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Mrs. Lisa Montie
I'm Lisa Montie, and I am so excited to be teaching 5th grade Math and Science at Tarpon Fundamental. This will be my 22nd year teaching full time in Pinellas County. Originally from Pennsylvania, I earned my bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Penn State University. My husband, Rob and I moved to the East Lake area over thirty years ago and consider Florida "home". We enjoy spending time with our two children. Our daughter, Luka is a junior at East Lake High School and our son, Rent recently finished up grad school. I also enjoy being outside, running, biking, and watching my kids play sports.
As a teacher, I think it's important for all students to feel special and valued in the classroom. Working in a comfortable environment, students are more willing to take academic risks, and work hard to achieve their personal goals.
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Mr. Zachary Van Stratt
I am Zach VanStratt, and I’m ecstatic to be teaching 5th grade Reading, Writing, and Social Studies this year at Tarpon Fundamental. Prior to becoming a schoolteacher, I worked as a professional musician; I was (and still am) a performer, writer, recording artist, sound engineer… I even wound up owning the guitar shop that I grew up with. However, the most important thing that I have done as a musician is to be a teacher.
Though this may only be my 3rd year as a school teacher, I have been giving private music lessons for 16 years. Along with music and education, I also have a strong STEM background. I worked as a certified electronics technician, specializing in the repair and restoration of professional and commercial audio equipment (particularly guitar amplifiers).
Outside of the classroom, I enjoy spending time with my wife and our cats, reading and writing, teaching/writing/performing music, and I’m also an avid beach volleyball player.
