Jessica Screen Named Director of Advance Academy at the Matthew Reardon Center for Autism

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Friday, April 24th, 2026

The Matthew Reardon Center for Autism (MRCA) is pleased to announce that Jessica Screen has joined its Advance Academy staff as School Director. Jessica previously served as the Dean of Academics at The Simple Vue Academy in Douglasville, Georgia.

Jessica has dedicated her career to education. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in
Philosophy from Emory University and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Mercer University. Jessica has extensive experience in designing and implementing curriculum, managing specialized services and using data to drive academic growth.

“Jessica brings a deep commitment to student-centered learning and a proven track record in special education. Her vision for inclusive, individualized instruction aligns perfectly with our mission at the Matthew Reardon Center for Autism. We are thrilled to welcome her as our new Education Director and look forward to the impact she will have on our students, families, and staff,” says MRCA Interim President and CEO, Shenequa Gresham.

Established in 2000, the Matthew Reardon Center for Autism, a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation in Savannah, GA, provides autism-related advocacy and outreach across southeast Georgia and operates southeast Georgia’s only accredited, year-round day school for children with autism. To learn more about the Matthew Reardon Center for Autism, visit matthewreardon.org.