WCS Faculty and Staff

Highly Qualified. Dedicated. Christian. 

devoted to students. 

Instilling the love of Jesus every day. innovative teaching to prepare students for the future.

  • Bill Yanossy, Principal

    • Education: BS - Marshall University; M.Ed - Nova University
    • 43 years of educational experience in classroom and administration
    • FLDOE Certified in Math, Spanish, and School Principal
    • Attends Westwood Baptist Church
    • 9 years at Westwood

  • Kristin Summers, Assistant Principal

    • Education: EDS and MA - American College of Education.                         BA - St. Leo University
    • 13 years of educational experience in classroom and administration
    • FLDOE Certified in Math, ESOL, Reading Endorsement K-12
    • Attends Westwood Baptist Church
    • 10 years at Westwood

  • Tara lowe-Phillips, ASSISTANT principal

    • Education: BA and MA - University of Florida
    • 20 years educational experience, 10 years administrative experience
    • FLDOE Certified in English 6-12, Humanities K-12, Reading Endorsement K-12, Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum 5-9, and the Civics Seal of Excellence.
    • Attends New Hope Baptist Church in Jennings
    • 2 years at Westwood

  • MALLORY BRYANT, 8-12 GR. Curriculum Coordinator, Dual Enrollment & Flvs  Specialist

    • Education: BA in Mass Media Communication & Applied Mathematics
    • 17 years of educational experience, 4 years administrative experience
    • FLDOE Certified in Mathematics 6-12
    • Attends First Baptist Church of Live Oak
    • 6 years at Westwood

  • Tiesha norris, Administrative Assistant

    • Education: Lake City Community College
    • 25 years teaching experience at WCS
    • Attended WCS as a student for nine years
    • 25 years at Westwood

  • TerrY Woods, BookKeeper

    • Education: AA in Office Management - Lake City Community College
    • Owner/Operator of Woods Bookkeeping and Payroll Services
    • 27 years of bookkeeping experience
    • 10 years at Westwood
    • Attends First Baptist Church of Live Oak

  • Jean ohrmund, k-3/K-4

    • Education: AS in Early Childhood Education - Lake Sumter State College
    • 19 years classroom experience
    • CDA certified
    • Has taught VPK, Head Start, K3, K4, and K5.
    • Attends the Live Oak Church of God

  • janice lazio, kindergarten

    • Education: BA from Cal State University, MA from National University
    • California Teaching Certificate
    • 10 years in education
    • Attends Westwood Baptist Church
    • First year at Westwood

  • Mary Fletcher, first grade

    • Education: Certificate of Education in Early Childhood Training
    • Online early childhood educational courses through Rochville University
    • 43 years teaching experience in PreK, Kindergarten, and 1-5th grades
    • CEU training at Pensacola Christian College
    • Led teacher training seminar in Syracuse, NY
    • Attends Midway Baptist Church

  • Amy Ivie, first Grade

    • Education: BS in Elementary Education - University of Phoenix
    • 22 years teaching experience at WCS
    • Attended WCS as a student through sixth grade
    • Girl's Volleyball Assistant Coach
    • Attends Westwood Baptist Church

  • Patty Boswell, Second Grade

    • Education: BS in Elementary Education
    • 23 years of experience teaching at WCS
    • Attends Westwood Baptist Church

  • Jennifer Smith, third Grade

    • Education: BA in Early Childhood Education from Ashford University
    • 12 years teaching experience
    • Attends Free Holiness Church of Live Oak

  • Betty Barker, Fourth GraDE

    • Education: AA - Central Florida Community College
    • 13 years experience teaching at WCS
    • Former assistant director of Daycare in Ocala, Florida
    • Attends Orange Baptist Church

  • misty cashmore, fourth grade

    • Education: AA degree
    • 8 years teaching experience
    • Former Special Education instructor at Suwannee Primary School
    • Attends Parkview Baptist Church

  • kelly cushman, fifth grade

    • Education: BA in Elementary Education from the University of Florida
    • 15 years teaching experience
    • Attends Westwood Baptist Church

  • Annie day, fifth grade

    • Education: Currently a student at NFC
    • CDA and FCCPC Certified.
    • 7 years at WCS
    • Attends Christ Central in Lake City

  • Patty smith, sixth grade Language arts & history, 6th grade bible

    • Education: Credentials for Early Childhood Education and Directors from North Florida Community College
    • CDA Certified
    • 15 years of teaching experience
    • Attends Mayo Baptist Church

  • emily barker, 6th grade science & math,

    6th Grade bible

    • Education: AA from North Florida Community College

    • 11 years teaching experience

    • 4 years at WCS

    • Attends Orange Baptist Church

  • Spencer Smith-Corbett, 7th & 8th english

    & social studies, 7th grade bible

    • Education: BS from Valdosta State University, MA from Grace University
    • Minister at Mt.Paran Baptist Church in Mayo, FL
    • 17 years in education

  • Brandie mcgraw, 7th & 8th Math & Science,

    8th grade  bible

    • Education: CEU training for Pensacola Christian College & CGACS
    • 5 years teaching experience
    • Attends the Bell Church of God

  • Jeffry Boatright, High school history, Hope, 

    9th grade Bible

    • Education: BA from Saint Leo University
    • FLDOE Certified in Civics Seal of Excellence, General Science (5-9), &      Social Science (6-12)
    • 12 years of teaching experience
    • Member of the Gideons International
    • Attends the the Live Oak Church of the Nazarene

  • benjamin mowry, high school english & keyboarding, 12th grade bible

    • Education: AA degree from North Florida College
    • 8 years of teaching experience at WCS
    • Coast Guard Veteran
    • Attends Westwood Baptist Church

  • jesse caskin, high school math, 

    10th grade bible

    • Education: BA in Engineering, with a Minor in Mathematics, from Pensacola Christian College
    • 3 years teaching experience at WCS

  • stephannie terry, High school science & jourmalism, 11th grade bible

    • Education: BA in Business Leadership from Baptist College of Florida
    • 3 years teaching at Westwood
    • Attends First Baptist Church of Live Oak

  • Elke Day, Art teacher

    • Education: CDA in Early Childhood Development
    • 18 years teaching experience
    • Small business owner of art
    • Attends the Live Oak Church of God

  • benjamin kurz, chorus and journalism, 

    boy's basketball coach

    • Education: BA from Spurgeon Baptist Bible College
    • 10 years teaching experience
    • Ordained minister and trained counselor
    • Has worked in pastoral ministry for 22 years
    • Pastor of Faith Baptist Church in Lake City

  • Luciana dacosta, physical education &

    HS Hope

    • Education: BA in Physical Education from PUCPR Brazil
    • 20 years of experience as a Personal Trainer
    • Certified in CPR and First Aid
    • 6 years at WCS
    • Attends the Live Oak Church of God

  • Carl Thomas, Lab FACILITATOR, 

    chapel leader, Counselor

    • Education: BA in Extension Studies - Lee University
    • Education: MA in Counseling from Pentecostal Theological Seminary
    • Ordained Bishop in the Church of God
    • Certified in Chaplaincy
    • Missionary evangelist who has served in Kenya, Ghana, Canada, China, Philippines, and other locations.
    • 8 years at WCS

  • Rachel Valerio, Spanish Teacher & Girl's Volleyball coach

    • Education: BS from Southeastern University
    • International Volleyball
    • Attends The Orchard Church in Lake City


  • nancy warren, Paraprofessional

    • 41 years experience teaching at WCS
    • Has taught pre-school, kindergarten, and 1st grade
    • 2nd grade Paraprofessional
    • Attends Westwood Baptist Church

  • Kim Howard, Food Service Manager

    • Certified by Safe-Serv
    • CPR and First Aid Certified.
    • 13 years experience at WCS

  • priscilla isidro,  

    Kindergarten parapro, Lunch Assistant

    • Substitute teaching experience for 2 years
    • CDA Certified
    • Fluent in Spanish
    • Attends

  • Juan Quispe, custodian

    • 13 years at WCS
    • Certified in Basic Fire Extinguisher
    • Fluent in Spanish