Niceville High School Principal Named Regional Director for Education Leadership Group
Niceville High School Principal Charlie Marello has been appointed the Northwest Florida Regional Director for the Florida Association of Secondary School Principals (FASSP), where he will support and advocate for school administrators across the region.
Nihill Taylor to Replace Martin at STEMM Academy
The Okaloosa County School Board has appointed Kimberly Nihill Taylor, current Assistant Principal at Niceville High School, as the new principal of STEMM Academy in Valparaiso. Taylor, a longtime educator with over three decades of experience in the Okaloosa County School District, succeeds Dr. Scheree Martin, who was reassigned following disciplinary issues. Taylor brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her new role, having previously served as a teacher, coach, and administrator in the district.
NWFSC Student Appointed To Statewide Board
Lillian Roller, a student at NWFSC, has been selected to chair a committee for the FCSSGA, overseeing the planning of key conferences.
Valparaiso’s Lewis School Welcomes New Principal
Dr. Nathaniel Chatman, the Florida State and West Florida alum, plans to restore The Lewis School’s A-rating, utilizing data from the past two years to empower teachers and enhance student outcomes.
Niceville’s Marello Named Okaloosa Principal of the Year
Niceville High School’s own Charlie Marello has been crowned Okaloosa County’s Principal of the Year for 2023. Superintendent Marcus Chambers praises Marello’s dedication, knowing students by name and attending every event. Marello, grateful for the support, reflects on his journey from a teacher’s spouse to the Head Eagle. Under his leadership, every school he’s led has consistently earned an A rating from the Florida Department of Education.
Lewis School Band Director Wins For January’s Thank-A-Teacher Program
🏆 Band Director Mike Wilson surprised with ‘Thank A Teacher’ award for going above and beyond! 🎶 His dedication to students shines through.
