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ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Gina Martin-Ryan

Founder & Board of Trustees President

BS, Health & Family Life Ed; MS, School Health; CAGS, School Leadership; MA & CT Principal License, MA Superintendent License

"There's a hero that resides within each and every young person. School should be a joyful experience that helps young people believe in and find their inner hero as they journey toward living a life of purpose."

Gina is the visionary behind Hilltop Academy, a school she has been developing for the past 10 years. With over 30 years in education, she has served as a principal, vice principal, student life coordinator, and teacher across elementary, middle, and high school levels in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Her leadership has focused on fostering positive school cultures where students, staff, and families thrive.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Health & Family Life Education from the University of Maine, a Master’s in School Health Education from Southern Connecticut State University, and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in School Leadership & Administration from American International College. Her passion for nurturing the spirit, mind, and body, engaging with nature, and uncovering each child’s talents and joy shaped Hilltop Academy’s vision and mission.

Outside of work, Gina enjoys hiking, kayaking, gardening, photography, reading, journaling, and playful competition. She and her husband have 3 adult children and are now empty-nesters, living in Suffield, Connecticut, with their two dogs.

Nondiscriminatory Policy

It is our mission to guard and protect the diversity of our Hilltop Community- those we serve and lead and those who lead and serve.

Hilltop Academy Inc. admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial assistance programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. The officers, committee members, employees, and persons served by this corporation shall be selected entirely on a non-discriminatory basis with respect to age, sex, race, religion, national origin, and sexual orientation. It is the policy of Hilltop Academy Inc. not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, ancestry, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical disability, veteran status, political service or affiliation, color, religion, or national origin.

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Our Mission

Forging a powerful, innovative, and transformative model of education that emboldens and prepares students for life, college, service, trade, and/or career through natural and holistic, simplistic yet rigorous, relevant and engaging learning practices and through the strong ties we build with our families and communities.

Our Vision

Opening opportunities and access for students, families, educators, and communities to experience our model of education which honors the hero in every child on their chosen pathway to a life of purpose.

Hilltop Academy Inc. is a nonprofit, 501(C)3 organization. All proceeds and donations support our tuition assistance and school programming.

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