Martin
District Resources

Martin County resources related to the transition of students with disabilities are provided in multiple categories in the box to the right. Some resources may be included in more than one category.

Local School District Resources

Martin County Schools

Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services
Dr. Lisa Estevez | estevel@martinschools.org
(772) 219-1200 ext. 30425

Exceptional Student Education Director
Wilma Almestica-Sanchez | almestw@martinschools.org 
(772) 219-1200 ext. 30192

Exceptional Student Education Program Specialist, Transition
Dr. Elizabeth Jekanowski | jekanoe@martinschools.org
(772) 219-1200 ext. 30193

Student Services Director
Dr. Paula Lewis | lewisp@martinschools.org
(772) 219-1200 ext. 30160

Department of Juvenile Justice
Dr. Paula Lewis | lewisp@martinschools.org
(772) 219-1200 ext. 30160
Supports youth returning from DJJ programs to re-enter school, assists with transferring and receiving educational records and provides information to districts on local school options for returning DJJ students

Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS)
Dawna Guiel, Director/Manager of FDLRS Galaxy | DAWNA.GUIEL@stlucieschools.org
(772) 429-4690
Provides diagnostic and instructional support services to district exceptional student education programs and families of students with exceptionalities statewide

Keiser University Multidisciplinary Center
(888) 453-4737 ext. 301
The Keiser University Multidisciplinary Center (KUMDC) is one of six regional Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS) Multidisciplinary Centers providing a range of services including screenings, assessments, mentoring for children and youth at risk for or who have been identified as having complex medical, educational, emotional or behavioral problems and other risk factors for poor educational/academic outcomes. KUMDC also provides consultation, technical assistance, and pre-service and in-service training.  

Multiagency Network for Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities (SEDNET)
Desiree K. Allmond, Region 15 | desiree.allmond@stlucieschools.org
(772) 429-4537
St. Lucie Public Schools Office of Exceptional Student Education
9461 Brandywine Lane
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986Enhances the system of care for families and students with emotional disabilities through facilitation, collaboration and direct intervention, as well as research and development, with a network of key stakeholders