Charlotte
District Resources

Charlotte 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

Charlotte County Public Schools - Exceptional Student Education

Exceptional Student Education Director
Kristy Johnson | kristy.johnson@yourcharlotteschools.net
(941) 255-0808

Assistant Director of Exceptional Student Education (ESE)
Kim Gilliland | kim.gilliland@yourcharlotteschools.net 
(941) 255-0808 ext. 3128

ESE Program Staffing Specialist
Melissa Seibert | melissa.seibert@yourcharlotteschools.net 
(941) 255-0808 ext. 3084

Adult Education
Mike Riley | mike.riley@yourcharlotteschools.net
(941) 255-7430

Career and Technical Education
Deelynn Bennett | deelynn.bennett@yourcharlotteschools.net
(941) 255-7500

Department of Juvenile Justice
Dr. Mike Desjardins, Transition Contact | mike.desjardins@yourcharlotteschools.net
(941) 255-0808, ext. 3047

Foster Care District Liaison
Chantal Phillips, Director, Intervention and Dropout Prevention | chantal.phillips@yourcharlotteschools.net
(941) 255-7480

Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS)
(941) 927-9000 
Provides diagnostic and instructional support services to district exceptional student education programs and families of students with exceptionalities statewide.

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida - Pathways to Work Program
Angela Hemstreet | angelahemstreet@goodwillswfl.org
(239) 271-7293
Pathways to Work offers job-focused options to receive training, increase job skills, abilities and earn a paycheck. Trained job coaches work with youth (14-22) and adults (18+) to provide the support needed for success on the job.

Multiagency Network for Children with Emotional Disabilities (SEDNET)
Connie Tucker Reece, SEDNET Region 8B Project Manager | connie.reece@glades-schools.org 
Phone: (863) 946-0323
Enhances 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.

Real World Employment Skills Program 
Michael Skrbich | michael.skrbich@yourcharlotteschools.net
(941) 255-7500 ext. 107 
School-Based Enterprise for students ages 18-22 located at Charlotte Technical Center provides students with opportunities to explore careers and learn real-world skills in agriculture, auto mechanics, construction, food services, grocery and retail, hotel services and office work.