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)
Stephanie Carrell
Office Guidance
BA Mississippi State University
MA Counseling Psychology
Lorenda Ortega
Office Guidance
BA Louisiana University at Monroe
MA University of West Florida
FL Educators Certificate in School Psychologist
Extended Day Care
Casey Seely
Extended Day Provider
Nancy Steele
Extended Day Provider
Early Childhood Teachers (Pre-K3 - Kindergarten)
Tracy West
Teacher Pre-K3
BA Florida State University
MS Florida State University
Florida Educators Certificate in Early Childhood
Tara Mann
Teacher Pre-K4
BA University of West Florida
Florida Educators Certificate in Elementary Education K-6, VPK Certified
Kathleen Matthews
Teacher Kindergarten
BS Saint Mary’s Dominican College
Florida Educators Certificate in Elementary Education K-6
Primary School Teachers (1st Grade - 3rd Grade)
Patricia Griffin
Teacher 1st Grade
BS State University of New York at Oneonta
Florida Educators Certificate in Elementary Education 1-6
Becky Spillar
Instructional Aide 1st Grade
Pensacola Junior College
Certified in Search and Teach
Lisa Struck
Teacher 2nd Grade
BA University of Southern California
Florida Educators Certificate in Elementary Education K-6
Beverly Peirce
Teacher 3rd Grade
BA Auburn University
Florida Educators Certificate Pre-Kindergarten/Primary Education, Age 3- Grade 3
Susan Smart
Instructional Aide 3rd Grade
BA Florida State University
M.Ed. University of West Florida
Intermediate School Teachers (4th Grade & 5th Grade)
Carolyn Tansey
Teacher 4th Grade
BA St. Mary’s College
California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
Kathi St. Amant
Instructional Aide 4th Grade
BA University of South Florida
Florida Educators Certificate in Elementary Education 1-6 and Mentally Handicapped K-12
Amy Blamires
Teacher 5th Grade
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
Meghan Carr
Instructional Aide 5th Grade & Middle School Technical Theater Elective
BA University of West Florida
MA University of Memphis
Middle School Teachers (6th Grade - 8th Grade)
Sue Mallak
7th Grade Homeroom, 7th Grade Literature, 8th Grade English and Electives
BS Grand Valley State University
M.Ed. Union University
Florida Certificate in English 6-12
Sara Frederickson
7th Grade Homeroom, 7th Grade English, 7th Grade Literature, and 6th Grade Literature
BA University of West Florida
Florida Educators Certificate in English 6-12
Bill Janis
Theology
BA Virginia Military Institute
Juris Doctor University of Virginia School of Law
Erin Huppert
8th Grade Homeroom and Math Teacher
BS Michigan State University
Florida Educators Certificate in Mathematics 5-9
Haley Richards
7th Grade Homeroom and Social Studies Teacher
BA Flagler College
Florida Educators Certificate in Social Sciences 6-12 and Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum 5-9
Lauren Brown
6th Grade Science, 7th Grade Math & 3D Printing MS Elective
BS Ohio State University
Florida Certificate in Mathematics 5-9
Special Subject Teachers
Montse Garcia
Spanish Teacher K3-5th Grade
BA University of West Florida
MA Troy State University
Julie Fink
Art & Religion Teacher
BA St. Mary’s College
EPI Pensacola State College
Florida Educators Certificate in Art K-12
Rachel Janosky
PE Teacher 5th-8th Grade
BA University of Texas at Austin
Pat Judd
PE Teacher K3-4th Grade
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
PE Aide K3-4th Grade
BS Mississippi State University
Florida Certificate in Family and Consumer Science 6-12
Anne Decker
Learning Specialist
BS University of Wisconsin
Florida Certificate in Pre-K/Primary Education Age 3-3rd Grade and Elementary Education K-6
Ian Werth
Music & Religion Teacher
BA University of West Florida
Florida Educators Certificate in Music K-12
Electives
Emily Stubblefield
Music Electives
BFA University of West Florida
Florida Certificate in Music K-12