Adrienne Adams

Technology Facilitator

Mrs. Adams earned a Bachelor's Degree from Texas Christian University and a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Texas at San Antonio. After teaching elementary and middle school math for many years (she won't say how many), she went back to school in 2000 to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science. She came to Crooms in 2003 to teach Math and Computer Programming and loves teaching at the high school level.

Cathy Alper

Career Specialist

Mrs. Alper is the Career Specialist at Crooms AOIT. Her responsibilities include business partnership outreach, mentoring program, dividend program, developing the Student Ambassadors program, advising student in Business Professionals of America Club and developing job shadowing and internships for our students.

Peggy Aycock

Teacher, BPA Sponsor

Elaine Baker

Teacher, English

I majored in English Education B.S. from UCF. Working on Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from UWF. I love in literature in writing and desire my students to acquire that same passion. This is my fifth year teaching English. In the past I have taught in Bangladesh and Tanzania at international schools.

Mazahir Bandali

Teacher, Math

William Barnes

Custodian

Brad Barsalou

Teacher, World History and Government

Mary Benton

Integrated Learning Specialist

Michelle Borders

Guidance Secretary

Mrs. Borders recieved her Associates degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix in 2010. She currently attends Bellevue University and will be graduating May 2012 with a Bachelors degree in Human and Social Service Administration. Mrs. Borders has worked at Crooms since 2004 and her two boys are Croomies. Her eldest son graduated in 2009 and her youngest son is a current student here at Crooms.

Dali Buford

Teacher, American History

Dali Buford has been teaching at Crooms for four years. She is an alumni of FIU where she obtained her Bachelor in International Relations with a minor in Political Science. She obtained her Master's degree in Technology Integration from Nova and her Ed.S degree in Technology Management and Administration.

Jeanna Carter

Connie Collins

Principal

Dr. Connie Collins has been principal of Crooms Academy of Information Technology since 2000 which marked the development of the planning and implementation of the technology magnet program. Dr. Collins previously worked as an assistant principal at Seminole High School and Teague Middle, and taught social studies in Orange County Public Schools for 10 years. She has worked as an educator since 1984. Dr. Collins received her Bachelors Degree from University of West Florida, Pensacola and both Masters and Doctoral Degrees from University of Central Florida, Orlando. Dr. Collins is married to Edward Collins. They are the proud parents of two children, Dr. Candace Lynne Collins, a clinical pharmacist focusing in oncology and Michael Collins, a graduate of Florida A & M University and two grandchildren, Evan Collins and Jada Eve Collins. Dr. Collins is a fourth generation educator, having had both parents, grandfather, and great-grandmother work as teachers. She also has a twin sister, Carole Alexander, who is a guidance counselor and English teacher in Charlotte, North Carolina and a brother, John R. Woods who is an insurance manager and a minister.

Michael Coyle

Regina Decatrel

Jessie DeMateis

Teacher, English

Wil Dershimer

Teacher, Technology

Jose Diaz

Teacher, Technology

Dotti DiGiorgio

Teacher, English

Clayton Donnan

Teacher, Music

This is Mr. Donnan's 6th year of teaching, and his 6th year at Crooms. Mr. Donnan attended UCF, he majored in Digital Media with a Music focus. He was a part of the Marching Band and Phi Mu Alpha during his studies at UCF. Before being a teacher, Mr. Donnan wanted to be an effects animator for Industrial Light and Magic.

Christine Eldredge

Teacher, Spanish

Janet Fox

Teacher, Physics

Becky Fry

Teacher, Digital Design and Yearbook

Becky Fry teaches Digital Design 1, Bitmap Graphics and Introduction to Digital Media, and Yearbook. She has attended Stetson University and majored in marketing and management, also attended UCF and earned a masters degree in Educational Technology. Ms. Fry came to Crooms because it was being reopened as a technology magnet school with all the students using laptops in their coursework. "I see technology integration as essential to functioning in the 21st century and I wanted to be a part of a school that put computers into the hands of all students."

Victoria Fuentes

Teacher, Math

Victoria Fuentes graduated from Boston State College with a BS degree in mathematics. She obtained her Master's Degree at NOVA University in computer/mathematics. This is her 6th year teaching at Croom's Academy. Mrs. Fuentes enjoys traveling and cooking.

Stephen Gallant

Network Specialist

Sophie Garitty

Teacher, Physical Science

I teach Physical Science and Integrated Science III. I attended Boston University where I majored in Art History and Chemistry. I came to Crooms because I believe in using technology as a means for education. It was an opportunity to work with an amazing staff and an amazing group of students.

Arvis Harmon

Guidance Counselor

Guidance Counselor Grades 9-12 B.S. Degree from FAMU in Elem. Ed. M.S. Degree from Troy State University in Counseling & Psychology.

Donnell Harmon

Custodian

Michele Harris

Technical Assistant

Demetria Hayes

Assistant Principal

Kelvin Hodge

Teacher, Math

Derek Jensen

Teacher, Biology

I teach Biology and Environmental Science at Crooms Academy. I'm orginally from Jacksonville, Florida where I worked as a web programmer and graphic designer. I moved to Central Florida to attend UCF and majored in Biology Education. I'm a huge nerd and love technology, animals, games, and my students.

Tina Johnson

Teacher, Math

This is the beginning of Ms. Johnson's 4th year at Crooms. She is teaching several different classes -- Advanced Algebra, Algebra 2 Honors, Geometry, and Math for College Readiness -- and enjoys each one for different reasons. Ms. Johnson is best known for her "creative" math puns and memory tricks. If you are a former student, you are expected to stop by her room and say hello. When she is not not teaching, Ms. Johnson is a student at UCF, so you can't give her an excuse about not doing your homework.

Tina Kendrick

Executive Secretary

Valerie Lambert

Administrative Support

Peggy Leroy

Bookkeeper

Ms. LeRoy has been an employee of SCPS for approximately twenty-one years, five of which have been as the bookkeeper here at Crooms. Ms. LeRoy transferred to Crooms from the IS Department where she served as a Project Specialist for construction and renovation projects. Her tenure with SCPS started at Seminole High School where she started as an office assistant before becoming the executive secretary for twelve years. Prior to her years with SCPS, Ms. LeRoy was employed by the City of New Smyrna Beach for over thirteen years in various capacities including: administrative secretary of the parks and recreation department, administrative secretary and then police records supervisor of the police department, and ended her career as an accounting clerk.

Christine Levings

Coach, Instructional

Christine Levings has been teaching for 15 years. She's an alumni of SFAU in Texas with a major in Political Science, Minor in Business, and a Masters in Educational Leadership. She is certified to teach Reading, Gifted, Second Language Learners, and Social Sciences.

Jean MacInnis

Teacher, Chemistry

My name is Dr. Jean MacInnis and I LOVE science! (especially chemistry!) I earned my PhD from Florida State and have worked in the field of chemistry for over 20 years. I love teaching chemistry, especially to High School students. I came to Crooms in 2010 because I wanted to be part of the wonderful learning community that we have here! Go Croomies!

Heather New

Teacher, Reading

Ms. New is the Reading Teacher for Crooms. She attended Ball State University and Majored in Elementary Education. What brought her to Crooms was when she taught elementary school for 5 years and wanted to try something new. "I have always loved teaching reading and decided to get my reading endorsement. Crooms had an opening available and I was hired. I love all of the technology and feel that my students have an edge over the other schools. I couldn't imagine teaching anywhere else."

Ellen Paladino

Teacher, Math and Technology

Ellen Paladino has worked in the computer industry 18 years for major vendors, manufacturers and DoD contractors including: AT&T, Siemens and DEC. She has taught networking and math at SCC for 5 years before teaching for SCPS. She has a BS in Mathematics and MS in Computer Science from Purdue University. Ms. Paladino currently teaches Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, Cisco Networking, and Oracle Database SQL Programming.

Nate Perkins

Security

Tracy Peters

Teacher, Reading

Tracy Peters is the SOAR and READ180 Reading Teacher at Crooms. Tracy attended University of Central Florida majoring in Exceptional Student Education with a Masters in Reading Education. "My interests are in expanding my technolgy skills. I transferred to Crooms after 12 years at Millennium Middle School. I wanted to incorporate technology in the the learning process and this was the best school to do that."

Amanda Pierce

Teacher, English

2007 Graduate of Clarion University of Pennsylvania Bachelor's of Science in Mass Media Arts & Journalism I currently teach 10th, 11th, and 12th grade English, but I am certified 6th-12th. I am also the Junior Class Advisor and the Co-Sponsor of SWAT-Students Working Against Tobacco I came to Crooms AOIT after teaching in Osceola County. The Magnet school environment, the focus on IT, and a mystical force (I would later come to find out that this mystical force was the Universe's way of connecting me to Ms. Demateis) are what brought me to Crooms AOIT. I am currently pursuing my Master's Degree in School Based Counseling. My major interests/hobbies are spending time with my husband, watching football and basketball, and traveling are the things I do when I am not teaching or working on perfecting my craft.

Debra Pollock

Teacher, Technology

Debra graduated from FIU with a BS degree in Business & Marketing. She has taught business, marketing & technology classes in Seminole County for eight years and has previously taught and directed recreational classes at Miami Dade Community College for five years. Her background also includes working in marketing and management for Xerox, Western Union, and Personnel Pool of Miami, owning a franchise and recruiting for The Art Institutes. Prior to college she worked as an accounting clerk at Southern Bell and a real estate secretary/closer for Chicago Title Insurance Company.

Benjamin Ramos

Custodian

Barbara Ray

Media Specialist

Dr. Ray is one of the original faculty members of Crooms AOIT. She has worked here for 8 years and has taught in all grade levels of K-12 schools. She received a BS in English, an MLS from the Univesity of South Carolina and an Ed.D. in Curriculum & Instruction from UCF. As the Senior Class Advisor, one of her main responsibilities is planning graduation.

Doug Reeder

Network Specialist

Robert Rocke

Teacher, Math

Mr. Rocke is a 1981 graduate of Maynard Evans High School. He completed his AA at Valencia Community College, received a BA in Theatre (Technical Emphasis) and a BS in Secondary Mathematics Education from The University of Central Florida, and a Masters of Educational Leadership from Stetson University. Mr. Rocke has been teaching in Seminole County since 1998, and is a Disney Teacherific award winner. His outside interests include playing bass guitar and sports.

Rebekah Rosario

Teacher, Technology

Mrs. Rosario received her B.A. degree from Illinois State University in English and Computer Science. She received her M.S. from the University of Phoenix in Business Management and Computer Information Systems. She worked as a web developer developing online applications/ web sites/ instructional modules for Moody Bible University in Chicago. Since moving to Florida from Chicago, she has worked for Volusia County, Seminole County, and Seminole State College. She has been teaching for 10 years.

Don Smith

Teacher, Physical Education

Don Smith is the Athletic Director at Crooms, he is also the Physical Education Teacher. He is the Head Boys Basketball Coach. HE attended Illinois State University and earned a BS and MS degree.

Cindy Snyder

Teacher, Physical Education

Jason Touhey

Teacher, Technology

Mr. Touhey graduated from the University of Central Florida with a bachelor's degree in Technology and Industry Training Education. His focus was centered on cutting edge technology in Computer Aided Design, Digital Design, and Construction Management. Mr. Touhey began his career here at Crooms during the 2009 school year teaching PC Support and Introduction to Information Technology. His plans for the future include expanding our schools focus on 3D Modeling and Game Design which has been a passion of his since his childhood.

Josue Urbina

Teacher, Life Sciences and Research Science

Josue Urbina graduated from Florida International University with a Bachelor's degree in Biology and a Minor in Chemistry. Afterward, Mr. Urbina received a Master's degree in Sports Medicine from the University of Miami. He currently is working towards a Doctorate in Science Education at Florida International. He recently added a National Board Teacher's Certification. He has taught in Miami-Dade County for 8 years before coming to Seminole County 2 years ago. During college he worked as an electrocardiogram technician for 4 years at Coral Gables Hospital. In his free time, Mr. Urbina enjoys spending time with his wife and kids. He is also a fanatic of any sports team from Miami.

Noiree Weaver

Teacher, Music

Kevin Wells

Teacher, Graphics and Video Production

I teach 2-D Graphics and Video Production. I graduated from UCF with a degree in Art, with an emphasis on modern art. I worked as a graphic designer for many years in Orlando. Crooms attracted me because I feel technology and art go hand in hand.

Ann Wiggins

Custodian

Theodore Williams

Custodian

Juanita Williams

Teacher, English

Earnest Wilson

Custodian

Celia Wood

Attendance Secretary

I am the Secretary to Ms. Hayes and I also am responsible for Attendance, Discipline for 9th and 10th, Clinic Assistant and Transportation. I am in my eighth year at Crooms.

Ivelisse Woods

Teacher, Spanish

Andy Yin

Teacher, Chinese

Andy Yin attended the UN and RPI in Troy, NY. While in college he participated in Engineering and the Chinese association. Mr. Yin majored in Electrical Engineering. Mr. Yin was an engineer with Siemens in Lake Mary for almost 28 years. After the plant closing, he decided to stay in the area and got a teaching job at Crooms.

Kim York

Secretary