Our Teachers
Stacie Selover, Lead Teacher and Founder
Stacie Selover has been a public school teacher since 1990, but ever since she read the "Little House" books in the 3rd grade, she has dreamed of teaching in a one room schoolhouse. In 2024, after 35 years in the classroom, she decided it was time to make that dream a reality, and Transitions Microschool was born. She is excited to be retiring from public school, and starting a brand new adventure!
Stacie grew up in Pasco County, attended Ridgewood High School, and graduated from UCF. She is a Florida certified teacher of English/Language Arts, Social Studies, and Gifted (Certificate #658500) She is also trained in Computer Science. Her expertise is in building relationships and making connections across multiple subject areas.
Personally, Stacie is engaged to her high school sweetheart. She has two adult daughters, a brilliant 3 year old grandson, a joyful almost 1 year old granddaughter, and two crazy dogs. In her spare time, Stacie loves to travel the world, go treasure hunting at yard sales, and play video games.
Rhonda Starr, Afternoon Elective teacher
Mrs. Starr was born in the Bronx and grew up on Long Island. She graduated from The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, NYC, and Adelphi University. Mrs. Starr is certified in English/Language Arts and Theater Arts. She is also ESOL, Reading, and Gifted endorsed. Mrs. Starr has been a public school teacher for 32 years. She has taught ESE, Reading, Math, and Science, as well as High School History, Drama, and Peer Counseling! But she has been happily teaching 6th grade language arts for the past 24 years.
Mrs. Starr is married to her high school sweetheart and has two adult sons, and two loving shih tzu dogs. In her spare time, she likes to craft, cook up new recipes, watch Hallmark movies, and spend time with her family and friends.
Joanne Sareyani, Reading tutor (By Appointment)
Information coming soon!
Jennifer Steele, Math tutor (By Appointment)
Jennifer Steele has been a teacher since 2002. She started out in Pasco County, but moved to North Carolina as military wife, where she taught at Fort Bragg Army Base with the DODEA. Eventually, she returned to Florida, and the Nature Coast area.
Mrs. Steele earned her BS in Elementary Education at USF and her Masters in Educational Leadership at St. Leo. She is certified in Elementary Education and Middle Grades Math 5-9. Mrs. Steele's expertise is in math remediation to improve the skills of struggling students .
Personally, Mrs. Steele is married with one son and one daughter. She loves being a "Cheer Mom," and most fall weekends, you can find her enjoying the Friday Night Lights. She likes to spend time with her family, attend ALL types of football games, and being at home with her dogs and chickens.