With over 20 years of dedicated experience in education, Tracy Johnson brings a wealth of expertise to our school community. Passionate about fostering a love for learning and supporting students with diverse needs, Tracy specializes in assisting those with reading and other learning disabilities, such as dyslexia.

Tracy holds certifications in Learning Disabilities, Reading Instruction, and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), enabling her to effectively tailor instruction to meet each student's unique learning styles and needs. She firmly believes in the power of personalized education to unlock every student's potential, regardless of their challenges.

Tracy creates a supportive environment in her classroom where every student feels valued and empowered to succeed. She works to implement research-based strategies and interventions to help students overcome obstacles and thrive academically.

Beyond her role in the classroom, she is involved in her professional community, staying abreast of the latest developments in education and sharing her expertise with colleagues. She is dedicated to continuous growth and improvement, seeking new ways to enhance her practice and better serve her students.

Outside the classroom, Tracy resides in Oldsmar with her husband and three children, who are currently navigating their college years. She enjoys staying active through exercise, indulging her green thumb in the garden, and cherishing quality time with family and friends.

Tracy is thrilled to be part of our school community and looks forward to continuing her mission of positively impacting the lives of her students for years to come.

Mrs. Bruggeman is very excited to be joining Tarpon Springs Fundamental Elementary for the 2022 – 2023 school year as our Reading Intervention teacher.

Mrs. Bruggeman is originally from Michigan, is an Air Force Veteran and a graduate of the University of South Florida. She loves building relationships with her students and discovering how she can best help each of them to be a successful reader. This is her 5th year teaching for Pinellas County Schools.

Mrs. Bruggeman lives in Palm Harbor with her husband, 3 children and 2 dogs. Her favorite things to do outside of school are planning her next family vacation and, of course, reading!

Stephanie has lived in Tarpon Springs almost all her life, and continue lives in Tarpon with her husband and youngest daughter. In her spare time she enjoys reading, going to the beach, and traveling with her family.