About Us

This page lists many of the main staff members, along with our teachers, who are associated with the Environmental Science Choice program.

Integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Technology with an AVID foundation and an Environmental focus!



Principal Mrs. Thomas

Assistant Principal Mrs. Vega

Single School Culture Coordinator Mrs. Clarke

School Based Team Leader/K-2 Reading Coach Ms. Straker

3-5 Reading Coach Mrs. Fuller


Green Champion Schools 

The School District of Palm Beach County is excited to partner again with Dream in Green for the  Green Schools Challenge. Participating schools can earn points by completing educational activities centered around sustainability. The aim of the program is to increase an appreciation for, connection to, and knowledge of the environment to become better environmental stewards.


Everglades Literacy & Champions School Program

The Everglades Literacy Program is a call to action for schools, teachers, and students to ensure that future generations of Floridians understand the ecological and economic value of the Everglades ecosystem.  



AVID Elementary

Children learn academic behaviors like organization, study skills, communication, and self-advocacy to be successful in their transitions through school to the college -career pathway.


Science Lab

Ms. Jacobs

S.M.A.R.T. Lab

Mr. Fulmer

Media Technology is another Fine Arts class provided for K-5th graders. They use technology applications to strengthen their math and reading skills.

AVID, Media & Technology

Mrs. Powell


Art is offered to all students and the students work on green art projects using recyclable materials.

Eco-Art

Mrs. Trotta

Bulletin board showcasing the One Pager AVID strategy for how to show Respect for self, others, and the environment.

(Green) Guidance

Students will have Guidance class through the Fine Arts wheel.  We focus on many things throughout the year like Feelings and Character Education, specifically the traits Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Caring/Kindness, Fairness, Social Justice and Citizenship.  We look at each trait as it pertains to ourselves, others and the environment.  We strengthen our interpersonal skills through collaboration using group work and games.  We also build Career Awareness in our students through interest inventories and exploration of the World of Work, specifically "green jobs" of the future.  


Aimee Trier is the Choice coordinator for PJES and is an AVID environmentalist. Here she is using her rain barrel to conserve water.

 Aimee Trier, School Counselor & Choice Coordinator  

Office number: (561) 656-5411     

Email: aimee.trier@palmbeachschools.org

Go Green!

Kathy McDaniel is the Data Processor.

 Kathy McDaniel, Data Processor  

Office number: (561) 656-5404     

Email: kathy.mcdaniel@palmbeachschools.org

Pine Jog Environmental Center shares a campus with Pine Jog Elementary

Our mission is to develop a community of environmentally conscious learners who value and respect themselves, others and the world we share through integrating science, technology, nature and art.  

This mission is accomplished through collaborative efforts between our school, Pine Jog Environmental Center and Florida Atlantic University.