Brandie serves as an Assistant Principal and Threat Management Chair at South Sumter High School. Brandie is also a proud parent of two remarkable young men—one that just began his first year in college and the other is in his junior year at SSHS. With a 15-year tenure at the Sumter County Clerk’s Office in the Criminal Division, followed by a brief period in Oregon as a child welfare investigator, Brandie’s career is marked by diverse experiences. Upon returning to Florida, she worked in various roles within Court Administration before transitioning to teaching. Holding a BS degree in Criminal Justice and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership, she spent five years as a classroom teacher, during which she also coached girls' basketball, volleyball, weightlifting, and softball. Last year marked her first year in administration, coinciding with her role as Threat Management Chair for the school. During Brandie’s tenure, Florida transitioned from the CSTAG model to the new Florida Model. Collaborating with the District Safety Coordinator, she was invited to become a trainer for the FL Model and the Raptor contact/trainer for the district. In her current roles, she trains the district chairs, vice chairs, principals, school resource officers, guidance counselors, and other team members on the FL Model and Raptor's Student Safe program. Additionally, starting this year, Brandie will lead all-staff training sessions on identifying concerning behaviors within the school.