Our Team for the 2025-26 School Year
Kindergarten
Room 4 – Ms. Lujan, Ye Li, Catia Badiglian
First & Second Grade
Room 8 – Heidi Murphy, Lavita Saldanha
Room 7 – Sarah Garrett, Josephine Oliveras
Third & Fourth Grade
Room 6 – Christina Caldarola, TBA
Room 2 – Jessica Jefferson, Rebecca Schultze
Fourth & Fifth Grade
Room 1 – Lisa Eiben, Michelle Rhodes
Special & Support Staff
Computer – Kathy Herbert
Physical Education – Kylie Mulholland
Administration
Principal – Paul Galloway
Assistant Principal – Josephine Parker
Admin Assistant / Student Services – Eileen Needle
Operator – Dr. Erik Thorson
Brevard County Support
Naeomi Cayon – SLP (Speech)
Michelle Byrd – ESE Support Specialist
Jessica Kovsky – Occupational Therapist
TBD – Psychologist, Behavior Analyst, Physical Therapist
Out of Field
The following teachers are out of field and are working toward completing course work or taking the FTCE exam in the area of certification:
Christina Caldarola – ESOL
Paul Galloway – Gifted, ESOL
Sarah Garrett – ESOL
Ms. Lujan – Math, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts, and ESOL
Josephine Parker – ESOL
Teacher Credentials
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Christina Caldarola – Grades 3 and 4
Education
Bachelor’s in Psychology, St. John’s University
Master’s in Childhood Education, College of New Rochelle
Experience
Teacher, Villa Maria Academy Bronx, NY (Grades 4-8)
Teacher, P.S. 36 Bronx, NY (Grades 1-3)
Lead Teacher, EHCS Melbourne, FL
Certification
Elementary Education K–6
Lisa Eiben – Grades 5 and 6
Education
AS Nursing, Illinois Valley Community College
BS Liberal Arts and Sciences, Integrated Biology, University of Illinois
Experience
Nursing Care, teaching coursework related to nursing
Certification
Elementary Education K–6
Registered Nurse Multi-State License
Paul Galloway – Principal
Education
BS Political Science, Education, Palm Beach Atlantic College, West Palm Beach, FL
MA Educational Leadership, Ashland University, Ashland OH
Experience
33 years in Education
Teacher in Florida, Ohio and New Jersey
Administrator in Florida, Ohio and Pennsylvania
Head Principal, Elementary Teacher, and Assistant, Grades 5–12
Principle, Middle School
Head Principal, Assistant Principal, and Athletic Director, High School
District STEM Coordinator
Certification
Educational Leadership, K–12
Social Science, 6–12
Exceptional Student Education K–12
Sarah Garrett – Grades 1 and 2
Education
BFA in Theatre For Youth at East Carolina University
Experience
Teacher at Imagine, West Melbourne (Grade 2)
Orton-Gillingham Training
Certification
Elementary Education PK–3 (Temporary)
Drama 6-12 Temporary Certification
First Aid and CPR
Kathy Herbert – Computer Instructor
Education
BS Psychology, Florida State University
Experience
Educational Horizons Teaching Assistant
Indian Harbor Montessori, Computer Lab and Language Lab Instructor
After Care Provider, Country Day for Children
Certification
TBA
Ye Li – Kindergarten
Education
BA in Media and Communication, Guizhou University of China
Experience
Chinese Tutor
Aftercare and Teacher Assistant Preschool
Certification
DCF 40 Hours
Jessica Jefferson – Grades 3 and 4
Education
Masters in Special Education, Concordia University
Bachelors of Art in Elementary Education (K-6), Clearwater Christian College
Experience
Classroom Teacher – Brevard Public Schools, Orange County
Special Education Classroom – Brevard Public Schools
WIDA Testing
Certification
Elementary Education K–6
Exceptional Student Education K–12
Reading Endorsement
ESOL Endorsement
Ms. Lujan – Kindergarten
Education
Experience
Certification
Kylie Mulholland – PE
Education
BS Sports Science / Health Science and Sports Management
Experience
Long Term Substitute PE teacher
Certification
Eligible Florida Teaching Certification PE K-12
Certified Personal Trainer
Heidi Murphy – Grades 1 and 2
Education
BA Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Central Florida
Experience
Montessori Assistant, Country Day for Children
Certification
Elementary Education K–6
ESOL Endorsement
Reading Endorsement
American Montessori Society – Elementary I Credential
Eileen Needle – Administrative Assistant
Education
AA Liberal Arts, Eastern Florida State College
Seminole State College of Florida
Experience
Teaching Assistant 10 years
Preschool Lead Teacher, Substitute Teacher all ages
Certification
DCF Child Care Credentials
Josephine Oliveras – Grades 1 and 2
Education
BA, College of New Rochelle, NY
Experience
Respite Care Provider for children of military families
Teacher, Private School, K-6
Early Childhood Education, ages 3-5
Certification
Josephine Parker – Assistant Principal
Education
MA Science in Education, University of Southern Maine
BA Major in History, Minor in Education, University of Southern Maine
Experience
Classroom Teacher, Brevard Public Schools, State of Florida
Private Tutor K-6 English and Math
Exceptional Education Lead Teacher, Auburn School Department, State of Maine
Exceptional Education Teacher Auburn School Department, State of Maine
Certification
Education Leadership K–12
Elementary Education K–6
Exceptional Student Education K–12
Reading Endorsement
Michelle Rhodes – Grades 5 and 6
Education
MA Reading, Elementary Education, Grand Canyon University
BS Elementary Education, University of Central Florida
Experience
Teacher BPS and Charter Schools
Certification
Elementary Education K–6
ESOL Endorsement
Reading Endorsement
Lavita Saldanha – Grades 1 and 2
Education
B Ed Education and BA Psychology, University of Bombay, India
Experience
Kindergarten Reading Teacher, EHCS
Assistant VPK Teacher, Imagine Schools
Teacher- Mumbai and Pune, India
Certification
Prekindergarten/Primary PK–3
ESOL Endorsement
Reading Endorsement
Rebecca Schultze – Grades 3 and 4
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education
Master’s Degree in Exceptional Student Education
Experience
2025-2026 Teaching 3rd and 4th Grade English Language Arts
Certification
Elementary Education K–6