Big Pine Academy is a Florida Department of Education "A" rated school
Teachers & Staff
Cathy Hoffman, Executive Director
Teachers & Staff
Cathy Hoffman, Principal
Principal Facts!
- Birthday: April 5
- Educational Background: Bowling Green State University, BS in Education & University of Dayton, MA in Administration and Supervision
- How long have you lived in the Keys? 11 Years
- Hobbies: Traveling
Jennifer Blackburn, Office Manager
jennifer.blackburn@keysschools.com
Staff Facts!
- Birthday: October 13
- Educational Background: University of Florida, BA in Criminology & Commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant USAF
- How long have you lived in the Keys? 12 Years
- Hobbies: Reading and spending time with friends and family.
Trina Rodriguez, PK3/VPK at the ELC
Liz Bradley, PK3/VPK at the ELC
Tanya Byargeon, VPK at the Main Campus
Kelli Berger, Kindergarten & Director of the ELC
Teacher Facts!
- Birthday: July 21
- Educational Background: BA in Art and Advertising & Teaching Certification in Early Childhood Education
- How long have you lived in the Keys? 12 Years
- Hobbies: Spending time with my family & Sunday afternoon with my friends.
Felicia Sury, First Grade
Teacher Facts!
- Birthday: May 14
- Educational Background: University of West Florida, BA in Elementary Education
- How long have you lived in the Keys? 22 Years
- Hobbies: Snorkeling, cooking, & reading
Leah Etmanczyk, Second Grade
leah.etmanczyk@keysschools.com
Teacher Facts!
- Birthday: March 8
- Educational Background: BS in Legal Studies & an Elementary Ed Certification (K-6)
- How long have you lived in the Keys? My entire life!
- Hobbies: Spending time on the water. I also like to cook, walk my dogs, and work in my yard.
Dani Mackenzie, Third Grade
dani.mackenzie@keysschools.com
Teacher Facts!
- Birthday: March 29
- Educational Background: Certified in Elementary Education, with an emphases in Reading and Language Arts
- How long have you lived in the Keys? 5 Years
- Hobbies: I love the life the Florida Keys have to offer. I am an avid kayaker and still find time weekly to get out on our beautiful water.
Tina Sizing, Fourth Grade
Florida High Impact Teacher
Sarah Williams, Fifth Grade
sarah.williams@keysschools.com
Florida High Impact Teacher
Teacher Facts!
- Birthday: October 20
- Educational Background: Certified in K-6 Elementary, Reading K-12, Social Sciences 5-9, Language Arts 5-9, and ESOL.
- How long have you lived in the Keys? 3 Years
- Hobbies: My favorite past time is being on the water. I love to scuba dive, spearfish, and fish with my family and friends.
Del Gerard, ESE & Counseling
Teacher Facts!
- Birthday: August 28
- Educational Background: Florida International University, BS in Special Education
- How long have you lived in the Keys? 16 Years
- Hobbies: I love shopping and watching Classic movies and current Horror movies.
Kaylin Moser, Speech Therapist
Tom Junker, PE/Technology/Math Tutor (Specials)
Teacher Facts!
- Birthday: February 25
- Educational Background: West Virginia University, BS
- How long have you lived in the Keys? 15 Years
- Hobbies: Coaching my daughter in flag football, basketball, and softbal