Madison Traditional Academy

Teacher Appreciation Week continues as we celebrate the incredible educators who make Madison so special. ❤️ Each day, our teachers inspire a love of learning and empower students to grow with confidence.

Today, we’re highlighting Mrs. Wazny from Madison Traditional Academy ✨ Hear from one of her students about what makes her such an inspiring teacher. Thank you, Mrs. Wazny, for the dedication, care, and passion you bring to your students every single day!

The beautiful xylophone and musical performance from our MTA 2nd graders is still on repeat in our minds 🎵

Madison Traditional Academy’s Art Walk was a night to remember! 🎨✨ From stunning student masterpieces on display to the glow gallery and a reflection room filled with meaningful artwork, every corner was bursting with creativity. Guests also enjoyed food trucks, cotton candy, a hair braiding station, coloring activities, and more, making it a fun and inspiring evening for all. 🖌️👩‍🎨

Thank you to our students, staff, families, volunteers, and community members for supporting our talented young artists. It was a truly memorable celebration of creativity and expression!

We’d like to recognize Tiffani Vanore, Reading Interventionist and EL teacher at Madison Traditional Academy for receiving the You Make the Difference award! 🏆

Tiffani works with students in small groups, meeting each child exactly where they are. Her students adore coming to see her because she is patient, kind, and creates a calm, encouraging space where all students can grow and feel successful. Beyond her direct work with students, Tiffani leads our Student Support Team (SST) at MTA, ensuring that students who need extra support or intervention can learn and thrive. Her deep knowledge of her subject area and intervention strategies makes her an invaluable resource, and her problem-solving and insights are appreciated by all of MTA's staff and teachers. Her colleagues shared, “We don’t know anyone cooler than Tiffani and are so excited she’s receiving this well-deserved award!”

Congratulations, Tiffani! 🎉

We’d like to recognize Mary Del’Orco, Instructional Aide at MTA, for receiving the Shining Star award!🌟

Mary is very dedicated to MTA's students, colleagues, and families. She is known for her positive demeanor and warmth in every interaction. Her dedication to her students shines through in everything she does — from the way she supports their growth to the strong, genuine relationships she builds with each of them, and her collaborative work with her colleagues. She is always willing to help in any way she can. Mary goes above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of those around her.

Congratulations, Mary! 🎉

🐛 Living or nonliving? Our kindergarten scientists at Madison Traditional Academy got hands-on with a fun (and slightly wiggly!) lesson comparing real worms to gummy worms! 🍬🪱 Learning about the world around us has never been so sweet (or squirmy)!

Want to learn more about kindergarten at each of the Madison elementary schools? Join us for our Discover Madison tour to experience what makes Madison the perfect place for your child to begin their educational journey.

Discover Kindergarten Tour:
🗓️ Friday, November 7 | 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Madison Center for the Arts (5601 N. 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016)

RSVP and learn more at madisonaz.org/discover 💫

Meet some of our elementary and middle school siblings from MTA! ❤️

Being the only K-8 school in the district, MTA students get the unique opportunity of having elementary and middle school students in the same school, allowing them cross-grade collaboration to learn and grow from each other, and to experience moments of connection (like waving to a sibling in the hallway!).

Come see MTA’s Traditional Philosophy program in action by scheduling a school tour at madisonaz.org/mta📚