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Mission Statement

The Exceptional Student Education Department's mission is to deliver personalized educational plans of high quality, empowering every student to reach their fullest potential and guiding them towards "Achieving Excellence".
 

District Office Personnel

Kim Morrison
Director of Exceptional Student Education
(863) 462-5000

Jakeb Blevins
District Exceptional Student Education Secretary & Bookkeeper
(863) 462-5000 x1055

District School Psychologists Secretary
(863) 462-5000 x1063

Resource Specialists


Cassandra Keith

Okeechobee Achievement Academy/DJJ Facilities

863-462-5125

Sharon Whitaker

Seminole Elementary School

863-462-5116

Nancy Aaron

Okeechobee Freshman Campus

863-462-5288

Emily Morris

North Elementary School

863-462-5100

Trisha Jennings 

Osceola Middle School

863-462-5070

Casey Dytko

Yearling Middle School

863-462-5056

Jessica Talavera 

South Elementary School

863-462-5087

Maria Medrano

Everglades Elementary School

863-462-5108

Susanna Clarke

Central Elementary School

863-462-5077

Carrie Heineman

Okeechobee High School

863-462-5025

Deanna Kielbasa

Gifted

863-462-5000

Last Updated: May 23, 2024

School Psychologists

Laura Murray 
North, OHS, OFC, OMS

Lisa Loosle 
Ace Pre-k, Seminole k-2

Dr. Kelsey Latimer
Everglades, South

Dr. Anthony Bobo
Central, Seminole 3-5, YMS, OAA