Staff Directory
Academic Services & Interventions
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 |
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) & School Counseling.
| Name | Position | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Frances Celis | Department Director | 352-253-6770 |
| Robin Hipps | Department Secretary | HippsR@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 |
|---|---|---|
| Melissa Lyford | Department Director | 352-253-6600 |
| Kathy Tanner | Department Secretary | TannerK@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 |
Programs/Services:Psychological Services, Social Work Services, District Health Services, Mental Health Services, Families in Transition (FIT), Grief and Loss, McKay Scholarships, Section 504, Suicide Prevention & Awareness, Student Records, Student Registration.
| Name | Position | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Kristine Landry | Department Director | 352-742-6920 |
| Diana Kuharske | Department Secretary | KuharskeD@lake.k12.fl.us |
Choice and Alternative Education
Programs/Services:Code of Student Conduct/Student Discipline, Prevention, Bullying/Harassment, Alternative Education/Expulsion Process (General Education Placements Only)
| Name | Position | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Sebrina Dillon-Banks | Department Director | 352-742-6980 |
| Melinda Kluser | Department Secretary | KluserM@lake.k12.fl.us |
Choice, Charter and Community Education
Programs/Services: Charter School/Choice, School Choice (Educational Choice), Home Education, Hope Scholarship, Family Empowerment, Teen Parent Program, Behind the Wheel Driving Course & Extended Learning Center (ELC).
| Name | Position | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Julie Summerlin | Administrative Coordinator | 352-253-6780 |
| Melanie Adcock | Secretary | AdcockM@lake.k12.fl.us |