Aquila Waller

Instructional Leader Fellow - Graduate June 2024

Prior to joining Jounce, Aquila began her career in education as a third grade English teacher, she then went on to teach grades 5-8 for the next four years. Aquila spent 6 years teaching before transitioning into the role of Dean of Students and ultimately Assistant principal at Independence Charter School West. Aquila served as site director for three years with Springboard collaborative, helping to support literacy initiatives for elementary students.

Aquila holds her Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education, as well as graduated Summa Cum laude with her Masters in Educational Leadership from Rosemont College.

She now serves as Head of School at Belmont Charter Elementary School in Philadelphia, PA.