Dear Prospective Families,
It is my privilege to welcome you to Genesis Preparatory School. I have the unique perspective of having walked these halls as a student, watched my own two children grow up here, and now serving as Head of School. When I tell you that Genesis is a place where children are known and loved, it comes from a place of personal experience that spans decades.
What drew my parents to Genesis when I was an elementary student is the same thing that drew me back as a parent and continues to define this school today. We are intentionally built around small class sizes, which means our teachers know your child by name, by interest, by what is going on at home, and by what makes them light up. That kind of attention is not something a school can fake; it happens because we have designed every part of this place around it.
Every child deserves to be loved, nurtured, and challenged.
Genesis has served Pasco County families since 1993, and we are proud to offer a Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade education on our campus in New Port Richey. Whether your child is taking their first steps into a classroom or preparing to walk across our 8th grade graduation stage, you can expect the same thing at every grade: teachers who care deeply, classmates who become lifelong friends, and academics that prepare them to thrive at the high school of their choice and beyond.
What makes Genesis truly special is the community itself. Our promise that every child will be loved, nurtured, and challenged is not a marketing line. It is a commitment that has shaped my own life and the lives of my children, and it is one I hold every member of our faculty accountable to every single day.
I would love to invite you and your family to visit our campus. Walk through our classrooms, meet our teachers, talk to our students, and see for yourself what has made Genesis worth coming back to generation after generation.
Thank you for considering Genesis Preparatory School. We cannot wait to welcome your family into ours.
Sarah Fonnotto, M.Ed
Head of School
Meet Our Head of School Sarah Fonnotto, M.Ed
A Florida native, Mrs. Fonnotto has been part of the Genesis Family since she was an elementary school student at Genesis. She proudly became part of Genesis Generations when she enrolled her two children at Genesis to give them the same foundation and quality education that she received as a student.
Mrs. Fonnotto's entire career in education has been spent at Genesis. She taught Fifth Grade for thirteen years before becoming the Vice Principal. In the spring of 2023, Mrs. Fonnotto became the Head of School of Genesis Preparatory School.
Mrs. Fonnotto earned a Bachelor's of Arts degree from the University of South Florida and holds a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Lynn University.
Mrs. Fonnotto's passion and love for Genesis are unparalleled. She knows how to bring teams of teachers, parents, and students together successfully to achieve each student's and family's personal goals as well as the school's goals. Mrs. Fonnotto is excited about the future of Genesis Preparatory School.
Our Board of Trustees
The purpose of the Board of Trustees is to create a college preparatory school for middle and upper division students in Pasco County. The Board of Trustees agreed to assume the following responsibilities of an independent school governing body:
- To organize and manage itself so as to fulfill its duties to the school
- To plan, develop, and establish policy and assess the performance of the school
- To be responsible for the school's financial condition and physical plant
- To select the Head of School and work cooperatively with that person