Meet the Admin

Sarasota High School

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Ryan Chase

Principal

B.A. in History (2006) - University of Florida, M.Ed. in Social Studies Education (2007) - University of Florida, & Ed.S. in Educational Leadership (2012) - Nova Southeastern University

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Why I love SHS: What I love most about working at SHS is the pride, spirit, and sense of family that shines through our students, staff, and community every day.

Favorite quote: "Good is the enemy of great." - Jim Collins

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Holly Hultgren

Assistant Principal of Curriculum

University of Florida (Go Gators!) Major in Agricultural Education American College of Education Masters in Educational Leadership

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Why I love SHS: Seeing growth in real time for our students as they perserve through challenges and continue to push forward to achieve their dreams.

Favorite quote: "Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."- Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Dr. Robin Livingston

Assistant Principal of Administration

Florida State University, B.S in Social Science Education; University of South Florida, M.Ed in Educational Leadership; University of Florida, Ed.D in Curriculum and Instruction

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Why I love SHS: As an SHS alum, I love seeing fellow Sailors reach their goals and create positive high school memories.

Favorite quote: Don't practice until you get it right, practice until you can't get it wrong - unknown. Go Noles!

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Brian O'Leary

Assistant Principal(A-F)

University of Alabama at Birmingham & National Louis University

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Why I love SHS: Having the opportunity to help create an environment where students embrace challenges and develop a growth mindset.

Favorite quote: "The goal of education is to enable individuals to continue their education." - John Dewey

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Alana Pietranton

Assistant Principal(G-M)

University of South Florida: Bachelors Degree- Secondary English Education 6-12, Masters Degree- Educational Leadership

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Why I love SHS: What I love most about working at SHS are the traditions that have been carried down through generations. I cherish the memories, both old and new, from my time as a student, a teacher, and now an administrator. However, more than anything, I love the students and staff I have the privilege of working alongside each day.

Favorite quote: "Attitude is, in fact, a simple daily choice. It makes a significant difference in individual and group success."- Pat Summitt

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Jason Jackson

Assistant Principal(N-Z)

Grambling State University BS in Biology and Capella University MEd

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Why I love SHS: Every day I get to work alongside dedicated teachers and staff who are committed to students, and I get to see students grow, take risks, and discover their potential.

Favorite quote: “Small steps every day create big change.”