Welcome New Faculty & Staff 2024-2025

We are excited to announce changes and new additions to our faculty and staff for the 2024-2025 school year.

Faculty/Staff Changes Mid 2023-2024 School Year

Mark Brown, Director of Enrollment Management
Before becoming Director, Mark was the Associate Director of Enrollment Management, a position he began in 2022. A seasoned independent school professional, Mark joined Shorecrest in 2018 from the Bolles School in Jacksonville as an Upper School social studies teacher and track and field coach. Mark played a pivotal role in coaching several Shorecrest Chargers student-athletes in local and national championships in their respective sports.

Marks holds a Master of Arts focused on teaching, leadership, and cultural competence from the University of Iowa; and a Bachelor of Arts in history from Florida State University, where he competed on the FSU track and field team. Mark and his wife, Taylor, have three children currently enrolled at Shorecrest - Danny '35, Ellie '37, and Charlotte '39.  

Diana Castillo, Experiential School Administrative Assistant
Before coming to Shorecrest, Diana worked in the mortgage industry as a data capture analyst providing her experience in quality control, investigation and pipeline management for various clients. Diana took her experiences and transitioned into an appraisal coordinator role where she spearheaded new client relations and created process guidelines. After many years working in the mortgage industry, Diana brought her organization and relationship-building skills to The Experiential School supporting the ES team as Administrative Assistant. 

Diana graduated from Seminole State with an Associate in Arts degree and looks forward to completing a bachelor's degree. In her free time she enjoys crafting and listening to music.

Richie Cameron, Assistant Director of Enrollment Management
Richie spent 12 years as Shorecrest’s Health & Fitness Teacher, Strength and Conditioning Coach, and Head Track and Field Coach in the Upper School. During that time, he taught and coached in all four divisions providing him with countless opportunities to support students in finding their passions and helping them share their talents with the broader community. With over 23 years of experience in education, Richie enjoys supporting prospective students and families interested in learning more about our academics, extracurriculars, and community at Shorecrest. He holds a Bachelor of Science in fitness and wellness from Oakwood University and will soon complete his master's in Leadership in Sport and Physical Education from North Dakota State University. 

Richie and his wife, Danielle, the Middle School Learning Specialist at Shorecrest, have three children currently enrolled at Shorecrest - Khali ‘28, Alaya ‘31, and Ellis ‘33. 

Cayce Cirino, Marketing Associate & School Store Manager
School Store Manager Cayce Cirino has extended her role to include Marketing Associate. Cayce has a BS in Education and Foreign Language from St. Andrews Presbyterian College in Laurinburg, NC. She was a sixth grade teacher and later an Editor for an educational publishing company. When Cayce lived in Asia, she was the Editor for the American Women's Club magazine, “Spirit.” She has two daughters in the Upper School at Shorecrest. A fun fact about Cayce is that she has been to all of the continents except Antarctica.

Liz Daley, Associate Director of Enrollment Management
Before joining the Admissions department as the Assistant Director of Enrollment Management in 2023, Liz spent six years as a lead Alpha teacher in the Experiential School at Shorecrest. She has served on the Shorecrest Strategic Planning Task Force, the New Faculty Orientation Leadership Team, and the Centennial Planning Committee as a division-level representative. With over 20 years of experience in independent schools in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Florida, Liz loves to share her passion and expertise to build meaningful connections with prospective students and families. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Vermont and a Master of Education from Lesley University in Boston. In addition to her experience as a faculty member, Liz is also a parent to Amelia, Shorecrest Class of 2028. 

New in 2024-2025

Experiential School

Luciana Holliday, Junior Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
Luciana, a Brazilian native, earned a degree in advertising & marketing from Universidade Estacio de Sa, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She participated in a cultural exchange to the United States as an Au Pair, worked with children, learned English, and immersed herself in American culture. For 15 years she co-led her family's executive search firm, Holliday Partners, Inc. Recently she discovered a new passion for early childhood education, specifically the Reggio-inspired philosophy, while substitute teaching in The Experiential School. Luciana and her husband Lee are proud parents of Mila '32, who has been at Shorecrest since kindergarten. Luciana is an active parent volunteer, and she brings her caring, supportive and compassionate personality to the classroom, contributing to the nurturing environment of The Experiential School which fosters growth and learning. She enjoys family time, reading, cooking, and traveling, and is passionate about languages and community service.

Blair McCausland, Junior Kindergarten Lead Teacher
Ms. Blair is a dedicated and compassionate teacher from Tampa who has worked with children for over a decade. Ms. Blair obtained her Bachelor of Science in early childhood education from the University of South Florida where she first discovered the Reggio Emilia approach. She taught in various Tampa-area schools, including the Good Shepherd Day School, a Reggio Emilia-inspired school where she was a pre-kindergarten teacher. In 2023 Blair moved to Boulder, Colorado where she received a master’s degree in early childhood education from the University of Colorado Denver. This program specializes in the Reggio Emilia approach and shares a unique collaboration with the Boulder Journey School Teacher Education Program. Ms. Blair was thrilled to be a year-long resident teacher to toddlers in this program, and she had the inspiring opportunity to attend an annual conference about the Reggio Emilia approach in its birthplace, Reggio Emilia, Italy.

Maddy Schnettler, Junior Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
Maddy Schnettler, a Junior Kindergarten Teaching Assistant, is originally from St. Louis, Missouri, and moved to St. Petersburg in 2019 to attend Eckerd College where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts. While nurturing her passion for the arts, she joined Shorecrest as an ES Extended Day Teacher and is excited to take on her new role as a Teaching Assistant. “Ms. Maddy” is eager to grow with The Experiential School, and she looks forward to cultivating an educational environment for the students that supports the arts. 

Lower School

Josie Anastasia, Kindergarten Associate Teacher
Josie has been a part of the Shorecrest community since 2019 as part of the leadership team for Auxiliary/Summer Programs and in Extended Day for Middle School. Josie has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and will soon complete her master’s degree in speech & language pathology. She has taught VPK and fourth grade for the past three years within Pinellas County Public Schools. Josie and Shane, our Campus Safety & Security Coordinator, recently welcomed their baby boy, Colson (future Charger ‘42).  

Emily Caffry, First Grade Associate Teacher
Emily is originally from upstate New York and graduated from Middlebury College with a major in English and minors in education and sociology. Following graduation she began her career with the YMCA working in outdoor education, residential camp, and as an aquatics director at YMCAs in New York, Wisconsin, and Maine. Since moving to Florida in 2019, she has worked in human resources and as a nanny. Outside of work Emily enjoys hiking, running, swimming, and traveling. 

Ashley Casano, First Grade Teacher
Formerly a Lower School Associate Teacher, Ashley moves into a new role teaching first grade. Her family moved to St. Petersburg in 2018 after spending two years in Dundee, Scotland. Before that Ashley lived in Dallas, Texas, where she worked in non-profit marketing and fundraising at Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity and the University of Dallas. Ashley graduated from the University of Evansville with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in creative writing and then completed a Master of Business Administration at the University of Dallas in 2012. Ashley has always been an enthusiastic volunteer throughout her son’s education. For example, she has worked as a substitute teacher in the Evansville-Vanderburgh Public School system in Indiana, where she planned and executed curriculum for summer camps at the Koch Family Children’s Museum and spent Friday nights for over seven years volunteering at the Night Owls respite program in Dallas, Texas. She and her husband Frank are proud parents to Frankie ‘30.

Charlotte Leavengood ‘17, Third Grade Associate Teacher
Charlotte received a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies and Performing Arts at New College of Florida. She has worked as a swim instructor and crew leader at Indiana Dunes National Park, and most recently taught English at a public university in Mongolia on a Fulbright grant. Charlotte has also been a counselor for Shorecrest Summer Programs. She loves making music, reading books, and anything outdoorsy. 

Jessica Ruiz, Lower School Spanish Teacher, grades 3 & 4
Jessica was born and raised in Perú where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education. Soon after she graduated, she moved to Chile to pursue a degree as an intervention teacher in reading, writing, and mathematics at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. She has 20+ years of experience teaching early childhood and elementary grade students in Perú, Chile, and the United States. After moving to the United States 23 years ago, she joined UCLA Lab School to teach literacy in Spanish and art in fourth and fifth grades. Later, she moved to Washington, D.C. where she worked for 12 years at the Washington International School, an IB World School, teaching immersion in Spanish and Spanish as an additional language. She gained valuable practice in inquiry-based instruction and expertise in second language acquisition and immersion education. She now enjoys being close to her family and experiencing warm weather throughout the year. She is a proud mom of her daughter, Camila, and she enjoys spending time at the beach, running and working out.

Victoria-Rose (Rose) Supper, Lower School Music Teacher
Formerly a Lower School Associate Teacher, Rose moved into a new role as Lower School Music Teacher. She is a Florida native with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music from the University of South Florida and is completing a Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction from Florida International University. Some of you may know Rose from when she worked as a piano teacher for our Extended Day program from 2014-2016. Since then, she’s continued her private music instruction and gained significant classroom teaching experience as a substitute for Pinellas County Schools and Lower School Associate Teacher at Shorecrest. 

Middle School

Sarah Berland, Middle School Drama
Sarah S. Berland holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater Arts. She has continued her education through Second City Improv Company, University of South Florida, the Society of American Fight Directors, and Intimacy Directors International. Sarah comes to Shorecrest from the Patel Conservatory at the Straz Center in Tampa, where she was a Theatre Education Faculty Member. She spent almost 10 years teaching and directing students from pre-K to adults. Sarah has been a resident makeup designer/artist as well as a freelance artist within the Tampa Bay Community for the last 8 years. As a member of the SAFD she has choreographed stage combat pieces throughout the state of Florida.

Judith (JJ) Dalton, Middle School Counselor
JJ Dalton holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Florida and a Master of Education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Mrs. Dalton has a PK-12 Florida Professional School Counseling Licensure with nine years of school counseling experience. She started her career in Pasco County Schools and worked for Pinellas County Schools for the past six years as an elementary school counselor. Mrs. Dalton uses her knowledge of adolescent development and solution-focused strategies to help students become successful, independent and empathetic individuals. She is passionate about collaborating with faculty and families to promote student success. Mrs. Dalton also loves incorporating her yoga and mindfulness training into her work with students. In her free time JJ enjoys spending time with her one-year-old daughter, husband, and golden retriever on the boat, at the beach, or anywhere outside. 

Amy Pope Raab ‘94, Middle School P.E. Teacher
Amy is returning to Shorecrest to teach Middle School Physical Education after serving as a behavior specialist in Pinellas County Schools for the last six years. Amy spent 16 years teaching Lower School PE, and she looks forward to being back at Shorecrest. Amy is a class of "94 Alumna and Alumni Parent of Kendall Pope '17 and Keaton Pope ‘20. Amy earned a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the University of South Florida and a Bachelor of Science in Special Education from USF. She is married to Coach Jeff Raab whose daughter Carola is a Class of 2013 Shorecrest grad. They enjoy spending time with her two children, Katie (3) and Joey (1). 

Steven Pettifor, Middle School Art Teacher
Steven is originally from England and has over two decades of experience in international art. Graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Art and a master’s degree in art history, he has taught art at elementary, middle, and undergraduate levels. He has also worked as an art writer, consultant, curator, and exhibiting artist. Formerly based in Asia and then Los Angeles, he has written for art, lifestyle and travel publications, and is the author of a book on contemporary art in Thailand (Flavours, 2003). He has worked as an advisor building private art collections and has curated several exhibitions, including Thailand’s National Pavilion at the 54th Venice Biennale (2011). Steven and his wife Annie relocated to St. Petersburg in 2021 with their son Dexter, Shorecrest Class of 2032.

Jessica Stripling, Sixth Grade English Teacher
Jessica has been teaching English since 2011 and has taught English to middle schoolers for 10 years. She enjoys helping students develop their writing skills and encourages them to explore new topics and perspectives through literature. She helped create the fifth grade transition program at Canterbury, where she served as the English Department Chair and Dean of Faculty. Most recently, she has been serving as a librarian and technology integrationist. She has a Master of Science in Reading Education from the University of South Florida and a Bachelor of Science in English Education from Florida State University.

Upper School

Stacy Alexander, US Head Dean, 12th Grade Dean
Stacy Alexander serves as the Upper School Head Dean / Twelfth Grade Dean and is responsible for aspects of student life in the Upper School, with a particular focus on academic and behavioral issues. She is passionate about nurturing the next generation of leaders. In addition to serving as the Senior Class Sponsor, she is the faculty sponsor of Shorecrest's Student Council and Student Ambassador Program and offers a Leadership Development Honors elective. Stacy is a graduate of the Leadership St. Pete program through the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce, and continues to serve on the Planning Committee for the organization. Stacy graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Mass Communications from the University of Florida and a Master of Arts in Higher Education from the University of Louisville. Prior to joining Shorecrest she was the Assistant Vice President for Community Relations and Communications for Mote Marine Laboratory located in Sarasota.

Sarah Balisalisa, Upper School STEAM & Robotics Teacher
Sarah has nearly a decade of teaching experience in science, technology, and engineering, having developed and led the STEAM program at The St. Paul’s Schools in Baltimore, Maryland from 2018 to 2021. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology/Pre-Medicine from Chestnut Hill College and, after working as a chemist for the EPA, obtained a master’s degree in secondary education with a concentration in biology from Gwynedd Mercy University. While teaching at The St. Paul’s Schools, she coached their middle school FIRST LEGO League robotics and their high school FIRST Tech Challenge teams. Sarah was a Division II lacrosse player in college and has coached the sport at the elementary, middle, and high school levels for the past 10 years. She is the proud mother of three children, Chase '28, Mia '30, and Liam '35. 

Julia Cove, Upper School World Language Teacher
Julie earned her master’s degree in education with a concentration in Spanish from Worcester State University in Massachusetts. She speaks fluent Spanish, English and Mandarin and worked as a Spanish and ESL teacher for the Canterbury School of Florida. She teaches all levels of Spanish including Spanish AP Culture and AP Literature, as well as, English as a Second Language for international students. In addition Julia has worked closely with the International Studies Program and was a co-chair of the Florida Council of Independent Schools accreditation committee at Canterbury. Julia worked as a translator for Massachusetts Public Schools for 14 years specializing in Educational and Psychological reports. While she is passionate about teaching languages, she is equally passionate about sharing her experiences and knowledge of cultures with students. Julia has a daughter named Jayden in the class of 2029.

Lisa Elmore, Upper School Math Teacher
Lisa has experience teaching at independent schools around the United States in North Carolina, Connecticut, Texas and New York City. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Grinnell College and a Master of Science in mathematics from Columbia University. Lisa has written and edited math and science materials for Princeton Review, though now she enjoys creative writing. Her hobbies include reading, playing the piano, writing and learning to cook. 

Anne Michelle Frey, Assistant Head of Upper School, US Academic Dean
Anne Michelle Reilly Frey '02 transitioned to the Shorecrest Upper School in 2018, to serve as the Upper School Head of the Math Department after working as a math teacher in the Shorecrest Middle School since 2011. Beyond teaching mathematics, she has also served the school in many ways, including creating a character education curriculum, leading new faculty orientation, and co-leading the school’s accreditation process. Mrs. Frey, a 2002 Shorecrest graduate, received her bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame. She also earned a Master of Education from Johns Hopkins University and a Master of Nonprofit Administration from the University of Notre Dame. She and her husband are the parents of two Chargers: Cate '28 and Jack '31.

Kolette Kashak, Upper School Math Teacher
Kolette is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive culture in her classroom. She is passionate about mathematics and finds the relationships she creates with her students to be the most valuable part of her teaching. In addition to teaching, Kolette found her previous roles as a club sponsor and class advisor memorable.

Originally from Baltimore, MD, Kolette taught in Baltimore County Public Schools for nearly two decades before becoming an adjunct faculty member at Towson University. She earned her bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Maryland and later completed her master’s degree in curriculum and instruction in mathematics at Loyola University. Beyond the classroom, Kolette finds joy in home improvement projects and renovations. She loves beach outings, swimming and cooking.

Michael McCarthy, US Performing Arts Producer & Thespians Director
Michael McCarthy holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Stephen's College and an ALAM (Honors) from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. As a professional actor Michael made an incredible impact internationally with his critically acclaimed portrayal of Inspector Javert in "Les Misérables." From London’s West End to Broadway, he has performed in over 5000 shows in San Francisco, Sydney, Melbourne and Shanghai to name only a handful.

Michael is an accomplished recording artist and has performed as a featured guest soloist with international orchestras throughout Europe, most notably The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber. Michael is also a producer, music director, and co-founding director of Performing Arts Ireland and has successfully established performing arts academies at five-star resorts in the Caribbean. He has had opportunities to coach actors for West End and Broadway productions and has also given many masterclasses in international schools and colleges.

In addition to being the Father of Cían, a Shorecrest Class of 2022 lifer, and husband to Stephanie, Middle School Music Teacher and Thespian Director, Michael has been involved as Music Director for all US spring musicals over the past 15 years and is delighted to be able to work with some incredible teachers and students. 

Jason Montoya, Upper School Physical Education/Health Teacher
Jason has taught physical education and health in the Middle School at Shorecrest since 2012. In August 2024, he moved to the Upper School as the Health and Fitness teacher. In addition to teaching, Mr. Montoya coaches the varsity boys soccer team. He holds a master’s degree in recreation and sports sciences from Ohio University, and a bachelor’s degree in physical education from the University of South Florida. Jason and his wife, Alicia (seventh grade Math Teacher) have a son Xavi in the Class of 2032.

Christi Pilkington, Assistant Director of College Counseling
Originally from Birmingham, Alabama, Christi Pilkington holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama in Birmingham (UAB) in history, and a master's degree in secondary education (history) from Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama. Christi has worked in college admissions since 1996. Throughout her career she has worked to recruit the best and brightest students for UAB, Loyola University New Orleans, Tulane University (twice), and The University of Southern Mississippi School of Ocean Engineering. In addition, she has held the position of Director of College Counseling at Northlake Christian School in Covington, Louisiana, and Associate Director of College Counseling at The Academy of the Holy Names in Tampa. Christi has also owned a successful property development company and an antique and restoration business, and has shown her artwork throughout the southeast. During her free time she enjoys volunteering, yoga, traveling, and being a part of an all-women's Mardi Gras krewe in New Orleans. She has a son who played baseball in college and is a pet mom to Annie, a Golden Retriever, and Murphy, a rescue cat.

Alex Roush, Upper School Physics, Math, and Computer Science Teacher
Alex holds bachelor’s degrees in mathematics and physics, with a Master of Arts in teaching. He has taught numerous math courses and physics for three years at Oak Grove High School in Missouri. He also has experience helping companies like Tutor.com and Numerade.com, and being a teaching assistant for the University of Missouri and the Center for Talented Youth at Johns Hopkins. His teaching philosophy centers around incorporating digital literacy, differing learning modes, and offering safe and collaborative learning environments. Alex loves playing classical piano, reading, and tinkering with electronics in his spare time.

Brian Wiley, Upper School Counselor
Brian was born and raised in Philadelphia. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Master of Education in school and mental health counseling and worked for almost 10 years as a professional therapist. He has had counseling experience in a variety of settings with diverse populations. Brian is most passionate when helping teens and adolescents navigate life's challenges. He enjoys spending time with his wife, three kids, a dog and two cats. He also loves to read anything by Stephen King, watch horror movies, and support the Philadelphia Eagles (Go Birds!) 

Staff

Ilaria Belloni, Associate Director of the Ross Roeder Institute 
Ilaria Belloni comes to Shorecrest with extensive experience in management consulting. While at PwC (PriceWaterhouseCoopers) she was part of their advisory practice where she managed engagements focused on improving the finance function of Fortune 50 companies. With an innovation mindset she helped clients train their personnel on new processes and new systems. Ilaria is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and worked in accounting for a cybersecurity start-up company in the Silicon Valley as well as assistant controller for a commercial real estate developer. She holds the US equivalent of a master’s degree in Business and Economics from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan, Italy. Her daughter Sofia is in the Chargers class of 2027 and her older daughter Mia graduated from Shorecrest in 2024.

Cherilyn Herzhauser, Associate Accountant
Cherilyn Herzhauser is a St. Petersburg native and graduated from USF St. Pete with a double bachelor’s in Accounting and Management. She is a seasoned CPA and joins Shorecrest with 18 years of experience in public accounting as well as the hospitality industry. Passionate about shaping future generations, she is excited to bring her skills to the accounting team at Shorecrest, and looks forward to supporting the school’s Mission through her work in the business office. Cherilyn and her husband have two daughters in Lower School: Harper '33 and Hannah '35. In her free time, she enjoys time with her family exploring the outdoors, bike riding, and teaching her daughters to play the piano. 

Miriam Pardoll, Dean of Student Support Services, Center for Academic Excellence
Miriam joined Shorecrest in 2016 as CAE (then TLC) Coordinator for The Experiential School and Lower School. She has a master's degree in Special Education from the University of Massachusetts and a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from Boston University. She has over 20 years of experience working in public and private schools in Massachusetts and Florida. She has worked as a classroom teacher and learning specialist in addition to developing a learning center. Mrs. Pardoll also teaches other educators through professional development and college students at St. Petersburg College. She is a certified Dyslexia Therapist and a certified ADHD Professional. Mrs. Pardoll is passionate about ensuring diverse learners reach their potential and wants all students to be involved at Shorecrest, feel empowered, and be proud of their accomplishments. The Pardolls have two children at Shorecrest in the Class of 2029.

Kristin Silver, Lower School Literacy Learning Specialist
Kristin is originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, majoring in early elementary education and minoring in Mathematics and Science. After college she spent a year teaching abroad in Madrid, Spain, before moving to the Sunshine State. Kristin spent a year teaching kindergarten at a charter school in Tampa and another year at a charter school in St. Petersburg. She moved to a public school in St. Petersburg where she taught kindergarten and first grade for three years. After completing her master’s degree in educational leadership at the University of South Florida she switched roles, becoming an academic coach focusing on response to intervention and early elementary literacy. Most recently she served as a first grade teacher at Shorecrest. Outside of school, her life revolves around her family.

Margo Snipe, Communications Coordinator-Athletics
Margo Snipe is the Communications Coordinator for Athletics. She graduated cum laude from Georgetown University. During her four years there, she played on the varsity volleyball team, served as team captain and president of the athletic department's Student Athlete Advisory Committee. Before graduating she was recognized with the PNC Achiever Award, which honors someone who demonstrates leadership as a student, athlete and citizen. After graduating she jumped into a journalism career and has since been recognized with the 2022 Outstanding New Journalist award by SPJ Florida, and was a 2024 national Livingston Award finalist. Margo also enjoys coaching youth volleyball, and is the Shorecrest JV team coach.

Catherine Tridas-Forbes, Experiential School Learning Specialist and CAE Administrator 
A native of St. Petersburg, Cat Tridas is a dedicated Early Childhood Educator who loves to watch children grow and aid in their social and emotional development. Cat has experience as a Montessori Lead Teacher and in-home Early Childhood Educator in Dublin, New York City, and St. Petersburg. She has a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Development from the University of Central Florida, and a degree in Early Childhood Montessori Education from Saint Nicholas Montessori College in Dublin, Ireland. Cat loves learning about each individual child, collaborating with a team, and supporting colleagues. 

Keely Werly, Giving Specialist
Keely Werly is the new Giving Specialist responsible for all aspects of the Shorecrest Fund. Keely comes to Shorecrest from the Pinellas County School Board, serving as a fundraiser and Senior Community Engagement Coordinator. Originally from Ohio, Keely majored in Music Education at Bowling Green State University before moving to Florida to begin a career in Orchestral Education. She holds a master’s degree in Music Education from Boston University and has dedicated her professional career to serving students, families, and communities. A classically trained cellist, Keely enjoys spending her free time at the beaches and exploring downtown St. Petersburg with her husband and two kids (who will be new Chargers this year).