Deaf Middle School
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assistant principal
KAREN NEWTON
Karen Newton began her career at FSDB in 2006. During her time at FSDB, she has taught in the Deaf Middle School, led curriculum teams and coordinated various summer camp programs, including the Expanded Core Curriculum Academy for deaf and hard of hearing students. Ms. Newton loves being in the classroom and working with students.
Master of Education, Education Leadership, Florida State University (Fall 2021)
Master of Education, Reading Education, University of Central Florida
Master of Education, Deaf Education, University of North Florida
Bachelor of Arts, Deaf Education, University of North Florida
Teachers

Nicole Evans
ELA (6th/7th)

Julia Gannaway
Math (7th)
Specialists & Support Staff

Lenore Boerner
ASL Specialist

Jonnie Wells
Audiologist

Robin Harwell
Educational Diagnostician

TBA
Instructional Assistant

Michelle Florio
Psychologist

Kaity Greene
Administrative Assistant

Christian Rivera
Behavior Specialist

Susan Lucas
IEP Coordinator

TBA
Instructional Assistant

Melissa Johnson
Speech Lang. Pathologist

TBA
Administrative Assistant

Janelle Berry
Bilingual Specialist

Liz Geiger
Instructional Assistant

Yvonne Samuels
Literacy Specialist

Nancy Pye
Speech Lang. Pathologist

Cindy Scott
Associate Teacher

John Baroncelli
DSI Services Coordinator

Christopher Somnitz
Instructional Assistant

Wendy Williams
Mental Health Counselor