IDEA Harvey E. Najim

Since joining IDEA, Hope has worked tirelessly to improve the outcomes of our academy students in San Antonio, having served at both IDEA South Flores and IDEA Judson. In that time, Hope has become an expert in Direct Instruction; one of the many reasons we are so excited to announce that she will be the founding principal at IDEA Harvey E. Najim Academy. “I always believe in the power of change,” said Hope. “Making a difference, a direct impact, in the lives of scholars and teachers was always at the forefront of my mind. This is something I continue to work on daily, and I hope that I have that chance to expand my role at IDEA.”

For the 2019-20 school year, Stephen help kick off a successful launch as an Assistant Principal of Instruction at IDEA Burke Academy before being promoted to a Principal in Residence at IDEA Najim Academy. Within a few short months at Najim, he was able to increase assessment scores by over 60% and rank at the top of the District in both 3rd and 4th grade math on the semester exams. Mr. Foster is no stranger to the scholars and families on the Eastside of San Antonio. We are so excited to present Stephen Foster as the proud principal at IDEA Najim College Prep home of the Stars!