoAnn also served as Managing Director at Gama Education Management Services from January 2023 to January 2024.
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IDEA Public Schools
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IDEA Public Schools believes that each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to the fastest-growing network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools in the United States. IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists. IDEA serves more than 53,000 college-bound students in 96 schools across Texas and Southern Louisiana and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that thrives on the engagement of our alumni and community members as well as the financial support of advocates, donors, foundations, and friends of IDEA.