{"id":2864,"date":"2020-08-21T09:15:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-21T13:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/schools.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/vge\/?page_id=2864"},"modified":"2026-04-08T10:01:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:01:27","slug":"meetyourworldchangers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/schools.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/vge\/meetyourworldchangers\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Your World Changers"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_tabs active_section=”1″ title=”Administration”][vc_tta_section title=”Principal” tab_id=”1723082985253-db950fd8-ead6″][vc_column_text css=””]Andrea Popwell<\/a>– Principal<\/p>\n

A Message from Principal Andrea Popwell:<\/em><\/p>\n

Dear Village Green Environmental Studies Elementary Students, Parents, Staff and Community,<\/p>\n

I’m thrilled to be part of the amazing team at Village Green Elementary, and I’m excited about the journey ahead. <\/span><\/p>\n

I am truly honored to introduce myself as the newly appointed principal of Village Green Elementary. It is with great excitement and dedication that I join this wonderful community. I am committed to fostering a nurturing and supportive environment where every student can thrive.<\/p>\n

Our goal at Village Green Elementary is to create a place where students feel inspired and empowered to reach their full potential. We will work together to provide engaging learning experiences, encourage curiosity, and celebrate the unique talents of each child.<\/p>\n

I look forward to meeting and collaborating with all of you as we embark on this incredible journey together. Let’s make this a fantastic year filled with growth, learning, and memorable moments.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Assistant Principal” tab_id=”1723082985253-cdc777b4-81da”][vc_column_text css=””]Mehgan Drost<\/a>– Assistant Principal<\/p>\n

A Message from Assistant Principal Mehgan Drost:<\/em><\/p>\n

Welcome to Village Green Environmental Studies School! I am excited to be a member of the Village Green family. Elementary school is the foundation of our students\u2019 educational journeys. At VGESS, our teachers and staff work hard to create a safe and caring environment filled with challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all students. As a Kids at Hope school, we strongly believe that \u201cAll children are capable of success. No exceptions!\u201d We look forward to a fantastic school year!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_tabs][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_tabs active_section=”1″ title=”Instructional Support Staff”][vc_tta_section title=”School Counselors” tab_id=”1723083856514-5924ad74-1a18″][vc_column_text css=””]Casey Hood<\/a>– Pre-K, 1st, 3rd, 5th<\/p>\n

Martha Collins<\/a>– VPK, K, 2nd, 4th[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Instructional Coaches” tab_id=”1723083856514-dd6ada3f-8283″][vc_column_text css=””]Carmella Johnson<\/a>– Literacy Coach<\/p>\n

Christie Francois<\/a>– Math Coach[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”ESE” tab_id=”1723083867400-20f0b5b1-b624″][vc_column_text css=””]Belinda Sykes<\/a>– ESE Specialist<\/p>\n

Stacey Manz<\/a>i- ESE Teacher<\/p>\n

Stacy Scimeca<\/a>– ESE Teacher<\/p>\n

Suzanne Pozzoni<\/a>– ESE Teacher<\/p>\n

Nilda Sleap<\/a>– ESE Paraprofessional[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Behavior Support” tab_id=”1723083863530-c15e4893-9cf5″][vc_column_text css=””]Joyce Noble<\/a>– Behavior Technician[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Academic Support” tab_id=”1723083870983-c5604bbc-269c”][vc_column_text css=””]Debbie Colon-Gonzalez<\/a>– Interventionist<\/p>\n

Jo Ann Hoff<\/a>– Interventionist<\/p>\n

Cynthia Dressel<\/a>– Teacher’s Aide<\/p>\n

Dora Lopez<\/a> – ESOL Paraprofessional<\/p>\n

Thamare Poulard<\/a>– ESOL Paraprofessional[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_tabs][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_tabs active_section=”1″ title=”Classroom Teachers”][vc_tta_section title=”Pre-K” tab_id=”1723084836905-dac72100-83db”][vc_column_text css=””]Joelle Larose<\/a>– ESE Teacher<\/p>\n

Laura Jackasal<\/a>– ESE Paraprofessional<\/p>\n

Sarah Watson<\/a>– ESE Paraprofessional[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”VPK” tab_id=”1723084836905-f8310930-bf2d”][vc_column_text css=””]Lisa Williams<\/a>– VPK Teacher<\/p>\n

Joneik Molyneaux<\/a>– VPK Paraprofessional[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Kindergarten” tab_id=”1723084890353-c71046cb-f4e5″][vc_column_text css=””]AnnMarie Marciano<\/a> – Team Leader<\/p>\n

Amanda Powell<\/a><\/p>\n

Maria Ankiel<\/a><\/p>\n

Gianna Huskiewicz<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”1st” tab_id=”1723084895299-a0163ac0-3f9d”][vc_column_text css=””]Katherine Christopher<\/a>– Team Leader<\/p>\n

Jacqueline Baptiste-Harris<\/a><\/p>\n

Kylee Dvorak<\/a><\/p>\n

Tina Gabriel<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”2nd” tab_id=”1723084897894-4f1f9505-4d5f”][vc_column_text css=””]Katie Price<\/a>– Team Leader<\/p>\n

Ashley Ausnehmer<\/a><\/p>\n

Stephanie Barbieri<\/a><\/p>\n

Stephanie Grone<\/a><\/p>\n

Susan Plean<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”3rd” tab_id=”1723084902356-947ef97c-b094″][vc_column_text css=””]Rebecca Angle<\/a>– Team Leader & ELA Teacher<\/p>\n

Dr. Thomas Gay<\/a>– AMP\/Math Teacher<\/p>\n

Cayla Weakland<\/a>– Writing & Content Teacher<\/p>\n

Josephine Medina<\/a>-ELA Teacher<\/p>\n

Brieanna Teneyck<\/a>– Math & Content Teacher<\/p>\n

 [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”4th” tab_id=”1723084906090-7cf929ae-2691″][vc_column_text css=””]Staci Pelayo<\/a>– Team Leader & ELA Teacher<\/p>\n

Jordan Desantis<\/a>– ELA Teacher<\/p>\n

Elayne Cole<\/a>– Science Teacher<\/p>\n

Dawn Burgess<\/a>– AMP & Math Teacher<\/p>\n

Sabrah Witkamp<\/a>– 4th Grade Teacher[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”5th” tab_id=”1723084908191-a4e71a12-3c34″][vc_column_text css=””]Chloe Corley<\/a>– Team Leader & ELA Teacher<\/p>\n

Dr. Jacqueline Venzen<\/a>– Math & Content Teacher<\/p>\n

Shawna Ferguson<\/a>– ELA Teacher<\/p>\n

Juliette Cooke<\/a>– Math & Content Teacher[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Resource” tab_id=”1723084909938-aca4f735-f868″][vc_column_text css=””]Janet Sievers<\/a>– Team Leader & Media Specialist<\/p>\n

Lori Grimley<\/a>– Media Clerk<\/p>\n

Joseph Latowski<\/a>– PE<\/p>\n

Dr. Cynthia Reynolds<\/a>– Music<\/p>\n

Dorothy Millard<\/a>– STEM[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_tabs][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_tabs active_section=”1″ title=”School Support Staff”][vc_tta_section title=”Main Office Staff” tab_id=”1723086811796-f979ff49-9cc3″][vc_column_text css=””]Sheida Melecio<\/a>– Executive Secretary & Bookkeeper<\/p>\n

Kelly Johnson<\/a>– School Assessment Clerk<\/p>\n

Brenda Weston<\/a>– Data Specialist<\/p>\n

Toya Sanders<\/a>– Registrar<\/p>\n

Kristen Brenan<\/a>, RN- School Nurse[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Student Services” tab_id=”1723086811796-414f4dea-b8da”][vc_column_text css=””]Maegan Mooney<\/a>– School Psychologist<\/p>\n

Nacole McGarry<\/a>– School Social Worker<\/p>\n

Michelle Seyler<\/a>– School Based Mental Health Counselor<\/p>\n

Allison Corey<\/a>– Speech Language Pathologist<\/p>\n

Stacy Iannacone-<\/a> VPK Speech Language Pathologist<\/p>\n

Bethany Hunt<\/a>– Physical Therapist<\/p>\n

Theresa Mee-Joy<\/a>– Occupational Therapist[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”School Safety” tab_id=”1723087215343-986d351d-3063″][vc_column_text css=””]Deputy Sergio Lopez<\/a>– School Resource Deputy[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Food Services” tab_id=”1723087222929-103dee4a-ff60″][vc_column_text css=””]Deanna Kinder<\/a>– Cafeteria Manager<\/p>\n

Handal Dorsan<\/a><\/p>\n

Valdivia Stolarz<\/a><\/p>\n

Laura Vennos<\/a><\/p>\n

Maria Lassiter<\/a><\/p>\n

Mildred Ruiz Torres<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Maintenance” tab_id=”1723087244229-14e81dad-5fe3″][vc_column_text css=””]Andrew Gonzalez<\/a>– Plant Manager<\/p>\n

Maribel Rodriguez Falcon<\/a><\/p>\n

Arianne Aparicio<\/a><\/p>\n

Mailleline Fernandez De Pestana<\/a><\/p>\n

Nirmala Seegoben<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_tabs][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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