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                                                                                                                                Mr. James Tager, Principal

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                                                                                                                                NSBHS Principal since 2010
                                                                                                                                386-424-2555, ext. 38520


                                                                                                                                Education: MA in Administration and Supervision, School Principal; BA in Elementary Education and Special Education

                                                                                                                                Educational Philosophy: I believe that all students will learn. I believe that all students possess a talent or a gift and that it is our job to grow that gift.

                                                                                                                                Interests & Hobbies: Family, running and reading



                                                                                                                                Mr. Timothy Merrick, Assistant Principal for Curriculum

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                                                                                                                                NSBHS Assistant Principal since
                                                                                                                                386-424-2555, ext. 38518


                                                                                                                                Education:
                                                                                                                                BS in Physical Education; MS in Educational Leadership

                                                                                                                                Educational Philosophy: I believe that all students have the ability to learn and be successful contributors in society.  We as parents, community members, and educators must work together to provide a well rounded education for all students.

                                                                                                                                Interests & Hobbies:
                                                                                                                                Attending my kids sporting events, fishing, exercising, and football


                                                                                                                                Mr. Bradford Hoch, Assistant Principal for Students Services & Facilities

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                                                                                                                                NSBHS Assistant Principal since
                                                                                                                                386-424-2555, ext. 38514


                                                                                                                                Education: BS in Physical Education and Science; MS in Educational Leadership

                                                                                                                                Educational Philosophy
                                                                                                                                : Society pays for everyone's education one time. If you fail to take advantage of this opportunity, you will pay for it the rest of your life. "How much you learn is how much you'll earn!"

                                                                                                                                Interests & Hobbies: Fishing, bird hunting, softball, fishing and catching, golf, reading, attending sporting events and my grandchildren. 

                                                                                                                                Ms. Karen Nielsen, Assistant Principal for Data & Scheduling

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                                                                                                                                NSBHS Assistant Principal since 2010
                                                                                                                                386-424-2555, ext. 38508


                                                                                                                                Education:  MS in Educational Leadership and BS in Social Science Education

                                                                                                                                Educational Philosophy:
                                                                                                                                I aim to bring an open mind, a positive attitude, and high expectations to the school each day. I believe that I owe it to my students, as well as the community, to bring consistency, diligence, and warmth to my job in the hope that I can ultimately inspire and encourage such traits in the students as well.

                                                                                                                                Interests & Hobbies
                                                                                                                                : Family, Dancing, Music, Football, and Travel


                                                                                                                                Mr. Tyler Rosenke, Assistant Principal for Exceptional Student Services

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                                                                                                                                NSBHS Assistant Principal since 2011
                                                                                                                                386-424-2555, ext. 38524


                                                                                                                                Education: MA in Educational Leadership; BS in Business Administration

                                                                                                                                Educational Philosophy: 
                                                                                                                                I not only believe that all children can learn, but I believe that students can learn in vastly different ways.  It is important to have a positive partnership between students, parents, teachers, and administrators to find the best method for learning, then ensure that the student works up to their potential. Our global society can not afford to foster uneducated and unmotivated students, so I know that students must buy into the learning process from a young age. 

                                                                                                                                Interests & Hobbies
                                                                                                                                : Landscaping his yard, riding his classic motorcycle, spending time at the beach, drumming, listening to music, and anything having to do with Disney 

                                                                                                                                 

                                                                                                                                Mr. Kelly Case, Teacher on Assignment for Student Services & Safety

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                                                                                                                                NSBHS TOA since 2011
                                                                                                                                386-424-2555, ext. 38512

                                                                                                                                Education: MS Educational Leadership; BS in Criminal Justice

                                                                                                                                Educational Philosophy: I believe learning is a right not a privilege. Every child has not only the right to an education, but also the ability to participate in the educational process. Educating children is a group effort.  Academic success requires involvement from all stakeholders.  Working together we can provide better opportunities for our children.

                                                                                                                                Interests & Hobbies: Spending time with my family, boating and working at NSBHS.