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Teachers and Staff

Jean

Head of School

Masters,
Educational Leadership
Nova Southeastern University

Bachelor of Arts,
Education & Mathematics
University of Maryland

JeanMT@LeeSchools.net

Phone: 941-964-8016
Fax: 941-964-8017

Jean Thompson

Head of School

Niki

Intervention Specialist

Bachelor of Science,
English Education
Florida State University

Master of Science,
English Education
Florida State University

Certifications: Elementary Education; English 6-12; Exceptional Student Education

Endorsements: ESOL

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NicoleET@LeeSchools.net

Phone: 941-964-8016
Fax: 941-964-8017

Nicole Tillotson-Main

Intervention Specialist

Megan

Kindergarten Teacher

Associate of Arts,
Manatee Community College

Bachelor of Science,
University of South Florida

Certifications: Elementary Education, K-6,

Endorsements: ESOL

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MeganLO@LeeSchools.net

Phone: 941-964-8016
Fax: 941-964-8017

Megan O’Connor

Kindergarten

Teacher

Stephanie

First Grade Teacher

Master Elementary Education,
University of South Florida

Bachelor of Science, Psychology,
University of Central Florida

Certifications: Elementary Ed. K-6

Endorsements: ESOL

 

StephanieMP@LeeSchools.net

Phone: 941-964-8016
Fax: 941-964-8017

Stephanie Perrin Shirback

1st Grade

Teacher

Becky

Second Grade Teacher

Bachelor of Science,
Elementary Education
Edison State College

Aircrew Safety System Technology
Community College of Air Force

Endorsements: Reading, ESOL

RebeccaNB@LeeSchools.net

Phone: 941-964-8016
Fax: 941-964-8017

Rebecca Blalock

2nd Grade

Teacher

Dorothy

3rd, 4th & 5th Grade ELA Teacher

Bachelor of Science,
Marshall University

Certifications: Elementary Education, K-6; Social Studies Education, 6-12

DorothySR@leeschools.net

Phone: 941-694-8016

Fax: 941-964-8017

Dorothy Rahal

3rd, 4th & 5th Grade

Teacher

Jane

5th Grade Math Teacher

Bachelor of Science, Elementry Education
Rhode Island College

Certifications: Elementary Education, K-6
Endorsements: Gifted

JaneBE@leeschools.net

Phone: 941-964-8016
Fax: 941-964-8017

Jane Bengtson

4th Grade Math Teacher

Teacher

Kim

Spanish Teacher, Grades K-5

Bachelor of Science,
University of South Florida

Certifications: Early Childhood 0-6, Elementary Education K-6,
University of South Florida

KimberlyADe@leeschools.net

Phone: 941-964-8016
Fax: 941-964-8017

Kimberly Deins

Spanish

Teacher

Diana

Music Teacher, Grades K-5

Award Winning Children’s Author and Songwriter

Former Touring Artist

Former Education Associate with Grand Rapids Symphony
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Former Choir Director and Choreographer

dianadonlon@yahoo.com

Phone: 941-964-8016
Fax: 941-964-8017

 

Diana Donlon

Music

Teacher

Lisa

PE & STEAM Teacher, Grades K-5

Bachelor of Science
SUNY College, Cortland

Certifications: Elementary Education K-6

LisaMTR@leeschools.net

Phone: 941-964-8016
Fax: 941-964-8017

Lisa Truisi

PE

Teacher

Karen

Front Office Staff

Instructional Support
Paraprofessional

KarenDKe@LeeSchools.net

Phone: 941-964-8016
Fax: 941-964-8017

Karen Kelley

Front Office Staff

Paraprofessional

Christie

Executive Assistant

ChristieLS@leeschools.net

Phone: 941-964-8016

Fax: 941-964-8017

Christie Stevenson

Executive Assistant

Angela

After-School Director

Certifications: Florida Child Care Professional & Florida Child Care and Education Program Director

AngelaDC@LeeSchools.net

Phone: 941-964-8016
Fax: 941-964-8017

Angela Colosimo

After-School Director

Brianna

After-School Assistant

BriannaK@leeschools.net

Phone: 941-964-8016

Fax: 941-964-8017

 

Brianna Kane

After-School Assistant

Emily

After-School Assistant

EmilyNK@leeschools.net

Phone: 941-964-8016

Fax: 941-964-8017

Emily Ketts

After-School Assistant

Officer Willy

School Resource Officer

Certifications: Law Enforcement/Corrections, State of Florida

Phone: 941-694-8016

Fax: 941-964-8017

Officer Willy Radauscher

School Resource Officer

 

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 Capacity: 60
School Grade: A
2018-2019
2017-2018
2016-2017

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.

ChristieLS@leeschools.net
941-964-8016 Phone
941-964-8017 Fax

Head of School: Jean Thompson

The Island School
135 West First Street
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

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