Administration
Principal:
Steve Petrie
Dr. Petrie brings to Union Academy a wealth of knowledge in working with students and parents. He has served as a teacher, guidance counselor, and school administrator. His administrative experience includes fourteen years as a school principal and seven years as an Area Assistant Superintendent. In 1994, he was recognized as Florida Principal of the Year, earning the Principal Achievement Award for Outstanding Leadership.
Dr. Petrie’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Social
Sciences from Florida Southern College, Master of Education in Guidance and
Counseling from Rollins College, Specialist in Education in Administration
and Supervision from Rollins College, and a Doctor of Education in
Educational Leadership from the University of Central Florida.
Assistant Principal: Dr. Alonzo Williams
Dr.
Alonzo Williams Jr. has 31 years of educational experience. During his
educational career, he has served in various capacities ranging from the
classroom (Elementary and Middle) to Dean of Students. Dr. Williams has
served as an Assistant Principal of Administration for three years before
his arrival at Union Academy Magnet School. He holds a Bachelor of Science
in Music Education and a Master of Education in elementary education from
Florida A. & M. University. He has earned an Educational Specialist in
Gifted Education from Nova Southeastern University and a Doctorate of
Philosophy in Educational Leadership from Walden University.`
Dr. Williams’ goal is to provide instructional leadership that will develop
the intellectual, social and emotional potential of each student.
Faculty
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6th Grade Team
- Mrs. Kristen Chaves - Math
- Mrs. Christy Trotter - Reading
- Mrs. Mica Sylvestre - World Culture
- Mrs. Cindy Moellering - Science
- Mrs. Deborah Draper - Language Arts
- Mrs. Cynthia Clark - Research / Team Leader
7th Grade Team
- Mrs. Jan Wilson - Science / Team Leader
- Mrs. Carole Marler - Reading
- Mrs. Kathie Goldstein - Language Arts
- Mrs. Shanna Calandros - Math
- Mrs. Abby Kayden - Civics
- Mrs. Yomara Williams - Research
8th Grade Team
- Mr. Larry Hughes - Research / Team Leader
- Mrs. Kim Motta - Reading
- Mrs. Heather Landreth - Language Arts
- Mr. Donald Buchanan - Science
- Mrs. Julie Pahlman - Math
- Mr. Bennie Woodard - History
Media Center
- Mrs. Janice Lunn - Media Specialist
Elective Teachers
- Mrs. Beverly Williams - Art Teacher / Team Leader
- Mr. Kent Kesler - Band & Orchestra Director
- Mrs. Brittany Smith - Chorus / Keyboarding
- Mrs. Star Alexander - PE Coach
- Mr. Sean McCraw - PE Coach
- Mr. Jorge Gautier - Spanish
- Ms. Lydia Alderman - Spanish
- Mrs. Jodi Pemberton - Intensive Reading / TV Productions
- Ms. Eileen Cooper - Intensive Math
- Mr. Brian Giardina - Alpha Teacher / Learning Strategies / TV Productions
- Mr. Michael McCarty - Network Manager / TV Productions
Office and Support Staff
- Ms. Judy Grimes - Principal's Secretary
- Mrs. Ana Delgado - Financial Secretary
- Mrs. Theresa Tillman - Terminal Operator
- Mrs. Debbie Milligan - Clinic Nurse
Resource
- Mr. Brian Giardina - ESE Teacher
- Ms. Kim White - Counselor
- Mrs. Debbie Canning - MYP Trainer
- Mrs. Charissa Kesler - MYP Coordinator
Dining Room
- Mrs. Kathi Spence - Cafeteria Manager

