Blind Elementary/Middle School
Doing More
Congratulations to Marcella Carpenter, the Blind Elementary School Teacher of the Year for 2018-2019!
contact
BES Office
PH: 904-827-2739
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BMS Office
PH: 904-827-2769
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Health Care Center
PH: 904-827-2410
VP: 904-201-3910
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Transportation
PH: 800-992-8747
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Kramer Hall
(Elementary Dorm)
PH: 904-827-2736
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Cary White Complex
(Middle School Dorm)
PH: 904-827-2851
BEMS NEWS
assistant principal
James Della Penna
James M. Della Penna began his educational career as a high school English Teacher and Coach in New Jersey. When he moved to Florida, he taught English, Speech, and Drama to high school and middle school students in Palm Beach County. After becoming a National Board Certified Teacher and receiving several teaching accolades, he became an administrator in the Department of Professional Development in the Palm Beach County School District. Assisting teachers was his focus; he later became placement supervisor for student teachers and monitored their developing skills. In 2010, he was hired by FSDB to teach Language Arts in the Blind Middle School. Mr. Della Penna received recognition as FSDB Teacher of the Year for the 2013-2014 academic year, and has since 2016 served as the Assistant Principal of the combined Blind Elementary/Middle Schools which oversees academic education for blind and visually impaired students.
Master of Arts, English Education, Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Arts, English and Speech/Theater, Minor in Communications, Montclair State College
A career in education is a great path for those who value sharing life’s experiences and want to play a part in the exciting discovery process that is encountered when learning happens.
