Staff Directory
Administrator
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Samuel (Sam) Davis |
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Senior Administrator | ||
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407-317-3660 ext. 6283661 |
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Sam has been an educator for over 20 years serving in various roles in the district. His experiences include teaching in a self-contained ASD unit at a separate day school for 5 years. He also has served as a behavior specialist, staffing specialist and dean for both elementary and high school. Sam holds certification in Family and Consumer Science 6-12, Exceptional Education K-12, Education Leadership, Reading Endorsement and Master’s degrees in Educational Leadership and Exceptional Student Education. Sam served as a district administrator for multiple years; as a program specialist for the Southeast Learning Community, where he coordinated the special education program for both elementary and secondary schools. He also served as the Program Specialist for MTSS/Interventions with an area of focus of Support Facilitation and Learning Strategies providing school support, professional development and coaching for elementary and secondary schools. Sam has also been an Assistant Principal at Ivey Lane and Keene’s Crossing Elementary |
Facilitators
- Jennifer Borrelli
- Andrea Dunckel
- Jane Hines
- Rani Maharaj
- Elizabeth McAulay
- Anjanette McGee-Cason
- Melissa Mulock
- Brandi Parker
- Pam Taylor
- Beatrice Williams
Jennifer Borrelli
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Jennifer Borrelli, MA |
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Jen graduated from University of Florida in 1987 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education. In 1996 she received her Master’s Degree in Communication from UCF. She is certified in K-12 ESE, Elementary Education and holds Reading Endorsement. An educator for more than 25 years, Jen has taught students with behavior disorders, intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities and general education students in inclusive and separate class settings, ages kindergarten through college. She has served as an MTSS coach and as a reading coach. Her roles at FDLRS as Learning & Technology Resources Specialist include providing professional learning, support and coaching in behavior, literacy, technology and Universal Design for Learning. |
Andrea Dunckel
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Andrea Dunckel, MA |
Child Find / Parent | |
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Andrea graduated from Florida State University in 2002 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development. In 2006 she received her Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Curriculum and Development from the University of Central Florida. Andrea is certified in PreK-Third Grade. ESE K-12, and PreK Handicapped Endorsement Prior to her role at FDLRS, Andrea taught Pre-K Varying Exceptionalities in Orange County Public Schools for over 6 years. She is a certified Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist and has provided early intervention services through private therapy providers. She has worked as a Family Care Coordinator for Early Steps, as well as a Child Life Assistant at a local children’s hospital. Early childhood is her passion. She believes in the power of connection and the importance of play. Andrea’s role at FDLRS is Child Find Specialist and PDA Coordinator. She provides professional development to early childhood professionals on topics such as developmentally appropriate practices, sensory processing, positive behavior supports, as well as red flags and the Child Find referral process. She also provides technical support and assistance to educators and professionals in regards to BESE/PDA courses. |
Jane Hines
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Jane Hines |
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Jane is a certified SIM Professional Developer for Content Enhancement, and has worked as a middle school teacher in both the private and public sectors for over 20 years. While in the classroom, Jane was a mentor for new teachers and those seeking alternative certification. She has experience as a social studies, language arts, and reading teacher and as a co-teacher in "History-Arts." As a social studies content expert, Jane has worked on several teams to create instructional materials and summative assessments. Her areas of focus at FDLRS include: The Strategic Instruction Model Content Enhancement and reading instruction. |
Rani Maharaj
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Rani Maharaj |
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Rani earned a Master's degree in Varying Exceptionalities (Poverty & Diversity) and graduate certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) from the University of Central Florida and Bachelor's degree in Psychology & Substance Abuse Counseling from Ramapo College of New Jersey. Her certifications are in Exceptional Student Education (ESE) K-12, Elementary Education K-6, Primary Education PK-3 and she holds endorsements in English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) & ASD. As an ESE Teacher of students with varying exceptionalities for over 10 years, Rani taught in separate class & inclusive settings. She has served as a Behavior Specialist, Staffing Specialist, MTSS coach, 504 coordinator and provided school-wide, class-wide & individualized behavior support and interventions. As an EBD Program Specialist & District Staffing Specialist, her roles included professional development, coaching and problem solving for behavior supports, crisis prevention intervention, trauma informed response, ESE compliance and the development of processes, plans & online content related to behavior. After 20 years as an educator, Rani joined the FDLRS Action Behavior Team as a Learning Resource Specialist. She provides professional development, coaching and support to districts, schools, teachers, staff, and families, which ultimately & indirectly serves students. |
Elizabeth McAulay
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Elizabeth McAulay M.Ed. |
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Elizabeth began her teaching career in 1997. She attended the University of Central Florida and earned a Masters of Education in Varying Exceptionalities. Her teaching experience includes working with students with physical impairments, significant cognitive disabilities, and autism in both structured classroom and inclusive environment settings. Elizabeth broadened her reach as an educational professional while working as an Instructional Support Teacher at the district level supporting teachers and schools throughout Orange County Public Schools. Her role in this position included working with teachers, school staff, parents and administrators in creating effective learning environments for students with disabilities. Additionally, Elizabeth has been a certified CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) instructor since 2004. Elizabeth’s areas of focus at FDLRS include: Behavioral MTSS at the school wide, classroom and individual student levels; instructional practices for students with significant cognitive disabilities; instructional practices for students with autism spectrum disorder, high functioning autism & Asperger’s syndrome; and ESE compliance to include Quality IEP, Facilitated IEP, Matrix, and Accommodations trainings. |
Anjanette McGee-Cason
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Anjanette McGee-Cason |
Parent / Child Find / Gifted | |
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Anjanette McGee-Cason has worked in the education field for over 21+ years. She has served in many roles in her professional educational experience in the private and public sector. Anjanette has been an Elementary Teacher (K-5), Pre-K Varying Exceptionalities Teacher, Reading Intervention Specialist, facilitated Professional Development workshops and served as an Administrator in schools. She is also a certified college professor in the College of Education and the Arts and Science. Here at FDLRS, Anjanette will focus on Child Find and Parent Resources. She will assist parents through workshops that empower them to become active participants in their child's education and provide professional development workshops for educators and educational providers. Anjanette is also our certified Gifted Specialist. She has done extensive research regarding gifted and talented students delivery of instruction, program strategies, criteria and assessments. Anjanette provides professional development for educators and administrators, curriculum review and strategies for parents to work with their children in the gifted and talented programs. |
Melissa Mulock
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Melissa Mulock |
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Melissa Mulock began her teaching career in 1999. As a Learning Resource Specialist, Melissa leads professional learning opportunities and coaches educators throughout the state of Florida in the areas of Reading, the Strategic Instruction Model and cooperative learning. Prior to leaving the classroom, she spent 12 years teaching reading and learning strategies to middle and high school students. Melissa earned her degree in Exceptional Student Education from the University of Central Florida. She has a passion for inclusion of students with unique needs, and credits quality content instruction using SIM Learning Strategies and Content Enhancement Routines paired with Kagan Cooperative Learning Structures as essential tools for making inclusion a success socially and academically for the benefit of all students. Melissa has experience in creating inclusion models and inclusive scheduling. Melissa has earned the elite status of a certified Strategic Instruction Model Professional Developer for the University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning since 2003 and as a National Board Certified Teacher in 2004. Melissa is a certified Kagan Cooperative Learning Associate Trainer and has a reading endorsement for the state of Florida. She has a strong desire for learning, mentoring, and leading others to build positive relationships and provide quality instruction. |
Brandi Parker
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Brandi Parker M.ED |
Technology | |
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Brandi Parker graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Master’s Degree in Exceptional Student Education specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorders. In addition to her master's degree, Brandi holds a bachelor's degree in Speech and Language Pathology. She is certified in K-12 Exceptional Student Education (ESE), Elementary Education K-6, Autism (ASD), English as Second Language Learners (ESOL), and Reading Endorsement. A majority of her career has been in an ESE separate classroom setting where creating independent successful learners was the goal. Her passion for student communication and accessible technology started here and followed throughout her career. She utilized assistive technology and AAC as a powerful tool in the classroom to enhance receptive language skills, reduce frustration, facilitate social interaction, support learning and cognitive skills and to increase overall enjoyment and engagement of life. Her role as a Support Facilitator allowed her to foster an inclusive learning environment from all backgrounds by fostering inclusivity and building the confidence of students with diverse learning needs. In the General Education classroom, her biggest focus was removing educational barriers by integrating UDL strategies and differentiating instruction to meet the diverse needs for all. She is dedicated and passionate about teaching students with Autism and related disorders, she loves creating an inclusive and innovative learning environment. She strongly believes in leveraging modern educational technologies to enhance student access and growth. She has also mentored and advised UCF students and other teachers within the classroom with technology and instructional supports. As a Technology and Learning Resource Specialist at FDLRS, she provides development and coaching support for teachers, therapists, administrators, and staff on Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Instructional and Assistive Technology (AT), Accommodations, Accessible Educational Materials (AEM), IEP Goal Writing, Data Collection, ASD, teaching students with Significant Disabilities and more. Her role at FDLRS is Technology and Learning Resource Specialist. She is passionate about creating a nurturing and inclusive educational experience for all students by supporting school staff and parents in removing barriers, enhancing communication, empowering students, and creating the integration of accessible technology.
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Pam Taylor
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Pam Taylor |
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Pamela Taylor graduated from the University of Central Florida with a B.S. In Exceptional Student Education K-12. She has taught in the field of education for over fifteen years. Her experience ranges from primary to secondary levels. Pamela was chosen to be part of a special education team to set up an ESE program to partner with businesses in the area to employ students with disabilities. Her dedication to the educational system paved a way for her to be nominated for teacher of the year. After teaching as an IND teacher, she became a support facilitator in elementary schools. Pamela mentored ESE teachers on PEER, ESE procedures, and scheduling. In September 2018, Pamela became a trainer with FDLRS specializing in the area of compliance and parent engagement. Her areas of focus include: Compliance. |
Beatrice Williams
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Beatrice Williams M. Ed. |
Technology | |
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Beatrice Williams holds a Master’s Degree in Exceptional Student Education with a specialization in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) from the University of Central Florida and a Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology. She is certified in ESE K-12, Elementary Education Pre-K through 3rd, and as a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA). With over a decade of experience, Beatrice has supported diverse learners in various capacities, including an ESE separate classroom setting teacher, an ESE support facilitator for grades K-5, and as a speech language therapist. Her passion is bridging educational gaps and fostering an inclusive environment where every student can thrive. She is also dedicated to educating parents and fellow educators on the importance of communication, integrating technology, and best practices in Exceptional Student Education. Beatrice currently serves as a Technology and Learning Resource Specialist at FDLRS. |
Support Staff
Denise Bagnerise
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Denise Bagnerise |
Administrative Assistant | |
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Her areas of focus at FDLRS includes: purchasing, budgets, and administrative support. |
Arelis Valentin
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Arelis Valentin |
Center Support Services | |
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Arelis has worked in the field of education for 12+ years. She has experience in the following areas: payroll services, administrative support, and media resource support. Her areas of focus at FDLRS includes: payroll, front office support, data collection and media resource support. |
Craig Stephens
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Craig Stephens |
Database Coordinator | |
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Craig has been working with computers for 30+ years. He has experience in almost every area of computers including computer repair, end-user support, network administration, programming, database creation and administration, web design and programming, business and graphics software training. His areas of focus at FDLRS includes: database administration, web site administration, registration system administration and inservice points reporting. |