WCS Faculty and Staff

  • Bill Yanossy, Principal

    • 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.

  • Mallory Bryant, Assistant principal

    • Education: BS in Applied Math - Florida State University
    • Certified teacher with 10 years experience
    • Enjoys traveling, and has spent time teaching English in China

  • 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
    • Enjoys traveling and spending time with family

  • 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
    • Enjoys reading, watching football, and spending time with friends and family

  • TerrY Woods, BookKeeper

    • Education: AA in Office Management - Lake City Community College
    • Owner/Operator of Woods Bookkeeping and Payroll Services
    • 21 years of bookkeeping experience
    • Member of First Baptist Church
    • Enjoys doing crafts and all kinds of DIY projects

  • Bonnie Swartz, K3-4

    • Education: AA in Child Development
    • 34 years experience teaching preschool and kindergarten
    • Mother of two and grandmother of five
    • Enjoys walks on the beach, collecting seashells, and gardening


  • 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
    • Married with 3 children, 8 grandchildren
    • Enjoys spending time with family, singing, going to the mountains, and traveling
    • FSU sports fan!! GO NOLES

  • Jean ohrmund, kindergarten


  • Kelli Hogan, first grade

    • Education - BA in Elementary Education
    • 10 years of teaching experience
    • Attended WCS as a student from preschool through 8th grade

  • Amy Ivie, first Grade

    • Education: BS in Elementary Education - University of Phoenix
    • 19 years teaching experience at WCS
    • Attended WCS as a student through sixth grade
    • Member of Westwood Baptist Church
    • Enjoys reading and cheering for the Florida Gators

  • 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

  • tiffany topping, second grade


  • Jennifer Smith, third Grade

    • Education: BA in Early Childhood Education from Ashford University
    • 11 yeas teaching WCS
    • Enjoys spending time with family and friends and traveling
    • Married for 15 years with two daughters who attend WCS

  • Betty Barker, Fourth GraDE

    • Education: AA - Central Florida Community College
    • 10 years experience teaching at WCS
    • Former assistant director of a daycare in Ocala
    • Pastor's wife at Orange Baptist Church
    • Enjoys serving at her church, reading, and spending time with family

  • misty cashmore, fourth grade


  • mary clemente, fifth grade


  • kelly cushman, fifth grade

    • Education: BA in Elementary Education from University of Florida
    • 6 years teaching experience
    • Married with 3 children
    • Attends Westwood Baptists Church
    • Enjoys all things vintage

  • Linda Barton, Sixth & seventh GRADE

    • Education: MA in Educational Leadership
    • Reading Endorsement
    • Over 39 years experience in teaching and school administration
    • Has taught at WCS for five years
    • Traveled extensively, including locations like Israel, Turkey, and France

  • Patty oxendine, sixth & seventh grade


  • Sharon Westberry, seventh & eighth grade

    • Education: BA - Valdosta State University
    • Certificate in Education - Florida Gateway College
    • Seven years experience in banking and insurance fields
    • Taught at WCS for 5 years
    • Enjoys reading, fishing, and cooking

  • Pam Wainwright, seventh & eighth grade

    • 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
    • Enjoys baking and reading

  • alyssa cashmore, High school spanish & history

    • Education: Completing BS in Counseling Psychology at Toccoa Falls College
    • 5 years experience teaching
    • Member of Suwannee Station Baptist Church of Live Oak
    • Enjoys spending time with her husband, art, the outdoors, and her two dogs

  • benjamin mowry, high school english


  • evan wright, high school math


  • kaitlyn white, High school science, and hope


  • JENNIFER STANSEL, computer lab facilitator

    • Education: CDA - Ashworth College
    • 6 years teaching experience
    • Computer Lab Facilitator
    • Member of Haven Full Gospel Church
    • Enjoys four-wheeling, camping, the beach, and sporting events

  • Elke Day, Art

    • Education: CDA in Early Childhood Development
    • 17 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
    • Enjoys camping and crafting with her family

  • benjamin kurz, chorus and journalism


  • Luciana dacosta, physical education

    • Education: Bachelors Degree in Physical Education from PUCPR Brazil
    • 17 years of experience as a Personal Trainer
    • Married for 16 years with 2 children
    • Attends Holiness Church in Mayo, FL
    • Enjoys sports, watching and cheering on the New England Patriots, traveling, and spending time with family

  • nancy warren, k3-k4 and after school care

    • 36 years experience teaching at WCS
    • Has taught preschool, kindergarten, and 1st grade
    • Has 4 children, 8 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild
    • Member of Westwood Baptist Church
    • Enjoys cross stitch and watching football

  • Emily Barker, after school care

    • Education: AA in General Studies from North Florida Community College
    • 5 years substitute teaching at WCS
    • Member of Orange Baptist Church
    • Enjoys reading James Patterson novels

  • 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.
    • 6 years experience teaching at WCS
    • Enjoys cooking, reading, traveling, and spending time with family

  • Kim Howard, Food Service Manager

    • Certified by Safe-Serv
    • 9 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
    • Enjoys working in her yard and watching Hallmark movies

  • Juan Quispe, custodian


  • Lou jack smith, custodian