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As the headmaster of The Sarasota Military Academy, I am very proud to share the biographies of the incredible faculty and staff assembled for our school. They are people of unsurpassed quality and commitment. I hope you enjoy the time you spend examining these brief glimpses into the lives of the professionals who work with our cadets. We welcome your interest in SMA. Our every effort is devoted to making this an experience that will prepare each cadet for a lifetime of success! We could not have achieved accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the designation as a U.S. Army Honor Unit with Distinction without the people whose outstanding achievements are detailed below.
COLONEL DANIEL F. KENNEDY, Headmaster PROFESSOR ROBERT P. LECHNER, Director of Instruction M.A. and B.A. in
English education, University of South Florida _______________________________________________________________________ SUSANNA AUSTIN, Librarian B.A., Music Education, Covenant College Teacher of music and computers Organized SMA library beginning September 2003 to completion Pursuing Master’s Degree in Educational Media, Nova Southeastern University Married 25 years with 2 sons _________________________________________________________________________________ WILLIAM F. BROCKMAN, Department Chair, Social Studies Teacher, Economics/American Government B.S., Secondary Education, Texas Christian University MBA, Vanderbilt University Teacher in Manatee County 1996-2002 Adjunct instructor, Economics and Management, Central Florida Community College Served as a hospital chief executive officer in Tennessee, Virginia and Florida Commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant, USA as an Army ROTC Distinguished Military Graduate Served with the Army Recruiting Command, 101st Airborne Division, and Military Assistance Command, Vietnam and the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center Currently serving on the Southeast Region staff, Civil Air Patrol and Director of the CAP Civics Leadership Academy Started the first middle school CAP program in Florida MATT M. CALLIHAN, Teacher of Mathematics B.A., International Relations, Vanderbilt University 8th grade mathematics teacher, Brookside Middle School Adjunct teacher, Chattanooga State Technical Community College Teacher of computer science, technology and business, Chattanooga and Franklin, Tennessee Systems engineer and administrator, IBM Corporation LUCY HSU CAWLEY, (Chinese name: Hsu Tzu-Fang) Teacher of Mandarin Chinese Messey University, New Zealand Mandarin Chinese teacher, School in the Park, Sarasota Multi-age language specialist, Taiwan Classical teacher, Conservatory in Piano Professional training through National Middle School Association _______________________________________________________ JOSEPH COLLIS, Teacher, Physical Education B.S., Physical Education, Brewton-Parker College Teacher, Lakewood Ranch High School, Manatee County Head baseball coach, junior varsity and assistant varsity golf coach, Lakewood Ranch High School Owner/operator, Joe Collis Lawn Service United States Coast Guard, Machinery technician, Second Class 2000-2004 MICHAEL COLLIS, Teacher of Military Science B.A. in History/Government, Columbia College Sergeants Major Academy and over 30 additional military schools covering leadership, drill and ceremonies Red Cross Certified Aid Instructor U.S. Army Drill Sergeant and Military Instructor U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year, 1985 Noncommissioned Officer of the Year Numerous published articles in military journals U.S. Army for 28 years culminating as Infantry Battalion Command Sergeant Major Army JROTC Instructor, Riverview High School ________________________________________________ KEITH D. DALY, Teacher of Military Science B.S. Excelsior College California National Guard 1974 Sergeants Major Academy, Air Force Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Drill Sergeant School, Crime Prevention, First Sergeant Assignments include: Ft. Bragg, NC; Mannheim, Germany; Ft. McClellan, AL; Ft Riley, KS; Ft. Bliss, TX and Ft. Leavenworth, KS Awards include: Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal (3 OLC), National Defense Service Medal w/Bronze Star, four overseas service ribbons, Drill Sergeants Badge, and Parachutist Badge Married with 2 sons in the military _________________________________________________________________________________ ERNIE FORCHETTI, Technology Coordinator, Dept. Chair Over 25 years experience in television news and production Print photographer, video journalist, non-linear editor, and manager Employed, Sarasota County School Board in tech support and network administrator, 1999-2002 Maintained and managed a Windows 2000 network at Sarasota High School Develops campus computer policies Provide training for teachers SNN Channel 6, 1995-1999 News operations manager
_________________________________________________________________________________ SYLIVA GILLOTTE, Teacher of English, Dept. Chair B.A., University of South Carolina Juris Doctorate, University of South Carolina School of Law Former staff attorney for the Governor’s GAL Program in South Carolina Teacher/trainer for professionals connected with the legal system in child advocacy Recognized by the South Carolina State Legislature for her work as a child advocate Author of training material for legal and other related professionals Served as presenter at numerous national conferences _________________________________________________________________________________ KEITH J. HALL, Department Chair, Music and Fine Arts Band Director B.A. Music Music teacher, Band/Choral Director/Vocal Class lessons instructor 2000-2004 U.S. Army Military Policeman and Chaplain’s Assistant Participant Drum and Bugle Corps since 1970 Instructor, high school marching bands and winter guards since 1982 Trumpeter and Vocals, Power Company, Show Band, Rochester, New York Member Florida Band Masters Association and Florida State Music Education Association ________________________________________________________________________________ DOUGLAS HEWINS, Teacher of Science M.A., Colorado College, Secondary science B.A., University of Missouri, Journalism B.A., University of Colorado, Environmental Biology Teacher, Air Academy School District 20, A.P. biology, astronomy, journalism, photography Department head, division officer, reserve training officer, United States Navy Real Estate Sales, office manager, Breckenridge, Colorado Peace Corps volunteer _________________________________________________________________________________ ROB KNIGHT, Teacher of Exceptional Student Education B.A., University of Maryland 5 years professional teaching experience Experience as a paralegal Prior experience at a behavioral mental health facility as a counselor for children in Manatee County Working with Foundation for Dreams, a camp for at-risk children and children with disabilities Currently pursuing a Masters degree in Special Education An avid sportsman and motorcyclist _________________________________________________________________________________ FRAN MARX, Department Chair, Guidance B.S., Physical Education, University of Illinois, Chicago Taught physical education in high school, middle school, park activities and to adults Created and conducted a variety of after school programs for teacher and students Editor and author of a newsletter for parents of gifted children Consultant to coordinators for gifted programs Spokesperson for gifted children through radio, newspapers and at a Federal Senate Education Forum Creator of reading enrichment program for kindergarten VERA MCCLAUGHERTY, Department Chair, Foreign Language, Teacher of Spanish B.S., Education, Florida International University State certified in Education, Spanish, ESOL Accredited by the American College of Musicians; fluent in Spanish, English and French Mentor teacher, Sarasota County Induction Program Over 20 years teaching experience in Sarasota County Unit Commander, Civil Air Patrol, SMA Squadron Faculty sponsor, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, SMA CEO/Program Director, Swim America of Sarasota; coach since 1994 Member, National Fraternity of Student Musicians, National Guild of Piano Teachers, American Swimming Coaches Association, USA Swimming SMA Teacher of the Year, 2004-2005 ______________________________________________________________________________ REBECCA PAQUETTE, Teacher of American Sign Language B.A., Psychology, University of South Florida Cum Laude graduate of Manatee Community College and USF 17 years of sign language experience with the deaf and hard of hearing communities Sign language for the Deaf Service Center Active participant in deaf and hearing impari4ed speech competitions throughout Florida RIESS PELLEGRINO, Teacher of Military Science U.S. Army, 1st sergeant, 1982-2005 Drill Sergeant, Jackson, South Carolina Platoon Sergeant, Edgewood, MD Chemical staff (The Old Guard), Washington, D.C. Squad Leader, Carson, Colorado Served in Germany and Korea Recipient of Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon _________________________________________________________________________________ THOMAS B. PETER, Teacher of Science, Dept. Chair MBA, Cornell University B.S., Industrial Engineering, Cornell University Taught at Pine View School for the Gifted, Physical Science-focused on physics, chemistry and pre-algebra Taught at Venice High School, Physical Science Member, National Science Teachers’ Association and National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Coached soccer and basketball Former director of facilities, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Inc. _________________________________________________________________________________ DERRECK SANTIAGO, Teacher of Military Science Sgt. First Class (SFC) US Army (Ret.) Quartermaster Graduate, Primary Leadership Development Course, Basic and Advanced Leadership School Graduate, Air Assault School Commendations: Bronze Star, Meritorious Service, Army Commendation, Army Good Conduct, National Defense Service w/Star, Multinational Force and Observer, Combat Action Order of Saint Martin PENNY A. SCHROEDER, Teacher of Mathematics M.S., Nova Southeastern University B.A. Business administration, accounting minor, Eckerd College B.A. equivalent courses, Biology, Eckerd College and USF National Board Certification, Mathematics Teacher of mathematics, Bayshore High School and Sarasota Middle School Teacher and science department chair, Out-Of-Door Academy English teacher, New Speak School, Takamatsu, Japan Director, Sarasota Regional Science Fair KENNETH P. STOKES, Department Chair, Physical Education, Teacher of Physical Education/Personal Fitness B.S. Psychology, Florida State University B.S., Physical Education, University of South Florida A.A., Physical Therapy, St. Phillips College Master Sergeant, U.S. Army, Ret. 22 years service Coached basketball, soccer and baseball Married with 2 boys ________________________________________________________________________________ RAYMOND L. THACKER, Teacher of Science Ed.D., Child Studies, Marine Science and Education, Nova Southeastern University Ed.S., Educational Leadership, Florida State University M.S., Educational Administration, Texas A & M M.A., Psychology, University of Colorado M.ED. Biology ed. University of Florida Fourteen years with Mote Marine Laboratory-8 as Director of Education Florida certified in general science, biology, guidance, administration and supervision and psychology Ten years teaching and guidance experience in public schools Retired Marine Corps Officer and fighter pilot RACHEL WASSERMAN, Teacher of Social Studies B.A., Magna Cum Laude, English, State University of New York B.A., Magna Cum Laude, History, State University of New York Florida certification, English and Social Studies Teacher, Venice High School and McIntosh Middle School Presidential Medallion for Outstanding Academic Achievement Phi Beta Kappa International Honor Society, May 1996 Literacy Council member ________________________________________________________________________________ GARY T. WETHERILL, ESE Deptmartment Chair M.Ed., Secondary administration, Ashland University B.S., Health and physical education, Baldwin-Wallace College Past principal of Venice Middle School; Davis Middles School, Dublin, Ohio, Clyde Junior High School, Clyde, Ohio Teacher, general science, Philadelphia, PA, and Special education, Norwalk, CT 19 years of school administrative experience JOSEPH V. CIRIECO, Teacher of Latin, Comparative Religion, Philosophy B.S.S., Fordham University M.A., Georgetown University M.Ph., New York University M.A., Barry University U.S. Army veteran plus 10 years in the reserve Teacher since the 1960’s in New York City, Sarasota, Manatee Community College Taught history, economics, psychology, comparative religions, Latin, Spanish, Italian Married 42 years with 2 sons _________________________________________________________________________________ TERRY M. FUGATE, Teacher of English/Speech and Debate B.A., University of South Florida Taught at Manatee Community College-Creative writing, freshman English Teacher, Riverview High School 1975-1994 Film and drama critic for Scene Magazine Married with 6 children, 8 grandchildren Active member of Church of the Redeemer _________________________________________________________________________________ ISHMAEL KATZ, Teacher of Guitar Performer, composer and teacher for over 20 years Performed on national radio and TV in USA and Canada Performed on National Public Radio’s, All Things Considered Recorded 2 CD’s of original songs Currently plays at The Spring Water Café in Sarasota and Fogartyville Café in Bradenton JODI KOPACZ, Teacher of English B.A. English literature, West Chester University, PA M.Ed. Magna Cum Laude, multicultural education certification 6-12, Eastern College, PA Ed. Specialist, educational leadership, Cum Laude, Nova Southeastern, FL Teacher of language arts grades 7-8, St. Martha's School Teacher and department chair, language arts, Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences Who's Who Among America's Teachers 2005-2007 Golden Apple Teacher of the Year Nominee 2006-07 Phi Beta Kappa International Honor Society USA Level 1 national triathlon coach Ironman triathlete, races include Thailand, Australia, Cancun, Bahamas, and throughout the U.S. ___________________________________________________________________________ BOYKO KRASTEVITCH, Teacher of Fencing Higher Institute of Physical Training, Sofia, Physical Training and Fencing Member, Bulgarian National Fencing Team Coach, Junior Team in CSKA, trainer of epee, Bulgaria Assistant trainer of National Men’s Epee Team, 1987-1985 National Fencing judge, 1979-present European Fencing Championship, Foga, Italy, ranked 8th Member, Bulgarian National Fencing Team, World Cup Championships and Tournaments 10 years Winner the Balkan Fencing Championship Team, 1977,1978, 1979 _________________________________________________________________________________ B.A., Painting and Sculpture, Ringling School of Art Professional artist and educator for over 20 years Studied painting at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston Formerly employed by Walt Disney World/Orlando as an illustrator and portrait artist Participant in over 75 juried shows in Florida Operates Blue Door Studio on Siesta Key Founding member of the Society of Portrait Artists Member, Pastel Society of America and New York Society of Portrait Artists Married ________________________________________________________________________________ Played bagpipes for the 8th Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and the Inver Gordon Distillery pipe bands Winner of the Prince Charles Trophy for musical composition Began the Delmar and District Pipe Band and won in the U.S. and in Canada Won the North American competition twice in Ontario Played for the dedication of the Clan Donald Museum Taught bagpipes for the famed Kiltie Band at Riverview High School Married _________________________________________________________________________________ SOHPIE PEMBLETON, Teacher of Equestrian B.S., Biology, University of South Florida A.A., Manatee Community College Owner, Circle W Ranch Extensive experience in various disciplines of riding Member, Silk and Sable Drill Team Married _________________________________________________________________________________ LESLIE D. TALBOT, Teacher of Law B.S., Psychology, Southern Methodist University B.A., Criminal Justice, Southern Methodist University J.D., with honors, DePaul University College of Law Supreme Court certified mediator 1993 to present Board certified marital and family law 1995 to present Former director, president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, Sarasota County Bar Association Private practice, Leslie D. Talbot, P.A., 1996 to present ________________________ 1SG LISA-MARIE THOMAS, Teacher of Military Science · 20 years’ service in the US Army as a Military Policeman, Paralegal and Court Reporter, Drill Sergeant, and First Sergeant · M.A., Public Administration, Troy University, Alabama · B.S., Management, University of Maryland · Relevant Military Schools:
Primary, Basic, and Advanced
Leadership Schools/US Army 1SG Course/ · Major Awards and Decorations: Defense Meritorious Service Medal; Meritorious Service Medal w/4 Oak Leaf Clusters (OLC); Army Commendation Medal w/ 3 OLC; Navy-Marine Corps Commendation Medal; Army Achievement Medal with 3 OLC; Navy-Marine Corps Achievement Medal; Army Good Conduct Medal (6th Award); National Defense Service Medal w/1 Star; Southwest Asia Service Medal w/ 3 Bronze Service Stars; Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait); Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia); Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; US Army Drill Sergeant Badge ________________________________________________________ LUCY HSU CAWLEY, (Chinese name: Hsu Tzu-Fang) Teacher of Mandarin Chinese Messey University, New Zealand Mandarin Chinese teacher, School in the Park, Sarasota Multi-age language specialist, Taiwan Classical teacher, Conservatory in Piano Professional training through National Middle School Association _________________________________________________________Command Sergeant Major Charles L. Thomas, Teacher of Military Science United States Army, Retired Born in Wilson, NC, CSM Thomas moved with his family to Brooklyn, NY, in 1965. A year after graduating high school, he enlisted in the Army at Fort Hamilton, NY. CSM Thomas retired from active military service in 2001, completing nearly 28 years in the US Army. After retiring, he fulfilled a boyhood dream, driving 18-wheeled trucks for Schneider National. Embarking on a new challenge, he began teaching JROTC at Sarasota Military Academy in 2002. CSM Thomas’ assignments include two tours in Germany and Korea. Before becoming the Post Command Sergeant Major of the US Army Training Center at Fort Jackson, SC, he was the CSM, 1st Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Casey, Korea. His other assignments include CSM, 2nd Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, Camp Casey, Korea and Sergeant Major, Army Research Laboratory. He also served as the First Sergeant for B Co, and Honor Guard Co, 3rd US Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), Fort Myers, VA, and B CO, 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry, Camp Greaves, Korea. CSM Thomas has held NCO leadership positions in the 101st Airborne Division, 3rd Infantry Division, has served as a Drill Sergeant, and US Army Instructor at Fort Benning, GA, and as a Senior ROTC Instructor at East Carolina University, Greenville, NC. He’s a graduate of Class #41, US Army Sergeants Major Academy. CSM Thomas is married to the former First Sergeant Lisa M. Sexton. He has a daughter, Latasha Y. Thomas and two sons, Charles L. Thomas Jr, and Shaquille C. Thomas. MILITARY SCHOOLS INSTRUCTOR TRAINING COURSE - FORT BENNING, GA FRENCH COMMANDO COURSE - TRIER, GERMANY AIR ASSAULT SCHOOL - FORT CAMPBELL, KY RAPPEL MASTER COURSE - FORT CAMPBELL, KY US ARMY DRILL SERGEANT SCHOOL - FORT BENNING, GA AIRBORNE SCHOOL - FORT BENNING, GA FIRST SERGEANT COURSE - FORT BENNING, GA US ARMY SERGEANTS MAJOR COURSE - FORT BLISS, TX ARMY MANAGEMENT STAFF COLLEGE - FORT BELVOIR, VA AWARDS/DECORATIONS EXPERT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, AIRBORNE WINGS, AIR ASSAULT BADGE,DRILL SERGEANT IDENTIFICATION BADGE, FRENCH COMMANDO BADGE,MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL(4th OLC), ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL(5th OLC), ARMY ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL (2nd OLC), GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL(9TH AWARD), NATIONAL DEFENSE MEDAL, NCODP RIBBON (4TH AWARD), OVERSEAS SERVICE RIBBON (4TH AWARD) AND THE ARMY SERVICE RIBBON. MICHAEL P. RYAN, Senior Army Instructor Colonel (Retired), US Army, Infantry Thirty one years of experience in the U.S. Army. Proven leader, team member and problem solver. Worked at the highest staff levels of both the Army and Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon in Washington DC.Master of Arts, Management, Webster University, St Louis, Missouri Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology, University of Southwestern Louisiana Advanced military education includes the Army’s Command and General Staff College and War College Defense Strategy Course. Military Commendations: Legion of Merit w/1 Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC); Defense Meritorious Service Medal; Meritorious Service Medal w/4 OLCs; Army Commendation Medal w/2 OLCs; Army Achievement Medal; Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal w/2 OLCs; National Defense Service Medal w/Bronze Star; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/Gold Hourglass device; Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon; Joint Chiefs of Staff Badge; Army Staff Badge; Recipient of the National Infantry Association’s highest recognition - Order of Saint Maurice - Primicerius; Member of the US Army Officer Candidate School Hall of Fame at Fort Benning, Georgia Pamela Donehew, Department Chair, Reading, Literacy Coach/Reading Specialist Teacher of English, Reading, Psychology, Creative Writing, Critical Thinking M.S. - Reading Specialist, Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ M.A. - Education, Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ B.A. - English and Psychology A.A. - Honors Philiosphy Teaching expereince - K through College, over 20 years Professional publications - College Text, College Placement Test, Journal Articles, Poetry Florida Literacy Coach Representative - Sarasota, Lee, Charlotte, and Manatee Counties Member - IRA, FRA, SRA, NCTE, APA Three married children and 8 grandchildren. Louis Salhany, Teacher of Reading M.A. - Reading Specialist, Rhode Island College B.A. - Social Studies, Rhode Island College Reading Teacher in Pawtucket School District in RI for almost 30 years Professional Photographer for 25 years Member of the Venice Sailing Squadron Avid boater and photographer One daughter, an elementary teacher, and one son, a senior in business college. MSG John Browning Teacher of Military Science MSG Browning was born in Danville, Illinois in June of 1969. After spending a vast majority of his youth as a part of a military family, he joined the U. S. Army in August, 1987. He Selected the Infantry as his Military Occupational Specialty and completed Basic Training (One Station Unit Training) at Fort Benning, GA in November of 1987. After 20+ years of service, he chose to separate from the Military and pursue his next career as a Junior ROTC Instructor. MSG Brownings’ assignments include: Two 2 year tours in Germany (Schweinfurt, 2-64 Armor and Mainz,3-8 INF)as an 11C Gunner, and Squad Leader for 4.2 mortar system ; 1 year at Camp Hovey Korea in 1-9 Infantry (M) as a Chief Computer; 3 years as a Drill Sergeant, 1-34 INF at Fort Jackson, SC; 12 years at Fort Campbell, KY in 1st, 2nd and 3rd Brigades. MSG Brownings’ combat deployments include two tours of duty to Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF V and OIF VII) with the 3rd Brigade RAKKASANS of the 101st Airborne Division (AASLT). He has logged hundreds of combat patrols in and around the cities of Baghdad, Baji, Mosul and numerous others throughout the country. He served his first tour with 1-33 Cav (formerly 3-187 Inf) as the Alpha Troop 107mm Mortar Platoon Sergeant. His Second tour of duty was as the Headquarters, Headquarters Troop (HHT) First Sergeant. Halfway through his second tour of duty in Iraq, 1SG Browning was moved to the Squadron Headquarters and although still an E-8 (MSG) made the Squadron Operations Sergeant Major which was the last position he held up until the day he retired in June of 2009. MSG Brownings’ military schools include: · Equal Opportunity Representative Course · U.S. Army Drill Sergeant School · Pathfinder School · Rappel Master School · Air Assault School · Heavy PZ School · Master Fitness Trainer School · Combat Lifesaver Course · Eagle First Responder Course · Warrior Leader Course/BNCOC/ANCOC · Standard Army Training Course
MSG Brownings’ Awards and Decorations include: · Expert Infantryman Badge · Combat Infantryman Badge · Pathfinder Badge · Air Assault Badge · Drill Sergeant Badge · Bronze Star Medal (2) · Meritorious Service Medal · Army Commendation Medal(11) · Army Achievement Medal(9) · Good Conduct Medal (6) SERGEANT MAJOR DENNIS RICHARDSON SR Sergeant Major Dennis Richardson SR is an instructor in the JROTC Department at Sarasota Military Academy, presently teaching freshmen cadets. Sergeant Major Richardson career began as a cannoneer in Field Artillery In September 1976 where he attended and completed Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training at FT. Sill, Oklahoma. In March of 1980 Sergeant Major Richardson changed career field. He attended and completed Advanced Individual Training as a Finance Specialist at FT. Benjamin Harrison, Indiana. Prior to my arrival at SMA in June 2009, Sergeant Major Richardson performed duties as an instructor in the JROTC Department at Seminole Ridge High School in West Palm Beach Florida. Previous to this Sergeant Major Richardson served his last seven years of a 31 year career as The Senior Enlisted Advisor in a Joint Service Command, Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force at Pearl Harbor Hawaii, and retired in September 2007. During his military career he served in many key leadership positions, only to mention a few. He served as a Squad Leader, Platoon Sergeant, Detachment Sergeant, First Sergeant, and 18th Airborne Corps Resource Management Sergeant Major culminating his career as the Senior Enlisted Advisor Defense Finance Accounting Service Pacific at Perl Harbor Hawaii. Sergeant Major’s Richardson’s military and civilian education includes: Primary Leadership Development Course, Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course ; Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course ; Battle Staff Course ; First Sergeant Course ; United States Army Sergeants Major Course ; Drill Sergeant School ;Airborne School ; Recruiting School; Army Station Commander Course, and JUMPS-Army Management Training Course. He has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from TUI University in Cypress California.
Captain Casey Garrett
My name is Casey Garrett. I was born and raised in Sarasota, Florida. I graduated from Sarasota High School. I am a recent graduate from the University of South Florida. I got my Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics. I was also a student athlete in college, playing soccer all four years. I was very fortunate to get an opportunity to travel the country in college while playing soccer. I believe that participating in team sports my whole life and at the collegiate level has built my character and taught me discipline through hard work and commitment. I am currently coaching golf, soccer, and softball at Sarasota High School. I am enjoying teaching and coaching because it gives me an opportunity to pass on what I have learned in both my educational and athletic experience. I hope I am able to be a positive roll model for my students so they too can be successful in their pursuit to further their education or start a career. My name is Abby Williams. I am originally from Milford, IN. I graduated from Purdue University. During my time at Purdue, I did an internship with the United States Olympic Committee in Colorado Springs, CO. After graduating from Purdue, I moved to California where I spent time working at a private school, interning with the Los Angeles Clippers and NBA and also working at Fox Sports Net-West and West 2. After leaving California, I ended up in the Sunshine state. I have been here for 3 years and loved every second. I taught at Booker Middle School for the past 2 years and coached track there both years . I love working with kids to help them gain skills to be productive and contributing members of society. Math is a subject that is used all the time in the “real world.” SMA is a fantastic place to be and I’m looking forward to a great year! My name is Maria Clapp, this is my third year as a guidance counselor at SMA. Prior to this position, I worked as a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and certified addictions counselor (CAP) in several local community mental health organizations for 12 years. I was born and raised in Spain. I have lived in the States for 14 years. I recently became a U.S citizen for which I am very proud!! I graduated from La Universidad de Valencia, Spain with an equivalent to a B.A. in Psychology. I completed my Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Sarasota in 1997 (Argosy University, today). I am currently enrolled in my last class of a doctorate program in Organizational Leadership (Ed. D.) at Argosy University. I will be starting my dissertation shortly, which will focus on youth leadership development. Working at SMA is giving me the opportunity to work with teens and their families who pursue excellence through education and citizenship.
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