News &
Events
Welcome to the News and Events page of ETC Phoenix School, where you can stay up-to-date with the latest happenings and announcements within our vibrant school community. Here, we celebrate our students' achievements, highlight upcoming events, and share important updates that contribute to our mission of fostering a love for learning and personal growth.
In the News
Dr. Frank Munroe and Dr. Jenn Kruzynski didn’t set out to start a school — it all began with a chance meeting on a bridge in Kansas City, a shared love of theater and working with kids, and a conversation that just kept going. When a school where they were running theater classes shut down unexpectedly, the families of those students reached out with nowhere else to turn, and Frank and Jenn did what felt right: they rented three offices, pooled their resources, and opened Phoenix Nova School in three weeks over winter break with eight kids and a whole lot of faith.
Today, Phoenix Nova is a thriving K – 8 adaptive inclusive school in Northern Virginia where neurotypical students and students with disabilities learn side by side, therapists work directly alongside teachers, and the guiding philosophy is simple — presume competence, give every child the chance to show what they can do, and they will.
Read the full blog from The Alimond Show
Our very own, Mrs. Butler was interviewed for the "DMV Doers" segment. She is an incredible teacher, mother, and friend. Mrs. Butler volunteers her time here at ETC Phoenix School and is an integral part of our team!
Check out our directors and two of our Phoenix students sharing about the unique approach of ETC Phoenix School on Living Local DMV!
