Mary "Tootie" Stewart Owen Kennedy president/parent liasion [email protected] President
Mrs. Mary Stewart Owen Kennedy, known as "Tootie" is a long time educator, having taught Science in grades 8- 12. She graduated from the University of Kentucky. She began her teaching career in Fayette County, Kentucky and was Co-Founder FOP Rocketeers. Tootie was Teacher of the Year at Riverview High School in 1996-1997. She also was a USCG Licensed Captain at Carefree Learner, Sarasota High School. She retired from teaching in 2014. During her free time she enjoys kayaking, reading, quilting, and playing mahjong.
Pat Mizak is the Assistant Vice President for Planning & Institutional Effectiveness and faculty member in the Business of Art & Design program at Ringling College of Art and Design. He formerly worked at Armstrong Atlantic State University (now Georgia Southern University) in Savannah, Georgia and Canisius College in Buffalo, New York. He is a graduate of Cornell University (B.A. History), Cleveland State University (M.A. Economics), Georgia Institute of Technology (M.S. International Affairs), and the State University of New York at Buffalo (Ph.D. Higher Education). He has over 20 years of experience in higher education as a teacher and administrator. Pat also participates in accrediting colleges and universities for both the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. He and his wife are the parents of five children and moved to Sarasota in 2012. In his spare time, Pat enjoys watching sports, throwing darts, and cooking.
Dan Dembicki is CEO and President at Synergy Health Network. He is a Music Director and keyboard Specialist. Dan studied Business Management and Communication at Central Michigan University. Dan enjoys playing the organ and is in several local bands.
DEAN BRENNEMAN [email protected] MEMBER Dean is a Sarasota, Florida and Washington, D.C. based architect specializing in custom home and apartment design, remodeling, and renovation. Dean attended The University of Maryland and received his degree in Architecture . Dean enjoys playing guitar and singing during his free time.
