Administrative Team

  • Jennifer Tollefson, Director
    tollefsonj@pcsb.org
    13 years in education, 7 years in non-profit management
    1st year with Pinellas County Schools and Chi Chi's
    "I enjoy working at Chi Chi's because I am driven to inspire and empower students to reach their full potential." 

     

    Lauren Messina, Counselor
    pcs.messinal@pcsb.org 
    3 years with Pinellas County Schools
    3 years with Chi Chi's
    "My favorite part about working at the Chi Chi Rodriguez Academy is witnessing our students reach their fullest potential as they begin to believe in themselves and develop the confidence needed to succeed."

     

    Josh Meurer, Student Support Coordinator
    pcs.meurerj@pcsb.org
    25 years with Pinellas County Schools
    17 years with Chi Chi's
    “My favorite thing about Chi Chi’s is watching our students become confident, well-rounded citizens who will have a positive impact in our community."

Teaching Staff

  • Paige Arrigoni, Teaching Assistant 
    arrigonip@pcsb.org 
    8 years with Pinellas County Schools
    8 years with Chi Chi's
    "My favorite thing about Chi Chi's is that it feels like family. I love working with all the kids and the staff is awesome."

     

    Alexa Cooper, Teaching Assistant 
    cooperalex@pcsb.org  
    4 years with Pinellas County Schools
    2nd year with Chi Chi's

    "M
    y favorite thing at Chi Chi's is the connections I’ve been able to build with the students and the staff. There’s just something really special about being part of a school where people care, support each other, and show up every day wanting to make a difference."

     

    Shannon Curry, ESE Specialist
    currysh@pcsb.org
    6 years with Pinellas County Schools
    2nd with Chi Chi's

    "My favorite thing about working at Chi Chi’s is the size and family culture of the school."

     

    Sean Hughes, Middle School Teacher - History/Civics
    hughesse@pcsb.org 
    4 years with Pinellas County Schools
    4 years with Chi Chi's
    "My favorite thing about working at Chi Chi's is being a part of the village for our students, their families, and each other. Chi Chi's isn't school, it's family."



    Margaret Lucas, Teaching Assistant
    lucasma@pcsb.org 
    12 years with Pinellas County Schools
    9 years with Chi Chi's
    "I love the culture we have worked to establish here at Chi Chi's. We have staff and students that are kind, helpful, and accepting."

     

    Jenell Mann, Middle School Teacher - Science
    mannje@pcsb.org 
    3 years with Pinellas County School
    3 years with Chi Chi's
    "My favorite part of working at the Chi Chi Rodriguez Academy is encouraging students to think outside the box and embracing their strengths."



    Melissa Murphy-Boyes, DMT/Front Office
    murphy-boyesm@pcsb.org
    5 years with Pinellas County Schools
    "I love our students!"

     

    Kayla Olson, Middle School Teacher - Reading
    olsonk@pcsb.org 
    7 years with Pinellas County Schools, 14 years overall
    7 years with Chi Chi's
    "My favorite thing about working at Chi Chi’s is getting to be a part of my students' stories. I am so lucky I get the chance to teach the same students year after year and build a safe and secure environment for them to learn and be successful in. I hope that by the time they graduate 8th grade they know they always have a home here."



    Tiffany Petzinger, Middle School Teacher - ELA
    petzingert@pcsb.org 
    2nd year with Pinellas County Schools, 14 years overall
    2nd year with Chi Chi's

    "My favorite thing about working at Chi Chi’s is the staff and the students. We all work together and help the students be successful beyond their academic career!"



    Michael Shultz, Physical Education Teacher
    shultzm@pcsb.org 
    39 years with Pinellas County Schools
    10 years with Chi Chi's 
    "My favorite thing about working at Chi Chi's is the students."



    Barbara Spanolios, Teaching Assistant
    spanoliosb@pcsb.org 
    25 years with Pinellas County Schools
    9 years with Chi Chi's
    "My favorite thing about working at Chi Chi’s is the Graduation ceremony and seeing the students that have attended Chi Chi's since the 5th grade. Knowing that I was a part of their academic and personal  growth and success through the years is very rewarding!"

     

    Lauren Stuart, Middle School Teacher - Math
    stuartla@pcsb.org 
    10 years with Pinellas County Schools
    8 years with Chi Chi's 
    "My favorite thing about working at Chi Chi's is the ability to teach the same students from their 6th grade year through their 8th grade year.  We really get to know our students and how they learn best!"



    Lori Vanderklok, 5th Grade Teacher
    vanderklokl@pcsb.org 
    27 years with Pinellas County Schools
    23 years with Chi Chi's
    "My favorite thing about working at Chi Chi’s is being able to help students become successful!"

     

    Laura Willock, Middle School Teacher - Family & Consumer Science and PCSD
    willockl@pcsb.org 
    2 years with Pinellas County Schools
    1st year with Chi Chi's
    "I am excited for this year, my favorite thing about Chi Chi so far is the family atmosphere. Everyone is so helpful and works as a team. Their love for teaching and bettering the lives of their students is evident every day!"

     

     

School Safety Officer

Staff Directory

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  • 5th Grade Teacher
  • Academy Director
  • Counselor
  • Data Mgmt. Tech
  • ESE Specialist
  • Middle School Teacher - ELA
  • Middle School Teacher - Family & Consumer Science and PCSD
  • Middle School Teacher - History/Civics
  • Middle School Teacher - Math
  • Middle School Teacher - Reading
  • Middle School Teacher - Science
  • Physical Education
  • School Safety Officer
  • Student Support Coordinator
  • Teaching Assistant
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