- Education: BS - Marshall University; M.Ed - Nova University
- Over 35 years educational experience in classroom and administration
- FLDOE Certified in Math, Spanish, and School Principal
- Member of Westwood Baptist Church since 1984
- Inducted into the Marshall University Football Hall of Fame in 2016.
- Enjoys working in his yard, watching sports, and walking his cats.
WCS Faculty and Staff
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Bill Yanossy, Principal
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Mallory Bryant, Assistant principal
- Earned Bachelor's of Science in Mass Media Communication and Applied Mathematics from Florida State University
- 14 years teaching experience
- Professional Teaching Certificate: Mathematics Grades 6-12
- Attends First Baptist Church of Live Oak
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Kristin Summers,
ADMINISTRATOR ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT
- Education: M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction - American College of Education
- Completing an Ed.D in Educational Leadership dissertation
- Director of Curriculum and Instruction at North Florida Community College
- Member of Westwood Baptist Church
- Education: M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction - American College of Education
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Tiesha norris, Administrative Assistant
- Education: Lake City Community College
- Homeschooled both children 1st-12th grade
- 22 years teaching experience at WCS
- Attended WCS as a student for nine years
- Married for 22 years with two sons
- Member of Friendship Baptist Church
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TerrY Woods, BookKeeper
- Education: AA in Office Management - Lake City Community College
- Owner/Operator of Woods Bookkeeping and Payroll Services
- 22 years of bookkeeping experience
- Member of First Baptist Church
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Jean ohrmund, k-4
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Bonnie Swartz, K-4
- Education: AA in Child Development
- 35 years experience teaching preschool and kindergarten
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Mary Fletcher, Kindergarten
- Education: Certificate of Education in Early Childhood Training
- Online early childhood educational courses through Rochville University
- 39 years teaching experience in PreK, Kindergarten, and 1-5th grades
- CEU training at Pensacola Christian Colege
- Led teacher training seminar in Syracuse, NY
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Kelli Hogan, first grade
- Education - BA in Elementary Education
- 1 1years of teaching experience
- Attended WCS as a student from preschool through 8th grade
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Amy Ivie, first Grade
- Education: BS in Elementary Education - University of Phoenix
- 20 years teaching experience at WCS
- Attended WCS as a student through sixth grade
- Member of Westwood Baptist Church
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Patty Boswell, Second Grade
- Education - BS in Elementary Education
- 12 years of experience teaching at WCS
- Member of Westwood Baptist Church
- Enjoys spending time with her family and attending sporting events
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tiffany topping, second grade
- Earned Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Florida State University
- Earned Master's Degree in Education from Southern New Hampshire University
- 3 years teaching experience
- Attends First Baptist Church of Live Oak
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Jennifer Smith, third Grade
- Earned Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from Ashford University
- 11 years teaching experience
- Attends Live Oak Free Holiness Church
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Patty smith, third grade
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Betty Barker, Fourth GraDE
- Education: AA - Central Florida Community College
- 11 years experience teaching at WCS
- Former assistant director of a daycare in Ocala
- Pastor's wife at Orange Baptist Church
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misty cashmore, fourth grade
- 6 years teaching experience
- Former Special Education instructor at Suwannee Primary School
- Attends Suwannee Station Baptist Church
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kelly cushman, fifth grade
- Earned Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Florida
- 8 years teaching experience
- Attends Westwood Baptist Church
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annamary day, fifth grade
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Linda Barton, Middle School english & social studies
- Education: MA in Educational Leadership
- Reading Endorsement
- Over 40 years experience in teaching and school administration
- Has taught at WCS for five years
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emily barker, middle school science & math
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Sharon Westberry, middle school english & social studies
- Education: BA - Valdosta State University
- Certificate in Education - Florida Gateway College
- Taught at WCS for 5 years
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Pam Wainwright, middle school science & math
- Education: BS - Florida State University; MS - Florida State University
- Certified ESE K-12; Certified Elementary Ed K-6
- 30 years teaching experience
- Member of Orchard Community Church
- Education: BS - Florida State University; MS - Florida State University
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alyssa cashmore, High school spanish, history, & chorus/drama
- Completing Bachelor's Degree in Wildlife Conservation from Unity College
- 5 years experience teaching
- Attends Suwannee Station Baptist Church
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benjamin mowry, high school english & keyboarding
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, high school math
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stephanie terry, High school science & hope
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gavin cashmore, computer lab facilitator
- Completing Bachelor's Degree in Pastoral Ministries from the Baptist College of Florida
- 2 years teaching experience
- Attends Suwannee Station Baptist Church
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Elke Day, Art
- Education: CDA in Early Childhood Development
- 18 years teaching experience
- Teaches art to all grades, preschool through high school
- Co-owner of an ornament making business
- Sells artwork at Stephen Foster Cultural Center every winter
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benjamin kurz, chorus and journalism
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Luciana dacosta, physical education
- Education: Bachelors Degree in Physical Education from PUCPR Brazil
- 18 years of experience as a Personal Trainer
- Attends Holiness Church in Mayo, FL
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nancy warren, k3-k4 and after school care
- 37 years experience teaching at WCS
- Has taught preschool, kindergarten, and 1st grade
- Member of Westwood Baptist Church
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addison o'steen, after school care
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lindsey martin, after school care
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Carl Thomas, chapel leader
- Education: Extension Studies - Lee University
- Ordained Bishop in the Church of God
- Missionary evangelist who has served in Kenya, Ghana, Canada, China, Philippines, and other locations.
- 7 years experience teaching at WCS
- Education: Extension Studies - Lee University
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Kim Howard, Food Service Manager
- Certified by Safe-Serv
- 10 years experience at WCS
- Oversees the kitchen and lunchroom
- Organizes the annual Thanksgiving Feast, feeding 300 people in three hours
- Member of Antioch Baptist Church
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Juan Quispe, custodian