6th Grade Assistant Principal

Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year! My name is Toni Powers. I am very excited and honored to serve the Safety Harbor Middle School Learning Community as the 6th grade assistant principal. I have a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University and Bachelor of Science Degree in Special Education with a Certification in Elementary Grades 1 - 6 from the University of South Florida. Throughout my 24 years working in the Pinellas County School District, I have worked as an educator, reading coach, magnet coordinator and administrator in both elementary and middle school levels. My most recent experience being the Center for Gifted Studies Assistant Principal/Magnet Coordinator for Grades 6 - 8 and the 7th Grade Steam Assistant Principal at Dunedin Highland Middle School. I am married and have three sons, all of which have attended Pinellas County Schools. I enjoy gardening, cooking, reading and spending time with my family. As an educational leader, it is my responsibility to ensure our students have a safe, student-centered learning environment that contains rigorous curriculum where all students can experience academic success. This coupled with a belief that in working together for our students we can inspire them to become life-long learners equipped with a growth mindset where they believe in themselves and know they can accomplish anything they put their minds to.

I look forward to meeting you and working with you and your child!

Your Partner in Education,

Toni

6th grade Guidance Counselor

I have a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from New York University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Smith College. I am both a Professionally Certified School Counselor and a National Board Certified Counselor. I have worked as a counselor at the post-secondary, secondary and middle school levels, with 10 years experience in Pinellas county schools. I am originally from Vermont and I love to read.  I enjoy going hiking and camping with my husband and our two children.

6th Grade Secretary