My name is Heidi Bockover, and I am the proud Principal of North Shore Elementary. 

This school year marks the beginning of my 36^th year in Pinellas County Schools.   

I graduated from Florida State University in 1989 and immediately began my teaching career with Pinellas County Schools.   I was a classroom teacher for 14 years, a curriculum specialist for 11 years, and an administrator for 9 years at various schools, including Melrose, Oakhurst, Lakeview Fundamental, and North Shore Elementary.   I have a master’s in Reading and Language Arts from the University of South Florida and earned my Ed. Leadership Certification from Florida State University. 

To give you a little background on me, I am the proud mother of two.    My daughter, Michaela (26), is the Complex Social Worker at St. Anthony’s Hospital.    My son, Michael (22), attends the University of South Florida and is working towards earning a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a focus on finance.   

In June of 2022, surrounded by our close family and friends, I married Dan Laurenti, a retired math teacher from Clearwater High School.  Together, with our four children and dog, Tito, we enjoy traveling the world, sneaking away to the Georgia mountains, and spending time boating with family and friends.  When time allows, I love to quilt and work in my garden.

I am honored and blessed to be the Principal of North Shore Elementary.  I am looking forward to working alongside each of you to build upon the strong foundation and traditions that make our “Castle” so special.   

If you have any questions, concerns, or good things to share, my door is always open, and I am just a phone call away.  Please do not hesitate to stop by or call.  Your input is truly valued.

Heidi Bockover

Principal

North Shore Elementary

Mrs. Pierzchalski grew up in Maryland and graduated from Towson University. She goes by Mrs. Pier for short. In 1997, she moved to Florida where she attended USF and received a Graduate Certificate in Gifted Studies.  Mrs. Pier has been a teacher for 22 years and has taught PreK through 5th grades with the exception of 4th grade.  In 2015, she graduated from UWF with a Masters in Ed Leadership and has been Assistant Principal for five years.  She is also endorsed in ESOL, Gifted, and Reading.  Mrs. Pier is married and has an 18-year-old son.  She has three cats and enjoys photography and saltwater fishing.  

Lisa Pierzchalski (Mrs. Pier)

Assistant Principal -

pierzchalskiL@pcsb.org