Staff Blessings

Leigh-Anne Anderson

Birthdate:
August 11

Position:
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Favorite Place to shop:
Target

My favorite casual restaurant:
Cracker Barrel

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Oak and Stone

Favorite Hot Drink:
White hot chocolate

Favorite Cold Drink:
Cold brew with vanilla cream

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Lindt (not dark chocolate)

Favorite Salty Snack:
Kind-Caramel Almond Sea Salt

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Banana Cream

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Floral

Favorite Color:
Blue or Peach

Favorite Animal:
Dachshund

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Facial

Favorite Author/Book:
Faith-based novels

Favorite Sports Teams:
Tampa Bay Rays

Do you have pets?:
No

Aversions/Allergies:
None

Vegetarian/Vegan:
No

The gift you keep getting you have plenty of:
Candles

Hobbies:
Baking, Reading, Outdoor walks

T-Shirt/Sweatshirt Size:
M/L

Classroom Wish List:
Books for our classroom library!!

Elaine Belenguer

Birthdate:
January 23

Position:
6th Grade

Favorite Place to shop:
Target

My favorite casual restaurant:
Panera

Favorite Hot Drink:
Hot chocolate

Favorite Cold Drink:
Chai Tea Latte or Strawberry Acai Refresher from Starbucks

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Anything chocolate

Favorite Salty Snack:
Kettle cooked chips

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Cherry

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Roses

Favorite Color:
Pink

Favorite Animal:
Basset Hound

Favorite Author/Book:
Nicholas Sparks

Favorite Sports Teams:
Pittsburgh Steelers

Vegetarian/Vegan:
No

Monogram:
EBT

Hobbies:
Shopping at Target

Classroom Wish List:
Multicolored dry erase markers

Emily Bemis

Birthdate:
June 20th

Position:
4th Grade

Favorite Place to shop:
Detwilers, Costco, Trader Joe's, Home Depot

My favorite casual restaurant:
great pizza or sandwiches

Favorite fancy restaurant:
What do you suggest?

Favorite Hot Drink:
Green Tea or Flat White Latte

Favorite Cold Drink:
unsweetened black tea or sparkling water

Favorite Salty Snack:
nuts: pistachios, cashews, pecans or popcorn

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
My Mom's Bourbon Pumpkin with Pecan Topping

Favorite Flower/Plant:
orchids or fresh greenery

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
A nice red wine blend or Kentucky Bourbon - especially with a good steak

Favorite Author/Book:
I love great cookbooks or classic copies of great literature

Aversions/Allergies:
nothing scented or perfumed please

Vegetarian/Vegan:
definitely not

Monogram:
ECB

The gift you keep getting you have plenty of:
candles, mugs and teacher decor

Classroom Wish List:
books! White board pens and erasers! Amazon wish list items or gift cards. Thank you for your generosity!

Dawn Betts

Birthdate:
August 26th

Position:
3rd Grade

Favorite Place to shop:
Amazon, Target, Hobby Lobby

My favorite casual restaurant:
Chick-fil-a/Poppas/Five Guys

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Anything steak or Italian

Favorite Hot Drink:
Black Tea

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Dark chocolate and dark chocolate covered almonds

Favorite Salty Snack:
Trail mix, True North Crunch, nuts

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Pecan

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Gerber Daisies; Any easy house plant

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Massage/Pedicure

Favorite Sports Teams:
Go Yankees!

Do you have pets?:
Yes! 2 dogs

Aversions/Allergies:
Flowery perfumes

Vegetarian/Vegan:
no

Hobbies:
Scrapbooking, reading, playing piano, anything outdoors, watching baseball, watching college football

Do you collect anything?:
Plants or curriculum knick-knacks

Mrs. Lauren Betts

Birthdate:
October 22

Position:
Kindergarten

Favorite Place to shop:
Target, Amazon, TJMaxx

My favorite casual restaurant:
Geckos or Chickfila

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Coopers Hawk

Favorite Hot Drink:
Latte w/ oatmilk (vanilla or lavender flavors)

Favorite Cold Drink:
Limoncello La Croix or half sweet/unsweet tea

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Fruit or peanut m&m

Favorite Salty Snack:
hippeas, nuts

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Pumpkin

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Any! I love plants!

Favorite Color:
olive green or burnt orange

Favorite Animal:
dogs

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Ferrero Rochet

Favorite Author/Book:
Books about our founding fathers!

Favorite Sports Teams:
Orioles!

Do you have pets?:
Yes! 2 dogs (Charlie and Holly)

Aversions/Allergies:
none

Vegetarian/Vegan:
no

Monogram:
LBR

The gift you keep getting you have plenty of:
cups!

Hobbies:
thrifting, gym, camping, or crafting.

Do you collect anything?:
Plants or curriculum knick-knacks

T-Shirt/Sweatshirt Size:
S/M

Special Note:
THANK YOU!

Rachel Borg

Birthdate:
April 14

Position:
Literature 8th

Favorite Place to shop:
Amazon

My favorite casual restaurant:
Chipotle

Favorite Hot Drink:
Blueberry Tea

Favorite Cold Drink:
Water, Tea, Smoothie, Protein drink

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Dark Chocolate (GF/DF)

Favorite Salty Snack:
Salted Almonds, Cashews and Pecans

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
GF/DF flourless chocolate cake

Favorite Flower/Plant:
all kinds

Favorite Color:
Green and Blue

Favorite Animal:
any found in the wilds of Montana

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
dark chocolate

Favorite Author/Book:
too many to name!

Favorite Sports Teams:
TCA Patriots!

Do you have pets?:
1 dog

Aversions/Allergies:
Gluten, Dairy, Shellfish, Peanuts

Vegetarian/Vegan:
Nope!

Monogram:
RAB

The gift you keep getting you have plenty of:
coffee mugs

Hobbies:
Hiking, Camping, Running, Piano, Reading, Bushcrafting

Do you collect anything?:
memories, quotes, books, and rare glass bottled rootbeer

Michelle Bosso

Birthdate:
November 19th

Position:
1st Grade Aide

Favorite Place to shop:
Hobby Lobby

My favorite casual restaurant:
First Watch

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Bourbon and Bones Chophouse

Favorite Hot Drink:
Coffee with cream

Favorite Cold Drink:
Iced Coffee with Cream

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Dark chocolate covered almonds

Favorite Salty Snack:
Dark chocolate covered pretzels

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

Favorite Flower/Plant:
House plants or edible plants for garden

Favorite Color:
All earth tones

Favorite Animal:
Ladybugs

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Mani/Pedi

Favorite Author/Book:
C.S. Lewis

Favorite Sports Teams:
TCA

Do you have pets?:
1 dog, 2 cats, 12 hens

Monogram:
MRB

Hobbies:
Gardening & Cooking

Barnali Chakraborty

Birthdate:
May 27th

Position:
Preschool Aide

Favorite Place to shop:
Amazon, Macy's, Home Goods

My favorite casual restaurant:
Chick-fil-A, Blaze Pizza

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Cheesecake Factory, Phocali

Favorite Hot Drink:
Coffee with extra cream

Favorite Cold Drink:
Coke, iced coffee with cream

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Tiramisu, Lindor chocolates

Favorite Salty Snack:
Fire Cheetos, Jalapeños chips

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Pumpkin

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Vincas, orchids

Favorite Color:
Blue

Favorite Animal:
Dog

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Hair spa, facial

Favorite Author/Book:
JK Rowling

Favorite Sports Teams:
FC Barcelona

Do you have pets?:
No

Aversions/Allergies:
No

Vegetarian/Vegan:
No

Monogram:
BC

The gift you keep getting you have plenty of:
Coffee mugs

Hobbies:
Painting, baking, singing, reading to my kids

Do you collect anything?:
Souvenir magnets, centerpieces

Special Note:
Love helping and spreading happiness

Classroom Wish List:
Amazon gift cards

Miss Sonya Clark

Birthdate:
August 15

Position:
Physical Education | Geometry

Favorite Place to shop:
Target, Dick's, Amazon

My favorite casual restaurant:
Chick Fil A

Favorite fancy restaurant:
NA

Favorite Hot Drink:
Mocha Coffee

Favorite Cold Drink:
Diet Cherry Coke

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Chocolate w/nuts or fruit

Favorite Salty Snack:
Kettle Corn, Almonds (low salt)

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Any kind!

Favorite Flower/Plant:
NA (no green thumb!)

Favorite Color:
Blue/ Green

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Massage

Favorite Author/Book:
C. S. Lewis

Favorite Sports Teams:
USA Women's Soccer

Do you have pets?:
Small dog

Aversions/Allergies:
spicy food, raw onions

Vegetarian/Vegan:
No

The gift you keep getting you have plenty of:
Starbucks

Hobbies:
movies, sports, logic puzzles

T-Shirt/Sweatshirt Size:
Medium

Ms. Chynna Cole

Position:
Kindergarten

Mrs. Pamela Cox

Birthdate:
November 4

Favorite Place to shop:
Marshall’s, Macy’s

Favorite Hot Drink:
Hot Mocha Latté

Favorite Cold Drink:
Sweet Tea

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Brownies

Favorite Salty Snack:
Popcorn

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Chocolate Cream

Favorite Color:
Eggplant Purple, or any shade of Blue

Aversions/Allergies:
None

Vegetarian/Vegan:
No

T-Shirt/Sweatshirt Size:
XL

Special Note:
Thank you for caring about my “favorites”!

Classroom Wish List:
10 music stands that can hold choir binders

Emily Crawford

Birthdate:
April 20th

Position:
2nd Grade

Favorite Place to shop:
Target, Ulta/Sephora, Lululemon, Ann Taylor/Loft, Home Goods, Barnes & Noble

My favorite casual restaurant:
Fresh Kitchen, Atria Coffee & Bread, Blaze Pizza, Buttermilk, JPan, Bricks Smoked Meats

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Bern's Steakhouse, Downtown SRQ Restaurants

Favorite Hot Drink:
Mocha Latte with Oat Milk

Favorite Cold Drink:
Sweet Tea w/ Lemon, Lemonade, Zevia Soda

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Black Forest Gummies, Yum Earth Candy, Smart Sweets

Favorite Salty Snack:
Dark Chocolate w/ Sea Salt, Siete Chips

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Lemon Pie or Lemon Bars (Gluten Free)

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Hydrangeas, Daisies, Wildflowers, Succulents

Favorite Color:
I like all colors 🙂 But are particularly fond of yellow & pink

Favorite Animal:
Giraffe & Elephant

Favorite Author/Book:
I'm an avid reader. I love historical fiction.

Favorite Sports Teams:
St. Louis Cardinals & US Army Black Knights

Do you have pets?:
No

Aversions/Allergies:
Fragrance, Candles, Smells/Scents, Gluten, Dairy, Nuts

Vegetarian/Vegan:
No

Monogram:
ECG

The gift you keep getting you have plenty of:
Mugs, Candles

Hobbies:
Yoga, Aikido, Reading, Gardening, Puzzles (1500+ pieces) Hiking, Floating

Do you collect anything?:
Plants, Books, Shoes, Watches, Jewelry

T-Shirt/Sweatshirt Size:
Small or Medium

Special Note:
I can't have any smells, outside of pure essential oils in the classroom. Sorry!

Classroom Wish List:
Black Floor Lamp(s) - See Target Wishlist; Side Table for Reading Area, Magnetic Dry Erasers, Fine tip Expo markers (for students), Extra Large Basket/Bin for Recess toys, Color Copy Machine. Books - see Amazon & Target wishlist. Recess Toys: balls, jump ropes, ankle ball, air pump, etc. Indoor Recess Toys: board games, card games, etc; Cleaning Supplies: Seventh Generation wipes, Swiffer floor duster pads (regular and XL), Swiffer dusting pads (for walls/blinds, etc). Potted Plants: herb set, Fiddle Leaf Fig, green plants for the room, Succulents

Ms. Maria Dent

Birthdate:
February 20

Position:
Pre-Algebra | Sign Language (7th & 8th) | Computers (7th)

Favorite Place to shop:
TJ Maxx

My favorite casual restaurant:
Blaze Pizza

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Pacific Rim

Favorite Hot Drink:
Skinny vanilla latte with almond milk

Favorite Cold Drink:
iced - Skinny vanilla latte with almond milk

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Acai Berry Bowl

Favorite Salty Snack:
Veggie Straws

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
N/A

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Sunflowers

Favorite Color:
Purple

Favorite Animal:
Horse

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Mani/Pedi

Favorite Author/Book:
Historical Fiction

Favorite Sports Teams:
Alabama!

Do you have pets?:
1 dog

Aversions/Allergies:
N/A

Vegetarian/Vegan:
N/A

Monogram:
MKR

The gift you keep getting you have plenty of:
Candles & Mugs

Hobbies:
Family, movies, reading, hiking

Do you collect anything?:
books

T-Shirt/Sweatshirt Size:
M

Michelle DeVolder

Pauline Dunstan

Mr. Bill Eppell

Birthdate:
November 16th

Position:
Astronomy | Earth Science (8th) | Marine Science

My favorite casual restaurant:
Applebees

Favorite Hot Drink:
Hot Chocolate

Favorite Cold Drink:
Root-Beer

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Swedish Fish

Favorite Salty Snack:
Pretzels

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Pumpkin Pie

Favorite Color:
Blue

Favorite Animal:
Eagle Ray

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Chocolate

Favorite Author/Book:
Anything Scifi

Favorite Sports Teams:
Giants

Do you have pets?:
No

Aversions/Allergies:
None

Vegetarian/Vegan:
No

Hobbies:
SCUBA, Kayaking

Do you collect anything?:
No

T-Shirt/Sweatshirt Size:
Large

Classroom Wish List:
Salt Water Aquarium Supplies

Mrs. Jana Espy

Birthdate:
December 8

Favorite Place to shop:
Target, Publix, TJ Maxx

Favorite Hot Drink:
Starbucks bold coffee

Favorite Cold Drink:
Half sweet/half unsweet tea, kombucha

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Lily's chocolate bars, one protein bars

Favorite Salty Snack:
Gluten free Crunch Masters Crackers, Boomchicka Kettle popcorn

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
apple or pecan

Favorite Color:
Orange

Aversions/Allergies:
peanuts 🙁

Vegetarian/Vegan:
Nope

T-Shirt/Sweatshirt Size:
Medium

Classroom Wish List:
Orange, yellow, brown, purple expo markers
Clorox wipes
Paper Towels
Kleenex

Abigail Etherton

Birthdate:
March 6th

Position:
Preschool Teacher

Favorite Place to shop:
Target, Old Navy, TJMaxx, Vans, Amazon

My favorite casual restaurant:
Mellow Mushroom, Chili's, Olive Garden, Tropical Smoothie

Favorite fancy restaurant:
JPan, Melting Pot

Favorite Hot Drink:
Coffee or Hot Chocolate

Favorite Cold Drink:
Iced Coffee, Water

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Kettle Corn

Favorite Salty Snack:
Pretzels, Triscuits

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Pumpkin

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Rose, Succulents

Favorite Color:
Purple

Favorite Animal:
Cow

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Traveling, Spa days, Shopping

Favorite Author/Book:
the Bible

Favorite Sports Teams:
Buffalo Bills

Do you have pets?:
3 Cats and a Dog

Aversions/Allergies:
Dairy

Vegetarian/Vegan:
Absolutely not

Monogram:
ASL

Hobbies:
Spending time with friends/family, Traveling, Shopping, Dancing

Do you collect anything?:
Cash

T-Shirt/Sweatshirt Size:
Large

Special Note:
Dairy-free! oat milk, almond milk and coconut milk, for the win!

Classroom Wish List:
Masking tape, Stickers, Clothes pins, extra snacks for classroom.

Mr. Matt Favero

Birthdate:
03/16

Position:
Athletic Director

Favorite Place to shop:
Amazon, Under Armor, Disney

My favorite casual restaurant:
Mission BBQ, Oak and Stone

Favorite fancy restaurant:
the shore, connors

Favorite Hot Drink:
caramel coffee with cream

Favorite Cold Drink:
sweet tea

Favorite Sweet Snack:
peanut butter or coffee milkshakes

Favorite Salty Snack:
jalapeño chips

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
can’t eat pie- Gluten Free

Favorite Color:
purple

Favorite Animal:
otter

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
bourbon, Disney

Favorite Sports Teams:
Rays, Bucs, Lightning, Oklahoma Sooners

Do you have pets?:
2 cats

Aversions/Allergies:
Celiac Disease- have to be Gluten Free

Vegetarian/Vegan:
Not at all!

Monogram:
MSF

Hobbies:
football, Disney

T-Shirt/Sweatshirt Size:
XL

Nicholas Gard

Mrs. Jean Gutsche

Birthdate:
May 8

Favorite Hot Drink:
Starbucks Double Tall Latte

Favorite Salty Snack:
Nuts

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Sunflower

Favorite Author/Book:
David McCullough, Ron Chernow, any great history book!

Mr. Mark Gutsche

Position:
Economics, Journalism, & Guitar

Miranda Hallman

Birthdate:
July 12th

Favorite Place to shop:
Target, Marshall's, Lulu Lemon

My favorite casual restaurant:
Chick-Fil-A

Favorite fancy restaurant:
JPAN

Favorite Hot Drink:
Chai Tea Latte

Favorite Cold Drink:
Iced Coffee or Sweet Tea

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Skittles or fruit

Favorite Salty Snack:
Stacy's Garlic & Parmesan Pita Chips

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Apple

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Sunflower, any flowers or plants really

Favorite Color:
Yellow

Favorite Animal:
Dog

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Pedicure

Favorite Author/Book:
Lisa Terkeurst or any books!!!

Favorite Sports Teams:
Alabama or Clemson

Do you have pets?:
No

Aversions/Allergies:
No

Vegetarian/Vegan:
No

Monogram:
MJH

The gift you keep getting you have plenty of:
mugs

Hobbies:
Painting, Reading, Writing, Baking, working out

Do you collect anything?:
mugs, mason jars, letters or cards from friends and family

Special Note:
Super excited to love on some sweet kiddos this year and to meet some awesome families!

Ashley Hayes

Birthdate:
October 18th

Favorite Place to shop:
Amazon

My favorite casual restaurant:
Geckco's

Favorite fancy restaurant:
GameKeeper (in NC)

Favorite Hot Drink:
Coffee

Favorite Cold Drink:
Bubly, Diet Coke

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Kit Kats

Favorite Salty Snack:
Jalapeño Chips

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Pumpkin

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Orchid, Peonies

Favorite Color:
Aqua

Favorite Animal:
Dog

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Spa Days

Favorite Author/Book:
Too Many 🙂

Favorite Sports Teams:
UNC - Chapel Hill (Tarheels)

Do you have pets?:
Yes, 1 dog

Aversions/Allergies:
None

Vegetarian/Vegan:
No

Monogram:
ALH

The gift you keep getting you have plenty of:
Coffee Cups / Mugs

Hobbies:
Boating, Going to the mountains, spending time with family

Do you collect anything?:
Colored pens, essential oils, cute earrings

Austin Hayes

Birthdate:
June 16th

Favorite Place to shop:
Amazon

My favorite casual restaurant:
Chick-Fil-A

Favorite fancy restaurant:
any steakhouse

Favorite Hot Drink:
coffee

Favorite Cold Drink:
smoothies

Favorite Sweet Snack:
chocolate

Favorite Salty Snack:
popcorn

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Apple or Key Lime

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Cactus

Favorite Color:
Blue (sky)

Favorite Animal:
Dog

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Ice cream

Favorite Author/Book:
Lord of the Rings

Favorite Sports Teams:
Troy University Football

Do you have pets?:
No

Aversions/Allergies:
No

Vegetarian/Vegan:
No

Monogram:
AH

The gift you keep getting you have plenty of:
coffee mugs, water bottles

Hobbies:
Jeep riding, reading, going to the gym, shooting

Do you collect anything?:
Board games, Books, Essential Oils (for classroom diffuser), fun socks, Historical knick-knacks

Classroom Wish List:
Balls/games for recess, lined and copy paper, Medieval books, 6th grade level reading books

Isabelle Hayes

Birthdate:
April 9

Position:
Kindergarten

Favorite Place to shop:
Target, Amazon

My favorite casual restaurant:
First Watch

Favorite fancy restaurant:
N/A, I love trying new places!

Favorite Hot Drink:
Coffee

Favorite Cold Drink:
Iced Coffee

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Dark Chocolate

Favorite Salty Snack:
Popcorn

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Apple

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Daisy

Favorite Color:
Blue

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Mani/Pedi

Favorite Author/Book:
The Bible, personal growth, any classics

Do you have pets?:
No

Aversions/Allergies:
Seafood, Gluten

Vegetarian/Vegan:
No

Monogram:
ITM

The gift you keep getting you have plenty of:
Coffee Cups

Hobbies:
Reading, Puzzles, Sudoku, Crossword, Family Game Nights

Do you collect anything?:
Books

T-Shirt/Sweatshirt Size:
S/M

Miss Debbie Hegeman

Birthdate:
October 18

Favorite Place to shop:
Amazon, Target

My favorite casual restaurant:
Chick-fil-A

Favorite Hot Drink:
Hot Chocolate

Favorite Cold Drink:
Coke

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Snickers or Publix Moose Tracks Ice Cream

Favorite Salty Snack:
Chex Mix

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Cherry

Favorite Flower/Plant:
I do not have a green thumb

Favorite Color:
Purple

Favorite Animal:
Cat

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Mani/Pedi Allstar Nails

Favorite Author/Book:
Fiction

Do you have pets?:
No

Aversions/Allergies:
Aversions to coconut, coffee, & tea

Vegetarian/Vegan:
No

Monogram:
DHJ

The gift you keep getting you have plenty of:
Mugs, Soaps, & Lotions

Special Note:
I do not drink coffees or teas & I never shop at Starbucks

Stephanie Hegener

Birthdate:
April 28

Favorite Place to shop:
Target/ TJ Maxx/ Amazon

My favorite casual restaurant:
Chickfila/Geckos

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Seasons 52

Favorite Hot Drink:
Toffe Nut Macchiato

Favorite Cold Drink:
Cold Brew or Diet Coke

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Fruit & Sour gummies

Favorite Salty Snack:
Pretzels, Dill flavored Chips, salt & vinegar chips

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Pumpkin Pie

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Peony & Succulents

Favorite Color:
Pink

Favorite Animal:
Dog, monkey, sloth

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Mani/pedi, massage

Favorite Author/Book:
Sarah Dessen

Favorite Sports Teams:
NY Jets, USF Bulls

Do you have pets?:
Elsa-Black Lab

Aversions/Allergies:
limit dairy

Vegetarian/Vegan:
no

Monogram:
sHa

The gift you keep getting you have plenty of:
Cups

Hobbies:
Shopping, reading, cooking, baking, crafting

Sophia Helme

Birthdate:
June 10th

Favorite Place to shop:
Lululemon, American Eagle, Aerie, Target, Amazon

My favorite casual restaurant:
Chick-Fil-A

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Bonefish

Favorite Hot Drink:
Lattes

Favorite Cold Drink:
Iced coffee

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Kit Kats

Favorite Salty Snack:
Lay's Barbecue Chips

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Apple

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Sunflower

Favorite Color:
Pink

Favorite Animal:
Dog

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Shopping

Favorite Author/Book:
Sadie Robertson

Favorite Sports Teams:
New York Yankees, New York Giants, and University of Alabama

Do you have pets?:
2 dogs

Aversions/Allergies:
No

Vegetarian/Vegan:
No

The gift you keep getting you have plenty of:
Socks, Candles and Lotion

Hobbies:
Shopping

Do you collect anything?:
No

Special Note:
N/A

Classroom Wish List:
N/A

Mrs. Megan Herlihy

Birthdate:
August 13

Favorite Place to shop:
Ross, Marshalls, Amazon, Home Goods

My favorite casual restaurant:
Chipotle

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Cheesecake Factory

Favorite Hot Drink:
Decaf Cafe con leche

Favorite Cold Drink:
Chickfila Lemonade, Root Beer

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Peanut Butter Cups, Sour Patch Kids

Favorite Salty Snack:
Jalapeno Lime Ruffles, GF Pretzels

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Gluten Free Cookie Pie

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Fake plants 🙂

Favorite Color:
Pink!

Favorite Animal:
N/A 🙂

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Pedicures

Favorite Author/Book:
Jan Karon

Favorite Sports Teams:
Chicago Cubs

Do you have pets?:
No

Aversions/Allergies:
Gluten

Vegetarian/Vegan:
No

Monogram:
MAH

Hobbies:
Reading, Beach, Piano

T-Shirt/Sweatshirt Size:
Small

Special Note:
Gluten-Free

Mrs. Missy Hippich

Birthdate:
April 3

Position:
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Favorite Place to shop:
Marshalls, Express, Amazon, Old Navy, American Eagle

My favorite casual restaurant:
Pinchers

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

Favorite Hot Drink:
No hot drinks for me!!

Favorite Cold Drink:
Sparkling Orange Water, Diet Coke, Water

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Chocolate Ice Cream

Favorite Salty Snack:
Auntie Anne's Pretzels

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
I'll pass on pie and eat ice cream 😉

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Sunflowers & Tulips

Favorite Color:
Green

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Date Night!

Favorite Author/Book:
I love true stories! & Biographies

Favorite Sports Teams:
Tampa: Lightning, Bucs, Rays & USF, TCA

Do you have pets?:
no

Aversions/Allergies:
Bananas

Vegetarian/Vegan:
I am a pescatarian!

Monogram:
MLH

Hobbies:
Shopping, Cricut Creating, biking, Disneyworld, Going to the movies

Do you collect anything?:
Pandora Jewelry

T-Shirt/Sweatshirt Size:
Medium

Classroom Wish List:
Amazon gift cards for classroom books/supplies, laminating sheets, tape, fun stickers, coloring books, doTerra essential oils, colorful cardstock, label maker tape Brother P-Touch

Susan Howard

Gina Ianelli

Birthdate:
September 20th

Favorite Place to shop:
TJMAXX and Hobby Lobby

My favorite casual restaurant:
Gecko’s

Favorite fancy restaurant:
DaRuMa

Favorite Hot Drink:
Coffee

Favorite Cold Drink:
Coconut Water

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Cookies

Favorite Salty Snack:
Pretzels

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Apple

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Lilac

Favorite Color:
Green

Favorite Animal:
Dogs and Cats

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Facial

Favorite Author/Book:
Biography and Mystery

Favorite Sports Teams:
Pittsburgh Steelers

Do you have pets?:
Ranger - Dog

Aversions/Allergies:
NO

Vegetarian/Vegan:
NO

Monogram:
GRI

Hobbies:
Camping, reading, and I just started learning to garden!

Do you collect anything?:
No

Mrs. Krista Kauffman

Birthdate:
December 31st

Favorite Place to shop:
Target

My favorite casual restaurant:
Chick-Fil-A /Blaze

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Red Lobster

Favorite Hot Drink:
Coffee w/ cream (Flavors of the seasons) or hazelnut caramel

Favorite Cold Drink:
Iced Coffee Same as above

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Chocolates

Favorite Salty Snack:
Trail Mix

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Pumpkin

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Any/except Lily's-allergic

Favorite Color:
Blue/ Coral / Pink

Favorite Animal:
Owl

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
anything for me

Favorite Author/Book:
Karen Kingsbury

Do you have pets?:
Dog, 2 cats, 2 Fish, Dwarf Hampster

Aversions/Allergies:
None

Vegetarian/Vegan:
No

Monogram:
KMK

Hobbies:
Sewing, painting, crafting!

Do you collect anything?:
Baby Yoda, Candles, Anything Art

Special Note:
Anything for me or my classroom would be awesome and so appreciated!

Classroom Wish List:
Essential Oils for the Classroom: Thieves, On Guard, Christmas Blends, or Citrus Blends

Mr. Micah Kelley

Birthdate:
May 9

Favorite Place to shop:
Any Men's Clothing

My favorite casual restaurant:
Chipotle

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Oak and Stone (not really fancy...just love their wings)

Favorite Hot Drink:
Coffee

Favorite Cold Drink:
Smoothie King Smoothie

Favorite Sweet Snack:
above answer or Pastries

Favorite Salty Snack:
Trail Mix, Buffalo Pretzels

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Sugar Cream or Pumpkin

Favorite Flower/Plant:
any

Favorite Color:
Purple (blue or black for work)

Favorite Animal:
Bear...easily the best

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Ice Cream, pastries

Favorite Author/Book:
Too hard...ask me

Favorite Sports Teams:
N/A

Do you have pets?:
yes. dog

Aversions/Allergies:
Olives, Mushrooms

Vegetarian/Vegan:
Never

Monogram:
MJK

The gift you keep getting you have plenty of:
Socks

Hobbies:
Too hard...ask me

Do you collect anything?:
Money

Special Note:
I love anything that is coffee gift cards or smoothie gift cards. FOR REAL...I don't really want or need anything else. 🙂

Classroom Wish List:
None

Mrs. Michele Kelley

Birthdate:
Sept 14

Favorite Place to shop:
Ross, TJMaxx, Home Goods, Target

My favorite casual restaurant:
Gecko's, Blaze Pizza, Chick-Fil-A

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Bonefish Grille

Favorite Hot Drink:
on a drink fast till April

Favorite Cold Drink:
on a drink fast till April

Favorite Sweet Snack:
on a sugar fast till April

Favorite Salty Snack:
Pop Corners, Peanut Butter Pretzels

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Pumpkin

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Plants that won't die

Favorite Color:
black and teal

Favorite Animal:
horse, dog

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
none till Easter

Favorite Sports Teams:
TCA Patriots

Do you have pets?:
no

Aversions/Allergies:
no

Vegetarian/Vegan:
no

Monogram:
TMK

Hobbies:
family, relationships, pictures

Do you collect anything?:
no

Special Note:
Best Nails manis & pedis, massages

Classroom Wish List:
Patricia Polacco books, Books to teach virtue, Amazon gift cards, small microwave, printer cartridges 246XL & 245XL, essential oils, WHOHQ books, First readers, Legos

Mr. Mathew Kepler

Birthdate:
December 26th

Position:
College Math, Geometry, Physics, & Wilderness Survival

Favorite Place to shop:
Lowe's, Tractor Supply

My favorite casual restaurant:
Stottlemyer's or Nancy's BBQ

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Shore

Favorite Hot Drink:
coffee

Favorite Cold Drink:
bourbon

Favorite Sweet Snack:
snickers, cookies, brownies

Favorite Salty Snack:
no thank you

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Pumpkin

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Live Oak

Favorite Color:
Navy Blue (with red and white stripes)

Favorite Animal:
white-tailed deer

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
ice cream

Favorite Author/Book:
right now. . . Ryan Holiday and Steven Pressfield

Favorite Sports Teams:
TCA Patriots

Do you have pets?:
dog and cat

Aversions/Allergies:
laziness

Vegetarian/Vegan:
No thank you

Monogram:
MVK

The gift you keep getting you have plenty of:
socks!

Hobbies:
Woodworking/DIY projects, ham radio, camping, climbing, paddling, shooting

Do you collect anything?:
Tools

T-Shirt/Sweatshirt Size:
Large

Lorraine Kouvatsos

Ester Kurecki

Birthdate:
January 25th

Favorite Place to shop:
Lululemon, Home Goods

My favorite casual restaurant:
Sharky's

Favorite fancy restaurant:
The Capital Grille

Favorite Hot Drink:
Cafe Mocha

Favorite Cold Drink:
Boba

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Gummies, Nerd clusters

Favorite Salty Snack:
Great Value Cajun Nut Mix

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Apple Cobbler

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Succulents, Cacti, Tulips

Favorite Color:
Blue tones

Favorite Animal:
Fish, coastal marine animals

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
chocolates, strawberries

Favorite Author/Book:
self-help, historical fiction

Favorite Sports Teams:
Team USA, TCA Patriots

Do you have pets?:
a beagle

Aversions/Allergies:
none

Vegetarian/Vegan:
no

Monogram:
EKC

The gift you keep getting you have plenty of:
mugs

Hobbies:
Peloton, singing, crafting, beach, boating

Do you collect anything?:
sunglasses

Allison Lacy

Birthdate:
July 6th

Favorite Place to shop:
Consignment, Publix

My favorite casual restaurant:
Chick-Fil-A

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Libby's

Favorite Hot Drink:
Coffee - cream and sugar

Favorite Cold Drink:
SPARKLING WATER

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Pumpkin

Favorite Flower/Plant:
house plants

Favorite Color:
teal

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
pedicure

Favorite Sports Teams:
TCA

Do you have pets?:
1 dog, 2 donkeys, 14 chickens

Aversions/Allergies:
none

Vegetarian/Vegan:
no

Hobbies:
fitness

Special Note:
I enjoy lotions and candles.

Sra. Rosa Martín LaGarde

Birthdate:
June 11

Favorite Place to shop:
Amazon

Favorite Color:
Red/Purple

Favorite Animal:
Dog

Favorite Author/Book:
C.S. Lewis

Do you have pets?:
No

Aversions/Allergies:
No

Vegetarian/Vegan:
No

Monogram:
RML

The gift you keep getting you have plenty of:
Starbucks

Hobbies:
Cooking

Special Note:
I am still monitoring my food intake/diet because of ongoing cancer treatment, so honestly, Amazon, Publix, and Trader Joe's is where I shop.

Classroom Wish List:
For my classroom: Amazon
For myself: Publix & Trader Joe's

Mrs. Rachael LaMagna

Birthdate:
September 11

Position:
Events Coordinator

Favorite Place to shop:
Amazon

My favorite casual restaurant:
Blu Kouzina

Favorite fancy restaurant:
MJ's

Favorite Hot Drink:
Chai Tea

Favorite Cold Drink:
Shirley Temple or Anything from CROP Juice

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Dried Figs

Favorite Salty Snack:
Siete chips

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
pumpkin

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Tea Roses

Favorite Color:
Yellow

Favorite Animal:
Elephant

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Gluten free oreos

Favorite Author/Book:
Michelle McClain Walters

Favorite Sports Teams:
the Bulls/Basketball

Do you have pets?:
2 Fish

Aversions/Allergies:
Dairy/Gluten

Vegetarian/Vegan:
no

Monogram:
RLR

The gift you keep getting you have plenty of:
Books

Hobbies:
Traveling & Yoga

Do you collect anything?:
Little things. I love anything little.

Special Note:
I LOVE SPA treatments!

Mrs. Rebecca Leguizamon

Birthdate:
July 6

Favorite Place to shop:
Target, Amazon

My favorite casual restaurant:
Chick-Fil-A

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Bonefish

Favorite Cold Drink:
Iced Coffee, Dragon Drink

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Dark Chocolate

Favorite Salty Snack:
Popcorn

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Strawberry Cream

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Orchid/Succulents

Favorite Color:
Aqua

Favorite Animal:
Puppies!

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Reese's

Favorite Author/Book:
Jane Austen

Favorite Sports Teams:
Kansas City Chiefs

Do you have pets?:
Yes, 1 dog

Aversions/Allergies:
None

Vegetarian/Vegan:
No

Monogram:
RLP

The gift you keep getting you have plenty of:
I love everything!

Hobbies:
Hiking, reading, going to the beach

Do you collect anything?:
No

Classroom Wish List:
Gel highlighters, bluetooth speaker

Mrs. Sara Lindquist

Birthdate:
February 16

Position:
3rd Grade

Favorite Place to shop:
Target

My favorite casual restaurant:
CPK

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Owens Fish Camp

Favorite Hot Drink:
Coffee

Favorite Cold Drink:
Komucha

Favorite Sweet Snack:
dark chocolate anything

Favorite Salty Snack:
pretzels

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Cherry Pie

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Peonies

Favorite Color:
Green

Favorite Animal:
My Beagle- Elton

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Any kind of pampering

Favorite Author/Book:
The Yearling, Watership Down

Favorite Sports Teams:
TCA Patriots!

Do you have pets?:
Yes, dog and bunny

Aversions/Allergies:
None

Vegetarian/Vegan:
No

Monogram:
SKL

The gift you keep getting you have plenty of:
Candles

Hobbies:
Farm life, Family time, reading, kayaking Florida spring rivers

Do you collect anything?:
flavored dark chocolate anything..:)

Special Note:
Thank you Fifth Grade families for your support!

Classroom Wish List:
gift cards to Goodwill books stores and /or books for classroom, kickball, volleyball, soccer ball, football,

Jessica Long

Birthdate:
August 26th

Position:
4th Grade

Favorite Place to shop:
Target, TJ Maxx

My favorite casual restaurant:
Fresh Kitchen

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Hyde Park

Favorite Hot Drink:
Chai

Favorite Cold Drink:
Kombucha, juice, lattes

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Brookside chocolates

Favorite Salty Snack:
all of them

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Tulips

Favorite Color:
Forest Green

Favorite Animal:
My dog, Preacher

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
chocolate strawberry

Favorite Author/Book:
To Kill a Mockingbird, Harry P

Favorite Sports Teams:
UCF, TB Lightning

Do you have pets?:
Yes - puppy

Aversions/Allergies:
No

Vegetarian/Vegan:
No

Monogram:
JEL

The gift you keep getting you have plenty of:
soaps

Hobbies:
Going to the beach, being outside, card games

T-Shirt/Sweatshirt Size:
Medium

Mrs. Harmony Longenecker

Birthdate:
January 6

Position:
Founder | Director of Instruction & Philosophy

Favorite Place to shop:
Target, Marshall's

Favorite Hot Drink:
Pumpkin coffee

Favorite Cold Drink:
unsweet iced tea w/lemon

Favorite Sweet Snack:
dark chocolate w/ almonds, pumpkin anything

Favorite Salty Snack:
dark chocolate pretzels

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
pumpkin cream @ Yoders

Favorite Color:
Blue

Aversions/Allergies:
none

Vegetarian/Vegan:
No - Carnivore actually 🙂

Special Note:
I love all things pumpkin and fall

Classroom Wish List:
essential oils
multi-colored Expo markers
natural cleaning products
strong magnents

Mr. Josh Longenecker

Birthdate:
June 20

Position:
Founder & Headmaster

Favorite Place to shop:
Lowe's

My favorite casual restaurant:
Chipotle

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Capital Grille

Favorite Hot Drink:
Chocolate Flavored Coffee

Favorite Cold Drink:
Sweet Tea

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Chocolate covered peanuts

Favorite Salty Snack:
Cliff Bar

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Peanut Butter / Chocolate

Favorite Color:
Blue

Favorite Sports Teams:
TCA Patriots

Aversions/Allergies:
No

Vegetarian/Vegan:
No

Hobbies:
Family

Do you collect anything?:
Children

Sra. Nelly Longenecker

Lonnie Longenecker

Mrs. Jennifer Loomis

Birthdate:
March 5

Position:
Assistant Dean

Favorite Place to shop:
TJ Maxx, Home Goods

My favorite casual restaurant:
Gecko's

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Seasons 22

Favorite Hot Drink:
Decaf coffee w/ almond milk

Favorite Cold Drink:
iced decaf, almond milk

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Chocolate

Favorite Salty Snack:
Cashews

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Chocolate

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Orchids

Favorite Color:
Purple

Favorite Animal:
Dog

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Manicure

Favorite Author/Book:
Victor Hugo, F. Scott Fitzgerald

Favorite Sports Teams:
TCA

Do you have pets?:
1 dog

Aversions/Allergies:
Gluten

Vegetarian/Vegan:
None

Monogram:
JJL

The gift you keep getting you have plenty of:
Starbucks Gift Cards

Hobbies:
Photography, gardening, reading

Do you collect anything?:
Jewelry 🙂

Mr. Nathan Loomis

Birthdate:
May 29

Favorite Place to shop:
Amazon

My favorite casual restaurant:
Five Guys

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Brio

Favorite Cold Drink:
Coke Zero

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Twix

Favorite Salty Snack:
Kettle Chips

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Key Lime

Favorite Color:
Blue

Favorite Author/Book:
C.S. Lewis

Favorite Sports Teams:
TCA

Do you have pets?:
1 Dog

Aversions/Allergies:
None

Vegetarian/Vegan:
No

Monogram:
NCL

The gift you keep getting you have plenty of:
Starbucks Gift Cards 🙂

Hobbies:
Guitar, Drums, Shooting, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Do you collect anything?:
Guitars, Guns

Sheriff Blake

Birthdate:
November 28

Favorite Place to shop:
Tractor Supply

My favorite casual restaurant:
Ale House

Favorite Hot Drink:
Coffee

Vegetarian/Vegan:
Negative

Special Note:
Thanks for your support!

Geoff McBride

Spence McSorley

Birthdate:
August 24

Favorite Place to shop:
Nautica / Amazon

My favorite casual restaurant:
Trader Joes (I'll do the cooking)

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Asian / Ethnic Food

Favorite Hot Drink:
Starbucks & Lavazza Coffee

Favorite Cold Drink:
Ginger Beer

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Organic Energy Squares

Favorite Salty Snack:
Mixed Nuts

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Blackberry

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Bromeliad / Succulents

Favorite Color:
Blue or Green (darker shades for both)

Favorite Animal:
Pelican

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Islay Scotch Whiskey or Bourbon

Favorite Author/Book:
Pearl S. Buck / James Michener / Brant Pitre

Favorite Sports Teams:
Notre Dame / Tampa Bay Rowdies

Do you have pets?:
Family cat & bird

Aversions/Allergies:
Hay Fever

Vegetarian/Vegan:
No

Monogram:
WSM

The gift you keep getting you have plenty of:
Religious Decorations

Hobbies:
Singing, Reading, Brewing Beer, Baking Bread, & Playing Board Games

Do you collect anything?:
No

Classroom Wish List:
Framed World Map / Dry Erasers / Color Dry Erase Markers

Mrs. Amy Menard

Birthdate:
May 5th

Position:
Resource Teacher

Favorite Place to shop:
Target & Amazon

My favorite casual restaurant:
First Watch

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Antoine's

Favorite Hot Drink:
Vanilla Latte

Favorite Cold Drink:
La Croix

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Chocolate

Favorite Salty Snack:
Chocolate Pretzels

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Chocolate

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Peonies

Favorite Color:
Pink

Favorite Animal:
Dog

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Nails

Favorite Author/Book:
Richard Rohr & Annie Downs

Favorite Sports Teams:
Rays

Do you have pets?:
Yes! Dog

Aversions/Allergies:
No

Vegetarian/Vegan:
No

Monogram:
ARM

The gift you keep getting you have plenty of:
Candles

Hobbies:
Glasswork, swimming, boxing, running

Do you collect anything?:
No

Miss Karra Minch

Birthdate:
August 29th

Position:
1st Grade

Favorite Place to shop:
Amazon

My favorite casual restaurant:
Poppos, Ford's Garage

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Brio, Connors

Favorite Hot Drink:
White Mocha

Favorite Cold Drink:
Sweet Tea, Lemonade

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Dark Chocolate Almonds

Favorite Salty Snack:
Kettle Cooked Chips

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Pecan

Favorite Flower/Plant:
any

Favorite Color:
Hunter Green

Favorite Animal:
Giraffe

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Massages and Pedicures

Favorite Author/Book:
God Is My Hiding Place - Corrie Ten Boom

Monogram:
KMB

The gift you keep getting you have plenty of:
Candy

Hobbies:
Singing at Church

Mrs. Shannon Mitchell

Birthdate:
10/12

Position:
Lit (9th & 10th)

Favorite Place to shop:
Goodwill Bookstore

My favorite casual restaurant:
Pub 32

Favorite fancy restaurant:
The Columbia

Favorite Hot Drink:
Mocha Latte

Favorite Cold Drink:
Sparkling Mineral Water (unflavored)

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Dark Chocolate Reese’s

Favorite Salty Snack:
Triscuits

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Pumpkin 🎃

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Purple Asters

Favorite Color:
Pink

Favorite Animal:
cats

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Mani/pedi

Favorite Author/Book:
Jane Austen and Golden Age Mysteries (Christie, Sayers, Tey, Allingham, Wentworth)

Favorite Sports Teams:
Lightning

Do you have pets?:
No (my son has allergies)

Aversions/Allergies:
Scented candles, lotions, etc.

Vegetarian/Vegan:
Nope 😉

Monogram:
SEM

Hobbies:
Drawing, Reading/writing (of course!)

Do you collect anything?:
Books!! Pretty stationery, fountain pens

Mr. Matt Moore

Birthdate:
July 10

Position:
Culinary 1 & 2 | Photography | Pre-Calculus

Favorite Place to shop:
Total Wine

My favorite casual restaurant:
Screaming Goat Taqueria

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Baker & Wife

Favorite Hot Drink:
Espresso

Favorite Cold Drink:
Sparkling Water

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Dark Chocolate

Favorite Salty Snack:
Macadamia Nuts

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Pecan or Peanut Butter

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Thyme

Favorite Color:
Blue

Favorite Animal:
Beef or Fish 🙂

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Vintage Wine

Favorite Author/Book:
Hemmingway short stories

Favorite Sports Teams:
TCA Patriots

Do you have pets?:
Yes

Aversions/Allergies:
I do not eat sugar.

Vegetarian/Vegan:
NO

Hobbies:
Legos, Cooking

Do you collect anything?:
Cookbooks, Legos

Classroom Wish List:
Heston Blumenthal: The Fat Duck Cookbook
Heston Blumenthal: At Home
Grant Atchez: Alinea

Mrs. Courtney Moulton

Birthdate:
September 18th

Position:
Director of Marketing & Media

Favorite Place to shop:
Amazon, Etsy

My favorite casual restaurant:
Tijuana Flats, Mi Pueblo

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Coopers Hawk

Favorite Hot Drink:
Coconut Chai Tea Latte

Favorite Cold Drink:
Unsweet Tea w/ Lemon

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Salted Dark Chocolate

Favorite Salty Snack:
Popcorn

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Pumpkin

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Hydrangeas, Orchids, Succulents

Favorite Color:
Periwinkle

Favorite Animal:
Blue Morpho & Dachshunds

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Spa treatments

Favorite Author/Book:
C.S. Lewis, Ruth Chou Simmons, Priscilla Shirer, Shakespeare...

Favorite Sports Teams:
TCA Patriots, Florida Gators & St. Louis Cardinals

Aversions/Allergies:
Lactose Intolerant & Almond Sensitivity

Vegetarian/Vegan:
No

Monogram:
CMA

Hobbies:
Sculpting, Crocheting, Gardening, & Aromatherapy

Do you collect anything?:
Willow & Sage Magazines

Mrs. Leah Mullet

Birthdate:
November 10th

Position:
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Favorite Place to shop:
Target

My favorite casual restaurant:
Chick-fil-A

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Bonefish

Favorite Hot Drink:
Coffee

Favorite Cold Drink:
Chick-fil-A sweet tea or fraps

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Linder Chocolate balls

Favorite Salty Snack:
Popcorn

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Pumpkin

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Sunflower or hydrangea

Favorite Color:
Yellow

Favorite Animal:
Sea Turtles

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Nail Salon

Favorite Sports Teams:
Penguins, Pirates, Steelers

Do you have pets?:
Yes 2 dogs

Aversions/Allergies:
None

Vegetarian/Vegan:
No

Monogram:
LMA

The gift you keep getting you have plenty of:
Candy

Hobbies:
Beach, boating, swimming, shopping

Do you collect anything?:
Socks!

Ms. Kelly Murray

Birthdate:
May 22

Position:
Kindergarten

Favorite Place to shop:
Target/Francescas

My favorite casual restaurant:
Chick-Fil-A/Geckos

Favorite fancy restaurant:
DaRuMa

Favorite Hot Drink:
Chai

Favorite Cold Drink:
Vanilla Oatmilk Latte/Diet Coke

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Blueberries/Brookside

Favorite Salty Snack:
Pistachios

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Apple

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Sunflower/Lavender

Favorite Color:
Light Pink/Lavender

Favorite Animal:
Butterfly

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Any M&Ms

Favorite Author/Book:
Founding Fathers/ Hamilton

Favorite Sports Teams:
Cleveland Indians/Tampa Bay

Do you have pets?:
Dog - Barley

Aversions/Allergies:
No

Vegetarian/Vegan:
No

Monogram:
KMA

The gift you keep getting you have plenty of:
Disney Knick Knacks

Hobbies:
Disney, Cricut, Painting, Calligraphy, Crafting

Do you collect anything?:
Essential Oils

Special Note:
I love anything local to Sarasota! I love celebrating holidays and all things seasonal!

Classroom Wish List:
Essential oils, tissues, small bandaids, wet wipes, lysol wipes

Michelle Needham

Mrs. Amy Olsen

Birthdate:
October 14

Position:
Language Arts/Latin

Favorite Place to shop:
J. Jill

My favorite casual restaurant:
Rise Pies

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Cassarianos

Favorite Hot Drink:
none

Favorite Cold Drink:
any smoothie without orange

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Whole Foods organic milk chocolate

Favorite Salty Snack:
Sun Chips cheddar

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Blueberry

Favorite Flower/Plant:
None - black thumb. Please do not subject any plants to my care.

Favorite Color:
Pink, Blue

Favorite Animal:
dog, octopus

Favorite Author/Book:
L.M. Montgomery - Anne of Green Gables

Favorite Sports Teams:
None

Do you have pets?:
no

Aversions/Allergies:
MANY allergies. See below.

Vegetarian/Vegan:
No

Monogram:
AHO

The gift you keep getting you have plenty of:
candles, dark chocolate

Hobbies:
Reading, Sewing, Knitting, Cooking

Do you collect anything?:
No

Special Note:
Many food allergies. I love baked treats but cannot eat them if I do not know the ingredients. I do not like dark chocolate, but love any organic milk chocolate that does not have soy.

Classroom Wish List:
Agatha Christie novels. $ for our essential oils (not the oils themselves - because of my allergies I have to choose what is used). MicroBan spray for tables.

Jenna Padgett

Birthdate:
January 12th

Favorite Place to shop:
Nordstrom Rack or TJ Maxx

My favorite casual restaurant:
Blaze or Fresh Kitchen

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Teaks in St. Pete

Favorite Hot Drink:
English Breakfast Tea with Cream and Sugar

Favorite Cold Drink:
Black Iced Tea Sweetened!

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Chocolate Chip Cookies

Favorite Salty Snack:
Popcorn

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Apple

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Any kind! I love them all!

Favorite Color:
Forest Green

Favorite Animal:
Crab

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Cookie Cake or Chocolate Donuts

Favorite Author/Book:
Jenn Allen

Favorite Sports Teams:
Cowboys

Do you have pets?:
1 dog (Schnauzer)

Aversions/Allergies:
No allergies

Vegetarian/Vegan:
No

Monogram:
Soon to change my last name: JER

The gift you keep getting you have plenty of:
Candles (unless it's Christmas scented)

Hobbies:
Disc Golf, Ultimate Frisbee

Do you collect anything?:
I collect snow globes from different states.

Classroom Wish List:
The Who was? book collection, Nancy Drew book collection, Take Note crayola markers, any historical decorum/posters

Jessica Patella

Birthdate:
November 24

Favorite Place to shop:
Ann Taylor, Target

My favorite casual restaurant:
Chipotle

Favorite fancy restaurant:
The Shore

Favorite Hot Drink:
Coffee

Favorite Cold Drink:
Water

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Chocolate

Favorite Salty Snack:
Nuts

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Pumpkin

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Sunflower

Favorite Color:
Aqua

Favorite Animal:
Sheep

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Massage

Favorite Author/Book:
So Many!

Favorite Sports Teams:
FSU, Go Noles!

Do you have pets?:
No

Vegetarian/Vegan:
Vegetarian

Monogram:
JP

The gift you keep getting you have plenty of:
Mugs 😉

Hobbies:
Reading, Running

Do you collect anything?:
No

Classroom Wish List:
Amazon Classroom Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/28981IQOSQPZY?ref_=wl_share

Tamicka Quandt

Birthdate:
December 21st

Favorite Place to shop:
TJMaxx, Hobby Lobby, Michael's, Amazon, Detweiler's

My favorite casual restaurant:
Mi Pueblo

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Hyde Park Steakhouse

Favorite Hot Drink:
black coffee

Favorite Cold Drink:
Smoothie

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Chocolate Chip Cookies

Favorite Salty Snack:
Pretzels and nuts

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Apple pie

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Succulents & House plants

Favorite Color:
Red, White and Blue

Favorite Animal:
None

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Ice Cream @ Main Street Creamery

Favorite Author/Book:
N/A

Favorite Sports Teams:
GO NOLES

Do you have pets?:
No

Aversions/Allergies:
no perfumes of any kind

Vegetarian/Vegan:
Neither

Monogram:
N/A

The gift you keep getting you have plenty of:
coffee mugs & Starbucks gift cards

Hobbies:
Making vinyl creations with my Cricut

Do you collect anything?:
Challenge Coins, Magnets from around the world

Classroom Wish List:
I can always use highlighters, flair pens/markers and sticky notes.

Mrs. Lisa Redhead

Birthdate:
December 23

Position:
Director of Admissions

Favorite Place to shop:
Amazon, Target, Publix

My favorite casual restaurant:
all Mexican, Outback, Station 400

Favorite Hot Drink:
Coffee, coffee, coffee

Favorite Cold Drink:
Unsweet tea, iced coffee, coke

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Chocolate w/ nuts, Reese's, Dark Chocolate

Favorite Salty Snack:
Almonds, Cashews, Whisps

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Pumpkin

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Orchids, Daisy, Yellow Rose, Cacti

Favorite Color:
Beachy-colors Blue, Green, Tan, Yellow

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Pedicure, Vino, sunset at Turtle beach

Classroom Wish List:
Band-Aids (All sizes!)
Clorox sentiva COCONUT
Sticky notes
Colored pens

Sonya Richards

Birthdate:
September 2nd

Favorite Place to shop:
Home Goods

My favorite casual restaurant:
First Watch

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Seasons 52

Favorite Hot Drink:
Oat milk latte

Favorite Cold Drink:
Brown sugar espresso

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Unreal almond butter cups

Favorite Salty Snack:
potato chips

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
pumpkin pie

Favorite Flower/Plant:
tulips

Favorite Color:
black

Favorite Animal:
cats

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
pedicure

Favorite Author/Book:
the Bible

Favorite Sports Teams:
MSU, PSU, Steelers

Do you have pets?:
no

Aversions/Allergies:
dairy and peanuts

Vegetarian/Vegan:
no

Monogram:
SDR

The gift you keep getting you have plenty of:
candles

Hobbies:
piano, painting, decorating

Ms. Jasmine Rodriguez

Birthdate:
January 7th

Position:
Preschool Teacher

Favorite Place to shop:
Amazon, Burlington, Target

My favorite casual restaurant:
Bitias Tacos on 17th St.

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Geckos

Favorite Hot Drink:
Hot Chocolate (Peppermint)

Favorite Cold Drink:
Vanilla Iced Coffee (Sweet)

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Gummies

Favorite Salty Snack:
Pringles

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Apple Pie

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Tulips & Sunflowers

Favorite Color:
Pink/Black

Favorite Animal:
Dinosaur

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Cricut Accessories

Favorite Author/Book:
Michael Crichton

Favorite Sports Teams:
Mexico Soccer Team

Do you have pets?:
No

Aversions/Allergies:
None

Vegetarian/Vegan:
No

Monogram:
JAR

Hobbies:
Using Cricut, Watching Disney

Do you collect anything?:
Jurassic Park Memorabilia, Disney Movies, Children's Books

Classroom Wish List:
Essential Oils, Laminating Sheets, Colored Card stock Stickers, Colored Copy Paper, Sticky Tac, Activity trays (flat with raised edges) Eric Carle Books (large). Science Story/ picture books, velcro, Dymo Label refills, small treasure box toys, teacher rolling crate, clothes pins, beach wagon, large paper trimmer.

Ms. Angie Ropp

Birthdate:
July 7

Position:
1st Grade

Favorite Place to shop:
Barnes & Noble, Loft, Homegoods, Sugaboo

My favorite casual restaurant:
Blaze, Buttermilk, Chick-Fil-A

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Stonewood, Bonefish Grill

Favorite Hot Drink:
Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks - Mocha

Favorite Cold Drink:
LaCroix

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Dark Chocolate Nuts or Pretzels

Favorite Salty Snack:
Cashews, Kettle Chips

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Pumpkin, Pecan, Custard

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Gerber Daisy/English Ivy

Favorite Color:
Teal or Yellow

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Mani/Pedi

Favorite Author/Book:
(at the moment) Michelle McClain-Walters series

Do you have pets?:
No

Aversions/Allergies:
n/a

Vegetarian/Vegan:
n/a

Monogram:
AC

The gift you keep getting you have plenty of:
coffee cups

Hobbies:
creative writing, drawing, poetry, stationary writing.

Do you collect anything?:
blank journals, drawing pads, art supplies (colorful pens)

Special Note:
Thank you for your kindness and generosity. It is ALWAYS very much appreciated! 🙂

Classroom Wish List:
Amazon gift cards

Joseph Runge

Birthdate:
March 27th

My favorite casual restaurant:
DuVal's

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Indigenous

Favorite Hot Drink:
Coffee

Favorite Cold Drink:
Half and half: ginger ale and cranberry

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Chocolate

Favorite Salty Snack:
Salty potato chips

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Blueberry

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Roses for my wife

Favorite Color:
Blue

Favorite Animal:
Doberman pinscher

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Fried chicken and collard greens with mac and cheese

Favorite Author/Book:
Bible: Book of Luke. . . awesome inspiration and one of the synoptic gospels

Favorite Sports Teams:
Villanova basketball and Buffalo Bills football

Do you have pets?:
Yes, 2 cats and they are killing me! Ha!

Aversions/Allergies:
No

Vegetarian/Vegan:
No

Monogram:
Gratitude and attitude!

The gift you keep getting you have plenty of:
Nothing. . . I am grateful for any gift!

Hobbies:
Running, walking with my awesome wife, traveling, and just being together with my wife, Janie.

Do you collect anything?:
Christmas ornaments!

Special Note:
N/A

Classroom Wish List:
A personal assistant to help manage our great college bound and vocational students.

Mrs. Cody Sanderson

Birthdate:
July 4th

Position:
Dean's Assistant

Favorite Place to shop:
Madewell, Nordstrom Rack

My favorite casual restaurant:
Poppo's Taqueria, Fresh Kitchen

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Blue Marlin, AMI

Favorite Hot Drink:
Coffee with Oat Milk

Favorite Cold Drink:
Kombucha

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Chocolate

Favorite Salty Snack:
Popcorn

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Pumpkin

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Florida Native Plants

Favorite Color:
Blush, Coral

Favorite Animal:
Octopus

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Mani/Pedi

Favorite Author/Book:
Classics, History

Favorite Sports Teams:
Tampa Bay Lightning

Do you have pets?:
17yr old Tay Poodle

Aversions/Allergies:
Wheat, Dairy

Vegetarian/Vegan:
Vegetarian

Monogram:
CMS

The gift you keep getting you have plenty of:
Bags

Hobbies:
Music, Hiking, Traveling, Gardening, Baking

Do you collect anything?:
All things Nacho Libre (movie)

Mr. Sarchet

Birthdate:
November 14

Position:
Upper School Latin & Greek

Favorite Place to shop:
Trader Joe's

My favorite casual restaurant:
Applebee's

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Longhorn Steakhouse, Outback

Favorite Hot Drink:
White Mocha Latte

Favorite Cold Drink:
Coldbrew Iced Coffee

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Honey Roasted Nuts

Favorite Salty Snack:
Beef Jerky

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Pecan

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Bonsai

Favorite Color:
Green

Favorite Animal:
Lion

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Fancy coffee/food

Favorite Author/Book:
G.K. Chesterton

Favorite Sports Teams:
Florida Gators

Do you have pets?:
No

Aversions/Allergies:
No

Vegetarian/Vegan:
No

Hobbies:
Running, Working out, Surfing

Do you collect anything?:
Old Latin Books

Lauren Sherk

Birthdate:
March 21st

Favorite Place to shop:
Target, Amazon

My favorite casual restaurant:
Cha Cha Coconuts, Chipotle

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Cooper's Hawk

Favorite Hot Drink:
Black coffee

Favorite Cold Drink:
Sparkling water, Diet Coke

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Dark chocolate

Favorite Salty Snack:
Hot fries

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Blackberry

Favorite Flower/Plant:
All of them!

Favorite Color:
Pink, Navy

Favorite Animal:
Bluebirds, cows, horses

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Massage

Favorite Author/Book:
Francine Rivers, Novels

Favorite Sports Teams:
Southern Florida teams

Do you have pets?:
Dog, cats, cows

Aversions/Allergies:
N/A

Vegetarian/Vegan:
N/A

Monogram:
LSJ

Hobbies:
Painting, Photography, Gardening

Do you collect anything?:
N/A

Classroom Wish List:
Amazon gift card

Mr. Dennis Slager

Birthdate:
December 7th

Position:
Maintenance

Favorite Place to shop:
The Buckle, Kohl's, DSW, Publix, Walmart

My favorite casual restaurant:
Ford Restaurant, Cheesecake Factory

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Seasons 52

Favorite Hot Drink:
Black Coffee

Favorite Cold Drink:
Sweet Tea

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Apple

Do you have pets?:
4 Dogs

Aversions/Allergies:
None

Vegetarian/Vegan:
No

Special Note:
Thank you!

Classroom Wish List:
Bigger Work Cart, Rain Jacket, More Staff Shirts

Allyson Smith

Birthdate:
August 25th

Favorite Place to shop:
American Eagle

My favorite casual restaurant:
Rice bowl

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Cheesecake Factory

Favorite Hot Drink:
Starbucks sweet apple cider

Favorite Cold Drink:
Starbucks pumpkin cold brew iced

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Cut and bake chocolate chip cookies

Favorite Salty Snack:
Baked cheetos

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
chocolate cream pie

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Sunflower/ yellow flowers

Favorite Color:
Yellow

Favorite Animal:
Butterfly

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Strawberry Shortcake

Favorite Sports Teams:
Chicago Bears

Do you have pets?:
No

Aversions/Allergies:
Pets, peanuts/tree nuts, saffron

Vegetarian/Vegan:
No

Monogram:
ANS

Hobbies:
Singing, playing piano, going to the gym.

Brendan Sommers

Daniel Sommers

Birthdate:
May 29th

Favorite Place to shop:
Marshall's, Lowe's

My favorite casual restaurant:
Culver's

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Kojo

Favorite Hot Drink:
Tea

Favorite Cold Drink:
Kombucha

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Yogurt Pretzels

Favorite Salty Snack:
Trail Mix

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Yoder's Chocolate Peanut Butter

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Bamboo

Favorite Color:
Green

Favorite Animal:
Mallard Duck

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Ice cream

Favorite Author/Book:
all things fantasy/sci-fi

Favorite Sports Teams:
Orlando Magic

Do you have pets?:
No

Aversions/Allergies:
Chickpeas & Lentils

Vegetarian/Vegan:
No

The gift you keep getting you have plenty of:
Starbucks gift cards

Hobbies:
Woodworking, Basketball, Kite flying

Do you collect anything?:
Books

Mrs. Robin Sommers

Birthdate:
July 14

Position:
Athletics Administrative Assistant

Favorite Place to shop:
Amazon, Target

My favorite casual restaurant:
Chick-Fil-A

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Cheesecake Factory

Favorite Hot Drink:
Hot Chocolate

Favorite Cold Drink:
Iced Chai Latte

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Milkshakes

Favorite Salty Snack:
Popcorners

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Raspberry Cream (Yoder's)

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Any indoor plant

Favorite Color:
Grey

Favorite Animal:
Dogs

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Nail wraps

Favorite Author/Book:
Jesus

Favorite Sports Teams:
Ohio State

Do you have pets?:
Yes

Aversions/Allergies:
Seafood

Vegetarian/Vegan:
No

Monogram:
RSL

Hobbies:
Indoor Plants

Do you collect anything?:
Plants

Classroom Wish List:
Paper Mate Flair Pens

Sarah Sommers

Birthdate:
June 14th

Position:
2nd Grade

Favorite Place to shop:
Marshall's

My favorite casual restaurant:
Fresh Kitchen, Fushipoke

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Maggiano's

Favorite Hot Drink:
Tea

Favorite Cold Drink:
Kombucha

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Yogurt Pretzels, Dark chocolate

Favorite Salty Snack:
Hippeas vegan white cheddar

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Yoder's Chocolate Peanut Butter

Favorite Flower/Plant:
All!

Favorite Color:
Light Blue, Green

Favorite Animal:
Deer

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Dark chocolate

Favorite Author/Book:
Adventure/Fantasy books

Favorite Sports Teams:
Orlando Magic

Do you have pets?:
No

Aversions/Allergies:
Pollen

Vegetarian/Vegan:
No

The gift you keep getting you have plenty of:
Starbucks gift card

Hobbies:
Reading, Plants, Working out, Baking, Shopping

Do you collect anything?:
Essential Oils, Succulents

Special Note:
Thank you!

Classroom Wish List:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/P26I6PQ4WFP1?ref_=wl_share

Mr. Rick Soucie

Birthdate:
January 27

Position:
Upper School Dean

Favorite Place to shop:
Amazon, Goodwill Bookstore

My favorite casual restaurant:
Chick-fil-a, Culvers, Chipotle

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Bern's Steak House

Favorite Hot Drink:
Coffee

Favorite Cold Drink:
Coffee

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Dark chocolate

Favorite Salty Snack:
Beef jerky, nuts

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
All pie

Favorite Color:
Red, White, and Blue

Favorite Animal:
I'll eat any animal

Favorite Author/Book:
C.S. Lewis, George MacDonald, Jack London, Rafael Sabatini, Mark Twain

Favorite Sports Teams:
Go Navy!

Aversions/Allergies:
None

Vegetarian/Vegan:
(see favorite animal)

Monogram:
RIS

Classroom Wish List:
Amazon gift cards

Mr. Dominic Stevens

Birthdate:
September 11

Position:
History (10th-12th) & Drum Line

Favorite Place to shop:
Amazon

My favorite casual restaurant:
Panera

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Indigenous

Favorite Hot Drink:
Hot chocolate

Favorite Cold Drink:
Fresh lemonade

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Oreos

Favorite Salty Snack:
Popcorn

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Pecan

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Roses

Favorite Color:
Blue

Favorite Animal:
Dog

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
An Apple Product

Favorite Author/Book:
Max Hastings

Favorite Sports Teams:
Arsenal

Do you have pets?:
No

Aversions/Allergies:
Nope 🙂

Vegetarian/Vegan:
Yes - vegetarian

Monogram:
DTLS

The gift you keep getting you have plenty of:
Mugs

Hobbies:
Soccer/Movies

Do you collect anything?:
No

Classroom Wish List:
Amazon Gift Cards for classroom posters.

Ashely Tamburino

Birthdate:
November 30

Position:
1st Grade

Favorite Place to shop:
TJ Maxx, Target, Glamour Farms Boutique

My favorite casual restaurant:
Chipotle, Bonefish

Favorite fancy restaurant:
The Melting Pot, Bourbon and Bones

Favorite Hot Drink:
White Chocolate Mocha

Favorite Cold Drink:
Iced Caramel Macchiato

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Twix, Snickers, Donuts, Cookies

Favorite Salty Snack:
Chips and salsa with cilantro, queso

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Peanut Butter Pie

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Succulents & Orchids

Favorite Color:
Black and White, Tie dye, Cheetah print

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Nails and Pedicure

Favorite Author/Book:
The Bible

Favorite Sports Teams:
Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Do you have pets?:
2 Dogs (Tuffy and Petey)

Aversions/Allergies:
None

Vegetarian/Vegan:
No

Monogram:
ATK

The gift you keep getting you have plenty of:
Teacher Decor/Teacher Mugs

Hobbies:
Fashion (clothes and makeup), Christian concerts, Spending quality time with my family, flea markets

Do you collect anything?:
Clothes

Special Note:
I love anything farmhouse or repurposed, and things that have Scripture.

Classroom Wish List:
Amazon Wishlist

Rachel Tarro

Birthdate:
February 9

Favorite Place to shop:
Target, Marshall's, Amazon

My favorite casual restaurant:
Walt's, Five Guys, Chipotle

Favorite fancy restaurant:
DaRuMa

Favorite Hot Drink:
white chocolate mocha

Favorite Cold Drink:
sweet tea

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Shake from Ann Marie's; chocolate

Favorite Salty Snack:
popcorn, chips

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Pumpkin

Favorite Flower/Plant:
succulents

Favorite Color:
mint or pink

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
pedi or massage

Aversions/Allergies:
none

Vegetarian/Vegan:
no

Monogram:
RNT

Do you collect anything?:
no

Michelle Tesinksky

Position:
Art (Lower School)

Ms. Charlene Tillman

Birthdate:
April 19

Favorite Place to shop:
Amazon, Aldi, Walmart

Favorite Hot Drink:
White mocha, hot from Starbucks

Favorite Cold Drink:
Unsweet tea

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Peanut Butter, Chcolate candies, Reese's/Twix/Butterfinger

Favorite Salty Snack:
Chex mix or tuscan flavored snack mix from Aldi

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
I don't like pie 🙁 Cheesecake!!

Favorite Color:
Teal

Aversions/Allergies:
None

Vegetarian/Vegan:
ummm....No 🙂

Classroom Wish List:
Amazon gift cards for classroom needs

Mr. Andy Tucker

Birthdate:
February 4th

Position:
Director of Facilities

Favorite Place to shop:
Lowe's or Detwiler's

My favorite casual restaurant:
Applebee's

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Apollonia Grill

Favorite Hot Drink:
Black Coffee

Favorite Cold Drink:
Pina Colada

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Candied Pecans

Favorite Salty Snack:
Salted Pecans

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Pecan pie or Pumpkin pie

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Hibiscus

Favorite Color:
Kelly Green

Favorite Animal:
Australian Shepherd

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
No Bake Cookies

Favorite Author/Book:
The Yearling by M.K. Rawlings

Favorite Sports Teams:
Green Bay Packers

Do you have pets?:
No

Aversions/Allergies:
Heights

Vegetarian/Vegan:
No Thank You

Monogram:
ADT

Hobbies:
Family time, reading, shooting range.

Do you collect anything?:
Friends, memories, tools.

Classroom Wish List:
Cordless DeWalt Tools, Pickup truck

Mrs. Sandra Tucker

Birthdate:
April 22

Position:
Assistant Registrar

Favorite Place to shop:
Amazon, Target

My favorite casual restaurant:
Chick-Fil-A, First Watch

Favorite fancy restaurant:
I'm always open to trying new things!

Favorite Hot Drink:
Black coffee (Cinnamon)

Favorite Cold Drink:
Ice Cold Water

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Chocolate with Hazelnuts

Favorite Salty Snack:
Popcorn & Macadamia Nuts

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Pumpkin

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Lilac

Favorite Color:
Cobalt Blue

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Chocolate Shake

Favorite Author/Book:
Mere Christianity, Shepherding a Child's Heart

Do you have pets?:
No

Aversions/Allergies:
Gluten & Dairy

Vegetarian/Vegan:
No

Monogram:
STM

The gift you keep getting you have plenty of:
Coffee Cups

Hobbies:
Reading, Camping, Games with the family

Do you collect anything?:
Books

Bethany Ulrich

Birthdate:
April 26

Favorite Place to shop:
Home Goods

My favorite casual restaurant:
Southside Deli, Rico's, Five Guys

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Caraguilo's, The Shore

Favorite Hot Drink:
Starbucks Oatmilk Latte

Favorite Cold Drink:
Starbucks Toffee White Mocha

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Dove dark chocolate with caramel

Favorite Salty Snack:
Dots pretzels

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Xinnias

Favorite Animal:
Horses and Dogs

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
pedicure

Favorite Author/Book:
Jan Karon-Mitford Series

Do you have pets?:
Yes, my dog Bear

Hobbies:
Horseback riding and running

Do you collect anything?:
No

Alexander Vanston

Birthdate:
July 17th

Favorite Place to shop:
Amazon

My favorite casual restaurant:
JR's Packinghouse

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Columbia

Favorite Hot Drink:
coffee (not Starbucks)

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Pecan

Favorite Color:
Greens or darker earth tones

Favorite Animal:
Pug

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Caswell-Massey Formula No. 6

Do you have pets?:
1 Chocolate Lab, 2 Pugs

Aversions/Allergies:
N/A

Vegetarian/Vegan:
N/A

Monogram:
AJV

The gift you keep getting you have plenty of:
Starbucks gift cards

Hobbies:
Jeeps (off-roading), shooting

Special Note:
I like things with a Jeeps or Marine Corps theme. Ties that have themes of ancient history or patriotic events

Mrs. Rachael Witherspoon

Birthdate:
March 30

Position:
Science Department Chair | Chemistry

Favorite Place to shop:
Target

Favorite Hot Drink:
Chai tea latte

Favorite Cold Drink:
Coke Zero, Diet Mt. Dew

Favorite Sweet Snack:
English Toffee

Favorite Salty Snack:
Cashews

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Chocolate

Favorite Color:
Blue & Red

Aversions/Allergies:
None

Vegetarian/Vegan:
Nope

Classroom Wish List:
More space! More Storage!
Pulleys
Optical Prisims
Van De Graff generator
Sterting engine demo
Lasers
Anatomical models
Gyroscope wheel
Gel electrophoresis
Pendulum wave apparatus
and the list goes on!! 🙂

Miss Stephanie Yoder

Birthdate:
January 23

Position:
Dean of Preschool & Pre-K - Preschool Teacher

Favorite Place to shop:
TJ Maxx, Macy’s, Ross, Ann Taylor, Bath & Body Works

My favorite casual restaurant:
Anna's Deli, Blaze Pizza, Cracker Barrel, Panera, Chick-Fil-A

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Cheesecake Factory, Venezia, Apollonia Grill, Brio

Favorite Hot Drink:
Black Coffee, Americano, Pike's Place

Favorite Cold Drink:
Polar Flavored Sparkling Water

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Dark Chocolate, Nothing Bundt Cakes

Favorite Salty Snack:
Auntie Annie's Pretzels

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Apple Pie

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Daisies

Favorite Color:
All shades of blue, especially Turquoise

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Kate Spade, shopping/dining at St. Armands Circle

Aversions/Allergies:
No

Vegetarian/Vegan:
No

Monogram:
SYA

The gift you keep getting you have plenty of:
Nail salon cards

Hobbies:
Goodwill shopping

Do you collect anything?:
Pandora Charms

Special Note:
I don't drink wine or other alcoholic beverages

Classroom Wish List:
Dollar Tree/Amazon/Walmart/Goodwill Gift cards

Jack Young

Birthdate:
March 20th

Favorite Place to shop:
TJ Max

My favorite casual restaurant:
Whiskey Joe’s

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Fogo de Chão

Favorite Hot Drink:
White Chocolate Mocha

Favorite Cold Drink:
Iced Coffee

Favorite Sweet Snack:
Twix bars

Favorite Salty Snack:
Trail Mix

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Caramel Apple

Favorite Flower/Plant:
Rose

Favorite Color:
Blue

Favorite Animal:
Dogs

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Cookie Sundae

Favorite Author/Book:
Percy Jackson Series

Favorite Sports Teams:
Chicago Cubs

Do you have pets?:
Yes, a dog (Hunter)

Aversions/Allergies:
None

Vegetarian/Vegan:
No

Hobbies:
Basketball, fishing, sitting at the beach, spending time with friends

Classroom Wish List:
3 hole punch, Sharpies, pens, Books for a library

Janelle Young

Rusmini Zorn

Birthdate:
June 20th

Favorite Place to shop:
Amazon & Target

My favorite casual restaurant:
Bangkok

Favorite fancy restaurant:
Selva Grill

Favorite Hot Drink:
coffee with cream & sugar

Favorite Cold Drink:
Caramel Macchiato Starbucks

Favorite Sweet Snack:
chocolate cake

Favorite Salty Snack:
BBQ Potato chips

Favorite pie at Thanksgiving:
Pumpkin

Favorite Flower/Plant:
White hydrangea

Favorite Color:
White

Favorite Animal:
Bald eagle

Favorite Luxury/Indulgence/Treat:
Spa Day

Favorite Author/Book:
Eric Carle

Favorite Sports Teams:
Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Do you have pets?:
No

Aversions/Allergies:
No

Vegetarian/Vegan:
No

Monogram:
RZ

The gift you keep getting you have plenty of:
coffee mugs

Hobbies:
Beach, Shopping, and spending time with my family

Do you collect anything?:
No. Less is more.

Special Note:
I look forward to a wonderful school year with your children!

Classroom Wish List:
Gift cards to: Amazon, Target, Dollar Tree, and Barnes & Noble book store!!!