Middle School Teachers

Mrs. Causey – 6th Lang ArtsMrs. Mitchell – 7th Lang Arts8th Lang ArtsMr. Caffrey – PE
Mrs. delValle – 6th MathMr. Matteson – GeometryMr. Vargas – AlgebraMrs. Zimmermann – PE
Mrs. Ehrlich – 6th Science, Reading, MathMrs. Falter – 7th ScienceMr. Strawser – 8th ScienceMrs. Drilling – Dance
Ms. Calder – 6th ScienceMrs. Hewett – MathMrs. Guiang – Art
Mr. Mastrocovi – 6th World HistoryMs. St. Andre – 7th CivicsMr. Meehan – American HistoryMrs. Salgado – Art
Mrs. Ratchford – 6th Lang Arts, World HistoryMrs. Warren – ReadingMrs. Santos – SpanishMrs. Packer – Orchestra
Mrs. Whitney – Reading, Learning StrategiesMrs. Tobin – Band
Mrs. Fidelo – PLTW/STEMMrs. Scurry – Journalism/Librarian
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Lori Causey

Classes Taught: 6th Grade Language ArtsEmail: lori.causey@ocps.net
Birthday: APRIL 13 
Favorite Drinks for at School: water
Favorite School Snacks: pistachios, almonds, trail mix
Favorite place for Gift Cards: Target, Amazon, Macy, Publix, Chick-Fil-A, Starbucks
Favorite out of school entertainment and ways to relieve stress: movies, reading, dinners out

Mary Michelle (Mimi) del Valle

Classes Taught: 6th Grade MathEmail: marymichelle.delvalle@ocps.net
Birthday: Jan 20 
Favorite Drinks for at School: Diet Pepsi, mineral H2O (plain), Dunkin Donuts coffee (cream/sugar), PLEASE NO STARBUCKS
Favorite School Snacks: Milky Way, peanuts, Ritz
Favorite place for Gift Cards: Chick-Fil-A, Macy’s, Marshalls, Home Goods
Favorite out of school entertainment and ways to relieve stress: movies (Fandango), theme parks, reading, watching football (go Dawgs!), mani/pedi, beach

Reilley Calder

Classes Taught: 6th Grade ScienceEmail: reilley.calder@ocps.net
Birthday: Aug 31 
Favorite Drinks for at School: Dr. Pepper
Favorite School Snacks: Nacho Cheese Doritos, Reese’s, and Oreos
Favorite place for Gift Cards: Amazon, Dunkin’, or Walmart
Favorite out of school entertainment and ways to relieve stress: read, watch tv, travel, and go to concerts

Erin Ratchford

Classes Taught: 6th Grade Lang Arts, World HistoryEmail: erin.ratchford@ocps.net
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Jennifer Ehrlich

Classes Taught: 6th Grade Life Science, Reading, MathEmail: jennifer.ehrlich@ocps.net
Birthday: MARCH 9 
Favorite Drinks for at School: flavored water, flavored tea, Naked juice
Favorite School Snacks: Reese’s PB cups, salt and vinegar chips
Favorite place for Gift Cards: Starbucks, Target, Amazon, Chick-Fil-A
Favorite out of school entertainment and ways to relieve stress: reading, spending time with my cats, scary movies

Anna Fidelo

Classes Taught: STEM/Project Lead the WayEmail: anna.fidelo@ocps.net
Birthday: AUGUST 13 
Favorite Drinks for at School: unsweetened tea (allergic to dairy)
Favorite School Snacks: popcorn, sea salt pita chips & hummus, Junior Mints
Favorite place for Gift Cards: Amazon, Publix, Target, Michaels, Walmart
Favorite out of school entertainment and ways to relieve stress: kayaking, reading

Sean Mastrocovi

Classes Taught: 6th Grade World HistoryEmail: sean.mastrocovi@ocps.net
Birthday: OCT 3 
Favorite Drinks for at School: Gatorade or Body Armor
Favorite School Snacks: Milano Cookies
Favorite place for Gift Cards: Amazon
Favorite out of school entertainment and ways to relieve stress: Kayaking, or going to Universal

Rebecca Whitney

Classes Taught: Reading, Learning StrategiesEmail: rebecca.whitney@ocps.net
Birthday: MARCH 13 
Favorite Drinks for at School: Coke, coffee, tea
Favorite School Snacks: Lifesaver mints, Jolly Ranchers, Starbursts, beef jerky (no candy bars)
Favorite place for Gift Cards: BassPro, Target, Amazon
Favorite out of school entertainment and ways to relieve stress: fishing, reading, eating out, going out to eat, get nails done, reading, floating in the pool

 Christine Falter

Classes Taught: 7th Grade ScienceEmail: christine.falter@ocps.net
Birthday: March 20 
Favorite Drinks for at School: Diet Coke, vitamin water (not diet)
Favorite School Snacks: Lifesaver
Favorite place for Gift Cards: Amazon
Favorite out of school entertainment and ways to relieve stress: reading, canoeing, hiking, general adventuring

 Christopher Matteson

Classes Taught: GeometryEmail: Christopher.Matteson@ocps.net
Birthday: June 10 
Favorite Drinks for at School: Gatorade, Coke Zero
Favorite School Snacks: Nutty Buddy Wafer Bars, Nutter Butter Cookies
Favorite place for Gift Cards: Walmart, Target, Amazon
Favorite out of school entertainment and ways to relieve stress: movies, reading

Beverly Mitchell

Classes Taught: 7th Grade Language ArtsEmail: beverly.mitchell@ocps.net
Birthday: APRIL 24 
Favorite Drinks for at School: Caffeine Free Hot Tea: Bigelow, Celestial, Twinings
Favorite School Snacks: trail mix, popcorn (NO chocolate please!)
Favorite place for Gift Cards: Amazon, Fresh Market, Publix
Favorite out of school entertainment and ways to relieve stress: shopping, reading

Jody St. Andre

Classes Taught: 7th Grade CivicsEmail: jody.standre@ocps.net
Birthday: JANUARY 29 
Favorite Drinks for at School: Coke Zero
Favorite School Snacks: trail mix
Favorite place for Gift Cards: Target, Amazon
Favorite out of school entertainment and ways to relieve stress: running, movies, theme parks, reading, working out, wine

 Toresha Green Warren

Classes Taught: ReadingEmail: toresha.greenwarren@ocps.net
Birthday: JANUARY 8 
Favorite Drinks for at School: Water (Dasani)
Favorite School Snacks: Ferrero Rocher, Hershey’s milk chocolate, Lindt milk chocolate
Favorite place for Gift Cards: Amazon, Publix, Walmart, Outback and Bahama Breeze
Favorite out of school entertainment and ways to relieve stress: reading, watching movies, puzzles (crosswords), board games, chocolate, ice cream, music

New Teacher – LA

Classes Taught: 8th Grade Language ArtsEmail:
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Sam Vargas

Classes Taught: 7th Accelerated math, 8th Grade Pre-AlgebraEmail: samuel.vargas@ocps.net
Birthday:  July 3 
Favorite Drinks for at School: Vitamin Water
Favorite School Snacks: Chips, nuts, cookies
Favorite place for Gift Cards: Chipotle, Target
Favorite out of school entertainment and ways to relieve stress: Soccer, making music, chess

 Jennifer Hewett

Classes Taught:Email: jennifer.hewett@ocps.net
Birthday: July 2 
Favorite Drinks for at School: mocha latte, unsweet iced tea w/ lemon
Favorite School Snacks: healthy snacks: fruits, veggies, dips, nuts / sweet treats: peanut butter & chocolate, dark chocolate (gluten-free)
Favorite place for Gift Cards: Amazon
Favorite out of school entertainment and ways to relieve stress: golf, tennis, movies, boating, beach, massage, mani/pedi, relax by the pool

Scott Meehan

Classes Taught: 8th Grade U.S. HistoryEmail: scott.meehan@ocps.net
Birthday: October 19 
Favorite Drinks for at School: Coke/Pepsi, Arizona green tea
Favorite School Snacks: chocolate chip cookies, dark chocolate candy, Twinkies
Favorite place for Gift Cards: Chick-Fil-A, McDonald’s, Starbucks, Dunkin’ Donuts
Favorite out of school entertainment and ways to relieve stress: writing books, Italian food, collecting baseball cards

 Maria Santos

Classes Taught: Beginning Spanish, Spanish 1, Spanish 2Email: maria.santos2@ocps.net
Birthday: June 28 
Favorite Drinks for at School: water, Starbucks frappuccinos (vanilla)
Favorite School Snacks: Kind Bars (dark chocolate sea salt)
Favorite place for Gift Cards: Amazon, Marshalls, Ross, any restaurant
Favorite out of school entertainment and ways to relieve stress: reading, massages, mani/pedi

Corydon (Cory) Strawser

Classes Taught: Comprehensive Science 3, Physical Science Honors, Robotics, and LeadershipEmail: corydon.strawser@ocps.net
Birthday: March 22 
Favorite Drinks for at School: Diet Coke
Favorite School Snacks: Power Bars
Favorite Place for Gift Cards: any restaurant
Favorite out of school entertainment and ways to relieve stress: joking, running, going to the gym