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Faculty

2024-2025 Faculty

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Mrs. Tracy Morris, Kindergarten

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Ms. Nicole Martinez, 1st Grade

Nicole Martinez is originally from Phoenix, Arizona. She has lived in Gainesville for over ten years. In 2015, she graduated with a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education from St. Leo University with endorsements in reading and ESOL. She has taught multiple grade levels and this is her seventh year of teaching. She remains up to date with the latest technology as well as teaching techniques that can be used in the classroom. Ms. Martinez’s favorite subjects to teach are reading and writing while incorporating art and creativity into her lessons.

During her free time, Ms. Martinez loves spending time with her two children. They especially enjoy being outdoors and activities such as swimming and hiking. Some of her favorite things are healthy foods, yoga, and music!

Email:

nmartinez@boulwarecharter.com

Mrs. Stephanie Leslie, 1st Grade

Stephanie Leslie grew up in both Ocala and Gainesville, FL. She graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education in 2012.

She has taught kindergarten and first grade as a classroom teacher and has been an Instructional Intervention coach from 2019-2025. This year she is excited to be back in the classroom!

In her free time, Mrs. Leslie likes to spend time outdoors with her husband and her two sons. She also enjoys running, cooking, and sipping coffee.

Email: sleslie@boulwarecharter.com

Mrs. Donna Spencer, 2nd Grade

Email: dspencer@boulwarecharter.com

Ms. Hannah Hutchison, 3rd Grade

Hannah Hutchison began her teaching career at Boulware Springs in 2019 as the Physical Education (PE) teacher and transferred to the classroom setting as a Title I intervention teacher for the intermediate (3rd, 4th, and 5th) grades, kindergarten, 2nd grade, and now 3rd grade.

Hannah is known around Boulware to students as “Ms. H”. She completed her undergraduate and graduate education at the University of Florida, with degrees in Psychology and Applied Physiology/Kinesiology.

When Hannah is not at school, she can be found coaching personal training clients or spending time with her dog. She is very proud to work at Boulware Springs with all the amazing students who keep her passionate about her job.
Email: hhutchison@boulwarecharter.com

Ms. Destiny McRae, 4th/5th Grade Math

Destiny McRae graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education in 2018.

Her favorite subject is reading. Her favorite children’s book author is Patricia Polacco.

In her free time, she enjoys playing the piano, singing worship music, and trying new recipes.
Email: dmcrae@boulwarecharter.com

Mrs. Krista Lane, Instructional Intervention Coach

Krista Lane grew up in Gainesville. She graduated from Saint Leo University with a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education and earned endorsements in ESOL and Reading.
Mrs. Lane has been teaching at Boulware since 2015. She is married and has three children, two dogs, three cats, a snake, and a bearded dragon. Her favorite things include coffee, gel pens, and hand sanitizer!
Mrs. Lane enjoys playing board games, gardening, reading, and relaxing outdoors in her free time.
Email: klane@boulwarecharter.com