Abess Park Elementary
Administration and Support
Administration
Ms. Mitchell, Principal
I would like to introduce myself. My name is Tarsha Nichole Mitchell. I am a graduate of the University of North Florida. I have been in education for 17 years and taught every grade K-5. I spent 3 years in Newport News, VA where I was Hilton Elementary Teacher of the Year. I began my principalship at Hyde Park Elementary in 2005 and after four glorious years I was named principal of North Shore K-8 School where I spent the last two years.
I am the mother of two children. Tevin, 18 year old, freshman at University of North Florida and Kevia, 14 year old, freshman at Mandarin High School. In addition to my children I also have a 2 year old black and white Pomchi (Pomeranian Chihuahua) named Major and a very old, orange stripped, Tabby named Zeus.
Ms. Shore, Assistant Principal
I have been privileged to be a student, a teacher, and now an Administrator in Duval County Public
Schools. I began my career teaching first grade at John Love Elementary. After four years I moved to R.
V. Daniels as an instructional coach. The following year I assisted in moving R. V. Daniels to John E. Ford
K-8 and opening the first K-8 school in Duval County. I enjoyed my time as an instructional coach and am
pleased to have those skills to use in my new position. I came to Abess Park on February 14, 2011… a
very sweet Valentine’s Day. I am thankful every day to work with such an exceptional faculty, student
body, and parent community. Abess Park is full of shining stars!!!!
Support Staff
, Guidance
Ms. Curran, Bookkeeper
Ms. Elledge, Media Center
Ms. Ellison, Office Staff
Mr. Forest, Head Custodian