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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