Suncoast High School

Howard
Liebman

Ph.D., Superintendent

A visionary in the field of innovative online education, Dr. Howard A. Liebman is a nationally recognized educator and entrepreneur with experience in founding and leading successful public and private education-related enterprises.

In addition, during the past year, Dr. Liebman served as a consultant and facilitated the launch of the University of Miami Online Global Academy, a grade 8-12, college-preparatory online high school.

In May 2004, he co-founded the University of Miami Online High School as CEO and facilitated the rapid growth of the company. Under his leadership, the University of Miami Online High School, along with Virtual Sage (curriculum publishing company) were acquired by the Washington Post Companies in April 2007.

• National Board Certified
• M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction
• 18 years teaching experience

Sun Coast HS provides students a 'second chance' to finish their high school diploma and obtain a career certificate which ultimately positions them to better care for themselves, their families, and their community. I think this captures the true essence of education."

Susan
Mcleod

Lead Academic
Coach &
Language Arts
Instructor

Virginia
Quadrini

Science
Instructor

• Ed.D. (ABD) Instructional Technology
• Ed.S. Instructional Technology
• M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, B.S. Biology
• 10 years teaching experience.

Mrs. Quadrini joined Sun Coast High School because the mission of the school was a perfect fit with her philosophy:

"I like the mission of Smart Horizons because not only is distance education its platform, but the 'heart' behind the school. This is a heart that wants to help real-life struggling people achieve their dreams and the goals not only for themselves but for their children and future generations."

• National Board Certified Teacher
• M.S. Statistics, B.A. Mathematics
• 31 years teaching experience

"I believe that although circumstances may hold us back at one point in our lives, it is never too late to reach our educational goals.

Sun Coast High School provides an opportunity to reach those goals and provide a more satisfying future for students and their families."

Shauna
Paedae

Math
Instructor

Laura
Snow

Social
Studies
Instructor

• K-12 District Studies Specialist
• M.A.T. History, B.A. History
• 35 years teaching experience

"Sun Coast High School fulfills the educational needs of an important group of students: adults who want to earn a high school diploma and are committed to a career.

An additional benefit lies in the fact that the commitment our students have made is an excellent model for their own children and family members. I enjoy working for Sun Coast HS because I can make a difference in the lives of our students and their families.

This is a job that matters."