Governance

Educational Horizons, Inc.

Educational Horizons Charter School continues to be a high performing school through the FLDOE with a Grade of “A”.

See our School, District and State Public Accountability Report at the Florida Department of Education website to learn more.

Thorson Management Group is the Charter Management Company for Educational Horizons Charter School.

For Questions or Concerns About School Operations, please contact: Dr. Erik Thorson, Operator/ Parent Liaison at 321-729-0786.

Educational Horizons Charter School
Board of Directors

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Aileen Tapp
Chairman of the Board

Aileen has held many roles at Educational Horizons and Montessori schools, including Chairman of the Board, Board Member, Principal, Project Manager, ESE, and Gifted Teacher.

aileen.tapp@educationalhorizons.net

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Tanya Grace
Treasurer

Bio coming soon.

tonya.grace@educationalhorizons.net

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April Etter
Secretary

April is an HR professional with a degree in Business Management from the University of South Florida. She has been a resident of Brevard Country for over 20 years. April was a Teacher’s Aide, PTO Co-Treasurer, and parent of an EHCS graduate.

april.etter@educationalhorizons.net

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Contact

Please use our contact page to communicate with the school.

To contact Educational Horizons Governing Board with questions or concerns, please email board@educationalhorizons.net

To request records, please email records@educationalhorizons.net

Annual Budgets and Audits

Governing Board Meetings

Emergency Numbers

For Melbourne, Palm Bay, West Melbourne, and Vicinity
In an emergency dial: 9-1-1

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CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

The requirement for child abuse and neglect reporting issued by the Department of Children and Families is a mandated policy for our school.  

Report Child Abuse: https://www.myflfamilies.com/services/abuse/abuse-hotline/how-report-abuse
or call 1-800-96-ABUSE (1-800-962-2873)

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Florida Poison Information Center: 1-800-222-1222

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Local Non-Emergency Numbers:
West Melbourne Police: 321-723-9673
West Melbourne Fire Dept.: 321-674-5866
Brevard County Health Dept.: 321-637-7300

Report Misconduct to Thorson Management Group: 321-729-0786

Grievance Procedures For EHCS

Step 1: Request Teacher conference to clarify issue
Step 2: Contact Principal/Assistant Principal if unresolved with the teacher
Step 3: Contact Board Designated Parent Representative/Liaison*
Step 4: Contact the President of the Governing Board
Step 5: Present issue at the next monthly Board Meeting if unresolved
Step 6: Seek mediation with the Sponsor

* The Board of Directors has appointed Dr. Eric Thorson as the Parent Representative/Liaison in order to provide access to information, assist parents and others with questions and concerns, and resolve disputes according to charter requirements.

Dr. Thorson can be reached at erik@thorsonmanagementgroup.com

Parent Liaison

Our representative to facilitate parental involvement, assist with other questions or concerns, provide information and resolve disputes is:

Dr. Erik Thorson
1281 S Wickham Rd.
West Melbourne, FL 32904
321-729-0786

For more information on Thorson Management Group, contact us at erik@thorsonmanagementgroup.com  

Title IX Representative
For issues involving discrimination or civil rights, Please contact Christina Caldarola, 321-729-0768. 

Forms for reporting are attached for your convenience.

Reporting Form (Parent-Guardian, Witness, BPS Staff or Volunteer)
(Revised 10-21-2022)

Student Reporting Form (Revised 10-21-2022)