Principal: Linda Edel
Mrs. Edel joined the extraordinary EAGLE team at Timberlin Creek Elementary School in July 2017. Mrs. Edel earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education/Early Childhood at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in May 1998. She furthered her education by earning a Master of Education Degree in Reading with a Reading Specialist Certification from Slippery Rock University of PA in December 2001, followed by a K-12 Principal Certification in May 2004. Mrs. Edel started her educational career in January 1999 and has been an elementary principal since July 2004. In her free time, she enjoys baking sweet treats, shopping with her daughter, and going to dinner & a movie with her family. In order to build optimal learning experiences for all students, Mrs. Edel promotes excellence among all stakeholders within the school and community setting.
“Children are apt to live up to what you believe of them.” – Lady Bird Johnson
Assistant Principal: Brooke Reynolds
Mrs. Reynolds brings over fifteen years of diverse teaching experience to Timberlin Creek Elementary, having taught middle school Science, as well as 4th and 5th grades in St. Johns County schools. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education (K–6) and a master’s degree in Educational Technology from Jacksonville University.
In 2019, Mrs. Reynolds joined Valley Ridge Academy as an Instructional Literacy Coach, where she continued to grow as a leader in education. She earned her second master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the University of South Florida in 2022 and soon after became the assistant principal at W.D. Hartley Elementary.
Mrs. Reynolds is passionate about supporting the whole child. She firmly believes that ALL means ALL—that every child can learn and thrive when given the opportunity. She values strong relationships with families and works to ensure they feel connected and empowered in their child’s educational journey.
Outside of school, Mrs. Reynolds enjoys traveling with her family, spending time on the water, and staying active through fitness.
Mission Statement
We are a family in which everyone is capable of success. We strive for social, emotional and academic growth for all students by fostering a love of learning, supporting creative thinking, and building exemplary character.
District Vision Statement
Every student matters. Every moment counts.
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