Charlotte
District Resources

Charlotte County Public Schools - Exceptional Student Education

Exceptional Student Education Director
Nicole Cox | nicole.cox@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
Brian Granstra | brian.granstra@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.