We are facing a national emergency around the mental well-being of students and educators that is having a profound impact on the quality of instruction and learning in our schools. To learn well, students and staff must be well.  The academic and cultural model of Spark will center around the  physical, emotional, social, and intellectual well-being of our community.   In its early years, Spark Academy will prioritize the development of a robust Student Support Team consisting of trained mental health professionals that provide preventative and therapeutic services to all Spark students. Spark places great value in creating environments of belonging and connection.