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Teachers and Staff

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Nadia Hionides, Principal

  • Masters in Educational Leadership, University of Pennsylvania
  • Bachelor of Science in Special Education, City College of New York
  • Associates of Science, Bronx Community College
  • 35 years experience teaching, leading, and mentoring

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Anne Bruno

  • Master of Science, Education, Iona College
  • Bachelor of Art,  History and Psychology, State University of New York at Albany
  • Certifications:  ESE K-12, History 6-12, English 6-12, Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum 5-9
  • Anne Bruno has been teaching for almost 30 years, beginning in the South Bronx, then moving onto California, Texas and Florida.  She especially enjoys preparing students for college, specializing in SAT/ACT and CPT prep.
  • High School Math Teacher and Counselor

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Eugene Clifford

  • Masters of Business Administration, New York Institute of Technology
  • Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Cornell University
  • 10 years teaching experience
  • 23 years in aerospace engineering
  • Member of Foundation for Teaching Economics
  • High School Math Teacher and Software Administration

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Marianne Clifford

  • Bachelor of Science, Cornell Univeristy
  • 15 years teaching experience
  • Member Foundation for Teaching Economics
  • High School Science Teacher

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Michelle Fletter

  • 5 years teaching American Sign Language
  • Highly involved in deaf community and ASL community
  • High School ASL Teacher

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Jessie Gilmartin

  • Bachelor of Fine Art with a concentration in Ceramics
  • Bachelor of Fine Art in Glass
  • Art teaching intership in Orlando, Florida
  • Visiting Artist in Ponte Vedra, Florida
  • Wheel Throwing Pottery, Handbuilding, Slip Casting, Stained Glass, Glass Blowing, Fused Glass, Wood Working, Metal Working, Painting and Drawing and Jewelry Making
  • 3-D Art and Pottery Teacher

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Walter Hill

  • Bachelor of Art, Music Performance, Jacksonville University
  • Associate of Art, Music, Florida Community College Jacksonville
  • 8 years teaching experience
  • Performing around Jacksonville, including everything from churches to The Florida Theater, for 13 years playing guitar, bass, keyboard, and drums
  • Proficient in Music Theory, as well as Recording Arts and Audio Technology
  • Guitar, Band, Drums, and Theater Tech Teacher

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Kathryn Hutchinson

  • Doctorate of Philosophy and Master of Art, Univerity of Florida
  • Bachelor of Art, Johns Hopkins University
  • Attended Sweet Briar College
  • Over 30 years teaching experience, both on the collegiate and high school levels
  • High School Literature Teacher

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Kristin Walker

  • Bachelor of Science, Education Gordon Collage
  • Cerified in Education.
  • 4th-5th Teacher

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Eric Von Jackson

  • Associate of Science, Kansas City Kansas Community College, Mortuary Science
  • Attended Missouri Western State College
  • 4 years teaching experience
  • PE Teacher and Building Maintenance

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Valarie Love

  • Book Keeper
  • Visual Art Teacher

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Jim Lynch

  • Central Academy Commerce as Art, 2 years
  • 40 years national and international experience as designer, sculptor, and painter
  • Designed for Disney, Universal Studios, MGM, various other amusement parks and casinos
  • Teacher for Theater Tech Class

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Victor Toribio

  • Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
  • 2 years Outward Bound Discovery, Yulee, FL
  • 10 years working with at-risk youth.
  • Middle School teacher

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Jacquelyn S. Meadows

  • Bachelor of Science, Chicago State University
  • 38 years of teaching experience in Early Childhood Special Education, Secondary Special Education, and Secondary Art Education
  • Moderator at TFA

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Ernesto Medina

  • Bachelor of Art, Secondary Education, University of Puerto Rico
  • 20 years teaching experience
  • Bilingual
  • Personal Trainer, Physical Education Teacher
  • Has completed various teacher workshops throughout career
  • Middle School Boys Teacher

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Jennifer Medina

  • Attended Regional College of Carolina, Puerto Rico
  • Attended Polytenic University of Puerto Rico
  • Currently working towards degree Florida State College of Jacksonville
  • 17 years teaching experience
  • Bilingual
  • Completed various teacher workshops and attended various teacher conferences throughout career
  • K – 2 grade Teacher

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Kendal Moustaader

  • University of Georgia, Bachelor of Science,Psychology
  • MEPI – AA Montessori Early Childhood Education
  • Florida Advanced Director’s Credential for Early Childhood Education
  • TESL Teacher Certification
  • 20 years teaching experience
  • Elementary Team Leader, K – 2 Teacher

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Irene Perello

  • Elementary Teacher
  • B.A. of Education
  • Masters in Education
  • Teaching experience in New York, New Jersey and Florida

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Dean Rodden

  • Bachelor of Art, Communications, Lee University
  • Charter Member of Jacksonville Video Association
  • Local and National Multi-Award Winner in Videography
  • CEO of DRP for 6 years
  • 17 years in the Photography and Videography Industry
  • Photography and Videography Teacher

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Marcus Shaw

  • Elementary Music
  • University of North Florida Vocal Performance graduate
  • 15 years of teaching experience in the state of Florida
  • Summer theatrical camps
  • Specializes in Irish Folk music, piano, and vocal recitals.

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Sydney Words

  • Aftercare teacher

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Deirdre Sloth

  • Middle School Teacher
  • B.A. in Mathematics and English from The University College in Cork, Ireland.
  • 22 years of teaching in Ireland, China, and the US (New York, Florida, and Wisconsin).
  • Gold Medal in Acting from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
  • TEFL Certificate from the University of Cambridge.

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Kristi Taylor

  • Bachelor of Art, Business Administration, University of North Florida
  • Front Office Administration

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Mary Whitman

  • B.S Elementary Education, Auburn University
  • M.A. Gifted and Talented, University of Alabama, (to be completed May 2013)
  • 21 years teaching (KY, CO, FL, & AL)
  • Presenter on Gifted Education at state and national levels
  • Certified Ropes Course facilitator and Kindermusik instructor
  • Middle School Girls Teacher

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Maro Trendel

  • Master of Art, American History, University of North Florida
  • Bachelor of Art, History and Secondary Education, Elon University
  • Trained & Certified in Linda-Mood Bell Learning Process Program
  • 6 years teaching experience
  • Marketing at TFA

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Aaron Unthank

  • Central Methodist University
  • Evangel University
  • Logos College
  • 16 years teaching experience
  • Former professional vocalist, vocal teacher, and high school baseball coach
  • Ministerial license and Ordination
  • Middle School Boys Teacher

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Mandi Walters

  • Bachelor of Art, Graphic Design/Art History, Flagler College
  • 3.5 years teaching at TFA
  • Literacy Intervention Certificate from Boston University
  • 3-4 grade teacher

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Stephanie Riner

  • B. S. in Psychology, University of Florida
  • 15 years of teaching (FL, TX, & IN)
  • Choreographer, Vocalist, Dancer, Actress, Producer, Director
  • Taught Master Classes & Workshops for Acting, Writing, Dancing  & Choreography
  • Performed & taught workshops throughout the US, Jamaica, Wales, Hungary & Norway
  • Art Director, Drama Teacher, HS Advisory, HS Math

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Lisa M. Brott

  • B.F.A. in Dance/minor in Economics at Jacksonville University
  • 3 years studio teaching at Switzerland Dance School (St. Johns, FL)
  • Actively involved in community dance performance and outreach
  • Presented original choreography in both academic and community venues
  • Dance Teacher

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Joshua Davis

  • B.A.. Elementary Education at University North Florida
  • 12 years combined active/reserve U.S. Navy time
  • Currently a Chief Petty Officer in the Navy Reserves
  • Certified FAA Airframe/Powerplant mechanic
  • High School Advisory ,math & PBL,

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Cydney D. Meadows

  • B.A. Zoology
  • 4 years experience teaching
  • Agricultural and Bio-technician Certified
  • Experienced in Zoology, Aquaponics and Integrated Education
  • 5th & 6th Grade

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Kristi Taylor

  • Bachelor of Art, Business Administration, University of North Florida
  • Front Office Administration

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Teresa Wahnon

  • Front Office Administration