2016-2017
2016 Florida Assistant Principal of the Year
Kelly Stedman
Lee County
James Stephens International Academy
Fort Myers, Florida
Kelly Stedman has been the assistant principal at James Stephens International Academy for the last year. Her colleagues expressed an appreciation for her passionate support of students and the way in which she helps teachers grow. She stands out among her peers for her ability to make parents, staff and students feel valued and cared for. No matter the situation, Stedman is described as always having a positive attitude and tackling every challenge she faces.
Finalists:
Dr. Jacqueline A. Smith
Broward County
Hollywood Hills High School
Hollywood, Florida
Marlene L. Straughan
Lake County
Mount Dora High School
Mount Dora, Florida
District Winners:
Elementary School
- Aaron Matt Walker
Duval County
John Stockton Elementary School
Jacksonville, Florida - Catrena Fieg
Escambia County
Hellen Caro Elementary School
Pensacola, Florida - Kimberly Garcia
Indian River County
Fellsmere Elementary School
Fellsmere, Florida - Kelly Stedman
Lee County
James Stephens International Academy
Fort Myers, Florida - Renee Diane Croyle Nellenbach
Pinellas County
Lakewood Elementary School
St. Petersburg, Florida - Daniel Balsavich
Santa Rosa County
S.S. Dixon Primary School
Pace, Florida - Jeanette Murphy
St. Johns County
Cunningham Elementary School
St. Johns, Florida
Middle School
- Meara Trine
Brevard County
Andrew Jackson Middle School
Titusville, Florida - Christy D. Graham
Clay County
Oakleaf Junior High School
Orange Park, Florida - Shawn West
Highlands County
Sebring Middle School
Sebring, Florida - Dr. Deborah Thomas
Leon County
William J. Montford III Middle School
Tallahassee, Florida - Thomas Rademacher
Osceola County
Saint Cloud Middle School
Saint Cloud, Florida - Trina Grenon
Seminole County
Millennium Middle School
Sanford, Florida
High School
- Brian Bullock
Bay County
Bay High School
Panama City, Florida - Dr. Jacqueline A. Smith
Broward County
Hollywood Hills High School
Hollywood, Florida - Kenneth Seybold
Flagler County
Matanzas High School
Palm Coast, Florida - Marlene L. Straughan
Lake County
Mount Dora High School
Mount Dora, Florida - Dr. Capildeo Jadonath
Orange County
Orange Technical College – Mid Florida Campus
Orlando, Florida - Joseph Lezeau
St. Lucie County
Fort Pierce Westwood High School
Fort Pierce, Florida
K-8 School
- George Collins
Marion County
Hillcrest School
Ocala, Florida - Dr. Gabriel Quintero
Miami-Dade County
Kenwood K-8 Center
Miami, Florida