Staff Directory
Academic Services and Interventions Department
Programs/Services: School Improvement and Turnaround, Differentiated Accountability, Opportunity Scholarship Program, Thinking Maps, Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), Positive Behavior and Intervention Support (PBIS), Culturally Responsive Instruction, Restorative Practices, Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) - Title IV.
| Name | Position | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Kati Pearson | Executive Director of ASI | 352-253-6880 |
| Nataly Suero | Executive Secretary of ASI | SueroN@lake.k12.fl.us |
| Zhakima Spratley | Administrative Coordinator of SSAE | SpratleyK@lake.k12.fl.us |
| Julie Staton | MTSS Manager | StatonJ@lake.k12.fl.us |
Programs/Services: Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE), Advanced Placement (AP), Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID), Career-Technical Education (CTE), Dual Enrollment, Health Sciences Collegiate Academy (HSCA).
| Name | Position | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Frances Celis | Department Director | 352-253-6770 |
| Robin Hipps | Department Secretary | HippsR@lake.k12.fl.us |
| Kathlene Daniels | Administrative Coordinator | DanielsK@lake.k12.fl.us |
| Marta C. Ramirez | Administrative Coordinator | RamirezM@lake.k12.fl.us |
| Lynnea Weissman | Grant Project Manager | Weissman@lake.k12.fl.us |
Programs/Services: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities, Gifted, Hospital Homebound, Intellectual Disabilities, Physically Impaired, Pre-Kindergarten Program, Specific Learning Disabled, Speech/Language Therapy, Visually Impaired.
| Name | Position | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Tara Hart | Department Director | 352-253-6600 |
| Mary Lynn Mulligan | Department Secretary | MulliganM@lake.k12.fl.us |
| Melissa Lyford | ESE Coordinator | LyfordM@lake.k12.fl.us |
Programs/Services: Title I, Parent and Family Engagement, Homeless Education, Part A & C Private Schools, Part C Migrant Education, Part D Neglected & Delinquent, Title I District Before/After School Tutoring, Title III (English Language Learners), English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).
| Name | Position | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth West | Department Director | 352-383-0253 |
| Phyllis Nordberg | Department Secretary | NordbergP@lake.k12.fl.us |
| Letizia Haugabrook | Administrative Coordinator | HaugabrookL@lake.k12.fl.us |
| Maria Torres | Family Engagement Specialist | TorresM@lake.k12.fl.us |
Programs/Services: District Health Services, Families in Transition (RT), Grief and Loss, McKay Scholarships, Section 504, School Counseling, Suicide Prevention, Student Records, Student Registration, Shared Services.
| Name | Position | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Kristine Landry | Department Director | 352-742-6920 |
| Katherine Adams | Department Secretary | AdamsK@lake.k12.fl.us |
| Monica Hite | Administrative Coordinator | HiteM@lake.k12.fl.us |
Prevention Programs and Alternative Education
Programs/Services: Student Code of Student Conduct, Prevention, Bullying, Drug/Alcohol Competency, Alternative Education.
| Name | Position | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Sebrina Dillon-Banks | Administrative Coordinator | 352-742-6980 |
| Porshialee Byfield | Administrative Coordinator of PPAE | ByfieldP@lake.k12.fl.us |
| Melinda Venezio | Fiscal Assistant | VenezioM@lake.k12.fl.us |
Choice, Charter and Community Education
Programs/Services: Charter School/Choice, Community Education, Home Education, Teen Parenting Program, TLSAE 4 Hour First Time Driving Course, Behind the Wheel Driving Course, Extended Learning Center (ELC).
| Name | Position | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Julie Summerlin | Supervisor | 352-253-6780 |
| Melanie Adcock | Secretary | AdcockM@lake.k12.fl.us |