Valley Forge Educational Services

Valley Forge Educational Services Announces New Executive Director

July 16th, 2012 by VFES

PAOLI, Pa. – July 16, 2012 - Valley Forge Educational Services, a provider of educational services to children, adolescents and young adults with specialized learning needs, has named Grace Fornicola its Executive Director effective July 1, 2012. 

For more than 25 years, Ms. Fornicola has been committed to the care and quality of life of children with special needs at KidsPeace National Centers, where she served as Vice President. Ms. Fornicola is also a Ph.D. candidate at Eastern University in St. David’s, PA, and expects to complete her degree by December 2012.

In her role as Executive Director, Ms. Fornicola will lead all VFES programs, fundraising, marketing and new program development initiatives to ensure VFES’ continued competitive position in the field of specialized education. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Executive Director will directly supervise the Chief Financial Officer and a team of twelve directors.

“We are grateful to our hardworking search committee of faculty, staff, parents, and board members who evaluated more than 100 candidates for the leadership position at VFES,” said Board Chair Frank Tait. “Grace’s successful career in nonprofit child welfare leadership, her educational background, and her depth of experience in administering educational, clinical and community programs across several states made her our candidate of choice. Above all, her passion, energy, and empathy embody the spirit of the VFES family of students, teachers, parents, and staff.”

“I am thrilled to be named Executive Director,” said Ms. Fornicola. “The dedication and enthusiasm of staff at VFES is palpable. I look forward to not only ensuring that existing programs for students are sustained and enhanced, but in leading the development and implementation of new services that will promote the mission and vision of VFES.”

About Valley Forge Educational Services

Valley Forge Educational Services (VFES) offers a wide variety of educational services focused on guiding young children, adolescents, and post-high school learners to independence. VFES provides educational programs and clinical services through its programs at The Vanguard School, Vanguard Transition Center, The Luma Center for Development and Learning and Summer Matters. Dedicated to improving specialized education, VFES also offers innovative outreach programs for professional development and parent education. For more information on Valley Forge Educational Services, please visit www.vfes.net.

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