Faculty and Staff

  • Mrs. Anette During - Chief Administrative Officer/Spanish Teacher

    Mrs. Anette During is an experienced administrator who managed the office of Williams, Wilson, and Sexton, PA in the Fort Lauderdale, FL office. Mrs. During’s first foray into education was when she owned and operated Abecedarian tutoring program for Miami-Dade and Broward Public Schools. She attended school in Spain and is thus fluent in Spanish.

  • Dr. Darryl Franklin Reaves - HEADMASTER - Teacher

    Dr. Darryl Franklin Reaves is a Florida-certified educator. He has taught in both Sumter and Lake counties primarily math and science. Education is paramount in Reaves’ life. He believes that Education is the Civil Rights movement of our time.

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  • Ms Pansy Craine - Teacher

    Ms. Craine is a resident of Webster, FL. Her passion has always been to live in a rural community. She grew up in Eustis, Florida, and attended elementary and secondary school there. After graduating from high school, Ms. Craine, attended the then Lake-Sumter Community College.

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  • Ms. Jodi Porter - Math Teacher

    Mathematician

  • Ms. Kimberly Gardner - Para Teacher

    Elementary Sector

  • Mr. Le'Shaun Gray - Para Teacher

    Mr. Gray is an Interdisciplinary Social Sciences major at Florida State University with years of experience educating and coaching in Hernando and Orange Counties. He served as a coordinator for an extended day program designed to cultivate knowledge in STEAM endeavors for K-8 students, which creates confidence for children through creativity.

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  • Ms. Akala Hamilton - Para Teacher

    Elementary Sector

    Ms. Hamilton is a dedicated and detail-oriented elementary school teacher with a strong foundation in critical thinking and problem-solving. Known for excellent classroom management and time management skills, she creates a well-organized, engaging, and supportive learning environment. Passionate about helping young learners develop confidence, curiosity, and a love for learning while maintaining structure and clear expectations.

  • Ms. Alexandria Avila - Para Teacher

    Elementary Sector

    Math and Science

    Associate of Arts degree - Lake Sumter State College

    Ms. Avila is completing a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Central Florida.

    Ms. Avila has seven years of experience in early childhood learning.

  • Ms. Joscelyn Jones - Para Teacher

    Elementary Sector

    Ms. Jones is a passionate advocate for sparking a desire to learn. She specializes in hands on Montessori-styled teachings with one-on-one lessons and care throughout the school day. One of her top priorities is to give children the necessary tools and skills they require in order for them to thrive in a classroom. 

  • Coach Jay Giangrossi

    Physical Education Instructor

    Mr. Giangrossi (Coach G) is an upcoming coach from the Lake County area. He also coaches for the City of Leesburg seasonally.