About
Faculty and Staff

Specialists

 
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.

Academic Support Team

Liz McNairy
School Counselor

Loyola University - M.Ed
Salisbury University - BA

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Diane Bajalia
Academic Support Coordinator

University of Florida - M.Ed
Jacksonville University - BS

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Kristin Thomforde
Learning Support Specialist

University of North Florida - BA

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Fine Arts

Alli Flores
Art Specialist

University of Florida - MFA
Valdosta State University - BFA

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Jessica Barker
Music Specialist

Florida State University - BME

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Chrystal Staples
Band and Drumline Specialist

University of West Florida - BME

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Lindsay Curry
Fine Arts Coordinator

Florida State College at Jacksonville - BS

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Hannah Tucker
Dance Manager

Towson University - BFA

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Ashley Nelson
Dance Instructor

Florida State College - AA

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Josie Camp
Dance Instructor

University of Nevada-Las Vegas - BFA

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Foreign Language

Iliana Leonard
Spanish Specialist

University of Florida - M.Ed
University of Florida - BA

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Literacy

Jennifer Currie
Literacy and Library Specialist

Cassius College of Buffalo, N.Y. - BA
University of Buffalo - MS


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Physical Education

Doug Postell
Specialists Team Lead
PE Specialist


Walden University - MS
Auburn University - BA

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Leif Noran
PE Specialist

University of North Florida - BA

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Emily Vasquez
PE Specialist

City University of New York at Queens College - MScED
State University of New York at Binghamton University - BA

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Science / Technology

Cristina Knodel
Computer Science and
Technology Integration Specialist

University of North Florida - M.Ed
University of North Florida - BAE

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Deborah Landon
Science Specialist

Florida International University - BS

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