Leadership Team
Leadership Team
President- Gina Morella
President- Gina Morella
I am your newly elected President for Charlotte FEA. I have held the position of Treasurer for both CFEA for 7 years and the Sunset Coast Service Unit for 4 years. I have been with CCPS since 1998, when I began my journey as a full-time substitute at Neil Armstrong. I completed my elementary school years at Myakka River Elementary and moved on to LA Ainger Middle School teaching math. I am currently an Academic Coach at Punta Gorda Middle School specializing in the math department. I have taught first through eighth grade over the course of my career in Florida.
I am your newly elected President for Charlotte FEA. I have held the position of Treasurer for both CFEA for 7 years and the Sunset Coast Service Unit for 4 years. I have been with CCPS since 1998, when I began my journey as a full-time substitute at Neil Armstrong. I completed my elementary school years at Myakka River Elementary and moved on to LA Ainger Middle School teaching math. I am currently an Academic Coach at Punta Gorda Middle School specializing in the math department. I have taught first through eighth grade over the course of my career in Florida.
Beside classroom experience, I am a leader within the district having been a PLC Leader (grade level/department chair), Lead Representative, SIM Site Coordinator for LA Ainger. Within Charlotte FEA, I am also a Professional Learning Facilitator offering training for our evaluation system PACE using the Marzano Framework and Elements.
Beside classroom experience, I am a leader within the district having been a PLC Leader (grade level/department chair), Lead Representative, SIM Site Coordinator for LA Ainger. Within Charlotte FEA, I am also a Professional Learning Facilitator offering training for our evaluation system PACE using the Marzano Framework and Elements.
I believe in honesty, transparency and solidarity. I fight the good fight for the betterment of all teachers, students, and support staff. I look forward to continuing to serve in my role both in the association as well as within the district.
I believe in honesty, transparency and solidarity. I fight the good fight for the betterment of all teachers, students, and support staff. I look forward to continuing to serve in my role both in the association as well as within the district.
Vice President- Kara Clow
Vice President- Kara Clow
The 20-21 school year will be my 11th year teaching elementary. I’ve taught kindergarten, second and third grade and this coming year I will be teaching fifth grade. I have my bachelors degree in Criminal Justice, masters in Elementary Education and another masters in Reading Curriculum and Instruction.
The 20-21 school year will be my 11th year teaching elementary. I’ve taught kindergarten, second and third grade and this coming year I will be teaching fifth grade. I have my bachelors degree in Criminal Justice, masters in Elementary Education and another masters in Reading Curriculum and Instruction.
I have always been a union member but I’ve gotten more active over the past three years. I’ve attended the Delegates assembly 2 times. I’ve attended summer academy as well as 2 winter academies. I’ve had training on grievances, contract language, membership, member advocacy and many other union rep trainings. I am also a CPR and First Aid instructor through ASHI.
I have always been a union member but I’ve gotten more active over the past three years. I’ve attended the Delegates assembly 2 times. I’ve attended summer academy as well as 2 winter academies. I’ve had training on grievances, contract language, membership, member advocacy and many other union rep trainings. I am also a CPR and First Aid instructor through ASHI.
I am married and have 2 boys. I like to read, paint, and make things with my Cricut machine. I am a Marine Corps veteran and served in Iraq during Operations Iraqi Freedom.
I am married and have 2 boys. I like to read, paint, and make things with my Cricut machine. I am a Marine Corps veteran and served in Iraq during Operations Iraqi Freedom.
Secretary- Kathy Casale
Secretary- Kathy Casale
I am happy to be serving my second term as the CFEA Secretary. I have been a union member since I started teaching in 2003 but have been active as a building representative or other union role since 2010. I have had the pleasure and experience of teaching in several schools throughout the district and have taught all grades at the elementary level. I am currently the ESE Liaison at Myakka River Elementary. I have a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree of science in education with a specialization on technology in the classroom. I have taught my entire teaching career in Charlotte County and I am blessed to have worked with so many amazing professionals.
I am happy to be serving my second term as the CFEA Secretary. I have been a union member since I started teaching in 2003 but have been active as a building representative or other union role since 2010. I have had the pleasure and experience of teaching in several schools throughout the district and have taught all grades at the elementary level. I am currently the ESE Liaison at Myakka River Elementary. I have a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree of science in education with a specialization on technology in the classroom. I have taught my entire teaching career in Charlotte County and I am blessed to have worked with so many amazing professionals.
I am married and my husband is also a teacher in Charlotte County. Our daughter is a junior at Lemon Bay High School this year. When we are not at work we love to travel, watch sports, especially baseball, and are recently enjoying boating and time on the water.
I am married and my husband is also a teacher in Charlotte County. Our daughter is a junior at Lemon Bay High School this year. When we are not at work we love to travel, watch sports, especially baseball, and are recently enjoying boating and time on the water.
I am passionate about my job and my role as an advocate for our teachers and our students. I believe in the power of our voice as a union. I believe in transparency, honesty, and confidentiality. I look forward to continuing to serve our members and keep us moving forward in a positive direction
I am passionate about my job and my role as an advocate for our teachers and our students. I believe in the power of our voice as a union. I believe in transparency, honesty, and confidentiality. I look forward to continuing to serve our members and keep us moving forward in a positive direction
Treasurer- Julie Branch
Treasurer- Julie Branch