#69 Da Vinci Tree Academy | Matt Roll

In this episode of “The Charter School Connection” Shawn visits Da Vinci Tree Academy in Tucson, AZ. While doing an in person visit, Shawn sits down with Matt Roll, Principal and Founder to record a podcast. This episode is unique because they cover a variety of topics that we haven’t discussed on the podcast before. As with many of our guests, Matt did not intend to be in the charter school industry. He had a very interesting journey from going to college for business to now being a founder and principal at Da Vinci Tree Academy. Da Vinci Tree Academy is a STEM school that is known for creating a CDC compliant model classroom during the covid pandemic. The only one in the country. Tune in to hear this incredible story! Matt shares a book and a person that have both influenced him and his school. Listen in to hear what they are and how they have impacted him! Matt shares some advice he has for other charter school administrators starting with the importance of networking. So many different aspects of the charter school industry can be benefited by networking. A challenge that Da Vinci Tree Academy has faced is a teacher shortage. Can you relate to this challenge? Check out what Matt has found as a solution to the problem and how you could also! Reach out to Matt to learn more about his advice he shares in the episode. Time Stamps: 1:48 Who are you (Matt Roll) and what is your background in Charter Schools? 7:59 What gave you (Da Vinci Tree Academy) the ability to pivot and be innovative so quickly? 14:20 What are some books or people that have influenced you (Matt Roll)? 19:20 Any challenges or successes that other charter school administration could benefit from? Show Notes: Da Vinci Tree Academy https://www.davincitree.academy/ Matt Roll [email protected] “Driven By Data” by Paul Bambrick-Santoyo https://a.co/d/5giWT1N