Who's Who of NAE
Principal- Ms. Matina Pulliam
Assistant Principal- Dr. Shakira Thomas
Phone: 941-255-7450
Email: shakira.thomas@yourcharlotteschools.net
Student Support Team
Mission: Our goal is to provide a warm and caring environment for students and families, helping everyone have an outstanding educational experience. We are committed to nurturing character, building skills, and encouraging resilience, all while supporting academic growth, career exploration, and personal and social development. Together, we're here to guide students on their journey to success!
Mrs. Sterbutzel, School Counselor
Contact Me @ julianne.sterbutzel@yourcharlotteschools.net or on Parent Square!
Mission: It is my mission to work collaboratively with our families, school staff and community to enhance the student achievement in a safe and caring environment. As a social worker I will help develop the emotional growth and character of our students.
Lisa Morazes, MSW, LCSW
School Social Worker
Lisa.Morazes@yourcharlotteschools.net
"Hello friends! My name is Mr. Mackie and I'm one of the brain and heart teachers. I strive to create and maintain a safe environment where children can discover and explore themselves. EVERYONE has something to offer the world."
-Gerassimos "Mackie" Magoulas
Gerassimos "Mackie" Magoulas, M.S.Ed., NCSP
School Psychologist
Neil Armstrong Elementary
Charlotte County Public Schools
Phone: (941) 255-7450 ext. *4292
Dean
My mission is to demonstrate restorative practices to inspire self-regulation, problem-solving, win-win solutions, and social skills that will fuel a positive learning culture within our school. Also, to provide staff and students with resources to encourage a student-centered environment focused on learning for all students. I hope to inspire every student and staff member to reach their full potential. Finally, I will strive to support staff and students with interventions, strategies, knowledge, and feedback that stimulate reflection and growth.
Exceptional Student Education
Mrs. Welchman
ESE Liaison- Charlotte County Public Schools
NAE- W, TH, F
Candice.welchman@yourcharlotteschools.net
941-255-7450 ext. 4205
Mission: I will create a safe and caring environment where students are not afraid to take risks and step out of their comfort zone. I will be understanding of my students different abilities and will challenge them to be the best learners they can be. I will strive to develop a love of reading in all of my students while encouraging them to try different genres. I will make a difference by communicating with my students' families in a timely manner. I will make learning fun while developing productive and competent students with great character.
Dr. Cheryl Hughes
Program Staffing Specialist
Charlotte County Public Schools
Cheryl.hughes@yourcharlotteschools.net
941-255-0808 ext. 2167
TBA
Behavior Specialist
Instructional Coaches
Mrs. Finch
Instructional Coach- MTSS
Mission: To help create and support an environment where children learn and strive to meet their individual and highest potential. I will utilize my knowledge and resources to support teachers so that they may exhibit effective teaching strategies to promote student success. I will lead by example in both character and competence as I work to build positive relationships within our school community.
Heather Patalano
Academic Instructional Coach- Literacy
Every child deserves a champion—an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be.
- Rita Pierson
Ellie Achziger
Academic Instructional Coach- Math
ellie.achziger@yourcharlotteschools.net