Palm Bay Elementary is home to a dedicated team of teachers and staff who are committed to every child’s success. Our faculty bring experience, warmth, and a genuine love of learning to their classrooms every day.
To reach a specific teacher or staff member, please contact the school front office at (850) 215-0770 or visit the Contact page.
Administration
Ron Danzey — Executive Director
Patty Phillips — K–12 Principal
Heather Clark — K–5 Assistant Principal
Janet Greathouse — Dean of Instruction
Student Services
Jessica Devine — Social Worker
Simone Schaper — Student Services Support K–5
Jessica Menhennett — Reading Interventionist
Classroom Teachers
Kindergarten
Emma Hartley
Courtney Wester
Hazel Ceriale
First Grade
Camryn Branson — ELA
Ksenia Hay — Math
Sincere Frazier — Science, Social Studies & Reading Intervention
Second Grade
Hannah Ganey — ELA
Valerie Pippen — Math
Kelsey Thompson — Science, Social Studies & Reading Intervention
Third Grade
Sarah Shin — ELA
Krystal Gomez — Math
Melissa Rollins — Science, Social Studies & Reading Intervention
Fourth Grade
Carrie Caufield — ELA
Colten Boyle — Math
Fifth Grade
Natalie Sorrento — ELA, Writing & Science
Alison Williams — Math
Special Areas
Rachel Cole — Music & Art
Madeline Nieves — Spanish
Kelli Wright — Physical Education
Exceptional Student Education (ESE)
Hope Cruse — Speech-Language Pathologist
Sonia Reeves — ESE Inclusion Teacher (K–5)
Support Staff
Debbie Pinkus — Office Receptionist
Gisela Cruz — Confidential Secretary
Patti Conroy — Bookkeeper & Program Manager
Amy Boyette — Data Clerk
Shativia Ware — Paraprofessional
Gina Holloway — Paraprofessional
Jeff Mills — IT Specialist
Jeremy Colemere — IT Specialist
School Resource Officer
Officer Dustin Brown
Panama City Police Department
Teacher Certifications
All Palm Bay Elementary classroom teachers hold Florida state certification and are required to complete ongoing professional development to maintain their credentials.
Look Up Teacher Certifications ↗
On the FL DOE page, click “Certificate Lookup,” then “Public Search” in the upper right.
Have a question for a specific teacher or staff member? Call us at (850) 215-0770 or stop by the front office and we will connect you with the right person.