7th Grade Teachers
Jeannine Abadie
Math
Ms. Abadie was born in Chalmette, Louisiana. She is a graduate of South Walton High School. Ms Abadie went on to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Middle Grades Math Education (grades 5-9) at Northwest Florida State College. Upon graduation, she received certification in math education for grades 6-12. She has a Master of Science degree from University of West Florida in Mathematics and Statistics.
Nina Borthwick
Math
Mrs. Borthwick was born in Destin, FL. She is a graduate of Fort Walton Beach High School. Mrs. Borthwick went on to receive a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration/Finance degree at the University of West Florida.
Lisa Burns
Language Arts
Mrs. Burns is originally from New Jersey. She is a graduate of Cardinal Gibbons High School in Raleigh, NC. She went on to receive a Bachelor in Fine Arts from the University of Georgia, a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from Florida State University and her National Board Certification in Literacy.
Nancy Anderson Griner
Science
Mrs. Griner is originally from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She is a graduate of George Washington High School. Mrs. Griner went on to receive a B.S. in Communications from the University of Texas.
Charlotte Hamer
Civics
Ms. Charlotte Hamer was born and raised in Eufaula, Alabama where she also graduated Eufaula High School. She went on to attend Auburn University and graduated with a B.S. in Education. She is certified in Exceptional Student Education, Elementary Education, and Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum.
Joseph Leach
Civics
Mr. Leach is originally from Champaign, IL. After graduating from South Walton High School he went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Florida State University. In addition to education, Mr. Leach has a passion for FSU football, civics, and beach volleyball. He also coaches softball at Emerald Coast Middle School.