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Cynthia St. John
Chorus
cynthia.gaitanis@polk-fl.netMs. Gaitanis-St.John graduated from UF with a BA in vocal performance in 1998 and USF with an MA in Music Education in 2000. She taught at Stewart Magnet Middle in Tampa and then at Florida State University School until 2007. She took time off to raise her 3 kids and returned to the classroom in 2016 at KMS. In her spare time she leads a girl scout troop, loves to craft, leads the children’s choir at her church, and is active in a medieval reenactment society.
Bio
Ms. Gaitanis-St.John graduated from UF with a BA in vocal performance in 1998 and USF with an MA in Music Education in 2000. She taught at Stewart Magnet Middle in Tampa and then at Florida State University School until 2007. She took time off to raise her 3 kids and returned to the classroom in 2016 at KMS. In her spare time she leads a girl scout troop, loves to craft, leads the children’s choir at her church, and is active in a medieval reenactment society.
Teresa Yearicks
Critical Thinking Teacher
teresa.yearicks@polk-fl.netMrs. Yearicks is originally from Southern New Jersey and has lived in Lakeland, Florida for the past 17 years. This is her second year teaching Critical Thinking at Kathleen Middle School.
Before KMS, Mrs. Yearicks taught TV Production at Mulberry Middle School for 5 years. She also taught at Griffin Elementary for 10 years as an ESE teacher and the school Network Manager.
Mrs. Yearicks earned her Bachelor's of Arts in Special Education at Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ. She is certified in Exceptional Education VE K-12, Elementary Education K-6, and Business Education 6-12.
Bio
Mrs. Yearicks is originally from Southern New Jersey and has lived in Lakeland, Florida for the past 17 years. This is her second year teaching Critical Thinking at Kathleen Middle School.
Before KMS, Mrs. Yearicks taught TV Production at Mulberry Middle School for 5 years. She also taught at Griffin Elementary for 10 years as an ESE teacher and the school Network Manager.
Mrs. Yearicks earned her Bachelor's of Arts in Special Education at Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ. She is certified in Exceptional Education VE K-12, Elementary Education K-6, and Business Education 6-12.
Jenna Barefoot
Agriculture Teacher
jenna.barefoot@polk-fl.netI went to Kathleen Middle and Kathleen High School. I was very involved in the Kathleen FFA chapters. I went on to the University of Florida for a degree in Agricultural Education and Communication. I’ve worked at Kathleen High and Tenoroc High before taking some time off with my babies. I look forward to a great year offering many opportunities for KMS agriculture students and FFA members.
Bio
I went to Kathleen Middle and Kathleen High School. I was very involved in the Kathleen FFA chapters. I went on to the University of Florida for a degree in Agricultural Education and Communication. I’ve worked at Kathleen High and Tenoroc High before taking some time off with my babies. I look forward to a great year offering many opportunities for KMS agriculture students and FFA members.