Partnership Program
PEPSA Partners
These educators were selected from a pool of qualified applicants. They are experienced ASD teachers or school staff in the State of Florida who provide instruction to students with ASD within a general or special education program. Here are the current PEPSA Partners.
Florida Atlantic University CARD/PEPSA Partners

Catherine “Katie” Wentley
Palm Beach County
Health and Wellness Director, Connections Education Center
CARD Partner: Sabrina Degoias
Florida State University CARD/PEPSA Partners

Rebecca Bertoch
Leon County
Varying Exceptionalities Teacher K-2, Riley Elementary School
CARD Partner: Dawn Merrix

Cheryl Stinson
Leon County
Varying Exceptionalities Teacher 3-5, Riley Elementary School
CARD Partner: Dawn Merrix

Jacqueline Jensen
Escambia County
Autism Resource Specialist, Escambia Elementary Schools
CARD Partner: Tisha Melton

Pam Maldonado
Leon County
General Education/ Inclusive Teacher, The Magnolia School
CARD Partner: Lerena Fleck

Juniper Bambach
Leon County
General Ed. / Inclusive Teacher, The Magnolia School
CARD Partner: Lerena Fleck

Emily Cain
Leon County
ESE Teacher, Leon High School
CARD Partner: Allison Leatzow

Madeline Storey
Wakulla County
Teacher, Riversink Elementary School
CARD Partner: Allison Leatzow

Sarah Moore
Wakulla County
Paraprofessional, Riversink Elementary School
CARD Partner: Allison Leatzow
University of Central Florida CARD/PEPSA Partners

ShawnTrece Jones
Orange County
Staffing Specialist, Pinecrest Creek Academy
CARD Partner: Jacklyn Biles
University of Florida- Jacksonville CARD/PEPSA Partners

Marlena Jenkins
St. Johns County
ASD Program Specialist, St. Johns Elementary Schools
CARD Partner: Amy Lane / Bernardo Cuadra

Kaley Presnell
St. Johns County
ESE Program Specialist, St. Johns Secondary Schools
CARD Partner: Chanel Baldwin / Gwenivere Mauro
University of Miami – Nova Southeastern University CARD/PEPSA Partners

Laura Muniz
Miami-Dade County
Department Head – BCBA, Crystal Academy
CARD Partner: Christie Rodriguez
University of South Florida CARD/PEPSA Partners

Kaylie Ellison
Highlands County
Pre-K ESE Teacher, Sebring Pre-K Center
CARD Partner: Tina Harmon