Elementary School

Welcome to the P.K. Yonge Elementary School!

Elementary students at P.K. Yonge spend their school day in learning communities (K/1, 2/3, 4/5) embedded in a state-of-the-art elementary school building, designed and constructed with students of tomorrow’s world in mind. P.K. Yonge teachers are committed to knowing each child from all angles, partnering with families, and inviting them in as integral parts of their child’s educational experience.

At PK Yonge, we utilize Standard-Based Grading K-12. A Standards-Based grading system organizes evidence of student progress and mastery according to standards associated within a specific subject area. Read more about Elementary Grading at P.K. Yonge.

Elementary School Weekly Newsletters

K/1 Weekly Newsletter

2/3 Weekly Newsletter

4/5 Weekly Newsletter

Elementary School Announcements

Information about 5th Grade Safety Patrols will be available at the start of the year.

Elementary School Contacts

P.K. YONGE K-12 FACULTY AND STAFF DIRECTORY

P.K. Yonge District Administration
Director & Superintendent | Dr. Brian K. Marchman
Director of Research, Assessment, & Accountability | Dr. Mickey MacDonald
Communications Director| Emily Eubanks
Athletic Director| Valerie Flournoy

Elementary School Administration
Elementary School Principal | Dr. Ashley Pennypacker Hill
Assistant Principal of Facilities/School Safety Specialist | Marcus McDonald
Assistant Principal of Academic Achievement| Tredina Sheppard

Elementary School Counseling
Elementary School Counselor | Bryce Stevenson

Behavioral Support
Elementary Behavior Coach | Jeremy Ahlgren

Exceptional Student Education
Coordinator | Kim Dotts Hoehnle
Math and Gifted Specialist | Dr. Ross Van Boven
Administrative Assistant | Tish Andrews-Hawkins

K/1 Learning Community

K/1 Learning Community Leader | Jill Ozog
Kindergarten Teacher | Caley Rappa
Kindergarten Teacher | Lauren Shepherd
Kindergarten Teacher | Jessica McConnell
1st Grade Teacher | Natalie James
1st Grade Teacher | Chuck Commeret
1st Grade Teacher | Ali Schackow
K-2 Reading Specialist | Jalea Turner

2/3 Learning Community 
2/3 Learning Community Leader | Dicy Watson
2nd Grade Teacher | Amery VanDeGrift
2nd Grade Teacher | RaeAnna Kramer
2nd Grade Teacher | Ellie Umpierre
3rd Grade Teacher | Gabby Amirin
3rd Grade Teacher | Kailey Downing
3rd Grade Teacher | Neal Haines
K-2 Reading Specialist | Jalea Turner
3-5 Math Specialist | Angie Gonzalez

4/5 Learning Community
4/5 Learning Community Leader | Michelle Mills
4/5 Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher | Angie Flavin
4/5 Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher | Kristina Belvin
4/5 Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher | Susan Hansen
4/5 Math and Science Teacher | Josh Hammond
4/5 Math and Science Teacher | Amy Kim
4/5 Math and Science Teacher | Kristin Taylor

Elementary Music
Music Teacher | Michael Roberts

Elementary Art
Elementary Art Teacher | Marci Drury

Elementary PE
Elementary PE Teacher | Melissa DeLeon Mann

Elementary Spanish
Elementary Spanish Teacher | Fabiana Zreibi

Main Office/Attendance
Administrative Assistant | “Ms. V” – Sandra Villanueva
mainoffice@pky.ufl.edu
attendance@pky.ufl.edu

Business Services
Administrative Services Assistant Director | Amy Neal
Cashier| Michel Mcleod | cashier@pky.ufl.edu

Clinic
Nurse | “Nurse Eva” – Eva Gonzalez

Cafeteria
Cafeteria Manager | “Ms. Beth” – Beth Kavanaugh

Gate Guard
Gate Guard | “Mr. Matt” – Matthew Yohn

Blue Wave After School 
Owner | “Coach Rob” – Rob Cox

School Resource Officer
UFPD Officer | Henri Belleville

PTO

Elementary School Clubs

Information about 2024-2025 clubs and their meeting times will be released after school starts.

Most clubs meeting after school 2:30-3:15. Teachers will send home information about club registration and start dates. 

Elementary School Communications

Email: Make sure your Skyward email is one that you check regularly. This is the email that you will receive all school communication through.

Website: The website is updated regularly and is the primary point for school communications.

Elementary Newsletters: These will be sent by learning communities on a regular basis.

Secondary Daily Announcements: These are meant for 6th-12th grade students, but if you want to keep up with what’s happening across the creek, this is a great way to do it!

PKY Facebook: School communication, student highlights, and more occur regularly here.

PKY Instagram: School communication, student highlights, and more occur regularly here.

Elementary Morning Show YouTube Playlist: View the playlist here. Make sure to subscribe! The Morning Show production season will kick-off soon after the school year starts.

Dates & Calendars

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