Ms. Martin’s Algebra 1 class reviewed adding, subtracting, and multiplying polynomials through a rotational model.

I take care of students whose last names begin with Mart-Z at Colonial’s Ninth Grade Center. I attended Florida State University for a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education after graduating from St. Cloud High School. After teaching in Japan for three years, I earned a Master’s of Education in Counseling at Acadia University in Nova Scotia, Canada. I believe in the joy of lifelong learning and most recently earned a Specialist’s degree in Educational Leadership from Stetson University! I have been a school counselor for seventeen years, and am still learning something new each and every day. When not at work, I am at home tending to my vegetable garden, running a few miles around my neighborhood, or enjoying quality time with my family.

Prior to becoming a Grenadier, Dr. Lemon worked in Exceptional Student Education as a Behavior Specialist and Support Facilitator, and in General Education as a Classroom Teacher and Adjunct Instructor. He is a four-time UCF Knight! Charge on! Dr. Lemon earned a Ph.D. in Education in 2013 and went back to school to earn a M.Ed. in Educational Leadership in 2019. He looks forward to building a career with OCPS. Dr. Lemon enjoys playing golf, collecting vinyl albums, and spending time with his wife, Lauren, and their 2 dogs and 4 cats.

Colonial was my first job as a school counselor after completing my degree. I attended the University of South Florida and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and then attended the University of Central Florida and earned a Master of Arts in Counselor Education. My favorite aspect of my work is seeing students reach their post-secondary goals.

Ms. Green worked as a district College Transition Counselor for 2 years and had the opportunity to train and support College and Career Specialists and other School Counselors on post secondary options and opportunities. She is the former Orange County School Counseling Association President and the former Florida Career Development Association President. She is passionate about exposing students and families to various opportunities and post-secondary options. She started a non-profit that focuses on supporting students and families as they pursue their post -secondary goals. Her non-profit provides free ACT/SAT tutoring, scholarship information, college application support and mentoring. She loves to brunch and travel with friends and spend time with her family. She is semi-newly wed and a new dog mom!

I am Raquel Contreras, School Counselor for 10th-12th grade students whose last names are Inoa through Nunenkamp. This is my 6th year as a School Counselor at Colonial High School. Prior to Colonial, I worked as an elementary School Counselor at 2 different elementary schools in our district. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Psychology from New York University and then went on to earn my Master's degree in Counselor Education from Florida Atlantic University. I love being a School Counselor because I get to help students navigate high school and create a plan for their future. Student successes become my successes!

I am Ms. Kelly Fate-Quinn, a new dean at Colonial High School. I have over 20 years in education between both Orange and Seminole Counties. I have been a dean for the last 8 years with East River and University High Schools. I started my high school teaching career at Colonial. I have my Bachelors in Education and my Masters in Ed. Leadership from the University of Central Florida. "GO KNIGHTS"

My favorite aspect of my work is interacting with students and ensuring that all students have equal opportunity to succeed, learn and be safe in their academic, emotional, professional, social, and physical environment. I am a competitive water-skier. I enjoy athletic activities and spending time with family. I love decorating for holidays. I am married with two kids. I am a very proud Grandma of a three-year-old grandson. I am very excited to be back "home" at Colonial. It's great to be a Grenadier!

Hello, My name is Candice Martin and I am the School Counselor for students Rosado- Z on the main campus. I have 10 years of experience as a School Counselor. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from The University of Central Florida and my Master's Degree in School Guidance and Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. My favorite part of being a School Counselor is forming relationships with my students and celebrating their success. I truly enjoy watching my students mature and blossom from sophomore year to their senior year. Outside of work, I love to dance, bake, coordinate events, and participate in community service activities.

Mrs. Armenteros was born and raised in Texas. She started her teaching career in Houston, Texas after graduating from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley with a bachelor’s degree of Interdisciplinary Studies. She then moved to Orlando, Florida where she continued her career in education. She worked at Englewood Elementary for a total of fourteen years. Her first two years, she taught first and second grade. In her third year, she was offered the opportunity to become the ESOL Compliance Specialist. She then continued with ESOL at Colonial High School while also taking on the role of testing coordinator for freshman campus. This year, she has taken on a new role as a reading teacher while continuing to be the ESOL Compliance Specialist.

What she loves about her position is the relationship she builds with her students and parents. She likes to see the growth of the students learning English. She organizes the ESOL Parent Leadership Council meetings, meets with parents, facilitates tutoring, and teaches an English class for parents. These are just some of the things she enjoyed doing to ensure that no ESOL student is left behind and so parents can be aware of their child’s education.

Every week the Colonial Cheer Team spreads school spirit from the courtyard to the football field. Their goal is to make sure everyone knows Colonial is here and ready to go! Whether or not our football team is on top, these girls have spirit and give our team the motivation to get through the game. Our cheerleaders can be seen every Friday at dismissal in the courtyard during our weekly bridge rally and at the field during Friday Night Lights. Thank you for leading the charge with our school spirit every week!

Please consider supporting the Colonial Track and Field team by purchasing our t-shirt. Go to the google link to pre-order your shirts, all the details on how to order and pay or on the form. Thank you and “It’s Great to be a Grenadier!”

Students completing specific Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs can earn post-secondary credit to enable them to continue post-secondary education.

We offer the following programs at Colonial High School:

9th Graders: contact Ms. Cooper at 98538@ocps.net

10th-12th Graders: contact Ms. Torres at 38776@ocps.net

Girls’ Volleyball: avaniece.kingmattis@ocps.net

Boys’ Golf: stephen.ohl@ocps.net

Girls’ Golf: megan.king@ocps.net

Boys’ and Girls’ Bowling: joseph.teti@ocps.net

Football: donnyhodges12@gmail.com

Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country: steven.marrero@ocps.net

Cheer: erika.espinet@ocps.net

Superintendent’s most recent community message: Click here to watch

You or your student have finally reached that milestone: buying a car! So now what? Check out this helpful guide for understanding car loans.

Families and students can work together on this sheet for this week’s financial literacy tips and tricks. Access the full worksheet here: https://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/assets/pdfs/lessons/lev9-12/SA_Lesson3.pdf

On this page we have already touched upon the importance of our Grenadiers planning ahead by setting and sticking to a monthly budget. Be careful with frequently advertised BNPL offers as these can quickly disrupt your longer term financial goals.

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Questions? Email Mr. Witham at: edward.witham@ocps.net

Christian Service Center’s flagship program, Family & Emergency Services (FES) provides immediate emergency assistance and relief to families and individuals who are faced with an unexpected financial crisis*. Assistance available only to residents of Orange County, Florida. The primary goal of FES is to help families maintain their residence and prevent them from being forced into homelessness.

At the onset of an emergency, FES is available to offer direct, immediate assistance in the form of food, clothing, rent/mortgage assistance, utility assistance or other services that meet immediate, pressing needs. FES works with individuals in a comfortable case-by-case basis to help develop a sustainable action plan aimed at improving the long-term situation of families and individuals.

FES operates out of all three Christian Service Center locations in Downtown Orlando, West Orange (Ocoee) and Winter Park. Visit our Contact Us pages for location addresses and hours.

*Note: Assistance available only to residents of Orange County, Florida.

For more information, go to https://www.christianservicecenter.org/crisiscare

OUR Florida is a program of the Florida Department of Children and Families. Funding is provided by the federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Should applicants have questions regarding their eligibility, the application process or concerns about the program, the compiled Frequently Asked Questions is a great place to start.

For questions about the program, call 833.493.0594, 7 days a week from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST.

ADDitions is the perfect avenue for individuals to become involved with education in Orange County Public Schools and here at Colonial! Through ADDitions, school volunteers serve at the schools of their choice and participate in activities that match their interests, such as assisting teachers in the classroom, designing bulletin boards, working with students, serving as computer tutors, working with art classes, or helping out in the office or media center.

** A cleared volunteer status is needed for field trips, tutoring, hours on campus in clubs, etc. This can take two-three weeks so please make sure you get signed up soon. Once you are cleared to volunteer, you are cleared for the rest of the school year! If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact richard.stowell@ocps.net.