North Florida Arts & Sciences Academy is a private school of choice, serving students from Kindergarten through 12th grade, providing a unique, arts-infused curriculum, which gives students a winning edge both academically and socially, in a safe, wholesome learning center where students learn to embrace our slogan: "Listen, Learn, Do Your Best, & Have Fun."Organized student supervision after scho
ol hours is also provided for a nominal fee. Our mission is to ensure effective instructional practices that meet the needs of diverse learners; inspire, challenge, and motivate artistically gifted students; achieve success in academic, social and career preparation; provide a supportive community that identifies, encourages and develops each student's interests and abilities. We believe that children learn by doing. Experiential learning, hands-on and minds-on discovery encourages the development of personal responsibility, decision-making and problem-solving in both intellectual and interpersonal areas. Developing the love of learning in an arts-centered atmosphere builds a commitment and passion, encouraging all students to become life-long learners and positive contributors to society. Specials and after-school programs available: General Music, Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Dance, Guitar, Keyboard, Graphic Arts & Visual Arts, Private Music Lessons, Drama Club, K-KIDS Leadership Club, Poultry Project and School Farm. Founder, Educational Leader & Principal Dr. Anthony J. Buzzella is a native Floridian, born and raised in Miami-Dade County where he excelled in both academics and the arts. In addition to numerous awards and accolades throughout his career, Dr. Buzzella has been a professional musician and entertainer since the age of sixteen. Through the years, he has shared the performance stage with several legendary musicians and entertainers including: Pete Fountain, Eddie Miller, Grandpa Jones, Alfonso Levy, Kenny Rogers, Jerry Clower, Chubby Wise, Tim Allan, Danny Rubio, Tyler Jackson, Rusty Hammerstrom, and many others. Buzzella has served the local community for over 35 years as an educator and community leader including two terms on the local School Board. In 1999, Dr. Alfonso W. Levy and he co-founded Mister Mac Behavioral Consultants, Inc. a 501-C-3, not-for-profit, tax-exempt public charity and educational foundation. Buzzella has worked with Dr. Buzzella and Mister Mac Behavioral Consultants, Inc. for over 10 years. She is co-owner and director of operations. She also serves as intake specialist, test coordinator, and personnel director.
