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    Katherine Tanner
    Director of Strategic Communications
    (239) 481-4323 x235
    University of Missouri-Columbia - Bachelor of Journalism
    Bio
     
    Katie Tanner joined the Canterbury School community in 2015 as the Director of Strategic Communications. She was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, but grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. She attended the University of Missouri-Columbia where she earned her Bachelor of Journalism degree with a focus on broadcast journalism. She has spent the majority of her career in the newsroom, most recently as the Executive Producer of the morning shows on NBC2 and ABC7 in Fort Myers. She has also worked in communications with Collier County Public Schools and The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools. She and her husband, Paul, have one son, Liam, who is currently in fourth grade at Canterbury. Katie cherishes storytelling, photography, and videography, and loves capturing the great moments that happen each and every day at Canterbury.
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    Liza Thomas
    First Grade Assistant Teacher
    (239) 333-3280
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    Jaime Thomson
    LS Assistant Teacher
    (239) 481-4323
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    Elise Torres
    Pre-K3 Assistant Teacher
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    Javier Torres
    Director of Multimedia & Broadcasting - US/MS Video Production and Entrepreneurship Teacher
    (239) 333-3282 x212
    Belmont University - B.B.A.
    Activa De Fotografia - B.A.
    Instituto Politernico Nacional IPN - A.M.E.
    Instituto Politecnico Nacional IPN - M.A.
    Florida Gulf Coast University - M. A.
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    Catherine Truesdale
    LS Music & Performing Arts Teacher
    (239) 333-3281 x221
    Barry University - Master's Degree
    Wittenberg University - Bachelor's Degree
    Bio
     
    Ms. Truesdale has been a full-time member of the Canterbury community since 1992. With a degree in music education, Ms. Truesdale has an extensive background in both choral and instrumental music. In addition to her musical expertise, she holds an M.S. in Reading and Language Development. She presents workshops throughout the country, particularly focusing on musical connections to reading. 

    Ms. Truesdale is certified in both Music (PK-12) and Reading (PK-12) in the State of Florida. She works with students, parents, and teachers using music as a tool toward phonemic awareness, reading comprehension, and fluency.

    Ms. Truesdale loves to travel to expand her understanding of music and cultures around the world. She has had two extensive trips to Ireland and has toured throughout most of the countries of Europe and the United Kingdom. She had the privilege of spending the summer of 2014 in Japan while visiting her youngest son who serves in the U.S. Air Force. She also loves to take roadtrips across the U.S. to visit family and friends.

    This past year, she became the Nana of Aria and has enjoyed spending time getting to know her! (Of course, Aria already knows several songs and loves to 'read' books!)

    When she's at home, Ms. Truesdale enjoys reading, knitting/crocheting, watching classic movies, brushing up on her electric bass, and skydiving. 
     
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    Frank Turco
    Athletic Director
    (239) 481-4323 x411

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