• Mrs. Mercedes Galvez, Assistant Principal of Curriculum

    Mercedes Galvez is a native of Jacksonville, Florida, having attended DCPS schools throughout her K- 12 education, including graduating from Douglas Anderson School of the Arts. Ms. Galvez then attended the University of Florida where she received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Elementary Education. Ms. Galvez served as a teacher for several years at S.P. Livingston Elementary and had the pleasure of being named their 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year. She then transitioned into a Math Coach position at the newly opened GRASP Academy, where she was an active part of the inaugural Leadership team. Ms. Galvez has spent the last four years at Lake Shore Middle School, as the Dean of Students. She is excited about  continuing another year with the FMS team and looks forward to serving the students, families, and community at Fletcher Middle School!

     

    Ms. Galvez

     

     

    Mr. Antoine Atwater, Assistant Principal of Student Services

    Mr. Atwater is a native of Jacksonville, Florida, having attended DCPS schools throughout his K-12 education, including graduating from William. M Raines high school. Mr. Atwater then attended Bethune Cookman University for two years and then transferred to Emory and Henry College, where he played football and baseball while also receiving his BS in health and physical education. Mr. Atwater received his MA in educational leadership from Nova Southeastern University.

    Mr. Atwater served as a teacher for several years at Henry. F Kite Elementary and Andrew Jackson High School. He then transitioned to becoming the Dean of Students at Highlands Middle School. Mr. Atwater served as the PBIS facilitator, testing coordinator, and Athletic Director while at Highlands Middle School. He is excited about joining the FMS Team and looks forward to serving the students, families, communities and staff at Fletcher Middle School.

     

     

      

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