Staff Directory

ESE Department

VE Specialist *Nan Standfast

Howell, Janice

Michea, Vicki

Department: ESE
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2074
Email: STANDFASTN@pcsb.org

B.S. in Exceptional student education at Kent State University , Kent Ohio  1975
Currently the VE specialist at OHS.
Founding member  of OHS's faculty.

Department: ESE - Autistic Program
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2075
Email: HOWELLJA@pcsb.org

Department: ESE - Autistic Program
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2075
Email: MICHEAV@pcsb.org
Biography: Originally from San Diego, California.  Attended San Diego State University.  Earned a BA in Home Economics, a BS in Elementary Education,  Mentally Handicapped and Profound Disabilities.  Have taught in the field for 31 years, 18 of those years at Osceola High School.

Salmon, Kim

Train, Robyn

Andrews, Pat

Department: ESE
Phone Number: 547-7717
Email: SALMONK@pcsb.org
Classes Taught: IVE Special Diploma (Math, Reading, English, Science, Life Skills, Careers)
Education: I graduated from St. Petersburg College with a Bachelors degree in ESE and General Education as well as having my ESOL Endorsement.  I am working toward a Masters in Psychology.

Department: ESE
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext: 2057
Email: TRAINR@pcsb.org
Classes Taught: Learning Strategies
M.A. Education
B.A. Recreation Administration
Teacher Certification: Chapman University
Special Olympics Unified Coach
Swim, Soccer and Water Polo Coach
Certified in K-12 special education
Elementary Education
Physical Education
Reading Endorsement
SADD Sponsor

Department: ESE Assistant

Biography: AA from SPC
Married,one daughter, two step-daughters, two dogs. I enjoy spending time with family, riding our Harley with my husband, and traveling to interesting places.

Diana Grover

Department: ESE Assistant

Department: ESE Assistant

Department: ESE

Department: ESE assistant for Special Diploma/Special Diploma
Phone: 547-7717
E-mail: WHEELERJOA@pcsb.org

Department: ESE Autistic Program

Biography:
1973 graduate of Henry B. Plant High School, Tampa. Attended St. Petersburg Jr. College, PTEC and Penn Foster. A widow and a mother of one daughter. Volunteers: Hospice, Bay Pines VA, School Prom. Affiliations: NCNW, INC and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Philo. Love to travel, church music and RB music

Fine/Practical Arts

*Rein, Debbie

Campbell, John

Edwards, Don

Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2308
Email:CAMPBELLJOHNP@pcsb.org

Department: TV Production
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2071
Email: REIND@pcsb.org
Website: http://web.me.com/reind
Classes Taught: O-Town Live Show Class, Advanced Video Production, Video Production 1, 2, 3, 4  Teacher since 2002 all at Osceola High School. 

Biography: BA in Television Broadcasting from Buffalo State College, TV industry professional for over 18 years. Worked at WUTV-Buffalo,NY; WKBW-TV-Buffalo, NY; WTSP-TV-St Petersburg, FL. 
Apple Distinguished Educator, FCP & FCPX Certified User and Instructor, Avid Editing Certified Instructor and User. Mother of two amazing daughters. 

Department: Related Arts
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext 2048
Email: EDWARDSDO@pcsb.org
Classes Taught: Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Classical Guitar Ensemble 1,2 , Orchestra

Biography: Bachelor of Fine Arts from East Carolina University, Current Masters student University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music

Teaching experience: Duplin Co Schools, Kenansville, NC, Eastern Brown County Schools, Russelville, OH, Former teacher at Madeira Beach Middle School and Carwise Middle School.

Experience in Production work with Paramount Studios, Showboat Majestic, Cincinnati Zoo, All-County Clinician for Hillsborough Schools, Wal Mart Teacher of the Year

Eeten, Jerry

Dean, Elizabeth

Erin Schellhause

Department: Vocal Music

E-mail address is Deaneli@pcsb.org

Drama – Performing Arts
Director

Eastern Michigan University
BA communications/theatre arts
BS English language/literature

Porter, Cynthia

Roush, Sue

Smith, Dawne

Department: Media Specialist
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2039
Email: ROUSHS@pcsb.org

I have been the School Librarian at Osceola High since 1997.  In addition to my duties here at school, I am an alumni member of the Florida Teens Read committee for the Florida Association of Media in Education (FAME) that chooses the books which become the high school Battle of the Books titles in Pinellas County.  I also review young adult books for School Library Journal and VOYA, both professional journals for librarians.  Before coming to OHS I taught Gifted at Pinellas Central Elementary, Largo Middle and Meadowlawn Middle.  I have also been a teacher and house counselor in Virginia at Foxcroft, an all-girls boarding school, where I taught Modern European History, American History and AP American History as a tutorial, and Ohio where I was a school and county level facilitator of Gifted Programs.

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Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2043
Email: SMITHDAW@pcsb.org

Classes taught:  Culinary Operations 1

Education: BS-Florida State University; Communications/Theatre/Journalism
Certified Training @Johnson & Wales University
FCCLA Advisor
Teaching in Pinellas County since 2009

Department: Art
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2338
Email: PORTERC@pcsb.org
Classes taught: Creating 2D Art, 2D Studio Art 1-2-3, Digital Art Imaging 1-2-3

Education: BFA – Art Education, Georgia State University (1998), BS – Advertising, University of Florida (1988)

Tomkinson, Brad

Thompson, Courtney

Wallen, Linda

Department: Business and Technology
Email: THOMPSONCOU@pcsb.org
Classes Taught: Intro to Information Technology; Digital Design 1,2,3; Web Design 1,2,3; FBLA Advisor

Biography: BBA - Management from University of Georgia; MAT - Business/Workforce Education from University of Georgia; taught 4 years at East Hall High School in Gainesville, GA; Southboud Thru-Hiker Appalachian Trail 2010

End of course survey

Department: Culinary Arts
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2045
Email: TOMKINSONB@pcsb.org
Classes Taught: Culinary Operations 1, Advanced Culinary, Culinary Operations 2

Biography:
900 hrs Certified Training @ Marchman Technical School
A.S. degree in Culinary Arts @ Johnson & Wales University
B.S. degree in Culinary Arts @ Johnson & Wales University

Department: Art
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2361
Email: WALLENL@pcsb.org
Classes Taught: AP 2D & 3D STUDIO Art, Ceramics, Drawing/Painting, 3D Art Comp

Biography: Mrs. Wallen has been teaching Visual Art for 18 years in Pinellas County. She received her National BoardCertification in 2007 and was Teacher of the Year in 1996. Her students have won various honors and awards at the local and state levels.

She has been a practicing artist for 25 years and specializes in mural painting doing private commissions.

PE/Health/Driver's Ed

*Bowman, Linda

Eagleson, Peter

Hill, James

Department: Health
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2073
Email: BOWMANL@pcsb.org

Department: Drivers Ed
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2314
Email: EAGLESONP@pcsb.org

Biography:
Mr. Eagleson started his teaching career in Hillsborough County where he taught middle school physical education for 15 years. He received his Masters Degree in Physical Education in 1993 and taught at the University of Tampa as an Adjunct Professor in their Dept. of Exercise and Sport Science for one year. In the fall of 2006, Mr. Eagleson began teaching at Osceola High School.

Mr. Eagleson coached Cross Country at Eckerd College for 16 years, he coached middle school track for 2 years and he has coached high school and college baseball. Mr. Eagleson was a minor league baseball player in the Boston Red Sox organization in 1977 and he currently umpires high school baseball.

Mr. Eagleson is the Head Coach for Cross Country and the Head Coach for Girls Track at Osceola Fundamental High School.

Department: Physical Education
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2035
Email: HILLJA@pcsb.org

McDonald, Shannon

Palmer, George

Smalley, Dan

Currently head JV volleyball coach and assistant Varsity coach.
Graduated from University of Florida in Exercise and Sport Science.
Wellness Champion for Osceola High School.

Department: Physical Education
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2033
Email: PALMERG@pcsb.org

Department: Physcial Education
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2035

Reading/Language Arts

*Sauble, Laurie

*Tom Martens

Betty Herzhauser

Department: Language Arts
Email:herzhauserb@pcsb.org
Classes Taught: Advanced PLacement Language and Composition, Composition I, Dual Enrollment with St. Petersburg College

Biography:
A Wisconsin native, Mrs. Herzhauser earned her Bachelor's degree at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in English and French education. She joined the faculty of Osceola Fundamental High School as part of the inaugural fundamental team. She has earned her Master's degree in Reading Education from the University of South Florida-St. Petersburg. Mrs. Herzhauser is a teacher consultant with the Tampa Bay Area Writing Project, a member site of the National Writing Project. She serves on the board as the coordinator for young authors programs. During the summer, she works as a facilitator for the Inventive, Creative Explorers (ICE) writing camps as part of the writing project.  She is a member of the National Council Teachers of English, the Florida Council of Teachers of English, the International Reading Association, the Florida Reading Council, and serves as the vice-president for the Pinellas Reading Council.

Department: Language Arts
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2051
Email: SAUBLEL@pcsb.org
Classes Taught: Yearbook Journalism & English 4

Biography: I am a honors graduate of the University of South Florida with a degree in Secondary Language Arts.  I have been teaching since 1984 and have been at Osceola High School since 1987.  I have been a yearbook adviser since 1984, and I am one of only a few who have been advising for that long in the state of Florida.  I am also the co-chairperson of the Language Arts Department.  My husband and I are involved in breed rescue, particularly greyhounds, great Pyrenees and shelties.  In my spare time I travel in the British Isles and Europe, work on my photography, read, and volunteer at Clearwater Marine Aquarium.

Department: Language Arts
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2330
Email: MARTENST@pcsb.org
Classes Taught: A.P. Literature & Composition

Biography:
B.A. from Florida State University in English/Comparative Literature
B.S. from the University of South Florida in Secondary English Education
M.Ed. from USF in Curriculum and Instruction,  Secondary English Education.

Baumbach, Catherine

Devine, Becky 

Eubanks, Pam

Department: Language Arts
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2302
Email: BAUMBACHC@pcsb.org

Department: Language Arts and Reading
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2312
Email: DEVINER@pcsb.org

Biography:
BA in Education  MS in Psychology

Department: Language Arts
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2316
Email: EUBANKSP@pcsb.org

Biography: BA. in Communication with minor in Music from Georgetown College, KY
English teaching certification from the University of South Florida
National Certified Board Teacher 2007

Teaching in Pinellas County schools since 1987. At Osceola High School since 1996.

Griggs, Rebecca

Harper, Christine

Holt, Angela  

Department: English
Phone Number: 547-7717
Email: griggsr@pcsb.org
Classes Taught: English I

Biography:
Osceola High School since 2007
Pinellas County Schools since 1989
Football/ Basketball Cheerleading Coach since 2007

Education:
Master of Arts, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC, June 1987
Bachelor of Science, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC, June 1984
K-12 Certifications: Reading and Varying Exceptionalities
K-12 Endorsement: ESOL

Professional Organizations:
Florida Education Association
Pinellas County Teachers of English

Department: Language Arts
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2321
Email: HARPERC@pcsb.org
Classes Taught: English I Honors

Biography: Mrs. Harper started teaching in 1999. Her first teaching assignment was at Boca Ciega High School, Gulfport. She came to Osceola High School in 2006 and has been teaching in the fundamental program since its inaugural year.

Department: Language Arts
Classes taught: Intensive Reading; Intensive Language Arts

Bio: Graduated from the University of Florida in 1998 with a Masters degree in Education.  Certification areas include Varying Exceptionalities and Reading.  Has taught at OHS since 2003. 

Iovino, Rhonda

Powers, Christina

Department: Language Arts
Email: IOVINOR@pcsb.org
Classes Taught: English I Honors, Journalism 1, Journalism II, III, IV (The Warrior Record/Warrior Record Online  www.osceolahsnews.com ), Newspaper Adviser

Biography: 
Rhonda Iovino graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park with a B.S. in Journalism. After 10 years as a writer and producer in the field of broadcast news, she made the switch to education. Rhonda enjoys teaching what she loves!

Department: Language Arts
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2339
Email: POWERSCH@pcsb.org
Classes Taught: English II, English II Honors

Biography: Mother of four children, two cats, one dog, and one husband. Graduated from USF with B.S. in Secondary English Education and M.A. in Education Leadership. Have been teaching 12 years in Pinellas County. I coach the OHS Dance team and sponsor OHS Florida Future Educators of America Club.

Florida Future Educators of America Club Sponsor (check us out on Facebook)
Dance Team Sponsor
moodle for Honors: PowersChHonors
moodle for Regular: PowersCh

Schuck, Gail

Stachowicz, Linda

Department: English
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2349
SCHUCKGA@pcsb.org
Classes Taught: AP Language and 10th Honors

Biography: 24 years teaching experience, new in Oct. to Osceola
BA – History – Stetson University 1980
National Board Certification in English and Language Arts Adolescent and Young Adult

Department: Language Arts
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2356
Email: STACHOWICZL@pcsb.org
Classes Taught: AP English Literature and Composition, English II R and H, English I R and H

Biography: I was born in Tiffin, Ohio, but I have lived in St. Petersburg since I was three. I am a graduate of Lakewood High School and the University of South Florida. My degrees are in English, education and journalism. I taught at Lakewood and Seminole before opening Osceola in 1981. I have two daughters who attended Osceola and are now in college.

Stewart, John

Yormark, Susan

Department: Language Arts
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2357
Email: STEWARTJO@pcsb.org

Department: Language Arts
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2362
Email: YORMARKS@pcsb.org
Classes: English IV, English IV Honors, Mystery, Myth and Horror, and Speech

Biography: I have a Bachelor’s of Science, major- English, minor- Social Studies from Eastern Illinois University. I have two grown daughters and three grandchildren. My primary interests are reading and travel. I still love teaching.

Math

*Jim Gunnin

Nyna Richey

Futch, Stefan

Department: Mathematics
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2317
Email: FUTCHS@pcsb.org
Classes Taught: Algebra-1, Geometry

Biography: I have been teaching in Pinellas county for 14 years. I am certified in Mathematics 6-12. I have a BS in Mathematics from Florida State University. ( Go NOLES )
Currently, I am the head baseball coach. I have 3 children and my wife is also a math teacher.

Department: Math
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2036
E-mail: GUNNINJ@pcsb.org

Department: Math
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2343
Email: RICHEYN@pcsb.org
Classes Taught: Geometry Honors, Algebra 2 Honors

Biography: I have a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from the University of South Florida.  I am married with  two children.

Lenning, Susan

Morrison, Christian

Robinson, Geoffrey

Department: Math
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2332
Email: morrisonch@pcsb.org

Department: Math
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2328
Email: LENNINGS@pcsb.org
Classes Taught: Algebra 1

Biography: I have been at Osceola High School since 2008. I previously taught Middle School Math for 4 years. In my free time, I do lots of singing and acting through community theatre and my church. You may even catch me singing the National Anthem at the Thresher's stadium. I really enjoy the outdoors and traveling, especially out of the country. I hope to accomplish many great things in my lifetime and being a great teacher is one of them!

Department: Math
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2345
Email: ROBINSONGE@pcsb.org
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Classes Taught: AB and BC Calculus, Trigonometry, and Analytical Geometry

Biography: Graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree (majoring in Pure and Applied Math) U.N.S.W., Sydney, Australia; Graduate Diploma in Education U.N.S.W.; Master in Education University of Wollongong, Sydney, Australia. Has Taught Mathematics for 22 years. Gained National Certification in Upper Level Math in 2008. This is the highest certification awarded to a teacher in the USA. Taught in the BETA(Business, Economics, Technology) Magnet at Gibbs HS for 7 years before moving to OFHS in 2008. Mr. R is an Australian American having gained his citizenship in 2006.

Mission Statement: My mission is to assist students to reach their full potential as proficient and organized mathematicians. I will do this by emphasizing the importance of perseverance, commitment, and hard work in realizing worthwhile pre-determined goals. I intend to emphasize our school's commitment to the State Mathematics Standards. A central focus of my teaching will be to encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning, to assist them to problem-solve, and to help them present logical, calculated and innovative solutions to challenging problems.

Simmons, Joan

Stone, Lori

Smalley, Kevin

Department: Math
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2352
Email: simmonsjo@pcsb.org

Degrees: B.S., M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of South Florida.

I first began teaching mathematics in 1988 at Northeast High School. In 1995, I took a “break” of 12 years to stay home and raise my two children and returned to teaching high school in 2009. I am currently the sponsor of Mu Alpha Theta and offer tutoring on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (other days by appointment). I enjoy playing competitive tennis and cheering for the Rays!

Department: Math
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 1360
Email: STONELOR@pcsb.org
Website: http://www.mrsstonesclass.com/
Classes Taught: Geometry, Avid elective and AVID coordinator

Biography: I am married with 2 children, a Largo High School and University of Florida (Go Gators!) graduate.

I majored in Nutritional Science and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in May of 1997. After college, I went to work for Walgreens in the pharmacy and then moved onto Raymond James to trade bonds and unit investment trusts. In the fall of 2004, however, I finally achieved my dream of being a teacher. I worked at Azalea Middle School for 3 years teaching 7th/8th grade math and Pre-Algebra. I have worked at Osceola Fundamental High School since 2006 and I'm really looking forward to another year. I currently teach Algebra I and the AVID elective.

I truly love teaching and have not regretted my decision to change careers at all.

Department: Math
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2355

Toups, Brian

Ziesenheim, Steven

Raecek, Tracey

Department: Math
Email: raecekt@pcsb.org

Biography:
BS Finance and Real Estate from Florida State University (GO NOLES!)

My career started out in the banking industry.  After eight years in banking, I decided to follow my heart to teaching.  I started my teaching career at Osceola High in 2001, and look forward to spending many more years at this amazing school.  I love teaching Algebra and have a passion about making learning easy for kids! 

If you need to contact me, email is the best source of contact.

Department: Math
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2363
Email: ZIESENHEIMS@pcsb.org

Biography:
Ohio University (Bobcats not Buckeyes)
B.S. Math Education
Physics Certified
Varsity Flag Football Coach

Science

*Ferguson, Barb

Alvarez, Ana

Brown, Susan

Department: Science
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2070
Email: FERGUSONBA@pcsb.org
Classes Taught: Earth Science & Honors Physics

Biography: BS. in Physics with minor in Math from State University of NY at Albany
MS. in secondary Science Education from State University of NY at Albany.
Married, 3 children, dog and 2 cats.
Teaching since 1987. At Osceola High School since 1995.

Department: Science
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2300
Email: ALVAREZA@pcsb.org
Classes Taught: Chemistry 1, Chemistry Honors 1, Chemistry 2, AP Chemistry

Biography:
At Osceola Fundamental High School since 1999
Academic Team Sponsor since 2004
Robotic Team Sponsor 2000-2004
NHS Faculty Council Member since 2000
Teaching Chemistry since 1982

Education:
Pursuing Doctor of Education, Northcentral University, Arizona (expected completion 2012)
Master of Science, Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, June 1999
Bachelor of Science, Florida International University, Miami, FL, June 1981,
Associate in Arts, Miami-Dade Community College, June 1978

Professional Organizations
National Science Teachers Association
Florida Education Association

Copello, Michele

Chittum, David

Lemoine, Shirley

Department: Science
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2004
Email: COPELLOM@pcsb.org
Classes Taught: Marine Science and Honors Biology

Biography: I have been teaching at Osceola since 2003 and am certified in Biology 6-12.  I have a BS in Biology with an emphasis in marine biology and minors in chemistry and geology.  In 1998, I received my MS in Science Education with an emphasis in biology.  Currently, I am also the athletic coordinator for OHS. Even with all that going on, I still find time to participate in singing competitions, kickboxing and bowling.

Department: Science
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2310
Email: CHITTUMD@pcsb.org
Classes Taught: Chemistry and Physical Science

Biography: Experienced with a wide array of delicate equipment; including shovels, brooms, weilders, farm implements and shop tools.

Education:
Bachelor degree at Fort Lewis College
University of South Florida - SCATT Program Graduate

Profressional:
Pinellas County Schools: Science
Greenehorne & O'mra engineering: group and team leadership
Martel Labs, Martel / Geonex: analyst and branch management
Maryland Technical Laboratory: analyst
Bausch & Lomb: production management
Mercy Hospital, St. Francis Hospital: technician

Department: Science
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2327
Email: LEMOINES@pcsb.org
Website: www.thescienceclass.com
Classes Taught: Biology I Honors and Earth & Space Science

Biography:
Mrs. Lemoine attended the University of Puerto Rico and St. Petersburg College where she majored in Secondary Science Education with an emphasis in Biology.
She is certified in both Biology and Earth & Space Science.

Muran, Jamilee

O’Mara, Stephanie

Powers, Laura

Department: Science
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2333
Email: MURANJ@pcsb.org
Website: http://sites.google.com/site/msmuran/

Biography:
Ms. Muran graduated from the university of Akron with a BS in Biology. She has been teaching at Osceola High School since 2007.

Department: Science
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2334
Email: OMARAS@pcsb.org
Classes Taught: Earth Science, Environmental Science & Physical Science

Biography:
I graduated from USF in 1988 and immediately began teaching in Pinellas County. I am certified in Biology, Earth Science.
I came to Osceola High in 2005. I enjoy teaching, swimming, outdoors and family gatherings.

Department: Science
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2340
Email: POWERSL@pcsb.org
Classes Taught: Anatomy & Physiology Honors; AVID

Biography: George Williams College, Downers Grove, IL, B.S.  Science, pre med; Exercise Physiology; Health Education.
National-Louis College of Education, Evanston, IL, M.Ed.  Education Generalist; Health & Nutrition Education Osceola Fundamental High School, 2005 – Present
Anatomy & Physiology Honors; AVID
I.A.C. Committee; S.I.P. Committee

Ms.Powers has been in the education profession for over 30 years; serving in both
public and private schools, government organizations and private corporations.
Teaching Achievements:
Illinois Master Teacher of the Year
National Curriculum Specialist Recipient, AAHPERD

Professional Accomplishments:
Nutrition Consultant to the U.S.A. Rhythmic Gymnastics Team
U.S.A. Olympic Federation: Rhythmic Gymnastics Venue Manager, 1996
Writer/Producer:  The Diet Dilemma, an educational video
Published  Author:  U.S.A. Gymnastics Journal; IAHPER
American Heart Association: Florida State Board Member; Leader of the Year Award

Schwartz, Mike

Department: Science
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2357
Email: SCHWARTZM@pcsb.org
Classes Taught: AP Biology, Biology Honors, Chemistry I and Ancient History

Social Studies

*Roush, Holly

Bell, Ronald

Callahan, Thomas

Department: Social Studies
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2303
Email: BELLR@pcsb.org

Biography:
I was born in Yatesboro, Pennsylvania. I am of Italian heritage. I hold an A.A. from Butler County Community College. I obtained my Bachelor’s Degree at Slippery Rock University of PA. I graduated from USF with a Masters Degree in Behavioral Disorders. I hold three teaching certificates. K-12th grade Emotionally Handicapped, 1-6th grade Social Studies, and 1-5th  grade  Elementary School. I have been at Osceola  High School since 2006. I have been teaching since 1988. I taught emotionally handicapped children in elementary school for 13 years. I taught regular 5th grade for four years, and this is my 6th year in high school.  I am close to completing the requirements for a Educational Leadership Degree.

I have two cocker spaniels. Snoopie is three and Annie is two. They are spoiled rotten. I have koi and orchids. I enjoy traveling, reading, and cooking. I love Star Trek and sci-fi, police shows, educational channels, and cooking channels. I spent two months studying in India. I love teaching at Osceola High School. World History is my forte. I was Wal-Mart teacher of the year in 2002. I try to make teaching fun for my students.  I am looking forward to retiring and traveling around the world.

Department: Social Studies
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2346
Email: ROUSHH@pcsb.org
Classes Taught: American Government, Sociology, Contemporary History

Biography:
Moved to Florida in 2002 from Ohio. I attended Baldwin Wallace College for my undergraduate degree and Kent State University for my Master's Degree. I am currently the department chairperson for social studies and the faculty advisor for Student Government.

Rho Kappa-Social Studies Honor Society Adviser

Department: Social Studies
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2307

Colton, Tracy

Dunavin, Dan

Engelhardt, Joshua

Department: Social Studies
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2315
Email: ENGELHARDTJ@pcsb.org

Department: Social Studies
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 1387
Email: COLTONT@pcsb.org
Classes Taught: Advanced Placement World History & World History/Honors; Advanced Placement Lead Teacher

Biography:
Masters of Education, Curriculum and Instruction: Argosy University
Bachelors of Arts Degree with a minor in Social Sciences: University of Central Florida
Teaching in Pinellas County since 1988.
Teaching at Osceola Fundamental High School since 2006

Department: Social Studies
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 1313
Email: DUNAVIND@pcsb.org

Hatchell, Stephanie

Kramer, Ryan

Mabe, Gary

Department: Social Studies
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2329
Email: MABEG@pcsb.org

Department: Social Studies
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2322
Email: HATCHELLS@pcsb.org
Classes Taught: American History Honors

Biography:
Bachelors of Science in History with a concentration in Secondary Education from Fitchburg State University in Massachusetts. I have been teaching at Osceola since 2005.

Department: Social Studies
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2326
Email: KRAMERR@pcsb.org
Classes Taught: American History, Government & Civics

Biography:
I have a Bachelor's Degree in History from the University of Kentucky and a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Saint Leo University. I am married with a two daughters and a son. I coach track and Field and spend as much time as I can with my family.

McDonald, Ken

Pile, Richard

Rachford, Tim

Department: Social Studies
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2336
Email: PILER@pcsb.org

Department: Social Studies
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2331
Email: MCDONALDKE@pcsb.org
Classes Taught: World History

Biography:
Teach World History and Assistant Football Coach, Married with 2 kids.

Department: Social Studies
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2342
Email: RACHFORDT@pcsb.org

Righter, Jerry

Tanigawa, Noelle

Anthony Blakeney

Department: Social Studies
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2344
Email: RIGHTERJ@pcsb.org
Classes Taught: AP Comparative Politics and Government; Honors Government: Geography

Biography:
Graduate at the University of South Florida
At Osceola High School since 1999
Chairperson of I.A.C.
N.H.S. faculty counsel member
Social Studies N.H.S. Faculty counsel member
Pinellas County teacher mentor

Department: Social Studies
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2359
Email: TANIGAWAN@pcsb.org
&World Cultural Geography

Biography:
I have been a teacher at Osceola Fundamental High School since 2005. I graduated from Bowling Green State University where I majored in Secondary Education: Integrated Social Studies. I am passionate about teaching and am here to help your student succeed! The best way to contact me is by email.

Department: Social studies
Classes taught: Avid, World History, World Cultures

Biography:
M moved to Florida January 2012 from Charlotte, NC. I have B.A. in Education form Wake Forest University and 23 year teaching experience.

Currently an assistant track coach here at Osceola. Have coached football, track and softball. I am married with 4 kids.

World Language

Bennett, Evelyn

Bogdani, Nagia

Department: World language
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2304
Email: BENNETTEV@pcsb.org
Classes Taught: Spanish, Italian 1-4

Biography:
At Osceola High School since 1993. Italian club sponsor, CRISS trainer, PEAK coach. Teaching since 1982. Married 3 children and 4 grandchildren.

Education:
Bachelor of Science- Northeastern Illinois University
Major: Spanish Education, Italian
Nova University English as a second language
Teaching Experience: Chicago Illinois, Miami Florida, inner city school; Overseas - Dominican Republic

Department: World Languages
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2305
Email:BOGDANI-XHEKAN@pcsb.org
Website:http://www.fleteach-french.com/
Classes Taught: French 1,2,3,4,5,AP

Biography:
As a native French speaker from Brussels, Belgium; I moved to Florida in 2001 where I decided to pursue my education. I graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language Education K-12 as well as an endorsement in ESOL (English Speakers of Other Languages).
I have been teaching at Osceola Fundamental High School since 2008. I am married and I recently had my second child.

Kontrick, John

Padovan, Stacey

Whalen, Ernie

Department: World Language
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2325

Department: Foreign Language
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2335
Email: PADOVANS@pcsb.org

Biography:
I have been teaching Spanish at Osceola since 2002 and am the Department Chair for World Languages. I earned my BA in Spanish and Public Relations from Ball State University. I was born and raised in Ft. Wayne, IN until I relocated to Florida in 2001. My husband and I have two wonderful kids, a boy and a girl and our boxer-Charlie.  In my free time, my passion is swimming, biking and running.

Department: World Language
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2037
Email: WHALENE@pcsb.org
Classes Taught: Spanish 3, 4, 5, AP Spanish
Education: 
Clemson University 1975, B.A. Secondary Education & Spanish
Clemson Letterman 1971-1975 Swim Team (Diver)
Osceola Fundamental High School 1984 – Present (27th Year)

Biography:

• Born: Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
• 2008 Pinellas County Teacher of the Year Finalist
• 2008 Osceola Fundamental High School Teacher of the Year
• 1985 & 2002 PCAC Swim Coach of the Year, Coach 1984-2005
• 1994 PCAC Girls Track Coach of the Year, Coach 1985-1994
• 1998 & 2000 PCAC Girls Soccer Coach of the Year, Coach 1984-2005
• 2004 PCAC Tennis Coach of the Year, Coach 1994-2005
• World Languages Curriculum Writing Team
• Spanish National Honor Society Sponsor, 1994-Present
• Spanish Club Sponsor, 1994-Present
• American Cancer Relay For Life Coordinator (11 years)
• Married 33 yrs. to Mrs. Whalen (Spanish Teacher Largo MS), 2 children & a grandson

Athletic Coordinator

Copello, Michele

Robertson, Mark

Assistant Principal of Athletics/Activities
Osceola Fundamental High School
(727) 547-7717 ext. 2010
robertsonm@pcsb.org

Biography: I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Studies from the University of Central Florida and a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University.  I have over 21 years of educational experience; 11 years in Pinellas County. I have been an administrator and athletic director for two years and a former head football and asst. baseball coach for 12 years.  I have been married for 26 years and have 4 children.  I enjoy scuba diving, fishing, boating, boat restoration  and spending time with my family. 

Engineering

Shepard, Gary

Department: Engineering
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2351
Email: SHEPARDG@pcsb.org
Classes taught: Earth Science; Physical Science; Chemistry I; Chemistry Honors; Engineering Technology; Advanced Applications in Technology

Biography:
Education Background:
2001 B.S. in Physics @ Illinois State University
2004 B.S. in Physics Education @ Illinois State University
Teaching Experience:
2004 to present: Science teacher at Osceola High School
2007 to present: Pre-Engineering/Manufacturing Program Director

Guidance - Visit our Guidance Website

*McDaniel, Pat

Jackson, Twila

Nymark, Krysta

I am born and raised in Pinellas County and have been working at OHS as a school counselor since 2010.  After graduating from Seminole HS I attended the University of Central Florida in Orlando and received my BA in English Literature.  I attended grad school directly after college and received my Masters and Specialist Degree’s in Education from the University of Florida.   Go Knights & Go Gators!  My husband and I have a wonderful and hilarious toddler son, Jamin, who keeps us busy at home along with our black lab, Sawyer.

Department: Guidance

Department: Guidance

Polizzi, Elley

Intervention Center

Banspach, Lori

Department: Intervention Center
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 1055
Email: BANSPACHL@pcsb.org

Reading Coach

Watson, Jenieff

Social Worker

Oliver, Janet

School Social Worker
Janet Oliver, LCSW
Email: OLIVERJA@pcsb.org
School Social Work Services
Osceola High School   (W,F)        547-7717 x 2021
Largo Middle School  (M,T,TH)   588-4600 x 2108
Room 137

Speech

Steve O’Teri

Department: Speech - Communication Disorders
Email: OTERIS@pcsb.org
Responsibilities: Provide Speech/Language Pathology evaluations, direct individual and group therapy, provide consultation to teachers for students with a Speech production or Language impairment issue at 4 high schools.

Biography:
I have a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders/Linguistics and a Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology, both from the University of Massachusetts, at Amherst. I have a  National Board Certificate issued  by the American Speech/Language and Hearing Association (CCC) and I have a License to practice Speech/Language Therapy in private practice, issued by the Florida Department of Health. I was raised on Cape Cod, Massachusetts and moved to Florida in 1993. I have a 17 year old daughter who attends the Early College Program at SPC, completing her junior and senior year and earning her AA simultaneously. She is doing this via Seminole High School.

Technology Coordinator

Department: Technology Coordinator

Book Keeping

Department: Bookkeeping

 smithmichel@pcsb.org

Department: Bookkeeping Assistant

deacon@pcsb.org

Clerks & Office Staff

Donna DeSalvo

Cristy Valdes

Department: 9th grade/Records Clerk
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext.2018
Email:DESALVOD@pcsb.org

Position: Clerk 10th - 12th grade A-K
E-mail: VALDESC@pcsb.org

Department: Data Management Technician
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext 2019
Email: CLAERHOUTT@pcsb.org
Duties for 9th grade office:  Attendance, PTL’s (Permission to Leave), Transportation Liaison, IAC committees, Discipline records, Parent Conferences.  
Clerk to Asst. Principal Bradley Finkbiner and Guidance Counselor, Patricia McDaniel

Marie Jantschek

Department: Principal's Secretary
Phone: 547-7717 ext. 2007
E-mail: JANTSCHEKM@pcsb.org

Biography:
I was born in New York and lived there until 1982, at which time I moved to Pinellas county.  I have worked for PCSB for the past 22 years.   I came here to Osceola as Principal’s secretary in 2008. I am married and live in Indian Shores.  We have 5 children between us and 4 grandchildren.

Department: Fundamental Clerk
Phone Number : 547-7717
Email: KELLYD@pcsb.org

Biography:
I have worked for Pinellas County for 26 years  & I  have spent  22 years at Osceola, Married with a daughter & a son and one grandson.

Position: Clerk 10th - 12th grade L-Z
Phone Number: 547-7717 ext. 2009
E-mail: NOLANCA@pcsb.org

Department: School Nurse

Carmen Vega

I have been with the Pinellas County School since 2007.  I work at Riviera Middle School around six  months or so  before it closed.    I was there the Data Manager Tech and I have been here at Osceola High School since 2008.  I went to college  in Puerto Rico,  Huertas Jr. College and I graduated AA in Word & Data Processing, also have a Diploma for secretarial.  Widow, mother of two girls and three grandchildren, two boys and one girl.  Two of them are graduating this year from Osceola High.  Love to be with family and very active in church.  Love to travel. 

Food Service

Department: Food Service
Phone Number: 545-6595 x1031
Email: LANGDR@pcsb.org

Biography:
I have been the cafeteria manager at Osceola High School since 2005. Previously  I was the manager at Rio Vista Elemantary School. I enjoy working with the High school students they give us a lot of good feedback (mostly positive)which helps us to do our job better.

Plant Operator

Department: Head Plant Operator

Biography:
I have been head plant operator at Osceola High School since 2004. Previously I worked at Osceola Middle School, Gibbs High School, High Point Elementary, Orange Grove Elementary, Southern Oak Elementary and PTEC -North and South. Osceola High is by far the best facility I’ve worked in all my 28+ years with the Pinellas County school system. I have the best job because I get to fix things and solve problems which I love to do. My wife and I recently bought a farm in Odessa and when I’m not busy renovating the property I like to work with wood and ride my motorcycle.