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First Coast Technical College (FCTC)
FSDB collaborates with First Coast Technical College (FCTC) to provide our students with a head start toward a career. Interested students work toward certifications and skill mastery within the various technical programs during the school day. Students have the opportunity to choose from programs in: Horticulture, Culinary Arts, Auto Repair, Cosmetology, and Child Care. Students are given hands on opportunities to learn and practice skills in these areas and take corresponding certifications as applicable to each program.
Our partnership with FCTC allows our students the opportunity to Do More, Be More, and Achieve More.
Take a Virtual Tour of FCTC
![Justin Cosgrove](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/527372_284cb5acb8544094a1efee9cf7cc7905~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_0,y_34,w_675,h_832/fill/w_101,h_125,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Justin%20Cosgrove.jpg)
assistant principal
Justin Cosgrove
Justin Cosgrove has been part of FSDB since 2001. It is the only school where he has ever worked. He began his career as a Reading Resource Teacher in the Blind Middle and High Schools. In 2009, he was named the Assistant Principal of the Blind Elementary and Middle Schools. Mr. Cosgrove served that role until 2016, when he was named the Assistant Principal of the Blind High School, where he oversees academic education for blind and visually impaired students.
Master of Arts, Education, University of North Florida
Bachelor of Arts, Communication (Minor: English), Flagler College
It is a privilege to serve our students every day. I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of such a great school. Our dedicated staff members are committed to ensuring that individual students have every opportunity to grow and learn.
teachers
![Barb Kirkpatrick](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/527372_1dcc3054e0154cb3bf2cae0907d80052~mv2.png)
Barb Kirkpatrick
ACCESS
![Hannah Glynn](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/527372_1dcc3054e0154cb3bf2cae0907d80052~mv2.png)
Hannah Glynn
Braille & Social Studies
![Kimberly McCombs](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/527372_1dcc3054e0154cb3bf2cae0907d80052~mv2.png)
Kimberly McCombs
Science/Math/Psychology
![Lori Hall](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/527372_00be8322733542c98d2a3699de57c0ed~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_60,h_43,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Photo%20Coming%20Soon%20Portrait.jpg)
Lori Hall
Art & Parenting
![Brooke Carr](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/527372_1dcc3054e0154cb3bf2cae0907d80052~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_60,h_80,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Photo%20Coming%20Soon%20Portrait.png)
Brooke Carr
English
![Carla Koshnick](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/527372_1dcc3054e0154cb3bf2cae0907d80052~mv2.png)
Carla Koshnick
Associate Teacher
Specialists & Support Personnel
![Linda Comeaux](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/527372_2260aaf5e18e4c7eb895be4543f1dd11~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_60,h_40,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Photo%20Coming%20Soon%20Portrait.jpg)
Linda Comeaux
Administrative Assistant
![John Baroncelli](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/527372_2190f87931e94091a47f240903817b74~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_60,h_43,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Photo%20Coming%20Soon%20Portrait.jpg)
John Baroncelli
DSI Services Coordinator
![Johnny Floyd](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/527372_1dcc3054e0154cb3bf2cae0907d80052~mv2.png)
Johnny Floyd
Instructional Assistant
![James Crozier](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/527372_b58a0df008f44b06b7b9661e72cce231~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_60,h_40,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Photo%20Coming%20Soon%20Portrait.jpg)
James Crozier
O&M Specialist
![Silke Douglas](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/527372_433749be8295412386a596fa8caad5f9~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_60,h_43,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Photo%20Coming%20Soon%20Portrait.jpg)
Silke Douglas
Psychologist
![Lucy Mitchell](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/527372_44a79f48e1284936af6be5aaa44a0509~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_48,h_60,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Photo%20Coming%20Soon%20Portrait.jpg)
Lucy Mitchell
Social Worker
![Sidney Keith](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/527372_5534b88adcf84ce2a52c3f0c037bad23~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_60,h_40,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Photo%20Coming%20Soon%20Portrait.jpg)
Sidney Keith
Assessment Coordinator
![Amy Hendricks](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/527372_0ae777dc96784cc6ae50546cf55a0dfc~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_60,h_40,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Photo%20Coming%20Soon%20Portrait.jpg)
Amy Hendricks
IEP Coordinator
![Ashli Holcomb](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/527372_1dcc3054e0154cb3bf2cae0907d80052~mv2.png)
Ashli Holcomb
Instructional Assistant
![Samantha Lang](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/527372_ec6c3b74c87a407aafb3b254a3ada16c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_60,h_40,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Photo%20Coming%20Soon%20Portrait.jpg)
Samantha Lang
O&M Teacher
![Elisha Zuaro](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/527372_98bdac39741642b09ff5ac0d36bc94c2~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_60,h_40,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Photo%20Coming%20Soon%20Portrait.jpg)
Elisha Zuaro
Reading Specialist
![Mary Hanson](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/527372_b86943f6c32b4c469e809aa33733da98~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_60,h_43,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Photo%20Coming%20Soon%20Portrait.jpg)
Mary Hanson
Speech Language Pathologist
![Angi McCutcheon](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/527372_ec22f0e3e4d346c68b0a9f6e18d2e643~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_60,h_40,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Photo%20Coming%20Soon%20Portrait.jpg)
Angi McCutcheon
Braille Specialist
![Brenda Brown](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/527372_1dcc3054e0154cb3bf2cae0907d80052~mv2.png)
Brenda Brown
Instructional Assistant
![Mark Largent](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/527372_3fbccfba31b649cfab11efd9f7785b78~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_60,h_40,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Photo%20Coming%20Soon%20Portrait.jpg)
Mark Largent
Math Specialist
![Teresa Lukic](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/527372_35e48300c7b443fc9ae29ac2431924bd~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_60,h_43,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Photo%20Coming%20Soon%20Portrait.jpg)
Teresa Lukic
O&M Teacher
![Karen Kolkedy](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/527372_afcb8be26a0248ab83f5a49891b32ea0~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_60,h_43,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Photo%20Coming%20Soon%20Portrait.jpg)
Karen Kolkedy
School Counselor
![D.J. Prater](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/527372_f184dff1dead44d1a471e880803039b5~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_60,h_43,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Photo%20Coming%20Soon%20Portrait.jpg)
D.J. Prater
Technology Specialist
![Fernande Fortun](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/527372_b5db6ef4abcb4529a59dc1931168b9df~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_60,h_45,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Photo%20Coming%20Soon%20Portrait.jpg)
Fernande Fortun
Coord. of Behavior Support
![Jamie Firth](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/527372_1dcc3054e0154cb3bf2cae0907d80052~mv2.png)
Jamie Firth
Instructional Assistant
![Laura Pamer](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/527372_05e487ef973243949cdf52c4e73815bb~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_48,h_60,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Photo%20Coming%20Soon%20Portrait.jpg)
Laura Pamer
Mental Health Counselor
![Tim Puch](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/527372_9d4c67a6021d4e00861568160e164958~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_60,h_40,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Photo%20Coming%20Soon%20Portrait.jpg)
Tim Puch
O&M Teacher
![Connie Oberman](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/527372_adc60bf2167c4cd0b7771cd3c833f5b7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_60,h_40,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Photo%20Coming%20Soon%20Portrait.jpg)
Connie Oberman
School Counselor