Punta Gorda Middle School

Principal

I’m truly honored to serve as interim principal of Punta Gorda Middle School. I’ve had the privilege of working alongside our students, teachers, and families, and I’m excited to continue that work in this new role. Our focus will always be on helping every student feel supported, challenged, and confident in their learning. I’m proud of the progress we’ve made, and I can’t wait to keep moving forward together toward our goal of becoming an A school.

Assistant Principal of Discipline

I am thrilled to introduce myself as Assistant Principal of Discipline. I have been part of our district for several years. I am excited to bring my experience and passion for education to our community, specifically in the area of student discipline. I am ecstatic to be part of the Punta Gorda Middle family and community. I am honored that I was given this opportunity.

I formerly lived in Englewood and attended Charlotte County schools for Elementary, Middle and High School. My passion has always been working with kids. At a young age, I knew making a difference was my calling. I was lucky enough to gain insight on the job profession by volunteering with my mother. Looking back, those experiences shaped and guided me to fulfill my dream of working in education and with children. I graduated high school and attended State College of Florida and Florida Gulf Coast University. There I obtained my Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. I furthered my career at American College of Education where I received my Masters in Educational Leadership. I am proud to share that I have more than 15 years of educational experience within our district, instructional and administrative.

On a personal note, I’d like to share a little about my family. I currently live in North Port with my husband and son, Liam, and daughter, Laine. We are a very active family. If we are not at the baseball fields we are on the boat fishing. We enjoy spending time as a family and making new memories.

I look forward to getting to know each of you and learning about the unique strengths and traditions that make our school special. As I step into this role, my goal is to support you in every way possible, particularly in fostering a positive and respectful school environment.

I believe that effective discipline is rooted in strong relationships, clear communication, and consistent expectations. I am committed to working collaboratively with you to ensure our students not only understand the importance of our school rules but also feel supported and motivated to succeed. We will strive for excellence each and every day. My door is always open, and I welcome your thoughts, feedback, and suggestions on how we can best achieve these goals. There will be hurdles, struggles, and challenges that we will face and overcome together, but in the end, the successes that we will endure will outweigh them all. I am looking forward to leading and learning together as a school family and community.

Once again, I am very thankful for this remarkable opportunity. I am devoted to you, our students, family members, and community. I am excited for a successful and rewarding year ahead, working together to create a safe and supportive environment for all our students. I am here if you need anything. Do not hesitate to reach out to me by email or phone.

Assistant Principal of Curriculum

My name is Mrs. Woelke and I am excited to S.O.A.R. as an Eagle at PGMS. I have experience as an administrator at elementary, middle, and high school levels. My heart is at the middle level, having taught middle school during my time in the classroom. The middle years are the fun years where every day is adventure!