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    Jaimie Kinney- Principal

    I’m a lifelong Sumter County resident, graduating from Wildwood High school in 2006.  I attended Saint Leo University and earned my Bachelor’s degree in 2010, which began my teaching career right here at Bushnell Elementary.  For the next 8 years, I taught ELA in Kindergarten, First and Second Grade.  In 2016, I was honored by being voted BES Teacher of the Year.  In 2017, I graduated from the University of West Florida with a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership. 

    In 2018, I began serving as Assistant Principal Intern at Wildwood Elementary School.  I faithfully served in that role for 3 years before returning home to BES as an Assistant Principal Intern.  In 2022, I was truly honored to start serving Bushnell Elementary as Principal. 

    As a BES parent, past teacher, and now administrator, I know and understand the tradition of excellence here at our school and will work tirelessly to continue that tradition! I look forward to getting to know you and your family more this school year.  Together, we will continue making Bushnell Elementary School a great place to grow!

    Contact Information:

    Email: Jaimie.Kinney@sumter.k12.fl.us

    Phone: 352-793-3501, ext. 63210

    Kimberly Borum- Assistant Principal 

    I have served Sumter County Schools as an educator and coach for 20 years. I was born in Key West but raised in the Appalachian mountains of East Tennessee. My husband and I moved to Sumter County in 2005, where we both started our careers in education. Prior to our move, I earned my bachelor’s degree from Cumberland College (2000) and teaching certification from Tennessee Tech University (2004). I have had many leadership roles, such as serving as a reading teacher/literacy coach, MTSS Coordinator, and coaching many sports teams at SSH. In 2019, I was honored as Teacher of the Year for South Sumter High and recognized as an A+ Teacher on Spectrum News 13. I received my Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the American College of Education in 2020. I strive to bring a diverse range of skills and enthusiasm to help serve the students, staff, and families of Bushnell Elementary. I am excited to be apart of the BES family as an Assistant Principal Intern.

    Contact Information:

    Email: kimberly.borum@sumter.k12.fl.us

    Phone: 352-793-3501, ext. 63212

     

    Katherine Palazzo - Assistant Principal

    With a dedicated career spanning 18 years in education, I have honed my skills as both a passionate teacher and a strategic educational leader.  My journey began when I graduated with a Bachelor's of Arts in Child Study and Speech Communication from St. Joseph’s University in 2007. Shortly after graduating, I began working as a special education preschool teacher in New York City and continued in this role for 10 years. During this time, I fostered a love of learning with my students through innovative teaching methods and through a supportive classroom environment.
    In 2009, I completed my Masters of Arts Degree from Stony Brook University with a concentration in Education. In 2017, my family and I relocated to Central Florida, where I then began to work at Wildwood Elementary School as a Kindergarten teacher. I continued to teach at Wildwood Elementary school for 4 years as a Kindergarten and First Grade teacher.
    Recognizing my potential for leadership, I completed my Level I portfolio for Educational Leadership through the district. I then transitioned to a teacher on special assignment position at the district office and oversaw Elementary Math and Science for 2 years. In 2023, I began serving as an Assistant Principal Intern at South Sumter Middle School and began working on my Level II portfolio for Principalship. I served in this role for 1 year before being moved to Bushnell Elementary School to serve as an Assistant Principal Intern.
    I am passionate about fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment where every student feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. I am excited to serve the students, staff, and families of Bushnell Elementary School!
     
    Contact Information:
     
     
    Phone: 352-793-3501, ext. 63211