Get To Know Our Family
Spanish River Christian School is more than just a school, we’re a family.
Take a moment to discover our incredible church leadership, team members, staff, and faculty.
Meet Our Team
At Spanish River Christian School, our church, faculty, and staff are the heart of our community. They are more than educators—they are mentors, role models, and faithful leaders who are deeply committed to inspiring a love of learning in every student. With a passion for both spiritual growth and academic excellence, our teachers intentionally nurture each child’s mind and heart.
Our instructional team is highly qualified, with teachers who are certified or eligible for professional certification, and many who hold advanced degrees. Our Preschool staff is specially trained in early childhood education and has completed the Florida Department of Health Child Development Training Certification Program, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for our youngest learners.
What truly sets SRCS apart is the supportive church body and the dedication of our people. Many of our faculty and staff have faithfully served for years—some for the majority of their careers—investing in generations of students and families. This deep commitment is evident in the lasting impact seen in our students’ academic success, strong character, and enduring faith.
We invite you to get to know the incredible individuals who make SRCS so special.
School Leadership Team
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Dr. Cristiana Assumpcao
Curriculum Director
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Jenny Ferrin
Preschool Director/ Family Outreach Coordinator
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Riley O'Neal
Athletic Director and Spiritual Life Director
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Dr. Leo Orsino
Interim Head Of School
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Aimett Perez
Middle School Principal
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Amanda Shaver
School Operations Director
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Mary-Pat Smagala
Director of Admissions
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Jennifer Walck
Elementary Principal
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Tawnya Whitehead
Technology Director
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Lara Wobb
Director of Communication and Development
Leadership Assistants
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Amy Cecil
Administrative Assistant to Family Outreach Coordinator
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Gianna Guzzetta
Administrative Assistant to Communication & Development Director
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Ana Martignetti
Administrative Assistant to the Elementary School Principal
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Kim Martin
Executive Assistant to Head of School
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Rickaja Pierre
Administrative Assistant to Middle School Principal
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Sharon Zylstra
Administrative Assistant to Technology Director
Faculty
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Caroline Aun
P.E. Teacher
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Toni Beatty
2nd Grade Teacher
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Jessica Beers
Preschool Teacher
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Marcia Bouressa
Middle School Teacher
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Melissa Brooks
Band Director
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Terri Burrage
Media Center
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Rachael Buwalda
5th Grade Teacher
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Gina Carr
Art Teacher
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Pastor Charlie Caviola
Middle School Teacher
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Stacey Chasse
Dance Teacher
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Sergio Chois
Middle School Teacher
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Valentina Contreras
2nd Grade Teacher
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Kailey Cubillas
Middle School Teacher
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Linda Doran
Chorus Teacher
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Laurie Durham
P.E. Teacher
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Tjwana Ferrin
5th Grade Teacher
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Wilma Flevaris
Spanish Teacher
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Shelley Geisler
Middle School Teacher
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Lauren Graf
Kindergarten Teacher
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Jarvis Graham
Middle School Teacher
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Jillian Harris
Middle School Teacher
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Adrienne Khurana
Pre-K 3 Teacher
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Caroline Lima
Music Teacher
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Talley Madden
1st Grade Teacher
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Carol Moore
Middle School Teacher
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Riley O'Neal
Middle School Teacher
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Melina Otero
Middle School Teacher
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Jennifer Pillitteri
1st Grade Teacher
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Kelsey Pingrey
4th Grade Teacher
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Elizabeth Recker
STEM Teacher
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Christopher Shafer
Middle School Teacher
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Markus Spotts
Middle School Teacher
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Naomi Spotts
1st Grade Teacher
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Taylor Talcott
3rd Grade Teacher
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Susan Tamaccio
Middle School Teacher
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Gianna Tutrone
Kindergarten Teacher
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Claudia Valencia
Early Childhood Spanish Teacher
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Barbara VandenBerg
3rd Grade Teacher
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Theresa Voguit
Middle School Teacher
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Rebecca Walck
4th Grade Teacher
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Patricia Wells
Elementary Bible Enrichment Teacher
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Kendra White
Pre-K 4 Teacher
Teaching Assistants
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Gladys Atkinson
Assistant
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Laura Bonventre
Assistant
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Diana Carcone
Assistant
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Joann Carver
Assistant
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Christina Dangerfield
Assistant
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Justine Denunzio
Assistant
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Lourdes Dorfuss
Assistant
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Chanelle Escolero
Assistant
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Debbie Fread
Assistant
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Mary Anne Fussner
Assistant
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Kellen Garcia
Assistant
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Susan Manley
Assistant
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Kathleen McGrath
Assistant
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Lisa Mott
Assistant
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Jacqueline Otero
Assistant
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Daniella Polito
Assistant
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Lydia Recker
Assistant
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Rania Sakran
Assistant
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Catherine Shafer
Assistant
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Yara Silva
Assistant
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Heather Stango
Assistant
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Andressa Verges
Assistant
Support Team
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Jen Andrzejewski
Nurse Sub
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Joanna Boccia
Communications/ Student Services Office
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Lyn Boutin
Office Specialist
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Pat Chavez
School Business Manager
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Joanne Cirisano
Field Trip Coordinator
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Nicole Coyle
Admissions
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Cheryl Kelly
Welcome Center
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Jennifer Kenney
Nurse Sub
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Dr. Pamela Malinchak
Dean of Students
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Steven Moreno
Technology Assistant
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Dana Pickron
Main Office Assistant
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Ali Pope
Nurse
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Michele Popken
Welcome Center
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Mary Prosper
Registrar
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Lisa Santino
Student Services Office
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Cynthia Stenroos
Middle School Office Assistant
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Kelly Von Gunten
Testing Coordinator
Aftercare Team
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Peggy Bowers
Aftercare
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Dianna Carcone
Aftercare
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Renee Caruso
Aftercare
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Grace Cohen
Aftercare
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Justine Denunzio
Aftercare
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Claudia Valencia
Aftercare
2026-2027
School Board Members
Steve Brendle, Jr.
Taylor Haring
Dan Myers
Miriam Tobias
Leo Orsino, Ex-Officio
Moussa Hanna
Patrick Prater
Mike Veitz
Alyssa Herrmann
Kristen Sevenson
David Cassidy, Ex-Officio
Kristen Sevenson
Jon Whitney
Spanish River Church Leadership
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David Cassidy
Lead Pastor
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Mike Veitz
Executive Director
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Elders:
● Al Barth
● David Cassidy
● Doug Geisler
● Edouard Lassegue
● Kerry Loomis
● Aaron Magee
● Kevin McKinnon
● Rick Otero
● Theo Rumble
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Deacons:
● Mike Barrett
● James Burmeister
● Jason Calloway
● Brian Combs
● Luca Contessa
● Kent Dellenback
● Jeff Elmore
● Raphael Garcia
● Jonathan Harrison
● Al Heller
● Wayne Jones
● Craig Kindell
● Thiago Oliveira (apprentice)
● John Poletto
● Thomas Reutter
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Cont'd
● Tim Robbins
● Paolo Salvo
● Craig Schmantowsky
● Frank Special
● Don Steward
● Steven Swann
● Micheal Sweeney
● Craig Szklany
● Shane Taylor
● Terry Truex
● John Tusa
● Jorge Verges
● Bob Weaver
● Andrew Weissing
● Bruce Wetmore