Staff Directory

Our staff are the collective heartbeat of North Florida School of Special Education. We are educators, cheerleaders, confidants, and coaches, united by a love for our students and an eagerness to see them grow and succeed. North Florida School of Special Education starts and ends with these people.

Administration & Leadership

Sally Hazelip, Head of School

Deb Rains, Assistant Head of School

Kim Namey, Director of Business Operations

Laura Davis, Director of Advancement

Tiffany Edwards, Human Resource Officer

Dawna Vaughn, Director of Academics

Madeline Vanhouten, Admissions and Student Services Coordinator

Stacy Santiago, Director of Family and Student Activities

Lisa Austin, Programs & Services Manager

Ann Atkins, Director of Transition and Postgraduates

Denise Torres, Services Advocate

Michele Achtemeier, Behavior Services Manager

Kara Omesol, Academic Coordinator

Eden Resnik, Volunteer Coordinator and Marketing Manager

Christine Adams, Community Vocational Manager

Amanda Stacy, Administrative Assistant/Lower School

Nancy Hutchison, Administrative Assistant/Upper School

Culinary Services

Carrie Eagle, Director of Culinary Arts Program

Adam Tate, Lunch Services Manager

Berry Good Farms

Joel Weathers, Director of Berry Good Farms

Berry Good Blooms

Renee Weathers, Berry Good Blooms Assistant

Barkin’ Biscuits

Gail Wickenden, Barkin’ Biscuits Manager

Jackie Williams, Barkin’ Biscuits Assistant

Art With Soul

Heather Heywood, Art with Soul Manager

Delores Barr Weaver Therapeutic Equestrian Center

Cara Bauman, Barn Operations Manager

Faye Clever, Equestrian Center Programs Manager