Administration
Dr. Christopher Dunning (Principal)
Eric Williams (Assistant Principal)
Debbie Painter (Assistant Principal)
English Language Arts/Reading
Jayme D’Avanzo (ELA III, IV & Journalism)
University of South Florida
Bachelor’s in Education, Master’s in Library and Information Science
Kasey Gray (ELA I, II & III)
Sara Hanratty (ELA I & II)
University of South Florida
Bachelors in English – Professional & Technical Writing
I owned horses and competed in equestrian competitions growing up. My favorite hobby is spending time with my family.
Ben Rallo (ELA IV & DE Comp I/II)
University of South Florida; Pasco Hernando State College
A.A; B.A. English; B.S. English Education; M.A. English Education
I enjoy being a D.J. and doing Karaoke, and I’m the world’s biggest Elvis Presley fan!
Jami Powell (Intensive Reading)
Mathematics
Edina Mercurio
St. Petersburg College
Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Math Education (5-9). I hold certifications for Math 5-9 and Math 6-12.
I was born in a different country and love to travel!
Mathew Forbes
mforbes@pasco.k12.fl.us
Mike Sturdivant (DE College Algebra & Statistics)
University of Central Arkansas
BSE – Math, MA – Math Education
Alexandra Walker
Lake Sumter State College
University of Central Florida
Bachelor’s of Science in Mathematics Education
Aside from math, I have always enjoyed art. In my spare time I love to draw, craft, and create digital arts. I also enjoy spending time with my husband and one year old son, by going to the beach and traveling.
Science
Darynn Magee
PHCC and SPC
Degrees you hold: Bachelors of science in biology education 6-12
I like blade-smithing, blacksmithing, martial arts, video games. I wore a kilt to my wedding.
Kathryn Ward (DE Biology)
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Science in Biological Engineering
Master of Science in Entomology
Brian Zetzsche
Western Governors – Biology 6-12 Education Degree
Capella University – Masters in Educational Leadership
I have fun biking, fishing and doing yoga.
Social Studies
Ann Ficarro
Lock Haven University – BS in Education
George Mason University- Master in Education with Specialty in ESL/Bilingual/Multicultural Ed
I Like to travel, do karaoke and kayak.
Eric Johnson
Trinity Bible College, University of South Florida, Oxford UK
Bachelors Pastoral Studies, Masters in U.S. History
Dad of three beautiful children, I love the outdoors and traveling.
Dr. Matthew Pearcey
Lisa Wenderoth
B.S. from FSU in Economics
Master from USF in Elementary Education
I enjoy kayaking, reading, and my guilty pleasure is still loving General Hospital.
Bio-Medical
Sarah Kumar
University of South Florida
Bachelors of Science in Biomedical Science, Minor in Public Health
I love to bake, I have a pup named Luna, and I’ve snorkeled with Manta Rays.
Sharon Zajd
Technical Education
William Ahlgrim (Robotics)
Columbia, Southern Illinois University, SPC
Bachelors of Science in Computer Information Systems
I like Robots, Hockey Fan and I am a Disabled Veteran.
Michelle Franceschini (Business)
Florida Atlantic University and Saint Leo University
Bachelor’s in Health Administration and Master’s in Business Administration
I love to travel!
Dustin Marum (Business)
St. Petersburg College
BAS – Management and Organizational Leadership
I am an avid coin collector.
Bren Stevens (Electronics)
Scott Tumelty (Cybersecurity)
St. Leo University Class of 1987- Bachelors – Accounting and Finance
PHSC graduated 2013- Education Institute
World Languages
Maritsally Figueroa (Spanish)
University of Puerto Rico
Bachelor of Science Degree in Education
Professional Educator’s Certificate on Elementary Education K-6 and Spanish K-12
I love to travel and rescue animals.
Denise F. Williams (DE Spanish)
University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus
Bachelor’s Degree in Secretarial Sciences
University of South Florida, Tampa Campus
Master of Arts Degree in Foreign Language Education, Spanish
I love the beach and to cook. I enjoy the outdoors, salt-water fishing, camping in an “RV” or “trailer”. When I have time, I crochet afghans. I’m a certified scuba diver and have made many dives throughout Florida.
Exceptional Student Education (ESE)
Amanda DeTiberus (ESE VE Support Facilitator)
Transition Education Program
Kristy Jo Dockery
Jacky Clark
Patty Hanley
University of South Florida
Bachelors of Science in Exceptional Student Education
I love to travel and explore in the US and abroad
Ann Rapp
Tina Russell
Pasco Hernando Community College (PHSC)
University of South Florida:
Associate of Arts
Associate of Sciences in Business Administration and Management
Bachelor of Sciences in Elementary Education
I enjoy spending time with my husband two sons at home, visiting my daughter, son in law and grandson in Las Vegas, singing karaoke, going camping at Ginnie Springs, and hanging out with my sister.
David Sullivan
Middle Tennessee State University
Graduate coursework Tennesse State University
B.S Psychology
I like Cycling and kayaking.
Allison Yocum
University of South Florida
Bachelors in Special Education
I played on the women’s golf team at USF!!
Learning Design Coach
Carolyn Erickson
St. Petersburg College, University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science in Exceptional Student Education
Master of Arts in Special Education: Gifted
I’m a proud member of Sigma Kappa National Sorority, and an advisor at the University of Tampa.
Student Services
Teresa S. Van Ochten-Hawk (Discipline Assistant)
Abraham Knowles (Social Worker)
Cory Gonzales (Credit Recovery)
University of South Florida
BA in Criminology and a Minor in Psychology
I love to travel with my family, especially going on camping and beach trips.
Julie Lovett (School Nurse)
Jamilla Abu-Jamous (Counselor A-K)
Jennifer Ludington (Counselor L-Z)
University of Florida, University of Central Florida, University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Education, Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling, and a Specialization in School Counseling
I enjoy playing basketball, and traveling with my husband and dog.
David Martindale (Graduation Enhancement/Credit Recovery)
University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
University of South Florida
St. Leo University
Bachelor of Science
Master’s in Educational Leadership
Interests: traveling, boating, kayaking, scuba diving, fishing, hiking, cooking
Heather Storey (Speech)
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders & Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
I enjoy being outdoors.
Marsha Watkins
Office Staff
Donna Leonard (Registrar/Data Entry)
Janice Montaldi (Front Desk)
Laurel County High School
I love interior decorating, party planning and being outdoors.
Melissa Olen (Student Records/Attendance Secretary)
Pauline Carpenter (Principal’s Secretary)
Diane Wegenaar (Bookkeeper)
Maintenance
Ronald Reed (Plant Manager)
I love to go camping and fishing.
Wes Yohn (Assistant Plant Manager)
Food Services
Tina Peck (Food & Nutrition Services Manager)