St. John's Episcopal School
Jacqueline Pola, M.Ed, is an experienced educator currently serving as an Elementary School Teacher at St. John's Episcopal Parish Day School since August 2021. Prior to this role, Jacqueline held various teaching positions at Saint Paul's - Clearwater's Independent School from August 2016 to July 2021, as well as at Greens Farms Academy, where responsibilities included serving as an Associate Teacher, Varsity girls cross country coach, and Director of After Care from August 2013 to August 2016. Jacqueline began the teaching career as Head of the Enrichment Program at Easton Country Day School from August 2012 to August 2013. Educational credentials include a Master of Education in Childhood Education (K-2) from Manhattanville College (2015), a BA in Art History from Southern Connecticut State University (2008), and additional studies at Loyola Marymount University and New York School of Interior Design.
St. John's Episcopal School
Located in the heart of Tampa, St. John's Episcopal School delivers an unparalleled, values-driven, progressive education for children in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Populated by a rich variety of individuals from increasingly diverse religious, cultural, and economic backgrounds, St. John’s is the region’s oldest Episcopal school. Distinguished by 70 years of demonstrated success, we prepare children for lives of learning and service. We hold an uncompromising belief in the potential of children and the sanctity of childhood. We believe that education has a higher purpose, one our faculty and staff are compelled to serve. Hard work, faith, respect, honesty, and a commitment to excellence allow our graduates to thrive in high school, college, and beyond. A feeling of positive energy, inclusiveness, optimism, respect and kindness permeates the school. Without exception, St. John’s students are Empowered to Lead, Inspired to Serve.