Faculty & Staff
GREAT FACULTY AND STAFF
Our certified faculty and staff are committed to helping every student reach his or her potential. Teachers work with students and their families through frequent communication and recognition of student achievements. Teachers truly care about the students and understand the many developmental stages, capabilities and challenges of middle school aged students. Each student is treated as a child of God and embraced for their unique strengths.
Administrative Staff
Blair Hodge
Principal
BS The Georgia Institute of Technology
M.Ed. University of West Florida
FL Educator’s Certificate in Biology (6-12) and Educational Leadership
Sarah Fox
Assistant Principal
BA University of West Florida
Pursuing M.Ed. St. Leo University
FL Educator’s Certificate English (6-12)
Lorenda Ortega
Guidance Counselor
BA Louisiana University at Monroe
MA University of West Florida
FL Educators Certificate in School Psychologist
Stephanie Carrell
Guidance Counselor
BA Mississippi State University
MA University of West Florida, Counseling Psychology
Anne Decker
Learning Specialist
BS University of Wisconsin
Florida Educators Certificate in Pre-Kindergarten/Primary Education Age 3-3rd Grade, Elementary Education K-6
Kathleen Matthews
Learning Specialist
BS Saint Mary’s Dominican College
Florida Educators Certificate in Elementary Education K-6
Extended Day Care
Early Childhood Teachers (Pre-K3 - Kindergarten)
Tracy West
Pre-K3 Teacher
BA Florida State University
MS Florida State University
Florida Educators Certificate in Early Childhood
Tara Mann
Pre-K4/VPK Teacher
BA University of West Florida
Florida Educators Certificate in Elementary Education K-6, VPK Certified
Berdina Clarke
Pre-K4/VPK Instructional Aide
Pensacola Junior College
VPK Certified
Kerri Barone
Kindergarten Teacher
BSW University of West Florida
Florida Educators Alternative Certification in Progress, Registered Behavioral Therapist
Primary School Teachers (1st Grade - 3rd Grade)
Patricia Griffin
First Grade Teacher
BS State University of New York at Oneonta
Florida Educators Certificate in Elementary Education 1-6
Becky Spillar
First Grade Instructional Aide
Pensacola Junior College
Certified in Search and Teach
Lisa Struck
Second Grade Teacher
BA University of Southern California
Florida Educators Certificate in Elementary Education K-6
Brianna Lallensack
Second Grade Instructional Aide
BA University of Wisconsin, Madison
BS University of Wisconsin, Madison
Certification in Elementary Education, English as a Second Language
Beverly Peirce
Third Grade Teacher
BA Auburn University
Florida Educators Certificate Pre-Kindergarten/Primary Education, Age 3- Grade 3
Meghan Carr
Third Grade Instructional Aide, Technical Theater Elective Teacher
BA University of West Florida
MA University of Memphis
Intermediate School Teachers (4th Grade & 5th Grade)
April Sanderson
Fourth Grade Teacher
BA University of West Florida
Florida Educators Certificate Elementary Education K-6, Exceptional Student Education K-6, ESOL and Reading Endorsed
Kathi St. Amant
Fourth Grade & 6th Grade English Instructional Aide
BA University of South Florida
Florida Educators Certificate in Elementary Education 1-6 and Mentally Handicapped K-12
Amy Blamires
Fifth Grade Teacher
BA Rhode Island College
M. Ed. University of West Florida
Florida Educators Certificates in Elementary Education K-6 with a Gifted Endorsement and Educational Leadership K-12
Emily Stubblefield
Fifth Grade Instructional Aide, Music & Theater Elective Teacher
BFA University of West Florida
Florida Educators Certificate Music K-12
Middle School Teachers (6th Grade - 8th Grade)
Brittany Ripp
Eighth Grade Homeroom, Seventh & Eighth Grade Science Teacher
BS Bridgewater College
Florida Educators Certificate Alternative Certification in Progress
Sue Mallak
Sixth Grade Homeroom, Eighth Grade English and Literature Teacher
BS Grand Valley State University
M.Ed. Union University
Florida Certificate in English 6-12
Benedict Leonardi
Sixth Grade Science, Seventh Grade Math, Eighth Grade Intro to Algebra, & Latin Elective Teacher
BA University of Cincinnati
Enrolled in ACE Teaching Fellows, University of Notre Dame
Bill Janis
Sixth Grade Homeroom & Theology Teacher
BA Virginia Military Institute
Juris Doctor University of Virginia School of Law
Erin Huppert
Eighth Grade Homeroom, Sixth and Eighth Grade Math Teacher
BS Michigan State University
Florida Educators Certificate in Mathematics 5-9
Haley Richards
Seventh Grade Homeroom, Sixth, Seventh & Eighth Grade Social Studies Teacher
BA Flagler College
Florida Educators Certificate in Social Sciences 6-12 and Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum 5-9
Susan Smart
Seventh Grade Homeroom, Seventh Grade Literature & English Teacher
BA Florida State University
MEd University of West Florida
Florida Educators Certificate Language Arts 6-12
Special Subject Teachers
Montse Garcia
Pre-K3 – Fifth Grade Spanish Teacher
BA University of West Florida
MA Troy State University
Julie Fink
Art & Fifth Grade Theology Teacher
BA St. Mary’s College
EPI Pensacola State College
Florida Educators Certificate in Art K-12
Ian Werth
Music Teacher
BA University of West Florida
Florida Educators Certificate in Music K-12
Rachel Janosky
First – Eighth Grade PE Teacher
BA University of Texas at Austin
Pat Judd
PE Instructional Aide
BS & BA University of West Florida
MA Troy State
Florida Educators Certificate in Physical Education K-8, Physical Education 6-12, and Administration/Supervision K-12
Meegan Lane
PE Instructional Aide
BS Creighton University
M.Ed. University of South Alabama
Nancy Robichaud
Pre-K3 – Kindergarten PE Teacher & PE Instructional Aide
BS Mississippi State University
Florida Certificate in Family and Consumer Science 6-12
Nicole Castiglia
Technology
BA University of Alabama
MA University of Alabama
Florida Alternative Certification in Progress
Leanne Whalen Klauss
Third – Fifth Grade Violin & Music Elective Teacher
BA University of West Florida
Music Director at Holy Cross Episcopal Church
Independent Musician