More Than a Diploma: What 78 Graduates Taught Us About Community – Gina Guarino Buli

 

What do you see when you look at a graduating class?

For Gina Guarino Buli, it’s more than caps and gowns—it’s the living proof of what happens when a school believes in the arts, in educators, and in honest leadership.

In this episode of *Brighter Together*, Gina shares how Renaissance Academy Charter School is navigating Title I status, advocating for funding transparency, and investing in teacher support systems that actually keep great educators in the building.

Whether you’re a parent, principal, or policymaker—this one’s a powerful reminder that what schools need most… is belief.