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Anne Smith

Anne Smith

5th Grade Science, Teacher

5th Grade Science, Teacher GAT Chair MTSS Coordinator Western Michigan University BS Elementary Education Certifications: Elementary Education, K-6 Gifted Endorsements: Reading, K-12 ESOL Phone: (941) 964-8016

Christie Stevenson

Christie Stevenson

Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

ChristieLS@LeeSchools.net Phone: 941-964-8016

Kimberly Deins

Kimberly Deins

Spanish, Teacher

Spanish Teacher

University of South Florida, BA Certifications Early Childhood Elementary K-6 KimberlyADe@LeeSchools.net Phone: (941) 964-8016

Susan McKenzie

Susan McKenzie

2nd Grade, Teacher

2nd Grade Teacher

Ohio University - Bachelor of Science Elementary Education Morehead State University - Master of Arts Elementary Education Certifications Elementary Education Endorsements ESOL Reading   SusanMcK@Leeschools.net Phone: (941) 964-8016

Christine Oliver

Christine Oliver

Head of School

Modified Core Educational Leadership Nova Southeastern University Master's Degree Curriculum & Instruction Nova Southeastern University Bachelor of Arts Elementary Education Rollins College Certifications: Elementary Education, K-6 ESE, K-12 Preschool Birth-PreK Educational Leadership, K-12 Principal, K-12 ChristineOL@LeeSchools.net Phone: 941-964-8016

Kate Costigan

Kate Costigan

1st Grade, Teacher

First Grade Teacher

Appalachian State University - Bachelor of Science Elementary Ed. Certifications: Elementary Ed. K-6 ESE K-12 Endorsements: ESOL KateC@LeeSchools.net Phone: 941-964-8016

Jennifer Mattu

Jennifer Mattu

Executive Assistant

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, K-6 Slippery Rock University Master's Degree - Elementary Reading & Mathematics, K-6 Certifications: Middle Grades Mathematics, 5-9 Middle Grade Integrated Curriculum Email: JenniferMatt@LeeSchools.net Phone: 941-964-8016

Brianna Kane

Brianna Kane

After-School Assistant, Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional

After-School Assistant

BriannaK@LeeSchools.net Phone: 941-964-8016  

Jane Bengtson

Jane Bengtson

5th Grade Math, Teacher

5th Grade Math Teacher

Rhode Island College, B.S.

Elementary Education JaneBE@LeeSchools.net Phone: 941-964-8016

Deputy Dave Wharton

Deputy Dave Wharton

School Resource Officer

School Resource Officer

Certifications: Law Enforcement/Corrections, State of Florida Phone: 941-694-8016

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About the School

The Island School is a multiage charter school for grades K-5 in Boca Grande, Florida. It was founded and approved by the Lee County School Board in 2000. Its purpose is to educate the children whose parents live or work in the community of Boca Grande on Gasparilla Island, a small barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico.

School Grade: A
School Accountability Report

Our Mission

The Mission of The Island School is to create an educational environment, which stresses academic excellence while nurturing the spirit of the child. Inherent in our philosophy is the belief that the responsibility for and ownership of education belong to the child.

Contact Us

Please contact us with any questions you may have about The Island School.

JenniferMatt@LeeSchools.net
941-964-8016 Phone

Head of School: Christine Oliver

The Island School
135 First Street West
PO Box 1090
Boca Grande, FL 33921

Office Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-3:00 PM
Summer Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

2025-26 Island School Instructional Calendar

District Quick Links

  • Lee County School District
  • Lee County Schools Calendar
  • Parent Guide & Code of Conduct for Students Grades PreK – 5
  • State Assessment Calendar (PDF)
  • Lee County Fast Facts
  • FortifyFL

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