CONNECTING CHARACTER AND CURRICULUM 

Welcome to DISCOVERY CAMPUS home of Grizzlies and Cubs | K-8 School

OUR MISSION IS TO BE THE VERY BEST SCHOOL IN ARLINGTON!

I am a GLOBAL Grizzly

I will lead, believe, and create

I am a force for good

I will defy the odds

I will set a new standard

I will step up

I am what I choose to be

and every day,

in every way

I get better and better

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Campus Updates

I choose GLOBAL because…

We are real people, we are your neighbors!

Meet GLOBAL Discovery Campus Leadership Team

John Galeani

PRINCIPAL

  • …your children. We firmly believe in providing a first-class education and delivering a diverse and rich experience to all of our students. We look forward to working together to build and mold our next generation into global leaders.

Jocelyn Medina

AP OF CURRICULUM

  • I started as a 4th grade Math teacher then became an Academic Coach for grades 3-5. It is an honor to serve as the new assistant principal at GLA Cub Campus for this school year.

Alexis Smiley

AP OF STUDENT SERVICES

  • … with questions or concerns regarding 3-5 academics, 3-8 discipline, K-8 ESOL, and K-8 testing. In addition to my current role as an assistant principal , I have had the honor of building relationships with our students and families as a teacher, instructional coach, and testing coordinator over the past 5 years. I believe that every child should have access to a quality education from educators who challenge, encourage, and believe in them, and I am proud to be a part of an organization that shares this belief as we empower students to be global leaders of tomorrow!

Katelin Reier

AP OF ENGAGEMENT

  • …communication and collaborative initiatives, she strives to create a supportive network that enhances the educational experience for all students. She is excited about the future of GLOBAL and is committed to working collaboratively with the school's leadership team, teachers, students, and parents to ensure a vibrant and successful learning environment.

Lareal Princess Haslem

AP CUB CAMPUS

  • …having previously served as a teacher in both elementary and middle school settings, Instructional Coach, Dean of Curriculum, and State Curriculum Specialist. She graduated from The University of Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and began working in the non-profit industry. She continued in her pursuit of learning, achieving high academic excellence earning a Master's degree in Education with a central focus on Curriculum and Instruction followed by a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Grand Canyon University. She has served in many capacities and was awarded for her excellent work in the classroom with features in two nationally recognized books - Inquiring into the Common Core as well as the second edition of The Reflective Educator's Guide to Classroom Research. She is a transformational and servant leader with a passion for making an impact on student achievement and improving learning outcomes. In her role, her goal is to create a positive culture of professional growth, develop pathways aimed at implementing instructional strategies to increase academic achievement, provide effective professional development and training experiences, and utilize her ability to establish thriving connections to nurture and support teachers and leaders in both schools. Mrs. Haslem believes GLOBAL is a very special place and is thankful for the opportunity to be in service to others-ensuring all students receive a high quality well rounded education where teachers, students and their families thrive.