Evans High School Administrative Team

Dr. LaTonya Brown, Assistant Principal

Dr. LaTonya Brown is the Assistant Principal for Social Studies.  Dr. Brown has served as an educator for over twenty-eight years in the capacity of teacher, dean, assistant principal, senior administrator and principal. She has also served as an adjunct instructor at Southern College, DeVry University and Valencia Community College.

Dr. Brown was born in Orlando, FL and was raised in West Palm Beach, FL. Her career began as an elementary teacher in Palm Beach County, Florida. She later moved to Orlando and taught at the elementary and middle school levels, then began her administrative career in middle school.  She was honored to serve students at Pine Hills Elementary, Gotha Middle School, Eagles Nest Elementary, Palm Lake Elementary and Hunters Creek Middle School as a teacher, dean and assistant principal.  Dr. Brown also supported several schools as a district senior administrator. As principal, Dr. Brown served students at Cypress Park, Lake Gem and East Lake elementary schools. 

Dr. Brown is a proud graduate of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University; she earned both her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Elementary Education. She also earned an Ed.S. in Educational Leadership and an Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership both from Nova Southeastern University.

Dr. Brown feels a sense of connection to Evans High School because her grandfather taught Diversified Career Technology (DCT) at Evans and her uncle and sister are both graduates of Evans High School. In her spare time, Dr. Brown enjoys time with her sons and family, going to the movies, listening to music, dancing and relaxing at the beach. 

 Email: latonya.brown@ocps.net     Ext: 6232926

Ms. Vanessa Marshall, Assistant Principal

Vanessa Marshall serves as the Assistant Principal for Mathematics and Exceptional Student Education (ESE). 

Ms. Marshall is a product of Orange County Public Schools as a graduate of West Orange High School.  With over 25 years of experience in the education sector as both an administrator and teacher, Ms. Marshall brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to her role. She earned her master's degree in educational leadership from Nova Southeastern University and completed her undergraduate studies at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU).

Growing up in the Pine Hills area, Ms. Marshall is excited to contribute to the Evans High School community, a place that holds significant personal connections for her. Many of her childhood friends are devoted Trojans, and she proudly values a family legacy, with both her older brother and sister being graduates of Evans High School. As a mother of two wonderful children, Ms. Marshall enjoys supporting her son in football and her daughter in volleyball as they pursue their collegiate passions. Her favorite pastime, however, is being a supportive mom. In her leisure time, she loves watching the waves, taking strolls on the beach, and traveling.

Ms. Marshall is deeply passionate about empowering students to become the best versions of themselves, both in and out of the classroom. She firmly believes that every student deserves a front-row seat in their education and is committed to leaving a positive impact in their lives.

Email: vanessa.marshall2@ocps.net    Ext. 623-3459

Dr.  Priscilla Reyes, Senior Administrator

Priscilla Reyes is the Senior Administrator for the Evans Community School. Dr. Reyes is originally from the Bronx, NY. Her family moved to Orlando, FL during high school, where she attended and graduated from Oak Ridge High School. For college, Dr. Reyes relocated back to New York, where she obtained her undergraduate degree in Business Administration and an M.B.A. While starting her teaching career,  she decided to study educational leadership and received her Ed.D. from National Louis University.

Dr. Reyes began her career as an educator at Apopka High School in Career and Technical Education (CTE), teaching AP Computer science and Digital Information Technology. Dr. Reyes taught at Apopka High School for five years, where she managed to create new extracurricular activities like the Darter Coding club, Girls Who Code, and the Apk ESports club. She then went into the post-secondary sector and held the position of an adjunct at Orange Technical College over the two programs of Modeling Simulation Design and Production.  

Dr. Reyes is delighted to serve the Evans community and feels a sense of connection because her mother was once the internal accounts bookkeeper, and her sister and brother graduated from Evans High School. In her spare time, Dr. Reyes loves to spend time with her family and teach computer science to  young kids in low socio-economic areas .

Email: priscilla.reyes@ocps.net     Ext. 6233428

Ms. Ashley Harris, Science Instructional Coach

Ashley Harris is the Science Instructional Coach at Evans High School. She was raised in Orlando, FL. After high school, she continued her education at Stillman College where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Biology. She then received her master's in education from Kaplan University.  

Ms. Harris is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She has worked for Orange County Public Schools since 2013. Prior to becoming a science coach, Ms. Harris taught Biology I, Honors Biology and AP Biology. She prides herself in meeting the needs of diverse learners and cultivating positive work relationships. When she is not at Evans, you will find Ms. Harris spending time with her son Xavier, traveling, and enjoying outdoor activities.

Email: ashley.harris@ocps.net   Ext. 6233423

Ms. Nzinga Green, Administrative Dean

Nzinga Green serves as one of the Administrative Deans at Evans High School.  Ms. Green attended West Orange High School and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU), where she received her Civil Engineering degree. She has completed master's level coursework in Educational Leadership.

She worked in industry for many years including NASA; working with young people in the education arena, however, is where she has found her passion.  Ms. Green has been with Orange County Public Schools for over 10 years.  She has had the opportunity to work in the Safety Department, teach Engineering 1 & 2, Algebra 1, and Geometry. Outside of the classroom, Ms. Green has coached girls weightlifting and sponsored several clubs. 

In her spare time, she enjoys church, CrossFit, photography, and hanging out on the couch with her family laughing!

 Email: nzinga.castleberry@ocps.net     Ext: 6233440

Mr. Eric Saxon, Administrative Dean/Athletics Business Manager

Eric  Saxon, an Orlando native and graduate of Orange County Public Schools, serves as one of the Administrative Deans and Athletics Business Manager. He holds bachelor’s degrees in English education and Spanish language and culture education from the University of Central Florida and has completed master's level coursework in Educational Leadership.

He joined OCPS in January 2004. Since then, he has taught varying levels of English ranging from remedial through Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate, Spanish, AVID, SAT/ACT Preparation, adult English classes, student success courses, and served as an administrative dean and instructional coach. Additionally, he has held positions as a professional development consultant and instructional coach with The College Board, an adjunct professor at Valencia College, and education coordinator for the City of Orlando.

Mr. Saxon is always conscious that in one way or another, educators are the source of all other jobs and careers. When not at Evans, he is likely planespotting, viewing a documentary or historical drama, and/or watching FSU football (Go Noles!).

Email: eric.saxon@ocps.net     Ext. 6232965

Mr. Gregory Thompson, Athletic Director

Gregory Thompson is a lifelong resident of Apopka, Florida. Mr. Thompson graduated from Apopka High School and attended Florida State University on an athletic scholarship for football and Track in 1979. Mr. Thompson graduated from FSU with a bachelor’s in criminology and a certification in corrections. Mr. Thompson returned to his alma mater and began a career in education as an assistant football and track & field coach in 1986. Mr. Thompson has been at Evans High School for more than  25 years, where he has served in various roles, including classroom instructor, administrative dean, and athletic coach. 

Mr. Thompson, often called “Coach,” led the boys track team to back to back team state championships in 2005 and 2006. Coach Thompson also led the girls track program to 4 consecutive regional championships. He was  named Florida Dairy Farmer's, Orlando Sentinel, and Metro Conference Coach of the Year in the years 2005 and 2006. Coach Thompson holds the distinction of being the only Evans HS coach to  ever win back-to-back state championships.

When not at Evans High School, Mr. Thompson enjoys traveling the Caribbean with his wife and playing golf. 

Email: gregory.thompson@ocps.net     Ext: 6232519

Mr. David Berardi, Media Specialist

David Berardi is a Boston transplant who attended the University of Central Florida for his undergrad career. He double majored in biomedical and forensic sciences with a concentration in biochemistry. He then returned to UCF for graduate school as a participant in the Resident Teacher Professional Preparation Program (RTP3) while starting his educational career at Evans High School as an instructor of Chemistry. Mr. Berardi soon added Biology and Anatomy and Physiology to his teaching repertoire within his four years of teaching. 

In his fifth faithful year at Evans, Berardi became the Testing Coordinator and remained in that role for two and a half years. Mr. Berardi now serves as the Media Specialist, beginning his eleventh year as a Trojan. He is an avid photographer with a passion for travel and art.

Email: david.berardi@ocps.net     Ext: 6233457 

Mr. Philippe Castel, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Compliance Specialist 

Philippe Castel is the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Compliance Specialist. He provides instructional support to teachers to ensure that English Language Learners (or ELLs) receive appropriate accommodations in order to be successful academically.

Mr. Castel comes from Paris, France where he graduated from the University of Paris with a master’s degree in English linguistics and educational psychology. He speaks French, Haitian Creole, Spanish, and English. Mr. Castel has been working at Evans HS since 1996. He first started as an ESOL Teacher and was teaching reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills to newcomers. Even though it was difficult to leave the classroom and his students, he became a compliance teacher in 2004.

He is now responsible for all the multilingual students and loves to learn about the diverse population and the different cultures represented on campus. He was the girls wrestling coach for two years and he is currently the proud sponsor of the Multicultural Club of Evans HS. He is also a 3rd degree black belt in Judo and loves martial arts.

Email: philippe.castel@ocps.net      Ext: 6233464 

Ms. Bonnie Norman, Staffing Specialist

Bonnie Norman serves as the Staffing Specialist for Evans High School. She earned her bachelor’s from the University of South Florida, and master’s degree from Saint Leo University. She has almost 2 decades of educational experience in Orange and Pasco County Schools. 

Ms. Norman is a highly effective and seasoned Special Education Teacher leading both her Professional Learning Community and ESE Departments at previous schools. Additionally, she has served in various other roles including the athletics Business Manager, women’s volleyball and basketball coach, Special Olympics Program School Based Coordinator and Coach, curriculum writer for the Pasco Access Program and collaboratively writing new standards for all Access Programs for the State of Florida.

Email: bonnie.norman@ocps.net    Ext: 6233407

Ms. Laura Schomberg, Testing Coordinator 

Laura Schomberg is the Testing and Advanced Placement (AP) Coordinator at Evans High School.  Ms. Schomberg attended the University of Alabama before transferring to the University of Central Florida.  She has earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting.  She worked in the accounting field before going back to the University of Central Florida to earn a bachelor's and then a Master's in Communication Disorders. 

She started in OCPS as a Speech/Language Clinician at Hiawassee Elementary before eventually becoming a Staffing Specialist at Killarney Elementary School.  Ms. Schomberg transitioned from elementary to the Staffing Specialist at Freedom High School.  She then took on the roll of Testing Coordinator while still at Freedom High School.  When she is not at Evans, she enjoys reading, spending time with family and friends, and with her dog, Cinnamon.  

Email: laura.schomberg@ocps.net     Ext: 6232418