COVID-19 Updates and Return to School Information
Resources
The following external resources provide the most current, accurate information about COVID-19:
MVA’s COVID-19 Action Chart
Utilizing the services of our medical consulting team comprised of a group of 21 dedicated physicians all of whom have children attending our school and have a vested interest in the Academy’s management of COVID and understanding completely the opinions of our constituents regarding COVID and the accompanying safety protocols, Montverde Academy has updated our COVID-19 Action Chart, shared here.
Check out this informative video to see how germs spread:
PREVENTION
Recommended steps to prevent the spread of respiratory infections, including COVID-19 and the flu from the CDC are:
- Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid exposure to others who are ill.
- Stay home when you are ill.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve when coughing or sneezing. Throw away the tissue immediately and wash your hands.
- Clean and disinfect surfaces or objects that are frequently touched at home, work, or school, especially when someone is ill.
- Annual flu vaccinations for everyone six months and older (recommended by the CDC).
MVA - Protect Us All From COVID-19
MVA - Do The Five
Contacts
Each division dean and assistant dean will be responsible for overseeing academic delivery in collaboration with instructors. Delivery or content concerns may be first addressed with the instructor and the with a division dean or assistant dean as needed.
Upper School:
- Mr. David Bernatavitz, Dean of the Upper School, David.Bernatavitz@montverde.org
- Mrs. Kimberly Brauman, Associate Dean of the Upper School/Director of Curriculum, Kimberly.Brauman@montverde.org
- Mrs. Marcia Bernatavitz, Dean of Faculty & Professional Development, Marcia.Bernatavitz@montverde.org
Middle School:
- Mr. Troy Urquhart, Dean of the Middle School, Troy.Urquhart@montverde.org
- Mrs. Emilie Fracker, Associate Dean of the Middle School, Emilie.Fracker@montverde.org
Lower School:
- Ms. Meristell Shackelford, Dean of the Lower School, Meristell.Shackelford@montverde.org
- Mr. Yordin Robinson, Associate Dean of the Lower School, Yordin.Robinson@montverde.org
SCHOOL COUNSELORS
For students who experience anxiety and may benefit from the assistance of a counselor, a virtual conversation may be scheduled, by contacting the division’s counselor:
For students who experience anxiety and may benefit from the assistance of a counselor, a virtual conversation may be scheduled, by contacting the division’s counselor:
Upper School:
- Mr. Yordin Robinson, Yordin.Robinson@montverde.org
- Mrs. Allison Varnado, Allison.Varnado@montverde.org
Lower/Middle School:
- Mrs. Nicole Wilson-Salkaus, Nicole.Salkaus@montverde.org
COLLEGE COUNSELING
College placement counselors will be available virtually to continue providing assistance for seniors.
College placement counselors will be available virtually to continue providing assistance for seniors.
- Mrs. Marcia Bernatavitz, Director of College Guidance Marcia.Bernatavitz@montverde.org
For boarding students who remain on the campus, resident faculty supervision, meals, and appropriate activities will continue. Questions concerning residential life can be directed to:
- Mr. Walter Eksteen, Dean of Students Walter.Eksteen@montverde.org
- Mrs. Margaret Price, Assistant Dean of Student for Multiculturalism, Leadership, and Student Programs Margaret.Price@montverde.org
