Dear Source:
Greetings to all of our St. Thomas community, It is with the utmost gratitude and appreciation all of the following individuals are recognized for their role in helping the International Academy recover from its recent fire. It is only with the help of amazing community members such as the people mentioned below, that we were able to forge ahead, miss only one day of school and re-build our beloved school!
Thank you, thank you, thank you to:
- Michael Bornn
- V.I. Fire Department
- Fire Inspector Phipps
- Fire Inspector Todman
- Fire Inspector Danet
- Fire Inspector George
- BlueFin Construction, Todd Wilson and family
- Heavy Materials, Doug Gurlea and family
- MSI, Tommy Brunt, Shane Brunt and family
- JPK Development
- Greene’s Trucking
- Springline Architects, Mike deHaas and family
- Paul Ferreras
- Brad’s Paint Service
- Julian’s Welding
- Gil’s Cleaning Service
- AT&T
- Archie Mootevan
- Officer Donastorg
- Leo Dyer
- Alert No.1
- Ryan at CJ Wiring
- Robert Bartch and Kathy Schlesinger
- our surrounding neighbors
And last, but certainly, not least:
- all of the VIMSIA staff who supported one another through this tough event
- all of the VIMSIA parents who offered their support and help
- all of the Montessori students and staff for welcoming the IA into their facilities
- all of the IA students who kept their chins up, smiles on their faces and never complained once
(Please forgive us, if a name has escaped this list. There were so many people who offered their support that the list was hard to keep track of.)
In times of great adversity, our true character will become evident. Thank you to our community, for showing our students that perseverance and positivity will help guide you through any challenge that life may put in your path.
Respectfully yours in service,
Gloria Zakers — International Academy Co-Director, IB Diploma Program Coordinator, Science Educator, Virgin Islands Montessori School and International Academy
