Lower Elementary Faculty at Charlotte Preparatory School

 

 

Mrs. Michaela Kennedy,
Lower Elementary Assistant

Education

General education degree

About Me:

I grew up here in Charlotte County. I am married to the most wonderful man, and we have a little girl who I have the privilege of going to work with every day! I completed my associates degree in general education in the fall of 2022, knowing my heart is for Elementary Education. I will be beginning my bachelors degree in the fall of 2023. Along with being an assistant teacher, I teach art for specials for all lower elementary and assist in coaching for cross country/ track and field.

 Oftentimes when asked why I wanted to become a teacher, I always say, “I want to advocate for children, and I believe the best way to do so is through education.” I truly believe I found a school that shares that same vision, and I am so proud to be a dolphin!

Mrs. Caitlyn Junius,
Lower Elementary Assistant

About Me:

I was born and raised in Michigan and moved to Florida with my family in 2005.

My love for working with children started in my high school years. I assisted at a local elementary school during my first two periods. I also was employed with parks and recreation, leading summer camps and after-school programs.

After moving to Florida, I was employed at my first early childhood school as a lead teacher in the 1’s, 3’s, and then eventually the primary VPK classroom. I have earned by ECPC through the Early Childhood Development Program at Charlotte Vo Tech in Port Charlotte.

More recently, I have worked for 4 years within the local public school districts as a paraprofessional and non-instructional substitute. I have experience assisting and working one on one with children that have special needs, specifically ASD and non-verbal children.

I am married to my husband of 11 years, who is a Sarasota County Firefighter and a battalion chief at the Nokomis Fire Department. We have two boys, Gavin (11) and Aidan (9), and our “fur daughter” Shelby, who is a dachshund/ lab mix.

Mrs. Michelle Messier,
Lower Elementary Educator

Mrs. Michelle Messier, Lower Elementary EducatorEducation and Certifications

  • Certified in Orton-Gillingham
  • Lower Elementary Montessori Certification from North American Montessori Center
  • B.S. Early Childhood K-3, Bridgewater State College, MA
  • Trained in Reggio Emilia
  • Director’s Credentials for Early Childhood Administration, State of Florida
  • VPK Teacher Certification, State of Florida

About Me

I am a mom of two boys Ethan and Finn.  We are animal people and especially passionate about supporting rescues. I have been in the field of education for almost 20 years.

Mrs. Cheryl Delzell,
Lower Elementary Educator

Charlotte Preparatory Academy, Cheryl Delzell, Technology, Grades 1-3, Teacher Assistant, Yoga Instructor

Photography Credit: Photograhic Gems, LLC

Education and Certifications

  • Master’s Degree from the University of Florida in Reading Education
  • Bachelor’s Degree from Florida Southwestern College in Elementary Education certified to teach grades K through 6
  • Lower Elementary Montessori Certification from North American Montessori Center
  • Certified reading endorsement from Florida Southwestern College, certified to teach K-12
  • Certified English speakers of other languages endorsement from FSW

About Me

I have lived in Charlotte County since 2002 with my husband, Kip, and our son Casey. Kip is the Assistant Golf Pro at Deep Creek Golf Course. Casey attends Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School. We also have two daughters, April who lives in Phoenix, AZ, with her husband and my two grandchildren; Patrick and River, and Eryn who travels all over the world with her husband John on their catamaran. I love spending time with my family and watching Chicago Cubs baseball, GO Cubbies!!

Miss Kelly Sutton,
Lower Elementary Educator

Charlotte Preparatory School, Kelly Sutton, Lower Elementary Montessori Lead Teacher
Miss Sutton was nominated and selected as an Ambassador for FSW to travel to either South Africa or China to teach others about the best practices in education! Wow! What an honor!

Education and Certifications

  • B.S. Early Childhood Education, South College of Florida
  • International Montessori Council Early Childhood Education Certification, accredited by MACTE
  • Montessori Fundamentals Certification (CGMS)
  • Trained in Orton Gillingham through IMSE

About Me

I am so blessed to be able to do what I love…teach! I love spending time with my family, reading, and watching the Green Bay Packers win!

Photography Credit: Photograhic Gems, LLC