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Meet the Team

The educators at Park School bring a wealth of expertise and a dynamic, flexible approach to their teaching, adapting their strategies to meet the needs of their students. They model curiosity and passion for learning, encouraging students to ask questions, explore new ideas, and embrace a love of discovery every day. By modeling a “yes brain” mindset, our educators cultivate an affirming, inclusive learning environment and inspire the next generation of thinkers, problem-solvers, and compassionate leaders.

Administration

Mary-Elizabeth Langston
Mary-Elizabeth Langston

MA, A/AOGPE

Founder
Orton-Gillingham Practitioner

Cherrie Langston
Cherrie Langston

BS Degree Elementary Education JU Graduate Hours towards a MS in Library Science FSU

School Administrator
60 hours Orton-Gillingham Associate Level Trained

Patricia Stimmel
Patricia Stimmel

BA

Assistant Director of Admissions
10 hours AOGPE Subscriber Course

Sandie Nalley
Sandie Nalley

MS, CCC-SLP

School Receptionist
30 Hours Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator Training

Faculty

Mollie Yonker
Mollie Yonker

BA, CE/OGA

Lead Teacher
Catbirds Homeroom Teacher
Lower School OG Teacher
60 Hours Orton-Gillingham Associate Level Trained

Hannah Hartman
Hannah Hartman

MA

Social Studies Teacher
Curriculum Design Specialist
K-12 ESE Certified Teacher
6-12 Social Science Certified Teacher
30 Hours Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator Training

Kian Shafie
Kian Shafie

B.S.Science from UCF; Florida Teacher Certifications for Middle Grade Sciences 5-9, Biology 6-12

Middle School Science Middle School SPARK

Richard Menendez
Richard Menendez

M.Ed

ELA Doves
Elementary Education

Felicity Baldwin
Felicity Baldwin

BS

Support Teacher
Florida Educators Certificate in Elementary Education K-6
Orton Gilligham 10 hour subscriber course

Valerie Jimenez
Valerie Jimenez

BA, A/OGA

Middle School Homeroom Teacher
Middle School OG Teacher
ELA Teacher
60 Hours Orton-Gillingham Associate Level Trained

Sarah Emling
Sarah Emling

BFA

Art Teacher
10 hours AOGPE Subscriber Course

Joseph Egan
Joseph Egan

BS

Middle School Homeroom Teacher
High School Math Teacher
Multisensory Math

Lesia Mathews
Lesia Mathews

M.Ed

High School Facilitator
Advanced Placement College Board Certified
30 Hours Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator Training

Bria Williams
Bria Williams

BS

Meadowlarks Homeroom Teacher
Lower School Math Teacher
Multisensory Math
Social Sciences 6-12 Certificate
ASD Endorsed
30 Hours Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator Training

Jordan McGaffic
Jordan McGaffic

BA

SPARK Teacher
10 hours AOGPE Subscriber Course

Daniel Leadbeater
Daniel Leadbeater

BFA

Graphic Design Lead
Head of Technology
30 Hours Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator Training

Carrie Nash
Carrie Nash

Lead Volunteer

Deanna Erne
Deanna Erne

BS

Chickadees Homeroom Teacher
Multisensory Math
30 Hours Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator Training

Bev Downward
Bev Downward

MS, CE/OGA

Language Arts Intervention Teacher
60 hours Orton-Gillingham Associate Level Trained

Non-Discrimination Statement

Park School admits students of any race, color, national origin, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, grant and aid, and other school administered programs. 

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At Park School, we follow the wise words of Anna Gillingham: "As fast as we can, as slow as we must."

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