Panama City Charter Schools | Haven Schools Bay County

Supporting our Military Families

At Haven Charter Schools, (North Bay and Bay Haven campuses) we hold a deep appreciation for the sacrifices made by our military families. As CEO, I want to personally express our gratitude for your service and dedication. We understand the unique challenges that come with military life, and we are committed to providing the support and resources your children need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

We are proud to house Military Family Life Counselors (MFLC) on each of our school campuses. These professional licensed clinicians, with advanced degrees and experience working with children, are dedicated to supporting the well-being of our military students. Whether helping students navigate the challenges of frequent relocations, deployments, or other aspects of military life, our MFLCs are here to ensure that your children have the support they need to succeed.

We are honored to serve our military families and remain committed to creating a welcoming, supportive, and nurturing environment for all.

Haven Schools

Nelson Stephenson
CEO, Bay Haven Charter Academy, Inc.

Contact Information:
2501 Hawks Landing PC, FL 32405
850-248-3500
havenschools.org

Seven C's of Child and Youth Education Services

Connecting schools, families and communities to meet the unique needs of PreK-12 military-connected students.
Cultivate communication pathways between families, schools, community stakeholders and the military.
Customize real-time solutions for military-connected students facing transitional barriers and educational gaps.
Collaborate with community stakeholders to build a platform for enhanced educational opportunities and partnerships.
Comprehensive professional development for educators to understand the military lifestyle.
Construct a network of extensive resources for building resilient communities.
Create a system of support for military-connected students experiencing parental deployment or separation.

Transition Planning

Special Needs

Registration/Open Enrollment Information for Military Families

Student Applications

Academic Planning

Haven Schools Information
and Resources

Student Led Transition Programs

Anchored For Life
SGA
Student 2 Student

Installation School Liaison Program

The School Liaison Program aims to connect schools, families, and communities in order to meet the educational needs of the military-connected child. The goals of the program are to:

Promote communication between local K-12 schools, military families, installation and surrounding communities.
Promote parental involvement in their children's education.
Identify barriers to academic success.
Develop solutions in partnership with local schools and military-connected families to overcome obstacles to successful education and school transition.

Contacts

Erin Pickard, M.Ed.
School Liaison Officer
Naval Support Activity Panama City
101 Vernon Avenue, Bldg. 126
Panama City Beach, FL. 32407
Cell: 850-238-9830
Fax: 850-234-4334
Email: erin.h.pickard.naf@us.navy.mil
Web page http://navymwrpanamacity.com

Mallory Gross M.Ed
School Liaison Program Manager
325 FSS/FSY
445 Suwanne Ave.
Building 662 Rm 247.
Tyndall AFB, FL 32403
850-283-2201
Cell: 850-247-5253
325fss.fsys.slo@us.af.mil
Web page: https://www.tyndallfss.com/slo

SCHOOL MILITARY FAMILY LIFE COUNSELORS (MFLC)
Military Family Life Counselors are professional licensed clinicians with Masters or Doctorate level education and have experience working with children.
MFLC Roles and Responsibilities
Offer confidential, short-term, and non-medical counseling services to children, parents, faculty, and staff.
Support teachers and administration at their as- signed school.
Work directly with military children/families or an adult impacted by a military child.
Adhere to Duty to Warn protocol.
MFLC's Are Available To:
Observe, participate, and engage in activities with children and youth.
Provide direct interventions in the classroom set- ting. Model behavioral management techniques and provide feedback to staff.
Suggest courses of age-appropriate behavioral in- terventions to enhance coping and behavioral skills.
Outreach to parents.
Facilitate psychological educational groups. Conduct trainings for staff and parents.
Recommend referrals to military social services and other resources as needed.

Name	School	Email	Phone Number
Leanne Gingrich	Bay Haven	gingrlv@bayhaven.org	850-248-3500
Michael McLaughlin	North Bay Haven Elementary	mclaum@bayhaven.org	850-248-0205
Nakia Morris	North Bay Haven Middle School	morrinm@bayhaven.org	850-248-0801
Matthew Tate	North Bay Haven High School	tateme@bayhaven.org	850-248-0801