August Spotlight: Georgy
Successful organizations achieve results because they have leaders throughout their ranks, not just at the very top. When we think of leaders at Taking Shape, we could point to dozens of staff members who make the wheels turn every day. One staff member who sets a shining example for his coworkers and students alike is Georgy.
Georgy wears many hats at Taking Shape. He serves as a third and fourth grade teacher at Institution Mixte Le Phare des Anges (IMPA), helping his students reach their full potential. He is the assistant principal as well, working closely with staff to make sure each day runs smoothly. Finally, he is the Assistant Director of Operations in Haiti. He oversees Taking Shape’s delivery of services to IMPA students and residents of Le Phare Orphanage, and we are immensely grateful for his dedication.
Georgy has demonstrated his ability to take charge on multiple occasions. In April 2022, our Director of Operations in Haiti, Fritznel, was hit by a stray bullet and placed in the intensive care unit. In addition to checking in on his friend day in and day out, Georgy immediately assumed Fritznel’s responsibilities while he recovered. He did not allow an act of senseless violence steer him away from serving our students. The school and orphanage continued to run thanks to Georgy’s commitment to Fritznel and others. After Fritznel recovered, Georgy continued to fulfill his day-to-day responsibilities without missing a beat.
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Georgy also displays an unwavering dedication to the country of Haiti as a whole. When a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Les Cayes, he immediately rushed to the aid of those in need. He gathered a team of Taking Shape employees and made the journey south from Port-au-Prince, delivering food, water, and other necessities to those at the quake’s epicenter. Wherever there is need, you will find Georgy.
Now, Georgy is leading IMPA and Le Phare Orphanage while Fritznel attends leadership conventions in the United States. They communicate regularly, sharing updates and lessons with each other. It is wonderful to see their service-oriented minds coming together to improve the lives of those around them.
Georgy himself put it best: “IMPA is a school that the community has so much need for. It transforms many children and people. You cannot imagine how happy and fulfilled I am.”
IMPA transforms children and people because of leaders like Georgy. We are grateful for his example and kind heart every day.
