• Elementary Assistant Principal

    Deborah Jones joined the PRIDE in 2019-2020 after serving as an Assistant Principal at Bellalago Academy for 2 years. A graduate of Osceola High School, Ms. Jones earned her bachelor's degree from Rutgers University and her master's degree from the University of California at Berkeley and has worked as an educator in our District for 20 years.

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  • Middle School Assistant Principal

     Joan Connolly joined the PRIDE in 2018-2019 after serving as an Assistant Principal at Horizon Middle School. Ms Connolly earned her bachelor's degree from The University of Tennessee and her master's degree from the American college of Education and has worked as an educator in our District for 20 years.

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  • Middle School Assistant Principal

     

    Dr. Rose Pollzzie is a New Jersey native and Florida State University alumni. She received her bachelor of science degree in Mathematics Education from Florida State University, a master degree in Art of Teaching from Marygrove College, an educational specialist degree in School Psychology/Counseling from the University of Central Florida, and a doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Central Florida.  Dr. Pollzzie joined the Pride in 2005 as a middle school math instructor. After earning her school counseling certificate in 2007, she served as a school counselor for 14 years. In 2017, Dr. Pollzzie was recognized as the School District Of Osceola County's (SDOC) School Counselor of the Year. Dr. Pollzzie has served as an MTSS Coach, 504 Coordinator, and co-founder of Women's Initiative Nurturing Girls Strength (WINGS). Dr. Pollzzie was appointed as an assistant principal in 2021. 

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