The Dream

“An ongoing assessment of all variables affecting SSA+S is vital if we are to maintain a dynamic equilibrium which, in turn, continues to foster a superior educational institution.  Our aggressive self-analysis, focusing on the programs we offer coupled with research for improving our educational delivery keeps our dream of being the finest middle school in our region and beyond alive and well! If our dream ever ceases to be, we will cease to grow, develop, and be an educational institution where all children can truly learn! ”

Pepar R. Anspaugh

Pepar R. Anspaugh: “The Dream Catcher”

Ø      SSA+S Executive Director: January 2001- Present

Ø      18 years of administrative experience in private and public settings.

Ø        6 years of middle school teaching experience

Ø      10 years as a professor of Education and Psychology for Manatee Community College and USF

Ø      Earned a plethora of Awards and Commendations

Ø      Invited to participate in the Oxford University's Round Table Discussion in Oxford, England March, 2003.

Ø      B.A. from the University of Miami

Ø      B.S. from Florida International University,

Ø      M.S. from Florida International University in Education Leadership

Ø      Doctoral Candidate at the University of Florida in Educational Administration

Each year, Mr. Anspaugh has adopted goals, stated in quotations, concerning dreams for SSA+S. Below you will see the yearly progression of infrastructure goals and what has been achieved. School grades and a plethora of school awards can be viewed in other areas of this site.

2001-2002 School Year:   Introduction of Mr. Anspaugh’s Philosophy of “The  Holistic Approach to the Total Child,” and formulation of Dreams.

New Cafeteria and adoption of County Breakfast and Lunch Program. 
Constructed the “Field of Dreams,” and Basketball Court.

2002-2003 School Year: “If it can exist in our dreams, it can exist in our Charter School!”

New Construction: additional 4-Classroom Facility

2003-2004 School Year:  “If a dream benefits our children, we make it a reality!”

Secured Mortgage for buildings and properties of SSA+S.
Renovation of buildings to include a Black Box Theatre, Original DOJO, and Dance Studio

2004-2005 School Year: “The dream of yesterday is the hope of today and the reality of tomorrow!” 

New Construction: Band Room Facility
Renovation to build First Reading Lab and Guidance Office

2005-2006 School Year: “All of our dreams can come true – if we have the courage to pursue them!”

New Construction:  Locker Room Facility
Renovation to include new Math Lab and ESE Resource Room, Clinic, and Teacher Work Area

2006-2007 School Year: “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams!”

Renovation of DOJO and Dance Studio
Renovation and addition of second Reading Lab
New Construction: Art and Classroom Facility; to be completed by November 2006.