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 2021-2022 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 Caine 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
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This product was developed by the Partnership for Effective Programs for Students with ASD, a project funded by the State of Florida, Department of Education, K-12 Public Schools, Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services, through federal assistance under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B.