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

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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 2^nd Lieutenant, USA as an Army ROTC Distinguished Military Graduate

Served with the Army Recruiting Command, 101^st 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

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MATT M. CALLIHAN, Teacher of Mathematics

B.A., International Relations, Vanderbilt University

8^th 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

 

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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VERA MCCLAUGHERTY, Department Chair, Foreign Language, Teacher of Spanish

                                               ESOL Liaison

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

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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

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RIESS PELLEGRINO,             Teacher of Military Science

U.S. Army, 1^st 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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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GREG ALEXANDREA, Teacher Self-defense and Computer/Keyboarding

8^th Degree Black Belt Kumite Ryu – Jujitsu – Shotokan – Karate

42 years study and experience-member Sanuces Ryu System Black Belt Hall of Fame

President, part owner, board member – RTL Computer Solutions, Inc.

NYCC Course of study, Computer Science

IT/MIT professional, MS Certified System Professional

Deputy Sheriff MSO, Manatee County Reserve Division

NYC Law enforcement officer, Retired

NYC Field Training Officer, Retired

Married with children and grandchildren

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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 8^th

Member, Bulgarian National Fencing Team, World Cup Championships and Tournaments 10 years

Winner the Balkan Fencing Championship Team, 1977,1978, 1979

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PAMELA LYON, Teacher of Art

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

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RODDY MACDONALD, Pipe Major

Played bagpipes for the 8^th 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

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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

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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

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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/
Drill Sergeant School/Master Fitness School/Combat Lifesaver Course/
Instructor Training Course/Equal Opportunity Representative 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

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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

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