Hello GPA Families.  This is my 7^th year as an administrator at Gordon Parks Academy and I am proud to serve as your Principal.  Our theme this year is “Blazing a Trail of Success” and I’m excited to have you participate with our staff as we blaze the trail to not only academic success but also success in life for our students.  As we engineer success for our students, we invite your participation as parents and students to join in this work.   

“It is easier to build strong children, than repair broken men”- Fredrick Douglas

Hello!  My name is Tonya Ringle. I am the Assistant Principal at Gordon Parks Academy.  This is my fourth year here.   I did administrative work at Hamilton Middle School, and before that was a history teacher at West High School.   I earned my bachelor’s degree from Metropolitan State College of Denver and my master’s in Education and my Building Leadership credentials from Fort Hays State University.   I have been married for 26 years. I have raised four daughters. I enjoy traveling during the summertime and being a Nana to my four grandchildren!  

I am excited to be a part of the Gordon Parks Academy family and serve on the administration team. This is my third year at GPA and my 14^th year in the district. I earned my Doctorate in Educational Leadership, building leadership credentials, and a master’s degree in business administration from Baker University, and my bachelor’s degree was earned from Wichita State University. I look forward to a great year and please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.