Elementary School Directors
Dr. Jennifer Clarke, Elementary Director
Nikauli Jimenez, Administrative Secretary
School Leadership Division
(321) 633-1000 Ext. 11350
Dr. Clarke is the Director of School Leadership for Brevard Public Schools. She has taught across elementary, middle, and high school levels for over 10 years in Brevard before becoming a school administrator in the district. With a strong commitment to supporting under-resourced communities, she has worked extensively in Title 1 schools, including schools that are transitioning through turnaround status. Dr. Clarke has demonstrated success in such settings. During her four-year tenure as principal of Atlantis Elementary, the school improved their school grade from a D to an A. She has a Bachelor of Science in psychology from the University of Central Florida, a Master of Arts in educational leadership from the American College of Education, and Doctorate degree from the University of Florida.
Christopher Reed, Elementary Director
Nikauli Jimenez, Administrative Secretary
School Leadership Division
(321) 633-1000 Ext. 11350
Chris Reed has been a dedicated member of Brevard Public Schools since 2001, serving in various elementary schools throughout the county. His extensive experience at both school and district levels has equipped him with a unique set of skills, enabling him to effectively address the diverse needs of our educational community. In 2021, Mr. Reed was recognized as Principal of the Year for his transformational leadership at Endeavour Elementary.
Katrina Hudson, Elementary Director
Nikauli Jimenez, Administrative Secretary
School Leadership Division
(321) 633-1000 Ext. 11350
Katrina Hudson began her educational journey as an elementary student at Saturn Elementary School. After attending Clearlake Middle School, she graduated from Cocoa High School. Her career in education with Brevard Public Schools continued after she graduated from Florida State University, first as an elementary school teacher and later as an assistant principal. In 2010, she became the principal of Coquina Elementary School, serving the students, staff, and families in the north area of Brevard. In 2017, she moved to Golfview Elementary Magnet School, where she led the school to become one of Brevard's two AVID elementary schools. From 2020 to 2023, she was the Director of Student Engagement in Hillsborough County. In 2023, Ms. Hudson returned to Brevard Public Schools as a Director in the School Leadership Division, serving the students, families, and staff in the West Melbourne and Palm Bay Elementary Schools. Ms. Hudson is dedicated to serving the students, community, and schools of Brevard County.
Dr. Karen Ivery, Elementary Director
Nikauli Jimenez, Administrative Secretary
School Leadership Division
(321) 633-1000 Ext. 11350
Dr. Ivery is dedicated to serving Brevard students and families. She is a proud alumnus of Brevard Public Schools, having attended Pineda Elementary, Poinsett Middle, Cocoa High, and Brevard Community College. Dr. Ivery holds degrees from Florida A&M University, Nova Southeastern University, and Argosy University. Her career in education began at Brevard Public Schools as a substitute teacher, followed by roles as a teacher assistant, office clerk, classroom teacher, Literacy Coach, Assistant Principal, and school Principal. Currently, she serves as a Director/Principal Supervisor with the School Leadership Division.