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Misleading Admin - Teacher Ivybrook Academy Employee Review

2.0
17 Mar 2025
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Pros

The families and their children are wonderful.

Cons

When I started, I was very passionate and excited to be here. I was told that my ideas were welcomed, it is an inclusive school, and the admin was proud of the staff they hired because it was a great group of people! A few months later, things began to go downhill. A teacher quit, and an admin said to other staff, "Good, she was the cancer of the school." Two more teachers left in the winter, and the happy mask the admin wore was cracking, frequently the owners yelled at one another in front of staff and sometimes children. During one staff meeting, all staff were yelled at and cursed at for "taking food out of their child's mouth," while they bragged about their new car, new and bigger house, and remodels being done on the new house. Four more left in the month of March because it was continuing to be a blame game instead of taking responsibility. There was bullying, lies, and gaslighting.

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Ivybrook Academy Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re truly sorry to hear that what began as a positive and inspiring start turned into something that left you feeling disheartened. The concerns you’ve raised are deeply troubling and not reflective of the environment we strive to create at Ivybrook Academy. At Ivybrook, we are committed to fostering a culture of respect, collaboration, and professionalism. It’s upsetting to hear that your experience was marked by behavior and dynamics that go against those values. While leadership is not immune to challenges, our responsibility is to handle those moments with care, transparency, and accountability — especially in front of staff and children. We are actively working to reflect, grow, and ensure that all team members feel safe, supported, and heard. Your feedback is a powerful reminder of how important that work is. We sincerely appreciate your time at Ivybrook and wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

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