CONNECTING CHARACTER AND CURRICULUM 

Welcome to DISCOVERY CAMPUS home of Grizzlies and Cubs | K-8 School

OUR MISSION IS TO BE THE VERY BEST SCHOOL IN ARLINGTON!

I am a GLOBAL Grizzly

I will lead, believe, and create

I am a force for good

I will defy the odds

I will set a new standard

I will step up

I am what I choose to be

and every day,

in every way

I get better and better

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Campus Updates

🎄Global Winter Spirit Week will be from December 16th-December 20th!🎄 ❄️Monday 12/16- Festive Socks Day ❄️Tuesday 12/17- Flannel Day ❄️Wednesday 12/18- Grinchmas Day ❄️Thursday 12/19- Holiday Sweater Day ❄️Friday 12/20- Pajama Day 🎉🏀 Black Out Game: Students vs. Teachers 🏀🎉 📅 When: Tuesday, January 28th, 2025 🎟 How to Join: Purchase a $15 Black Out T-shirt OR score a 3+ on PM2 to get an exclusive invite! 🖤 Don't miss this epic showdown between students and teachers! Please see our UPDATED Discovery K-8 Grizzly and Cub Campus calendar for the month of December! As always, feel free to contact us at discovery@glacademy.us if you have any questions or would like additional information. Thank you for your continue
On behalf of the Cub Campus staff, I wanted to extend our deepest gratitude for the delicious meal provided by one of our parents. We were all so grateful to have such a generous gesture, it made the day feel special. Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksg
Cub Campus’ Turkey Trot! 🦃 @global.schools.discovery . . . #happythanksgivng #thanksgiving #turkey #turkeytrot #global #leadership #academy
Global families, Thanksgiving break is next week!🎉 There will be no school on Wednesday 11/27, Thursday 11/28, and Friday 11/29. School will resume on Monday, 12/2.
🏒🌟 What an incredible Global Spirit Night hosted at the Jacksonville Icemen! Our very own Teacher of the Year, Mr. Randolph and student athlete, Yandimar- Torres, were featured as the Jacksonville Icemen’s Teacher of the Game and Student At
To celebrate National STEM Day, our students enjoyed the thrilling experience of watching rocket launches! 🚀 At Global, we’re proud to say that every student is enrolled in a STEM elective! 🎉 Thanks to our partnership with “Project Lea
Happy National STEM Day! 🎉 We are excited to celebrate our first student to complete the MakerBot Operator course- Maddox Jones! 🙌🎊 Select students were given the opportunity to participate in this course due to their standout performance in Mr. COUNTDOWN TO SPIRIT NIGHT: Only 2️⃣ days left until our Global Leadership Academy Spirit Night with the Jacksonville Icemen this Friday, November 8th!! The Jacksonville Icemen will be recognizing a teacher and a student athlete from Global as part

I choose GLOBAL because…

We are real people, we are your neighbors!

Meet GLOBAL Discovery Campus Leadership Team

John Galeani

PRINCIPAL

BOARD PARENT REPRESENTATIVE

  • … most prized possession - your children. We firmly believe in providing a first-class education and delivering a diverse and rich experience to all of our students. We look forward to working together to build and mold our next generation into global leaders.

Jocelyn Medina

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

  • I started as a 4th grade Math teacher then became an Academic Coach for grades 3-5. It is an honor to serve as the new assistant principal at GLA Cub Campus for this school year.

Alexis Smiley

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

  • … with questions or concerns regarding 3-5 academics, 3-8 discipline, K-8 ESOL, and K-8 testing. In addition to my current role as an assistant principal , I have had the honor of building relationships with our students and families as a teacher, instructional coach, and testing coordinator over the past 5 years. I believe that every child should have access to a quality education from educators who challenge, encourage, and believe in them, and I am proud to be a part of an organization that shares this belief as we empower students to be global leaders of tomorrow!

Katelin Reier

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

  • …communication and collaborative initiatives, she strives to create a supportive network that enhances the educational experience for all students. She is excited about the future of GLOBAL and is committed to working collaboratively with the school's leadership team, teachers, students, and parents to ensure a vibrant and successful learning environment.

Ashley Sweger

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

  • and heart’s desire are to support children and their education. Over the past 15 years, I have had the privilege of working in various roles, including classroom teacher, instructional coach, school assessment coordinator, and now assistant principal.

    I am grateful that you have chosen Global Leadership Academy to be a part of your student’s educational journey. If there is any way I can assist you, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you, as always, for being a part of the Global family!