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    Principal Butterfield

    Mrs. Leigh Butterfield

    Principal

    butterfieldl@duvalschools.org

    Leigh Butterfield is going into her 6th year as the Principal of Mandarin Oaks Elementary. She is a Jacksonville, Florida native and began her educational career as a Kindergarten teacher in 2003.  She also has experience teaching 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades, as well as instructional coaching of teachers. Leigh developed a passion for leading teachers and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure that students received the best possible education.  This led her to pursuing her Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership with a concentration on Adult Learning.  She utilized this degree as she served as an administrator of Bartram Springs Elementary and Crown Point Elementary before joining the Mandarin Oaks Family.  One of her goals as the administrator of Mandarin Oaks is to ensure that students look forward to coming to school, while enjoying being challenged and feeling safe taking educational risks.  She wants all students to know that they are loved and that they are in a safe learning environment in which their differences are valued.

     

    Mrs. Brooke Harrison

    Assistant Principal

    harrisonb1@duvalschools.org

    Mrs. Harrison is committed to maintaining the legacy of excellence and success among students and teachers at Mandarin Oaks Elementary. She was a dedicated teacher for eleven years before becoming an Assistant Principal. She strives to make a positive and lasting impression on the school community and loves to build meaningful relationships with others. Mrs. Harrison has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Florida State University, and a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from the University of North Florida. She enjoys traveling with her family and visiting places like Disney World and the nearest beach. She is married to Mark and has two sons, Noah and Liam.

     

    Mrs. Stacy Marshall

    Assistant Principal

    cribbs@duvalschools.org

    Mrs. Marshall is a passionate educator whose love for teaching developed at an early age, playing school with her dolls and younger sister. She prioritizes building meaningful relationships with students, families, and colleagues and is committed to ensuring Mandarin Oaks Elementary is a school where children want to be and a love for learning is cultivated. Mrs. Marshall has a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a master’s degree in Literacy, both from the University of North Florida. Mrs. Marshall spent nine years as a teacher at Sallye B. Mathis Elementary and four years as the Math Coach at Normandy Village Elementary. Her experiences from these roles led her to pursue her Educational Leadership certification. Mrs. Marshall is excited to continue her career here at MOE. In addition to being a dedicated educator, Mrs. Marshall is married and a mother of two sweet kiddos.

     

    Guidance Counselors

    Ms. Tara McCaffrey

    blaylockt1@duvalschools.org

    Mrs. McCaffrey is in her 10th year of School Counseling. Before becoming a school counselor, she taught 6th-grade science for two years as part of the Teach For America program. She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Florida (Go Gators!) and earned a Master’s Degree in Education, with a focus on School Counseling, from the University of North Florida. Mrs. McCaffrey is a Jacksonville native and a proud graduate of Duval County Public Schools. She attended Parkwood Heights Elementary, Twin Lakes Academy Middle School, and Stanton College Preparatory School. In her spare time, Mrs. McCaffrey loves to run. Her next running goal is to complete a marathon!

     

    Mrs. Taylor Jean

    Guidance Counselor

    maddent@duvalschools.org

    Mrs. Jean is in her sixth year of School Counseling. Before becoming a counselor, she attended the University of Central Florida where she obtained her B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies and a Minor in Criminal Justice. Directly after, she attended Nova Southeastern University where she obtained her M.S. in the field of School Counseling.  In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, watching sports, traveling, and reading!! Mrs. Jean believes that all students should have someone in their corner advocating for them – pushing them to be the best versions of themselves -  and who will provide them with the resources they need in order to be successful.

     

    ESE Coordinator

    Mrs. Nicole Critch

    critchn@duvalschools.org

     

    G.A.T.E. Coordinator

    Mrs. Alicia Pitts

    pittsa1@duvalschools.org

    Alicia Pitts is the coordinator for the Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program at Mandarin Oaks Elementary. She enjoys working with all the K-5 GATE classes challenging the students through critical thinking lessons and project-based learning activities! This is her 15th year as an educator with DCPS. She earned her degree in early childhood education at FSU (Go Seminoles!) and has a K-6 certification in education, along with ESOL and Gifted endorsements. She enjoys the beach, reading, and loves cooking and baking for others! Mandarin Oaks is extra special to the Pitts family because all four of her children attended school here! She feels very blessed to be part of the MOE family!