NEW ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS NAMED IN LOWER KEYS

GERALD ADAMS & HORACE O’BRYANT SCHOOLS GET NEW LEADERS

Monroe County Schools Superintendent Theresa

Axford announced Nanette Murray, Dana Ring and Marissa Means will be the newest assistant principals at Horace O’Bryant School in Key West and Steve Vinson will move from HOB to join the team at Gerald Adams Elementary on Stock Island as assistant principal for the 2023-24 school year.

Murray has served as an elementary and middle grades math teacher as well as a K-8 math coach during her 16-year career with the Monroe County School District. She has served at Horace O’Bryant School and is looking forward to returning in her new capacity as assistant principal.

Dana Ring has also been tapped to be an assistant principal at Horace O’Bryant School. During her 23-year career in education she taught preschool, elementary school and served as a literacy coach.

Means’ diverse experience includes serving as a new teacher mentor, academic coach, interventionist, media specialist and support coordinator. In 2021, she took on the role of district STEM & Strategic Health curriculum coordinator, where she played a vital role in shaping curriculum standards and ensuring academic excellence across multiple schools.

Vinson is a 27-year veteran of the Monroe County School District.