Administrative Team

  • Jennifer Tollefson, Director
    tollefsonj@pcsb.org

     

    Lauren Messina, Counselor
    pcs.messinal@pcsb.org 
    3 years with Pinellas County Schools
    3 years with Chi Chi's
    "My favorite part about working at the Chi Chi Rodriguez Academy is witnessing our students reach their fullest potential as they begin to believe in themselves and develop the confidence needed to succeed."

     

    Josh Meurer, Student Support Coordinator
    pcs.meurerj@pcsb.org
    23 years with Pinellas County Schools
    15 years with Chi Chi's - 5 as Director
    "My favorite thing about Chi Chi's is when our graduates come back to visit and share all their great memories and the positive impact we had on their lives." 

Teaching Staff

  • Paige Arrigoni, Teaching Assistant 
    arrigonip@pcsb.org 
    8 years with Pinellas County Schools
    8 years with Chi Chi's
    "My favorite thing about Chi Chi's is that it feels like family. I love working with all the kids and the staff is awesome."

     

    Alexa Cooper, Teaching Assistant 
    cooperalex@pcsb.org  

     

    Shannon Curry, ESE Specialist
    currysh@pcsb.org
    6 years with Pinellas County Schools
    2 years with Chi Chi's

    "My favorite thing about working at Chi Chi’s is the size and family culture of the school."

     

    Sean Hughes, Middle School Teacher - History/Civics
    hughesse@pcsb.org 
    4 years with Pinellas County Schools
    4 years with Chi Chi's 
    "I love helping develop growth mindsets and watching the students' confidence grow."  



    Margaret Lucas, Teaching Assistant
    lucasma@pcsb.org 
    12 years with Pinellas County Schools
    9 years with Chi Chi's
    "I love the culture we have worked to establish here at Chi Chi's. We have staff and students that are kind, helpful, and accepting."

     

    Jenell Mann, Middle School Teacher - Science
    mannje@pcsb.org 



    Melissa Murphy-Boyes, DMT/Front Office
    murphy-boyesm@pcsb.org
    5 years with Pinellas County Schools
    "I love our students!"

     

    Kayla Olson, Middle School Teacher - Reading
    olsonk@pcsb.org 
    7 years with Pinellas County Schools, 14 years overall
    7 years with Chi Chi's
    "My favorite thing about working at Chi Chi’s is getting to be a part of my students' stories. I am so lucky I get the chance to teach the same students year after year and build a safe and secure environment for them to learn and be successful in. I hope that by the time they graduate 8th grade they know they always have a home here."



    Tiffany Petzinger, Middle School Teacher - ELA
    petzingert@pcsb.org 
    2 years with Pinellas County Schools, 14 years overall
    2 years with Chi Chi's

    "My favorite thing about working at Chi Chi’s is the staff and the students. We all work together and help the students be successful beyond their academic career!"



    Michael Shultz, Physical Education Teacher
    shultzm@pcsb.org 
    39 years with Pinellas County Schools
    10 years with Chi Chi's 
    "My favorite thing about working at Chi Chi's is the students."



    Barbara Spanolios, Teaching Assistant
    spanoliosb@pcsb.org 
    25 years with Pinellas County Schools
    9 years with Chi Chi's
    "My favorite thing about working at Chi Chi’s is the Graduation ceremony and seeing the students that have attended Chi Chi's since the 5th grade. Knowing that I was a part of their academic and personal  growth and success through the years is very rewarding!"

     

    Lauren Stuart, Middle School Teacher - Math
    stuartla@pcsb.org 
    10 years with Pinellas County Schools
    8 years with Chi Chi's 
    "My favorite thing about working at Chi Chi's is the ability to teach the same students from their 6th grade year through their 8th grade year.  We really get to know our students and how they learn best!"



    Lori Vanderklok, 5th Grade Teacher
    vanderklokl@pcsb.org 
    27 years with Pinellas County Schools
    23 years with Chi Chi's
    "My favorite thing about working at Chi Chi’s is being able to help students become successful!"

     

    Laura Willock, Middle School Teacher - Family & Consumer Science and PCSD
    willockl@pcsb.org 

     

School Safety Officer

Staff Directory

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  • 5th Grade Teacher
  • Academy Director
  • Counselor
  • Data Mgmt. Tech
  • ESE Specialist
  • Middle School Teacher - ELA
  • Middle School Teacher - Family & Consumer Science and PCSD
  • Middle School Teacher - History/Civics
  • Middle School Teacher - Math
  • Middle School Teacher - Reading
  • Middle School Teacher - Science
  • Physical Education
  • School Safety Officer
  • Student Support Coordinator
  • Teaching Assistant
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