Student Support Services
at ISPA
The FASTeam
challenges—be they academic, social, emotional, medical, or otherwise—to succeed in
school and beyond. This holistic approach includes early intervention, support services,
and linking families to school and community based resources. FAST members and
teachers work with you to provide the extra help needed to enable students to stay
motivated and on track.
Meet Your Team
Mr. Jay Kamau.
Jay Kamau is the Director of Student Support Services at Insight Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School. Mr Kamau oversees all of the programs and services offered by School Advisors, the FRC, FEC, FCL and FASLS to ensure that they promote and enhance the school’s academic mission.
Email - jkamau@insightpa.org
FASL - Family Academic Support Liaisons
Coordinators
Family Compliance Liason
Ms. Marquise Hargrove ensures that all students are attending school and investigates causes of unexcused or excessive absences, communicates with families and assists in problem-solving and helping decrease absences. Ms. Hargrove also works with students to develop and implement the Absenteeism Prevention Program.
Email - mhargrove@insightpa.org
Family Engagement Coordinator
Mrs. Sally Krasevic promotes and enhances the school’s academic mission by improving levels of parent and student engagement and ensuring that this increased engagement leads to improved academic achievement. Mrs Krasevic manages the FAST team and oversees the services provided to build capacity within families and across the school.
Email - Skrasevic@insightpa.org
Family Resource Coordinator
Ms. Dorticia Council assists teachers and families in identifying and aiding students who are experiencing academic underachievement due to social, emotional, or behavioral issues by facilitating appropriate interventions from school and community resources. Ms. Council supports students and families by providing intensive support to those families identified as needing her services.
Email - dcouncil@insightpa.org
Home Room Advisors
Middle School Advisor
Ms. Lisa Eller is the Middle School Advisor and Homeroom Teacher, working in tandem with the FAST team to prepare families for academic success. Through initial communication and systems training, she provides families the tools necessary to thrive in the cyber environment. Throughout the school year she provides individual academic support and ongoing guidance in educational homeroom sessions.
Email - leller@insightpa.org
High School Advisor
Ms. Inshirah Abdul-Aziz is the High School Advisor and Homeroom Teacher, working in tandem with the FAST team to prepare families for academic success. Ms. Abdul-Aziz provides students with the tools necessary to thrive in the cyber environment. She provides academic and guidance to High School students and their families.
Email - iabdul-aziz@insightpa.org
School Counselors
School Counselor
School Counselor
School Counselor
FAST Goals
- Develop the capacity of students and families from a strength based perspective
- Help students stay on track through early interventions, wrap around supports and engagement strategies
- Work with students and families in order to remove barriers to school success
- Create a positive, welcoming and supportive climate that allows for a range of opportunities for parental involvement.