About
Faculty and Staff

Administration and Staff

 
The faculty and staff at JCDS are dedicated to meeting the educational, physical, and emotional needs of each student. As life-long learners, our faculty receives continual professional development and many hold advanced degrees.

Portrait of a JCDS Educator


Head of School

Christopher Johnson
Head of School

University of Arizona - M.Ed
Plymouth State University - M.Ed
University of Arizona - BA

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Senior Administration

Tonya Elstein
Director of Education

University of North Florida - BA

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Deanna Gammon
Director of Business

Florida State University - BA

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Rebecca Schwam
Director of Advancement

Cleveland State University - MPA
University of Massachusetts, Amherst - BA

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Admissions

Krista Pizzi
Director of Admissions

Florida State University - BS

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Lauren Ellis
Associate Director of Admissions

Arizona State University - BS

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Advancement

Michael Porter
Electronic Media Manager
Webmaster

Jacksonville University - MAT
Jacksonville University - BA

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Lori Hall
Systems and Data Manager

Florida State University - BS

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Kamryn St. Thomas
Annual Giving and Family
Engagement Manager

Armstrong State University - MA
Clemson University - BA

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Natalie Jackson
Marketing and Communications
Associate Manager

University of Central Florida - BS

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Business

Lori Merrill
Controller

Flagler College - BA

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Clinton Keller
Business Associate

Daytona Beach Community College

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Amy Kucsak
Human Resources Manager

Florida State University - MLS
University of Central Florida - BS

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Operations

Jennifer Highsmith
Director of Operations and Facilities

Florida State University - MSW
University of Central Florida - BA

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Brendan Haney
Director of Technology

Lenoir-Rhyne University - BA

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Nathan Renstrom
Director of Auxiliary Services

Georgia College and State University - M.Ed
University of Central Florida - BS

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Brian Turk
Associate Director of Auxiliary Services

University of North Florida - BBA

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Iva Scepanovic
Operations and Tech Coordinator

Georgia Southern University - BS
Valdosta State University - MBA

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Student Services

Keri Calvert
School Nurse

Phoenix College - AAS, RN

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Kathryn Braswell
Education Associate

Jacksonville University - BA

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Jenni Rodriguez
Welcome Center Coordinator

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - BBA

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Amy Blumstein
Extended Care Manager

University of North Florida - BA


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Dining Room Staff

Jim Gruebel
Executive Chef

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Rafael Bonet
Sous Chef

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Jenilis Lopez
Dining Room Staff

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Matthew Patton
Dining Room Staff

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Facilities

Patrick Grant
Facilities Team Lead

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Americus Jennings
Facilities Team Member

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James Borroughs
Facilities Team Member

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Eddy Ceballos
Facilities Team Member

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