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GA is a PreK-12, coed, nonsectarian day school in Fort Washington, PA

Germantown Academy

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About
Welcome!
GA is for families who seek a strong college preparatory curriculum and diverse opportunities for children to discover their talents and passions.

The History of GA
GA has a 261-year legacy distinguished by our commitment to innovative approaches that continually enhance the educational experience.
Admission
Strong Community
Passionate teachers guide GA students on the path to becoming their best selves from PreK through 12th grade… and beyond.

Strong Values
We offer a thoughtful balance between appropriate challenge and complementary support.
Academics
A Leader in Early Ed
We believe early childhood is the foundation for lifelong learning.

Finding the Right College
Our counselors work closely with Upper School students to find the college that's right for them.
Athletics
Everyone Can Play
We have a no-cut policy that encourages Middle and Upper School students to try out different sports and challenge themselves in new ways.

Facilities That Shine
From our 500+ seat competition gym to our four all-weather turf fields, GA's athletic facilities provide student-athletes with the resources to succeed.
Arts
Confident in Expression
The Arts are one of the key ways we fulfill this core tenet of our Mission.

Belfry Theatre Club
GA's drama club is the oldest continuously running program of its kind in the United States.
Support GA
Our Community of Donors
GA relies on the generosity of our entire school community to make every day a great day.

Red, Black, Blue and YOU!
Annual contributions are critical to meeting the school’s operating budget goals. Gifts, in any amount, directly benefit our students and faculty.

Meet Our Team

Brooke Record

Brooke Record

Titles: Director of Institutional Advancement

Martin Dean

Martin Dean

Titles: Associate Director of Institutional Advancement

Heather Durkin

Heather Durkin

Titles: Director of Alumni Relations

Kellianne Kaput

Kellianne Kaput

Titles: Director of Donor and Campaign Relations

Carla Zighelboim

Carla Zighelboim

Titles: Director of Communications and Marketing

Melissa Fikioris

Melissa Fikioris

Titles: Associate Director of Alumni Relations, Assistant Director of Equity and Inclusion

Meg Peake

Meg Peake

Titles: Director of Annual Giving

Jessica Holl

Jessica Holl

Titles: Associate Director of Research and Stewardship

Dina Katz

Dina Katz

Titles: Associate Director of Communications and Marketing

Joseph Cicchino

Joseph Cicchino

Titles: Assistant Director of Communications and Marketing

Kristen Kennedy

Kristen Kennedy

Titles: Assistant Director of Communications and Marketing

Christine Passaglia

Christine Passaglia

Titles: Assistant to the Director of Institutional Advancement

Cindy Siano

Cindy Siano

Titles: Advancement Services Coordinator