lee county public schools new principal for upcoming school year

With a new school year coming up, some Lee County schools are experiencing changes in leadership. Five elementary schools, one middle school and one high school are getting a new principal this year.

Here’s who they are:

Skyline Elementary

Stephanie Metzger, former assistant principal of Caloosa Elementary, will replace Laura Trombetti who is retiring from her position. Metzger has been with Lee County schools since 2005. This will be her first year as a principal.

Three Oaks Elementary

Candace Alleveto, former district director of curriculum for high schools, will replace Tami LeMaster who resigned and moved from the area. Alleveto has been with Lee County School District since 2005. This will be her first year as a principal.

Manatee Elementary

Jeffery Spiro, former chief academic officer at the district, will replace Scott LeMaster who resigned and moved from the area. Spiro has been with Lee schools since 1993. He previously worked as a principal at The Alva School, Lehigh Senior High School, North Fort Myers High School and Cape Coral High School.

Diplomat Elementary

David Sanon, former district professional development, assistant director, leadership development, will replace Charles (Chuck) Vilardi. Sanon has been with the district since 2009. He previously worked as a principal at Mirror Lakes Elementary.

River Hall Elementary

Franklin (Scott) Cook, former assistant principal of Bayshore Elementary, will replace Jody Poulakis. Cook has been teaching since 1998 and was hired by Lee schools in 2011. This will be his first year as a principal.

Challenger Middle

Christopher Drake, formerly district professional development coordinator, will replace Stacia Winfree. Drake has been with the school district since 2009. This will be his first year as a principal.

Estero High

Jennifer Seluk, former assistant principal of Estero High, will replace Michael Amabile who resigned and moved from the area. Seluk has been with the school district since 2004. This will be her first year as a principal.