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Dr.

Randy

McDaniel

Director of Education

Central Office

randy.mcdaniel@tvcs.org

Mrs.

Tara

Milow

Enrollment Coordinator / Security & Campus Logistics

Central Office

tara.milow@tvcs.org

Early Childhood Center

Ms.

Tabitha

Jackson

PK1-PK4
Director

TVECC @ Buffalo Ridge

tabitha.jackson@tvecc.org

Ms.

Shannon

Taylor

PK1-PK4
Executive Director

TVECC @ Middleton

shannon.taylor@tvecc.org

Buffalo Ridge Campus

Middleton Campus

Autism Center

Dr.

Brian

Greene

Principal

TVCS AC @ Buffalo Ridge

brian.green@tvcsac.org

Mrs.

Lindsey

Blaise

Operations Manager

TVCS AC @ Buffalo Ridge

lindsey.blaise@tvcsac.org

Mrs.

Katie

Langham

Secretary

TVCS AC @ Buffalo Ridge

katie.langham@tvcsac.org

Elementary School

Ms.

Teri

Mattson

Principal

VCES @ Buffalo Ridge

teri.mattson@tvcs.org

Mrs.

LeAnne

Yerk

Principal

VCES K-5 @ Middleton

leanne.yerk@tvcs.org

Buffalo Ridge Campus

Primary Center (K-1st Grade)

Intermediate Center (2nd-3rd Grade)

4th & 5th Grade Center

Middleton Campus

K-8 Building

Middle School

Dr.

Peggy

Irwin

Principal

VCMS @ Buffalo Ridge

peggy.irwin@tvcs.org

Mrs.

Cathy

Rowan

Principal

VCMS @ Middleton

cathy.rowan@tvcs.org

Buffalo Ridge Campus

Middleton Campus

High School

Mr.

Robin

Grant

Principal

VHS

robin.grant@tvcs.org

TVCS Accounting Office

Ms.

Gina

Ritch, CPA

Director of Accounting

Central Office

gina.ritch@tvcs.org

Administration

Ms.

Amy

Zimmerman

Human Resources Coordinator

Central Office

amy.zimmerman@tvcs.org

Ms.

Britnee

Augustin

Receptionist

Central Office

brittnee.augustin@tvcs.org

Ms.

Nora

Choquette

Curriculum, Data Analysis & Staff Development

Central Office

nora.choquette@tvcs.org

Ms.

Dawn

Encarnacion

Central Office Secretary

Central Office

dawn.encarnacion@tvcs.org

Dr.

Cynthia

Mergaert

Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment & Technology Supervisor

Central Office

cynthia.mergaert@tvcs.org

Mrs.

Tara

Milow

Enrollment Coordinator / Security & Campus Logistics

Central Office

tara.milow@tvcs.org

Mr.

Ted

Miraglia

Federal Funding & Grants

Central Office

ted.miraglia@tvcs.org

Ms.

Brianna

Smith

MTSS Coordinator

VHS, Central Office

brianna.smith@tvcs.org

Ms.

Sabrina

Wilson

Administrative Assistant

Central Office

sabrina.wilson@tvcs.org

Mr.

William

Fraize

IT Operations Manager

Central Office

william.fraize@tvcs.org

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Field Trips

Field Trips

School field trips are designed to excite and engage our students with “hands-on learning” opportunities. These activities create the right balance of fun and education to develop critical thinking skills, bring classroom theory to reality, and make learning enjoyable.

Our trips vary for each grade and school year. All students must maintain quality academic performance and meet behavioral guidelines to be eligible to participate in these classroom extensions. If a student’s grades are questionable, it would not be reasonable to allow him/her to miss school to attend a trip.

Also remember: We are all ambassadors of The Villages Charter School (VCS) and, ultimately, of The Villages community. Therefore, students’ behavior is a direct reflection on their classmates, teachers, and our school. Our high standards do not stop at the school doors, they always follow us anytime we are representing VCS!

Kindergarten

Brown & Brown Farm

In February 2025, our kindergarteners will have the opportunity to visit Brown & Brown Farm in Oxford! Students will be learning more about plants and animals during our visit.

2nd Grade

Zoo Tampa

In January 2025, our second grade students had the opportunity to visit Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park! Students learned more about animal habitats, adaptations, environments, as well as rocks and minerals with a mining experience.

3rd Grade

SeaWorld

In February 2025, our third grade students will have the opportunity to visit SeaWorld Orlando! On this trip, students will spend a fun-filled day learning about the sea and its inhabitants.

4th Grade

St. Augustine

In February – March 2025, our fourth grade students will have the opportunity to visit the historical city of St. Augustine! Throughout the year your child has been studying Florida and this trip will be an excellent way to see Florida’s history in person. This trip will take place on four separate dates, depending on your child’s class.

5th Grade

Kennedy Space Center

In November & December 2024, our 5th grade classes took a wonderful trip to the Kennedy Space Center (KSC). It was an exceptional way to learn outside of the classroom about the space program and its history. Some of the trip highlights included; a visit to the Rocket Garden, a ride in the Shuttle Launch Experience, a visit to the Astronaut Hall of Fame, enjoying an IMAX movie, and the best part — a guided bus tour of the Saturn V building and rocket, which the students slept under for the night!

6th Grade

Dude Ranch Camp

In December 2024, our VCMS Buffalo Ridge Campus 6th grade students took a field trip designed to complement their Earth Science curriculum. Students observed water and forest ecology at Circle F Dude Ranch Camp & Outdoor Education Camp.

7th Grade

SeaWorld Orlando

In December 2024, our VCMS Buffalo Ridge Campus 7th grade students took a field trip designed to complement their Life Science curriculum at SeaWorld in Orlando. On this trip, students observed animals and other living organisms interacting in ecosystems. Students were also permitted to enjoy the theme park thrill-rides and any available theatrical performances and shows.

8th Grade

Physics Day at Busch Gardens

In December 2024, our VCMS Buffalo Ridge Campus 8th grade students took a field trip to Busch Gardens in Tampa, designed to complement their Physical Science curriculum. On this day trip, students observed physics in motion with actual roller coasters. Students were also permitted to enjoy the theme park thrill-rides and animals.

Dali Museum of Fine Art

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Gradventure

In May 2025, all VCMS 8th grade students are invited to attend Gradventure at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure in Orlando. Check back for details!

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