Staff
Rita Klenk: Principal, MS Math Teacher
Graduate of State University of New York at Cortland with a BS in Math Education K-9. She earned a Masters in Educational Leadership from the American College of Education. Her current State of Florida certifications include: Educational Leadership, Elementary Education 1-6, Math Education 6-12, ESOL endorsement, and Middle grades endorsement. She has been in the field of Education for over 30 years, with eight years experience in Palm Beach County and has been a member of the Epiphany staff since 1995.
Julie Ishler: Kindergarten Teacher
Graduate of St. Leo University with a BA in Elementary Education. She earned a Masters degree in Elementary Education at Florida A & M University. She is a State of Florida certified teacher in Elementary Education, 1-6 and Primary Education, K-3. She has been a member of the Epiphany staff since 2000.
Amy Baughman: First and Second Grade Teacher
Graduate of Lock Haven University with a BS in English. She earned a Masters in Education/Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Phoenix. She is a State of Florida certified teacher in Elementary Education, 1-6. She has previously taught in Pennsylvania as well as Summers Elementary School and she has been a member of the Epiphany staff since 2016.
Renee Kostenko-Hrichena: Third Grade Teacher
Graduate of Minot State University with a BS in Education. Her current State of Florida certifications include Elementary Education, 1-6 and Primary Education, K-3. She has previously taught in Mayo, FL and has been a member of the Epiphany staff since 1993.
Carol Lou Lester: Fourth Grade Teacher
Graduate of Gulf Coast State College with an AA in Elementary Education. She went on to earn a BA in Early Childhood/Elementary Education from the University of West Florida. She is State of Florida certified teacher in Elementary Education, 1-6. She has been a member of the Epiphany staff since 2014.
Seana Hutchinson: Fifth Grade Teacher
Graduate of Flager College with a BA in Theology and Marketing. She currently has a State of Florida professional certificate in Elementary Education, K-6. She has previously worked in our Diocese at San Juan Del Rio Catholic School, and locally at Belmont Academy. She joined the Epiphany staff in 2018.
Mark Wilson
: Midddle School Social Studies
Mr. Wilson returns as a state-certified teacher in Social Science and History.
Mr. Wilson is a graduate of Brevard Junior College and University of Central Florida with a B.A. from UCF and further graduate coursework in Education. He taught at Epiphany for 17 years, an returns after a 2-year "retirement hiatus" to teach Social Studies for 6th-8th grades. He has a total of 25 years experience as a classroom teacher, as well as 16 years of experience in the field of social work with the State of Florida. Mr. Wilson also enjoys being a weekend musician. [email protected]
Tammy Bullard: Middle School English and Literature Teacher
Graduate of the University of South Alabama with a BS in Secondary Education. She is a State of Florida certified teacher in English 5-9, English 6-12, and ESOL, K-12. She has been a member of the Epiphany staff since 2016.
Jacqueline Parnell: Middle School Science
Graduate of Saint Leo University with a BS in Computer Science and a Masters degree in Secondary Education from Grand Canyon University. She is a State of Florida certified teacher in Middle Graders Integrated Curriculum, 5-9. She taught in the Columbia County School system for 13 years, before joining us this year, in 2018. [email protected]
Sr. Philomina Chaneparambil: Religion Teacher, K-8
Graduate of Trinity College with a BA in Early Childhood Education and a minor in Theology. Sr. Philomina has been a Carmelite Sister for the past 31 years. She has been a part of the Epiphany staff since 2001.
Jenalyn McCray: PE teacher, K-8, Art K-8, Technology K-8, 6th Grade Math
Graduate of Lake City Community College with an AA in Arts & Science. She earned a BA in Elementary Education at St. Leo University. She is a State of Florida certified teacher in Elementary Education, 1-6, and Physical Education, K-12. She has been a member of the Epiphany staff since 1999.
Dr. Cynthia Higgins: Library/Media, K-5
Graduate of West Virginia University with a BS in Agriculture and a Masters degree in Agriculture Education. She earned a Doctorate degree in Agriculture Education and Communication with an emphasis in Leadership. Dr. Higgins has comes to us from the UF IFAS program, where she has worked for the past 32 years. She has joined our Epiphany staff in 2018.
Tonia Edenfield: Office Manager
Ms. Edenfield worked in the Hospitality Management Industry for Mississippi Management Company for 27 years. She was the Administrative Assistant to the Clerk of Courts in Columbia County for three and a half years before becoming a part of the Epiphany staff in 2006. [email protected]