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Kimberly Deins

Kimberly Deins

Spanish, Teacher

Spanish Teacher, 5th Grade

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

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

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

Lisa Truisi

Lisa Truisi

PE, Teacher

PE & Art Teacher, Grades K-5

SUNY College, Cortland, NY, B.S. Certifications Elementary Education K-6 LisaMTR@LeeSchools.net Phone: 941-964-8016

Dorothy Rahal

Dorothy Rahal

4th Grade, Teacher

4th Grade Teacher

Marshall University, B.S. Certifications Elementary Education, K-6 Social Studies Education, 6-12 DorothySR@LeeSchools.net Phone: 941-694-8016

Tonya Huber

Tonya Huber

Reading Specialist, Teacher

Reading Specialist, Grades K-5

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

Kristen Shank

Kristen Shank

3rd Grade, Teacher

3rd Grade Teacher

Certifications Elementary Education Exceptional Student Education Endorsements ESOL Reading KristenNM@LeeSchools.net Phone: 941-964-8016

Stephanie Perrin Shirback

Stephanie Perrin Shirback

5th Grade Science, Intervention Specialist, Teacher

Intervention Specialist 5th Grade Science

University of South Florida, Masters Elementary Education University of Central Florida, B.S. Psychology Certifications Elementary Ed. K-6 Endorsements ESOL Gifted Education   StephanieMP@LeeSchools.net Phone: 941-964-8016

Gretchen Hughes

Gretchen Hughes

Kindergarten, Teacher

Kindergarten Teacher

University of South Florida, B.S. Elementary Education NOVA Southeastern University, Masters Early Learning Literacy Certifications Elementary Education K-6 Endorsements ESOL Reading Gifted Education GretchenH@LeeSchools.net Phone: 941-964-8016

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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

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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