Dedicated 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.

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; Director of Catholic Immersion
BA University of West Florida
M.Ed. St. Leo University
FL Educator’s Certificate English (6-12) and Educational Leadership

Jane Thomas
Guidance Counselor
BA University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
MS University of North Florida
Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Stephanie Carrell
Guidance Counselor
BA Mississippi State University
MA University of West Florida, Counseling Psychology

Jeniffer Wells
Learning Specialist
BA University of West Florida
Florida Educators Certificate in Elementary Education K-6 and Pre-Kindergarten/Primary Education (Age 3-Grade 3)
ESOL and Reading Endorsed

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

Diane McLane
Kindergarten Teacher
BA University of Maryland
MD Certificate in Early Childhood and Elementary Education PK3-6

Jerry Craft
First Grade Teacher
B.A. University of West Florida
Florida Educators Certificate in Pre-K Primary Education

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

Beverly Peirce
Third Grade Teacher
BA Auburn University
Florida Educators Certificate Pre-Kindergarten/Primary Education, Age 3- Grade 3

Kathy Matthews
Third Grade Instructional Aide
BS Saint Mary’s Dominican College
Florida Educators Certificate in Elementary Education K-6

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

Elena Gartland
Fourth Grade Instructional Aide
BA University of North Florida
M.Ed. American College of Education

Patricia Griffin
Fifth Grade Teacher
BS State University of New York at Oneonta
Florida Educators Certificate in Elementary Education 1-6

Sonja Nichols
Fifth Grade Instructional Aide, Music & Theater Elective Teacher
BA Florida State University
M.Ed. University of West Florida

Brittany Franzo
Eighth Grade Homeroom; Seventh & Eighth Grade Science Teacher
BS Bridgewater College
Florida Educators Certificate in General Science 5-9

Sue Mallak
Eighth Grade English and Literature Teacher
BS Grand Valley State University
M.Ed. Union University
Florida Certificate in English 6-12

Andrea Falce
Sixth Grade Homeroom; Sixth, Seventh & Eighth Grade Theology Teacher
BS The George Washington University
MA The Florence Academy of Art

Marie Quinn
Honors Algebra Teacher
M.Ed. University of West Florida
M.Ed. West Chester University

Casey Seely
Sixth Grade Homeroom; Sixth Grade English & Literature
BA University of Florida
Florida Alternative Certification in Progress

Haley Richards
Seventh Grade Homeroom; Sixth, Seventh & Eighth Grade Social Studies Teacher
BA Flagler College
M.Ed. University of West Florida
Florida Educators Certificate in Social Sciences 6-12 and Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum 5-9

Casey Miles
Eighth Grade Homeroom; Sixth & Seventh Grade Math and Intro to Algebra Teacher
BS New York Institute of Technology
Florida Educators Certificate in Middle Grades Mathematics 5-9

Montse Garcia
Pre-K3 – Fourth Grade Spanish Teacher
BA University of West Florida
MA Troy State University

Julie Fink
Art 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

Nancy Robichaud
Pre-K3 – Kindergarten PE Teacher & PE Instructional Aide
BS Mississippi State University
Florida Certificate in Family and Consumer Science 6-12

Carol Baisden
PE Instructional Aide
BS Mississippi State University
Florida Educators Certificate in Physical Education K-12

Mary Henika
Librarian
BA Belmont Abbey College
AA – The Art Institute of Charlotte

Meghan Carr
Elementary Technology Teacher; Technical Theater Elective Teacher
BA University of West Florida
MA University of Memphis

Emily Stubblefield
Third and Fourth Grade Violin & Music Elective Teacher
BFA University of West Florida

Lindsay Thompson
Middle School Elective Teacher
BAE Auburn University
MS The University of Alabama

Nancy Steele
Extended Day Staff

JP Musgrove
Extended Day Staff

Kalynn Brigham
Extended Day Staff

Steele Ridder
Extended Day Staff