Celebrating Excellence at Sebastian Middle School!
We are proud to announce our Teacher of the Year, Rookie Teacher of the Year, and School-Related Employee of the Year! These outstanding individuals represent the dedication, passion, and excellence that make Sebastian Middle School such a special place to learn and grow.
Their hard work and commitment to our students, school, and community inspire all of us every day. Join us in celebrating their accomplishments and the incredible impact they make!
🌟 Click here to see all of our nominees and learn more about their amazing contributions.
Sebastian Middle School - Faculty & Staff
** Email addresses for Staff can be found in HAC.
Administration
Ms. Kirstie Gabaldon
Principal
Ms. Melinda Bogart
Assistant Principal
Ms. Christy Solana
Executive Secretary/Bookkeeper
Ms. Shalynn Sims
Dean of Students
Ms. Jennifer Tedder
Food Service Manager
Mr. Bradley Ponce
Maintenance Manager
Office Staff:
Ms. Cindy Willey
Computer Operator
Ms. Stephanie Reems
School Secretary
Ms. Yeji Matthews
Guidance Secretary
Support Staff:
Mr. Brian Suarez
TSS Technician
Ms. Rebecca Colvin
School Nurse
Ms. Beatrice Murray
Dean’s Office Paraprofessional
Guidance Department:
Ms. Leanne Fortune
Guidance Counselor
(8th Grade, 7th Grade M-Z)
Ms. Joan Lobo
Guidance Counselor
(6th Grade, 7th A-L)
Mr. Eric Smith
Testing Coordinator
Media Center:
Ms. Rowena Barnard
Media Specialist
Ms. Heather Dempsey
Media Paraprofessional
*Please use Schoology to contact your student’s instructor. *
Language Arts / Reading Department:
Ms. Clark – ILC Coach
Ms. Kirby-Allie – 6th Grade
Ms. H-Giacosa – 6th Grade
Ms. Tabet – 7th Grade
Ms. Parisen – 7th Grade
Mr. Jansen – 8th grade
Ms. Martin- 8th Grade
Ms. Charles-Smith – Reading
Ms. Cruz – Reading/Unique Skills
Math Department:
Ms. Taylor – 6th Grade
Mr. McCoy – 6th / 7th Grade
Ms. Propst – 7 Grade
Ms. Friberg – Pre-Algebra
Mr. O’Neil – Algebra and Geometry
Science Department:
Mr. Kassay – 6th/7th Grade
Ms. Ridilla – 6th/7th Grade
Ms. Harvey – 7th Grade/ Chair
Mr. Crites – 8th Grade
Ms. Malik- 8th Grade
Social Studies Department:
Mr. Dunn – 6th Grade
Mr. Woolsey – 6th Grade
Mr. DeDonatis- 7th Grade
Ms. Hancock – 7th Grade/8th Grade
Mr. Stevens – 8th Grade
Electives / Resources:
VISUAL ART:
Mr. Lux
Mr. Doenges
Drama:
Ms. Parisen – Drama
Music:
Mr. Collester
Physical Education:
Ms. Lightsey – 6th/7th Grade
Mr. Razey – 7th/8th – Chair
Mr. Flenorl – 7th
Spanish:
Ms. Randolph
STEAM:
Ms. Robinson – Chair / Coach
Mr. Clouse – 6th/7th
Ms. Bennett – ICT
Exceptional Student Education:
Ms. Geraghty – Access Teacher
Mr. Bedi – Access Teacher
VE SUPPORT
Ms. Torboli – VE Support L/A – Chair
Ms. Fillare – VE Support Math
Ms. Diaz – VE Support L/A
Mr. McCormick – VE Support Math
Ms. Steinberg – VE Support Math / L/A
Ms. Moody / Support Reading
Ms. Butler / Support Science