Kindergarten Teachers

Mrs. Michelle Fitzgerald

Hello! My name is Michelle Fitzgerald, and this will be my sixth-year teaching here at Tarpon Springs Fundamental! I am so excited to be teaching kindergarten this school year!  Teaching Kindergarten is my passion. I love helping grow little minds by making my students feel comfortable and loved each and every day. I graduated from St. Petersburg College where I earned my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a Reading and ESOL endorsement. I am proud to say I am a former student of Tarpon Springs Fundamental. Go Tigers!

A little bit about me: I love spending time with my husband and two children Noelle and Noah. I enjoy going to the beach, riding my bike, and taking walks. We are animal lovers at my house! We have a dog Mia, three cats Mr. Bubbles, Mr. Beans, Tortie, and two bunnies- Toot and Hopper.

As a teacher, I strive to provide my students with a strong foundation so they can be successful throughout their school careers. I believe in providing my students with a safe, caring, loving, fun, and engaging learning environment where they will feel comfortable to try new things and grow as learners. I am looking forward to an AMAZING school year! 

Mrs. Amy Tassone

Hello. I am Amy Tassone and I’m absolutely excited to be teaching Kindergarten this school year at Tarpon Fundamental. I have taught 28 years in Pinellas County and 20 of those years have been in Kindergarten and First Grade. I sincerely love teaching both of these grade levels.

It is a passion of mine to instill a love of learning in my students so that they become lifelong learners. It is truly amazing to see their growth and accomplishments as they become readers, writers, and mathematicians. I especially love seeing the children’s personality blossom throughout the year. It warms my heart to see their confidence and individuality grow and shine by the end of the school year.

I was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana. I graduated from Ball State University with a BS Degree in Elementary Education. After I graduated, I was ready for some warm weather, so I moved down to Florida and have never been happier!

I enjoy spending time with my husband and two children. I truly love creating memories with my family. The activities we enjoy the most are going to theme parks, sporting events, and movies. We also love to relax at our local beaches and parks.