Degrees in Elementary Education K-6 & Special Education K-12
Favorite Childhood Book – “Little House on the Prairie” series
Fun Fact: Fear of Heights
She LOVES spending time with her daughter/extended family/fur babies, reading, hiking, swimming, attending sporting events & traveling
Mr. Zack Beetham
Educator
Florida Department of Law Enforcement Corrections Officer
Favorite Childhood Book - Go Dog Go"
Fun Fact: he is a twin
He LOVES basketball & family (Ms. Kelsey is his wife)
Ms. Vicky Davila
Educator
Attended Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts, Educational Elementary Studies
Working on Reading Endorsement
Favorite Childhood Book - My Secret Boyfriend"
Fun Fact: Owns 12 chickens
Mr. Russ Campbell
Educator
Attend Springfield College - Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training
Attended Wesleyan University - Master of Arts in Liberal Studies in Mathematics
Favorite Childhood Book - Green Eggs and Ham"
Fun Fact: Played 2 years of NCAA Div. 1 Men's Volleyball at Springfield College
He ENJOYS puzzles
Mrs. Rosa Garcia
Assistant Site Director
Specializes in Early Childhood Education
Favorite Childhood Book - Love You Forever
Fun Fact: Collects baseball cards
She ENJOYS cooking, watching sports and going to Disney!!
Mr. Roy Bond
Educator
Attended Elizabeth City State University
Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in English, Health & PE, and History
National Beta Club Chair, Health & PE Department Lead & NCAAHERD Member
Favorite Book - Guinness Book of World Records"
Fun Fact: Played sports all his life & never broke a bone!
He LOVES working out
Ms. Nicole See
Educator
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary K-6
Reading & ESOL Endorsed
Awarded at USFSM for Outstanding College Project
Favorite Childhood Book - Chrysanthemum"
Fun Fact: Bottom 2 front teeth are fake
She LOVES kayaking
Ms. Molly Valentine
Site Director - Sarasota
Attended the University of Connecticut
BA Degree in Psychology
Teaching Certification for K-6, 5-9 Math, 6-12 English & K-12 PE
Favorite Childhood Book - If You Give a Mouse a Cookie"
Fun Fact: Adopted a stray cat from Puerto Rico & she was an NCAA Division 1 Athlete
She LOVES working out & Crafting with resin
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Dr. Moises Tello
Educator
Doctorate in Management Sciences
Attended Miguel de Cervantes European University
Certified Foreign Language Teacher
Favorite Childhood Book: My Garden" (although he is also an author)
Fun Fact: Can't go to bed without watching daily sports highlights
He LOVES spending time with his family & playing sports
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Mrs. Meryl Sherwood
Assistant Site Director
Attended New York University: BA - Drama & MA in Educational Theatre
Certified English 6-12, Drama 6-12, Reading & ESOL Endorsed
Favorite Childhood Book - “Charlotte’s Web”
Mr. Mark-Elliot Finley
Educator
Graduate (M.A. & Ph.D.): University of South FL, English Literature and Minor in French
Awarded USF Provost’s Award for Outstanding Teaching by a Graduate Teaching Assistant
Favorite Books – “The Chronicles of Narnia” or “Harry Potter”
Fun Fact: His cat, Louis, walks on a leash
He enjoys playing pickleball
Mrs. Liz Wilmore
Educator
Attended USF Tampa - Go Bulls!
Masters in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Severe Intellectual Disabilities
Certification in ESE K-12
Favorite Childhood Book - “Little House on the Prairie”
Fun Fact: Loves collecting rocks
She ENJOYS reading, music & travel!
Ms. Lauren Longnecker
Educator
Attended Warner University
Degree in Elementary Education
KDP Honors Society Member
Favorite Childhood Book - “The Kissing Hand”
Fun Fact: She LOVES theme parks!
Enjoys gardening, traveling & exploring new places
Mrs. Kristin Pomeroy
Executive Assistant
Graduated from the University of North Texas
Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism (Major: PR / Minor: Marketing)
Fun Fact: She was a Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) President for 6 years prior to SSI
She LOVES spending time with her family (& 90lb Golden Retriever, Tucker) & friends, traveling, scuba diving & hanging out at the beach & baseball/soccer fields!!
Ms. Keri Corry
Educator
Degree in Early Childhood Education
Fun Fact: Mother of 18 year old amazing twins
Just moved here from NY
She LOVES board games, scrabble, rummikube, bowling, the beach & family time!
Mrs. Kelsey Beetham
Educator
Attended Johnson & Wales University - Food Service Management
Baking & Pastry Food Service Entrepreneurship
Favorite Childhood Book - Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Fun Fact: Disney Fanatic
She LOVES running, swimming, strength training, sewing, knitting & baking
Mrs. Jen Garazo
Educator
Attended Ohio University
Bachelor’s Degree in Science of Communications
Favorite Childhood Book - “Dr. Seuss Cat in the Hat”
Fun Fact: Worked abroad in New Zealand for over a year
She ENJOYS working out, cooking, crafting, hiking, skiing and anything outdoors
Ms. Haley Cooper
Educator
Attending Lee University for her Elementary Education degree
Awarded Dean’s List each semester
Favorite Childhood Book – “The Magic Treehouse” series
Fun Fact: Traveled to 5 countries within 2 months
She LOVES spending time with friends, walking, reading and crafts!
Ms. Gina Dickerson
Site Director - Venice
Attended University of West Florida, Monmouth University & Stockton University with a Master of the Arts degree
Fun Fact: Doesn’t consider herself a “dog person” but has 3 cute dogs she loves
She ENJOYS reading, going to the beach, cooking & organizing things
Mr. Dominique Bordley
Educator
Attended University of North Florida
Degree in Psychology
Certified in Mathematics 5-9
Fun Fact: He likes Cookies & Cream Ice Cream
He ENJOYS going to the beach & reading
Ms. Allison Audett
Educator
Attended Quinnipiac University
Master’s of Arts in Elementary Education
Nominated for the Presidential Award of Excellence in Math & Science Teaching
Favorite Childhood Book - The Outsiders
un Fact: Competes in long distance, open ocean sailboat races around the world.
She LOVES sailing, volleyball, reading & photography
Ms. Amanda Sweeney
Educator
Attended the University of Scranton
BS Degree in Early & Primary Teacher Education
Reading K-12 Endorsement
Favorite Childhood Book - “The Smart Cookie”
Fun Fact: She moved from New Jersey in 2023
She LOVES reading & playing golf
Mrs. Amanda Cook
Educator
Master's Degree in Education
Currently obtaining her Gifted Endorsement
Favorite Children’s Book - “The Kissing Hand”
Completed a half Ironman in Columbus, Ohio
She LOVES running, going to the beach, spending time with family & traveling!
Mr. Brian Xiao
Educator
Attended University of Florida
BA in Education Sciences
President’s Education Awards Program
Favorite Childhood Book - “The Lightning Thief”
Fun Fact: He types with the Programmer Dvorak keyboard layout.
He LOVES reading, writing & linguistics
Mrs. Carrie Derwachter
Educator
Attended University of Phoenix, English Degree
Favorite Childhood Book - “The Giving Tree”
Fun Fact: Loves taking naps with her 150lb Great Dane named Bear
She ENJOYS Turtle Patrol, shark tooth hunting, kayaking & hanging with friends and family
Mrs. Chelsea O’Bryan
Educator
Attended North Greenville University - Bachelors Degree in Theatre Arts
Awarded “2025 Florida Teacher of the Year” by Florida Teachers of Tomorrow
Favorite Childhood Book - “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe”
Fun Fact: She has worked in Entertainment for the Walt Disney Company!
She LOVES shark tooth hunting & thrift shopping!
Mrs. Christina Heinlein
Educator
Attended University of Central Florida
Degree in Elementary Education
ESOL Cum Laude Honors
Favorite Childhood Book - “I am a Bunny”
Fun Fact: Has a Quail Aviary
She LOVES gardening
Mrs. Carole McConnell
Educator
Attended Kirtland College
Degree in Business
Favorite Childhood Book – “Nancy Drew”
Fun Fact: “Miss Mio” + “Forestry Queen” & her father was a famous musician
She LOVES fossils, fishing, camping & being with family.
Mr. Christopher Recchia
Educator
Attended Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Awarded Math Student of the Year & Month
Favorite Childhood Book - “Flowers for Algernon”
Fun Fact: Went skydiving for the 1st time on NYE
He ENJOYS chess, reading & fashion
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