The Martin County School Board approved several school-based administrative appointments during its meeting on June 16, helping position schools for a successful start to the 2026-2027 school year. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2026.
The recommendations, made by Superintendent Michael Maine, reflect the District's ongoing commitment to aligning leadership across schools in a way to ensure each campus is well-positioned to continue growing and moving forward.
"These appointments reflect careful consideration of the needs of each school, the priorities of our District, and the strengths of the individuals selected to serve,” Superintendent Maine shared. “Every decision was made with students at the center and with a focus on fostering positive school cultures, strong instructional leadership, operational stability, and continued growth across our schools."
Please join us in congratulating the following leaders on their new roles:
Ms. Susanna Deutsch will serve as Principal of SeaWind Elementary School. She most recently served as Principal of Pinewood Elementary School.
Ms. Melora Norman will serve as Principal of Pinewood Elementary School. She previously served as Principal of Indiantown Middle School.
Mr. Scott Caruso will serve as Principal of Indiantown Middle School. He most recently served as Assistant Principal at Howell L. Watkins Middle School in Palm Beach Gardens.
Ms. Crystal Grauer will become the Assistant Principal of J.D. Parker Elementary School after recently serving as Assistant Principal of Warfield Elementary School.
Ms. Dayna Carroll will become Assistant Principal of Hobe Sound Elementary School after recently serving as Assistant Principal of SeaWind Elementary School.
Dr. Vanessa Muto will become Assistant Principal of SeaWind Elementary School after recently serving as Assistant Principal of J.D. Parker Elementary School.
Ms. Alcira Gonzalez will serve as Assistant Principal at Warfield Elementary School after recently serving as Assistant Principal of Port Salerno Elementary School.
Ms. Lauren Thompson will serve as an Assistant Principal at Martin County High School after serving as an Assistant Principal at Jensen Beach High School.
The District is seeking dynamic, collaborative and motivated candidates who hold the appropriate Florida certifications in educational leadership for the two vacant Assistant Principal positions at Jensen Beach High School. Those interested are encouraged to learn more about our employment opportunities by connecting with our recruitment team.