184 Garden Street, Bridgeport, CT 06605 - Phone: 203-384-2897 Fax: 203-384-2898
Friends of NBFA
What is Friends of NBFA? Friends of New Beginnings Family Academy is the support organization and steward of charitable funds for New Beginnings Family Academy. A 501(c)3, Friends of NBFA assists New Beginnings Family Academy as it provides academic excellence within a safe, well-structured and nurturing environment by: 
- raising resources to bridge the per pupil funding gap;
- supporting specific programs and positions critical to student success;
- providing appropriate accountability measures;
- advocating for favorable charter school legislation;
- sharing news and information with the public; and
- coordinating parent and volunteer services.
In May 2005, Friends of NBFA purchased and began transforming a century-old building into a beautiful "urban campus" for New Beginnings Family Academy. Today, the refurbished facility offers 51,000-sq. ft. of instructional space, visitor parking and a lot on which to build a multi-purpose room and playground. The building features a Science Lab and three science classrooms; Library and Media Center with computer stations; an additional second-floor computer lab; and a fully equipped commercial kitchen.
Support NBFA. As a public charter school, New Beginnings Family Academy receives operating funds of $9,300 per pupil from the State Department of Education. This amounts to more than 20 percent less, on average, than traditional urban public school districts in Connecticut. In spite of this disparity, New Beginnings Family Academy operates on a balanced budget with monthly reports to the Board’s Finance Committee. This is accomplished only through the generosity of individuals and foundations that support the school.
In addition to funds for general operating support of New Beginnings Family Academy, the school seeks help for specific programs -- Extended Day, Summer Academy, Library and Media Services – that directly impact student academic performance. To learn more about the school, its programs or to schedule a visit, please contact the Friends of NBFA office at 203.610.6267 or by
email.
To make a tax-deductible contribution, click here to contribute to New Beginnings online or send a check, made payable to "Friends of NBFA," to the address below:
Friends of NBFA
184 Garden Street
Suite 109
Bridgeport, CT 06605
184 Garden Street
Suite 109
Bridgeport, CT 06605
| Friends of NBFA Board of Directors | ||
| President Jonathan T. Dawson Capital Investment Advisor | ||
| Treasurer Paul Myerson Retired Business Executive | ||
| Secretary Carl T. Horton Corporate Executive |
| Carol Birks Ex-Officio Member High School Principal |
John F. Brennan Information Technology Advisor |
Lisa Callahan Education Advocate |
| Paul Whyte NBFA Principal |
Christopher Dawson Professional Photographer |
Dick Ferguson Retired Business Executive |
| Claire Bernstein Retired Educator |
Michelle Black Smith Education Consultant |
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| Staff | ||
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Ronelle P. Swagerty Executive Director Ex-officio member |
Christina Rose Development Director |
Diane Canevari Development Assistant |
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