Together, We Achieved Results

Thank you for Implementing My Vision and Strategies into Measurable and Repeatable Success for Our Students!

A rated school District, one of 16 out of 67 in Florida
Designated an Academically High Performing District in Florida
90.4% graduation rate in 2022-2023, highest in SRC history
95% student attendance rate for 2023-2024 first semester
Ranked Overall #2 county in Florida for Child Well-being by the Florida Policy Institute

Expanded Career Technical Education Programs- 88% increase in Student Industry Certifications earned
Increased College Scholarships awards to seniors by 12%
Increased dual enrollment, advance placement, and elective courses in middle and high schools, including Agri-technology
Utilized broadcast technology to ensure equitable access to learning opportunities at each middle and high school
Created Middle School Sports Programs, a first in Santa Rosa School District History
Established a new football program and marching band program at Central School
Launched an orchestra program at Gulf Breeze Middle and High School
Created a mobile STEAM Lab, bringing STEAM learning opportunities to every school in the district
Expanded high school sports, adding Girls’ Beach Volleyball, Boys’ Volleyball

2022-2023 92% Teacher Retention Rate
14.9% Average raise for Teachers over the last 4 years
#1 in Florida for Teacher Preparation Certification Program
Established Teacher Career Academies at 4 high schools and 2 middle schools to recruit and retain qualified teacher by growing our own
Expanded professional learning opportunities for teachers and educational support, including Student Led Academic Teams
Successfully adopted and implemented new Marzano Instructional Framework focused on Standards-based instruction and high expectations
Expanded professional learning for school leaders to support continued growth and development of all students and employees

Implemented the HOPE SQUAD, a suicide prevention program at all middle and high schools
Hosted a parent/guardian education series addressing cyber-safety, suicide prevention, and bullying
Implemented student mentor programs at middle schools and high schools
Provided schools with additional guidance counselors and success coaches
Provided student education on substance abuse prevention, including Fentanyl
Added additional layer of security be establishing a Guardian Program, in partnership with the SR Sheriff’s Department
Added additional fencing and security communication at schools

Developed and implemented 5 Year Strategic Plan
Conducted 11 town hall meetings
Published Leaps and Bounds, the district’s multi-media magazine
Streamlined communication with a uniform communication platform
Created a Focus Graduation Dashboard to track high school graduation
requirements for students and families
Established the District Parent Advisory Council
Established the LEAP Employee Advisory Council
Created Public Information Officer and Family Outreach Program
Expanded partnerships with NAS Whiting Field, Hurlburt Field, United States Air Force, and NAS Pensacola
Created STEAM Advisory Council and expanded partnerships with business and industry

Provide oversight for $500,000,000 annual budget
Successfully developed and received $9 million Triumph of the Gulf Coast Grant to establish the Santa Rosa Center for Innovation
Successfully developed and received $1.5 million from Department of Defense Education Administration to expanded world language education
Successfully developed and received $ 2 million grant to provide iPads and math curriculum for all K-1 students
Successfully developed and received $4 million to increase Career Technical Education, including Licensed Practical Nursing Program, Logistics Industry Certification Program
Successfully developed and received $500,000 from FLDOE to establish a Global Logistics and Supply Chain Academy
Collaborated with Florida Legislation to procure a $500,000 appropriation for the Santa Rosa Center for Innovation and workforce development
Opened two new K-8 schools (East Bay K-8 & Wallace Lake K-8)
Started construction of Soundside High School (Grades 9-12 with focus on STEM Careers and a Locklin Technical College Satellite Campus)
Earned Standard and Poor’s A+ Credit Rating