Amy Carey

Assistant Principal at Heritage Middle School

[Volusia County Schools @volusiaschools]

Relive the moment with us and feel the excitement as we honor the incredible top five finalists for the 2027 Volusia County Schools Teacher of the Year!

• Jordan Kalkhurst, Beachside Elementary
• Erika Kazma, RJ Longstreet Elementary School
• Bernadette Bryant, Southwestern Middle School
• Matthew Pellegrino, Galaxy Middle School
• John Holland, Heritage Middle School

Every moment reminded us why great teaching matters, and their reactions said it all.

Congratulations to all five finalists—your passion and commitment shine bright across our district.

[Amy Carey @AmyCarey79]

Celebrating our teachers that opened their doors to showcase their strategies during our Colleagues in the Classroom week.

[Amy Carey @AmyCarey79]

Nothing but treats to show our appreciation for our amazing teachers at Heritage!

[Amy Carey @AmyCarey79]

Family Fun Night at Heritage was a success!

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First Heritage Social of the Year! Fun times for all!! 🦅

[Volusia County Schools @volusiaschools]

🚨🎉 HISTORY MADE in Volusia County Schools! 🎉🚨

@SuptBalgobinVCS has been named the 2025 Superintendent of the Year by the National Association of School Superintendents (NASS)! 🏆✨

@NASStoday, a nonprofit organization that supports superintendents nationwide, presented this prestigious award after a rigorous review of nominees from across the country. 🌎

This recognition highlights the transformational leadership and incredible progress happening across VCS:

✅ First “A” district rating in 16 YEARS 🏅
✅ 93.7% graduation rate 🎓
✅ ZERO “D” or “F” schools 🚫
✅ Innovation in safety, technology, and teaching 💡

This award is a reflection of the strength of our entire VCS family—educators, staff, students, families, School Board members, and community partners. 💙

Dr. Balgobin also received honors in the categories of Safety and Security, Technology and AI, and Power Leadership.

👏 Join us in celebrating this national spotlight on Volusia County Schools! 🌟
@EducationFL
@SchoolLeadersFL
@PublicSchoolSup

[Volusia County Schools @volusiaschools]

🎉 Congratulations to our very own Chief Academic Officer @DrValleJ for being recognized as an Aspiring Superintendent by the @NASStoday! 🌟

This national recognition highlights his dedication to student success, commitment to excellence, and passion for leading Volusia County Schools into a bright future. We are so proud to celebrate this well-deserved honor! 👏🍎

@EducationFL
@SchoolLeadersFL
@PublicSchoolSup

[Heritage Middle School- Deltona @hmseaglesFL]

Congratulations to Mr. John Holland on being nominated for Heritage Middle School’s Teacher of the Year with 38 years of service. Mr. Holland exemplifies excellence and commitment to his students. We are proud to recognize his outstanding contributions to our school community.

[Heritage Middle School- Deltona @hmseaglesFL]

Heritage Middle School’s classroom showcase, part 1

[Amy Carey @AmyCarey79]

https://t.co/s5XIWeP8oc
Check out our amazing 8th grade team at Heritage Middle School! We are in for a fun year! 🦅

[HealthyVolusia @HealthyVolusia]

@HealthyVolusia and #SafeKids are ready to help
@CityofDeltonaFL kids get ready to go #BacktoSchool at their Back to School Bash at the Dewey O. Boster Sports Complex on Aug. 2. See ya soon! #ItStartsInParks

[City of New Smyrna Beach @CityofNSB]

🎒 With next school year just around the corner, be sure not to miss our Summer Festival. Students 13 & under lining up for the Backpack Giveaway must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Visit https://t.co/JdEZys3UCu for the latest local recreation and event updates.

[Amy Carey @AmyCarey79]

We all had a great time meeting our new students and their families at Heritage Middle's 6th grade parent night! 🦅

[Amy Carey @AmyCarey79]

https://t.co/uQrj5oIQLl

[Amy Carey @AmyCarey79]

It's always a fun time at the NSBMS end of year carnival! Thank you to our amazing PTSA for all of your support today and throughout the entire year! We appreciate you all! #StingraysFirst

[Volusia County Schools @volusiaschools]

Call @HealthyFla at 386-274-0509 to make your appointment. 📆

[Amy Carey @AmyCarey79]

We celebrated amazing achievements accomplished by some of our awesome 8th grade Stingrays tonight. I am so proud of this remarkable group of students. They will be greatly missed as they move on to high school! 💕 #StingraysFirst

[Amy Carey @AmyCarey79]

We celebrated our data during PLC team meetings today! #StingraysFirst

[Amy Carey @AmyCarey79]

Today, we celebrated the impact that Carol Baker has had on the Stingray community. This young lady is a retired VCS teacher who shows up regularly to serve our students as a substitute teacher. We love you, Mrs. Baker! Thanks for always putting our Stingrays first!

[Amy Carey @AmyCarey79]

I am so thankful for all of the support I received throughout the Principal Preparation Program from Brandy Hogue and Colleen Winburn! These ladies make an amazing team!