Meet Our Staff


Lynn Yeager

Executive Director

Educational Background
(Degrees / Certifications)

Specialist Degree Exceptional Education

The Citadel / Charleston Southern University / College of Charleston 1999

Master’s Degree
Education Administration
Charleston Southern University 1995

Bachelor’s Degree
Elementary Education / English
Charleston Southern University 1991

Professional Experience

Executive Director
Bridge Haven Academy 2015-Present

College Professor
St. Petersburg College of Education 2010-2013

Owner
Cookie Momsters (allergen friendly bakery) 2008-2012

Teacher
San Jose Catholic School 2004-2009
Gregg Middle School 1997-2003
Givhans Elementary 1992-1997



Marcus Sowcik

Educational Director

Educational Background
(Degrees / Certifications)

Master’s Degree
Special Education
University of Scranton 2008

Bachelor’s Degree
Communication Studies
Wilkes University 2003

Florida Teaching Certification
Special Education, N-12
Physical Education, N-12

Registered Behavior Technician
Behavior University 2016

Board Certification in Special Education
American Association of Special Education Professionals 2018

Professional Experience

Educational Director
Bridge Haven Academy 2018-Present

Educational Consultant
Solutions in Education 2016-Present

Special Education Teacher
Valley Ridge Academy 2015-2016
Annistown Elementary 2010-2015
Dallas School District 2009-2010

Behavior Therapist
Behavioral Solutions Consulting 2016-Present

Evergreen Behavioral Intervention for Children 2005-2008


Janice Copely

Administrative Assistant

Educational Background
(Degrees / Certifications)

Bachelor of Science
Education, Math
University of South Florida, 1987

Professional Experience

Classroom Teacher
San Jose Catholic School 2001-2009

Owner
Cookie Momsters (allergen friendly bakery) 2009-2016

Administrative Assistant
BridgeHaven Academy 2016-present


Rachel Moreland

Lead Teacher

Educational Background
(Degrees / Certifications)

Bachelor’s Degree
Fine Arts, Drawing, Painting
University of North Florida 2002

Florida Teaching Certification
Special Education, N-12
Pre-K - 3

Professional Experience

Lead Teacher
Bridge Haven Academy 2018-Present

Special Education Teacher
Hope Haven Discovery School 2017-2018
Sallye B. Mathis Elementary 2008-2017
Highlands Elementary School 2005-2008
Alden Road ESE Center 2002-2005


Hope Delemeester

Teacher

Educational Background
(Degrees / Certifications)

Associates of Art 2014
Bachelors of Art 2017
ESOL and Reading Endorsements

Professional Experience

Gather High School 2013
Ap Leto Comprehensive High School 2014
St. Augustine Technical High School 2015
Pedro Menendez High School 2017


Keith Burnham

Teacher

Educational Background
(Degrees / Certifications)

Bachelor of Science 1989
Bachelor of Art 1996

Professional Experience

Bartram Trail H.S. 2007
St Joseph Catholic 2009
State of Florida 2014
Bryan Center for Autism 2019


Alyson Granger

Associate Teacher

Educational Background
(Degrees / Certifications)

Certified in Professional Crisis Management

Certificate of Completion

  • Behavioral Observation and Screening
  • Special Needs Appropriate Practices
  • Health, Safety, and Nutrition
  • Child Growth and Development
  • Childcare Facility Rules & Regulations
  • Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect

Certified in CPR / First Aid

Professional Experience

Associate Teacher
Bridge Haven Academy 2016-Present

Paraprofessional
Christ’s Church Pre-School 2010-2016

Private Special Needs Care Provider 2011-Present


Heather Ahearn

Classroom Assistant

Educational Background
(Degrees / Certifications)

BS in Elementary Education
University of Maine at Machias 1998

CPR/First Aid Certified

Professional Experience

Paraprofessional / Self Contained Special Education Classrooms
Bangor School Department
Bangor Maine 2006-2016

Registered Behavior Therapist
Behavior Analysis Inc, Davie FL 2018-2019


Madeleine Parker

Occupational Therapist

Educational Background
(Degrees / Certifications)

Masters of Occupational Therapy
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences 2016

Professional Experience

Occupational Therapist
Playworks and Occuplay ~1 Year


Megan Brooks

Speech Language Pathologist

Educational Background
(Degrees / Certifications)

Master’s Degree
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Valdosta State University 2009

Bachelor’s Degree
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Florida State University 2007

Licenses:
ASHA 2009-present
State of Florida- 2009-present

Professional Experience

Speech-Language Pathologist:

Beaches Speech Therapy
Ponte Vedra, FL 2019-Present

Atlantic Speech Therapy
Jacksonville, FL 2016-present

Beach Kids Therapy
San Clemente, CA 2015-2016

Hi- Desert Physical Rehab
29 Palms, CA 2014-2015

Fleming Therapy Services
Fredericksburg, VA 2011-2012


BridgeHaven Academy
Office: (904) 687-6072
190 S Roscoe Blvd
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082