At our school, we hold a deep appreciation for our veteran teachers, staff members and military families. Please reference this page for some resources to help you settle in and feel at home. Please reach out to the faculty members below with any questions or concerns. They will be your main point of contact!

Points of Contact

Kristen Merrick | School Counselor

merrick.kristen@brevardschools.org | 321-633-1000 Ext. 34023

Rhonda Kendle | Guidance Clerk/ Registrar

kendle.rhonda@brevardschools.org | 321-633-1000 Ext. 34024

Transition Planning for Military Families

• Patrick SFB School Liaison contact information:
  Susan Clark, School Liaison Program Manager
  Susan.clark.8@spaceforce.mil
  321-494-1991
  On Facebook @ PatrickCYES.SLO
  https://www.gopatrickfl.com/youth-programs.html

• https://www.militaryonesource.mil/ (a free 24/7 resource for military families of all branches of service providing a variety of assistance, resources, and tools)

• www.militarychildcare.com (Resource and information on available Before/After School military childcare)

Academic Planning for Military Families

• Please see our Guidance Department for information regarding academic standards and opportunities, graduation requirements.

Kristen Merrick | School Counselor, ESE & 504 Contact

merrick.kristen@brevardschools.org | (321)633-3630 ext. 34023

Rhonda Kendle | Guidance Clerk

kendle.rhonda@brevardschools.org | (321)633-3630 ext. 34024

• McNair offers several Career and Technical Education (CTE) opportunities including TV Production, Culinary, Production Technology, Coding Fundamentals, and DIT

• https://www.stepupforstudents.org/ Scholarship resources available to students in Florida in a variety of categories (tax credit, unique abilities, New Worlds reading, Hope, transportation, etc.)

Resources and Educational Opportunities for Military Children

• www.mic3.net Information on the Military Interstate Compact and resources available for eligible transitioning military dependents

• https://military.tutor.com/home Free tutoring and test preparation and essay review resources for eligible military dependents

• https://unitedthroughreading.org/ Free shared story time resources to keep children and parents connected during a deployment

  • McNair's Student Transition Steps at McNair Magnet Middle School

Student Led Transition Program

• BPS is committed to ensuring a peer-led, safe, and positive transition for students from military families into our schools. For support, please contact our military contacts listed above. They are committed to providing a smooth transition for all military students.

• Student leaders from our school's Beta Club will ensure that each student in transition will be assigned their own student ambassador for a personalized campus tour and act as a liaison for any questions or socialization opportunities on campus.

  • McNair's Student Transition Steps at McNair Magnet Middle School

Information on Exceptional Education Services

• Brevard Public Schools provides a range of ESE resources, including school-specific support for families navigating transitions with IEPs and 504 plans. For more information, please visit the BPS Exceptional Education Services website.

• Department of Air Force EFMP (Exceptional Family Member Program Information) https://daffamilyvector.us.af.mil/membersite/

• For more support, please see contact our ESE team

Laura Vickers | Special Education Teacher

vickers.laura@brevardschools.org | 321-633-1000 Ext. 34056

Kristen Merrick | School Counselor, ESE & 504 Contact

merrick.kristen@brevardschools.org | (321)633-3630 ext. 34023

Tricia Johnson | ESE Support Specialist

johnson.tricia@brevardschools.org | (321)633-3630 ext. 34060

Mental Health Services at McNair

• Brevard Public Schools offers Psychological and Mental Health Services to all students, including those in military families. These school-based mental health services, along with many other resources, are available at the Mental Wellness website or at https://bpscommunityconnect.findhelp.com/.

• For support at McNair: Please see our school's mental health and guidance department:

Kristen Merrick | School Counselor, ESE & 504 Contact

merrick.kristen@brevardschools.org | (321)633-3630 ext. 34023

Debra Stagman | School Social Worker

stagman.debra@brevardschools.org | (321)633-3630 ext.34028

Stay Tuned for Military Recognition and Celebration Events Year Round!