Mental health is important at every stage of life. Addressing mental health needs in school is critically important because 1 in 5 children and youth have a diagnosable emotional, behavioral, or mental health disorder. Furthermore, 1 in 10 young people have a mental health challenge that is severe enough to impair how they function at home, school, or the community. Even though mental illness affects so many of our students, as many as 80% of them do not receive the mental health support they need.
Source: Problems at School | Association for Children's Mental Health
Charlotte County Public Schools has a team dedicated to addressing the mental health needs of our students. The school social worker, school psychologist, and school counselor work in collaboration with school administration and staff to address the needs of each individual student. Our School-based mental health team members also collaborate with the FLDOE to acquire the most up-to-date information and resources to share with students, staff, and families.
Below is a list of School-Based Mental Health Staff listed by school site.
SC: School Counselor
SP: School Psychologist
SSW: Social Worker
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Middle Schools
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High Schools
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Center Schools
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Charter Schools
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Deep Creek Elementary
941-255-7535
SC: Noelle Olby
SP: Ashleigh Turley
SSW: Marie Navarro
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L.A. Ainger Middle
941-697-5800
SC: Kevin Skavhaug (6&7)
SC: Kelly Gilbert (8)
SP: Katie Burnett
SSW: Jessica Gadus
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Charlotte High
941-575-5450
SC: Trish Grieco 9/10 A-L
SC: Josalyn Leath 9/10 M-Z
SC: Veronica Alache 11/12 A-L
SC: Kathleen Carroll 11/12 M-Z
GD: Kameelah Goodman
SP: Cary Trierweiler
SSW: Mae Promseemai
SSW: Gloria Scaruzzi
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The Academy
941-255-7545
SC: Joe Haynes
SP: Ashley Chermak
SSW: Brittany Baumhardt
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FSW Collegiate
941-637-5673
SC: Amber Foster-Vasile
SP: Ashleigh Turley
SSW: Charity Shier
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East Elementary
941-575-5475
SC: Karisa Wideikis
SP: Grace Kelly
SSW: Angela Sokolova
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Murdock Middle
941-255-7525
SC: Kim Ceballos (6,7 & 8 (M-Z)
SC: Sandra Tavares (6 7,& 8 A-L)
SP: Jenna Poulsen (intern)
SSW: Hayley Edwards
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Lemon Bay High
941-474-7702
SC: Dawn Bedford (12th)
SC: Pam Johnson (11th)
SC: Rachelle Patterson (9th)
SC: Jen Ragazzone (10th)
SP: Carole Barber-Scully
SSW: Chelsea Grzechowiak
SSW: Vicki Robinson
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Charlotte Harbor Center
941-255-7440
SC: Linda Thomas
SP: Joline Tsoronis
SSW: Rebecca Henshaw
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Babcock Neighborhood
239-567-3043
SC: Christopher Applegate
SC: Caitlyn Morris
SP: Praise Solate
SSW: Meghan Bellamy
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Kingsway Elementary
941-255-7590
SC: Damion Williams
SP: Cary Trierweiler
SSW: Vicky Daly
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Port Charlotte Middle
941-255-7460
SC: Eric Grzechowiak (6 A-L & 8)
SC: Alesha Jewett (6 M-Z, 7)
SP: Amanda Taggart (intern)
SSW: Kearstin Pineda
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Port Charlotte High
941-255-7485
SC: Jodi Booher(11, 10 A-F)
SC: TBA
SC: James Strauss (12, 10 P-Z)
SC: Kerrie Thibeault (9, 10 G-O)
SP: Adam Burke (intern)
SSW: Andell Napoleon
SSW: Claudia Ramirez
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Charlotte Virtual School
941-255-7507
SC: Lucinda Rempala (1809)
SP: Grace Kelly
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Liberty Elementary
941-255-7515
SC: Julio Guerra
SP: Catharine Warth
SSW: Carrie Harvey
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Punta Gorda Middle
941-575-5484
SC: Jasmine Puskey (6)
SC: David Robertson (8)
SC: Tamra Thompson (7)
SP: Madison Culligan
SSW: Korie Shipley
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Meadow Park Elementary
941-255-7470
SC: Dr. Bo Bishop
SP: Ashley Chermak
SSW: Charyssa Livingston
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Myakka River Elementary
941-697-7111
SC: Marie Gibson
SP: Katie Burnett
SSW: Alyssa Ponder
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Neil Armstrong Elementary
941-255-7450
SC:Julianne Sterbutzel
SP: Mackie Magoulas
SSW: Lisa Morazes
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Peace River Elementary
941-255-7622
SC: Cari Hooper
SP: Kerri Masini
SSW: Sandi Currier
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Sallie Jones Elementary
941-575-5440
SC: TBA
SP: Praise Solate
SSW: Kelly Howarth
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Vineland Elementary
941-697-6600
SC: TBA
SP: Carole Barber-Scully
SSW: Kelly Baker
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