2/3 Learning Community

Dicy Watson

Assistant University School Professor

Dicy is the Director of Elementary Programs at P.K. Yonge. She previously served as the 2nd and 3rd grade Learning Community Leader. She started teaching in 2007 and joined the P.K. Yonge family in 2013. Having experience in both public and international school settings, Dicy has worked with students from 2nd-6th grade.

Dicy earned both a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in elementary education from the University of Florida. Her passion for literacy development shows through her extensive work in helping students develop a lifelong love for reading. Dicy works hard to build a classroom community where all students feel safe to take risks and grow as learners.

Outside of school, Dicy enjoys spending time with her husband John and their four children, Tristan, Rafe, Finn, and Littlest Dicy. She enjoys photography and loves to travel to new places with her family. Dicy lives in High Springs, FL, where you can often find her enjoying nature.

Jalea Turner

Assistant University School Professor

Jalea began teaching first grade in 2018 and loves the K/1 learning community. Before becoming an instructor at PK Yonge, Jalea served as the kindergarten intern in the K/1 learning community, while earning her master’s degree in Special Education from the University of Florida. Jalea is passionate about teaching students how to be independent thinkers and learners, individuals, and lifelong learners committed to self-growth and improvement. In her free time, Jalea enjoys spending time with her loved ones, cooking and baking, exploring new foods and places, and learning new things.

Catherine Walker

Elementary School Counselor

This is my 20th year as a school counselor and I have worked in elementary, middle, and high schools. I played golf at the University of Florida and have coached the girls golf team at Keystone Heights High School and Bradford High School.

Jeremey Ahlgren

Elementary Behavior Coach