Meet Our Wonderful
Teachers and Staff

Since joining Deep Creek Middle School in 2022, Kayla has served as a Social Studies Teacher, Math Teacher, and Assistant Principal before stepping into her current role as Principal. She holds a degree in Pre-Law with a minor in Mathematics and brings over 12 years of teaching experience to her leadership. During her career, she has taught all 4 core subjects which include Math, English, Science, and Social Studies, ranging from 5th grade to 8th grade. A dedicated mother of one, Kayla is passionate about structure, student growth, and creating an environment where both academic excellence and strong relationships thrive. Kayla is leading DCMS into a new chapter of high standards, meaningful relationships, and continued success.

Shavon is a proud Eleutheran and a resident of Rock Sound who brings a decade of dedicated service in public administration. For the past 10 years, she has worked with the Department of Local Government in the roles of Accounts Clerk and Office Administrator, where her commitment to community development and public service made her a valued asset to the local governance framework.

Ashlee is a dedicated and enthusiastic educator eager to foster a positive and engaging learning environment. She is a Long Island native and is beginning her second year as DCMS’s English teacher. A graduate of the University of The Bahamas, she inspires students to build confidence in reading, writing, and expression while grounding her teaching in the Island School’s experiential approach.

Breea Colebrooke is a fun and energetic Social Studies teacher with a passion for making history come alive in the classroom. From North Andros, Breea enters her second year at DCMS after a successful first year of teaching Social Studies. A graduate of the University of The Bahamas, Breea combines fresh expertise with mentorship from DCMS veterans and the Island School’s experiential learning model to create engaging, student-centered lessons. With her love for all things music, she creatively blends rhythm and knowledge to keep students engaged. Whether she’s leading an exciting lesson or humming a tune, Ms. Colebrooke brings enthusiasm, energy, and a love for learning every day!

Amanda Johnson graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology and chemistry and is thrilled to incorporate science, fieldwork, and teaching enthusiastic lessons into her career. She taught high school chemistry and middle school general science and encourages students to examine and appreciate the world around them. Amanda is a BWEEMS (Black Women in Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Science) member and embodies her values of commitment to representation and advocacy in the science world. She is committed to nurturing curiosity, critical thinking, and a love for science in her students. Outside of the classroom, she engages in fieldwork, works on sustainability projects, partakes in nature wonder, and embarks on nature-filled adventures. She is also interested in conservation research, outdoor education, and all things health and wellness. Amanda is eager to build relationships with students and their families, ignite passion, assist in achieving her students’ vision, and support every student in their educational journey to increase their goals.