It is with great pride and excitement that I write this letter of introduction to you as the newly appointed Principal of Longleaf Elementary School.  I am honored to have the opportunity to lead a school with such a rich tradition of education!  I have been dedicated to the field of education for fourteen years.  I have worked with a variety of students' ranging in age from Kindergarten through Sixth grade.  My most recent administrative experience was at Lockmar Elementary School where I served as the Assistant Principal and before that I served as the Assistant Principal of Port Malabar Elementary School.  I am excited and eager to bring my skills as an educational leader to Longleaf Elementary School and work with you as a partner in education to ensure your child's success.

I have been married for 15 years to my wife, Nicole, who is a 6^th teacher at Port Malabar Elementary School.  We are proud parents of two boys, Logan and Evan, who also attend Brevard Public Schools.  As a family we enjoy sports and the outdoors.  I am an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoy spending time with my boys and passing on traditions.

Along with the teachers and staff, I will work hard to continue the legacy of success established by Longleaf Elementary by building strong relationships with parents, students and community partners.  We will focus on character education initiatives, the use of data to drive instruction, and to provide consistent implementation of the curriculum in a rigorous manner so that we can continue to increase student achievement.

Jason Sherburne, Principal

Assistant Principal - Longleaf Elementary School

Title IX Equity Contact

Mr. Dillon has been an Educator for over 20 years with 18 of those years being right here in Brevard County.  He received his B.S. in Elementary Education from Florida Southern College and his M.S. in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University.  Prior to joining our Longleaf family, Mr. Dillon was part of the Title I and school-based leadership team at Cambridge Elementary.  Before Cambridge, he worked as a Professional Development Trainer at the district level for the Office of Title I. 

Being a life-long learner, Rick continues to stay current regarding educational trends and strategies by being an avid reader and participating in professional development opportunities. He is extremely excited to be a Longleaf Bobcat and is looking forward to working with and supporting our students, teachers, parents and community. 

Rick Dillon

Assistant Principal