IDEA River Bluff sets high expectations and goes the extra mile to make sure every student realizes their own potential. Personalized learning, critical thinking skills, and mastery of core subjects is our recipe for success.
IDEA River Bluff is located at:
2354 University Blvd N, Jacksonville, FL 32211
Born and raised in NYC, Curtis received his B.A. from Syracuse University, his M.S. and M.S Ed. Admin from Southern Illinois University and Baruch College respectively, and is in his last year of his doctoral program at Arizona State University. Mr. Lawrence started his career as a teacher in the underserved community of West Harlem at Frederick Douglass Academy. There he served as a History Teacher, Chair of the History Department and Dean of Students. Lawrence has been recognized by Legacy Magazine as a National History Teacher of the year and has led turnaround schools to success in the South Bronx, NY, New Jersey, Washington DC, and Louisiana.
From 2014-2017, Lawrence served as the Founding Principal of IDEA Monterrey Park College Prep, where he led the school to back-to-back reception of all Texas distinctions. Curtis Lawrence and his wife have two sons who attended IDEA Carver Academy, an 18-year-old Senior and a 17-year old junior at Florida A&M University. Mr. Lawrence understands education is a tool that empowers communities and diminishes barriers to success. He is committed to ensuring 100% of scholars go to and through college.
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