The mission of Arts for A Complete Education (ACE) Pinellas is to promote quality arts education in Pinellas County Public Schools so that all students have access to a strong, sequential, and equitable K-12 arts education program. The ACE Pinellas Steering Committee is made up of educators, arts administrators, parents, volunteers, arts advocates, artists, and representatives from civic groups, industry, local businesses, and PTSA members.
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ACE Pinellas Committee
Lisa Lehmann (Chair)
PCS, Arts Integration Coordinator
Ajori Spencer
PCS, PreK-12 Performing Arts Specialist
Jonathan Ogle
PCS, Pre-K-12 Visual Arts Specialist
Meghan Alfaro
PCS, Performing Arts Staff Developer
Karen Haraminac
PCS, Pinellas Art Education Association, President-Elect
Amber Turcott
PCS, Pinellas County Music Education Association - President
Jeanne Reynolds
Florida Music Education Association, Government Relations
PCS, PreK-12 Performing Arts Specialist, Retired
Sue Castleman
League of Women Voters
PCS, PreK-12 Visual Arts Specialist, Retired
Linda Lerner
Retired PCS School Board Member
Steve Beaty
Crosslin Technologies, Chief Executive Officer
Kimberly G. Jackson, esq.
Institute for Strategic Policy Solution, Executive Director (ISPS at SPC)
Community and Parent Advocate
Maria Cantonis
Clearwater Arts Alliance, Board of Directors
Susan Betzer
The Florida Orchestra, Chair of the Board Engagement Committee.
Michelle Painter
Florida Orchestra, Education and Community Engagement Director
Maria Athanasulis
Retired PCS Music Educator
Hennessee Weller
Imagine Museum, Education Group Tour Coordinator
Peter Tush
The Dalí Museum, Senior Curator
Sumaya Ayad
The Dalí Museum, School Programs Manager
Patrick Arthur Jackson
Embracing Our Differences, Vice President of Learning & Engagement
Nate Hettinger
The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay, Executive Director
Kimberlynn Martin
Director of Education and Engagement, Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg
Natalie Potacco
PCS, Pinellas Art Education Association - Past-President
Debbie Freeman
Retired PCS Music Educator
Katrina Young
Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts, Class Acts – Education and Outreach
