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Gilchrist Elementary

The Gilchrist Family of Life Long Learners - 'students, teachers, staff, parents, and community members' – is committed to an on-going planning process that will ensure a quality learning environment, state-of-the-art facility, and a curriculum that will be the foundation for this life long learning.

David Solz
Gilchrist Principal

Mr. David Solz is a graduate of Florida State University, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education, and a Master of Science Degree in Educational Leadership/Administration.

Mr. Solz has enjoyed over twenty years in the field of education as an Elementary School Teacher, EDEP Director and Administrator. Mr. Solz was appointed Principal at Gilchrist Elementary on July 1, 2009.

David has two children, Sarah and Ben.

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Welcome Message from Mr. Solz:

Gilchrist Elementary School has a rich history of excellence, and I am proud to continue that tradition together. We are here to serve the children of Gilchrist, and I know that if we work together, parents, teachers, staff and community members, our students will have a fantastic learning experience. I am also aware of challenges that face our children and community each day. I know that if we confront those challenges in an open positive way the children at Gilchrist will be rewarded.

We are about to embark on an extraordinary journey together as our school year begins. I want to thank those of you who support the children and families of Gilchrist Elementary School. You are always appreciated and welcome as an important part of the Gilchrist community.

Mr. David Solz
Principal
Gilchrist Elementary School

April Knight
Gilchrist Assistant Principal

Ms. April Knight graduated from The Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in English Education and a Master of Education in Education Leadership from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.

She is a native of Tallahassee who began her career as an educator in 2002 as a high school English and Reading teacher with Leon County Schools. Her professional career has included service as a reading coach, graduation coach, dean, and TCC adjunct instructor. Most recently, Ms. Knight served the learning communities of R. Frank Nims Middle School and Griffin Middle School as the Assistant Principal for Curriculum.

Ms. Knight enjoys mentoring and traveling.

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Welcome Message from Ms. Knight:

I’m excited to join the Gilchrist Grizzly family! It is a privilege to support our learning community in fostering quality teaching and learning to produce successful learning experiences. Together, we will continue Gilchrist’s rich tradition of providing high quality instruction to develop lifelong learning.

Through the collaborative efforts of teachers, staff, parents, and community members, our children will have an awesome learning experience.

Wishing each of you a successful school year.

Ms. Knight

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Rusty Edwards

Assistant Pricipal

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