Administration

Savannah Brock

Assistant Principal
Extension 8103

I am honored to serve as the Assistant Principal of Exceptional Student Education at Matanzas High School. I was born in Daytona Beach and raised in Flagler County, I completed my Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Central Florida. My dedication to the field of Exceptional Student Education inspired me to apply to Project ASD at UCF, where I earned a Master’s in Exceptional Student Education, followed by a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Stetson University.

My professional journey began in 2009 at Rymfire Elementary, where I worked with students with varying exceptionalities. After serving as a classroom teacher and ESE support facilitator at Belle Terre Elementary, I advanced to a leadership role in Volusia County in both elementary and secondary settings, where I mentored teachers in IEP development, accommodations, PBIS implementation, and best practices. In 2022, I joined Matanzas High School as the Assistant Principal of Exceptional Student Education.

I am grateful for the opportunity to work at Matanzas High School and look forward to collaborating with students, families, staff, and community members to ensure a successful year.

Kara Minn

Assistant Principal

Extension 8174

I am honored and excited to serve as an Assistant Principal at Matanzas High School. With over a decade of experience in education, including leadership roles across both elementary and high school settings, I bring a passion for fostering a dynamic and inclusive academic environment. My educational journey began with a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education (English) from the State University of New York at Oswego, followed by a Master's degree in Educational Leadership from Stetson University.

Throughout my career, I have been dedicated to collaboratively developing high-performing teams, enhancing curriculum, and providing diverse learning opportunities for students. I started my educational career as a middle school English teacher in Harlem, New York in 2006. I moved to Palm Coast in 2007, where I taught English at Matanzas High School for five years, served as an assistant principal of curriculum and instruction for four years, then served as an administrator at Wadsworth Elementary for three years. I came back to The Ship as an advanced English teacher in 2018, and was blessed to begin the AICE program and serve as the AICE Coordinator in 2023. 

My educational philosophy centers on creating a culturally rich and rigorous environment where students can thrive academically and socially, ensuring they are prepared for college, careers, and life beyond school. I firmly believe collaboration with families, staff, and the community is the cornerstone of a successful school, and I am eager to build strong partnerships here. I look forward to working with all members of our Pirate community to continue cultivating a positive, supportive, and innovative learning community. GO PIRATES!

Sara Novak

Assistant Principal
Extension 8112

I am honored and excited for this career path as an Assistant Principal at Matanzas High School. With 19 years of experience in public education and 16 years with Flagler Schools, I have had the opportunities to learn, develop, and grow.

From 2001–2005, I served as the district health coordinator while teaching both K-12 Physical and Health Education in Homer Central School District in New York. In 2005, I moved to Palm Coast and accepted a teaching position for Physical and Health Education and Head Softball Coach. In 2016-2020, I held the leadership role of Dean of Discipline/Behavioral Interventionist at Matanzas High School.

Educationally, I earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and a Master of Science in Health Education with a concentration in Adaptive Physical Education from the State University of New York at Cortland. I continued my education and earned a Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership at Arkansas State University.

As an assistant principal for Matanzas High School, I am extremely grateful for this opportunity.

Joshua Scott

Assistant Principal
Extension 8124

It is my honor to serve as an assistant principal at Matanzas High School. I am originally from the small town of Live Oak, Florida where I graduated from Lafayette High School as valedictorian. I earned my undergraduate degree in Secondary Social Science Education from Flagler College in St. Augustine. I received my master’s in Education Administration from the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatchewan, Canada, where I lived for three years.

My career in education began in 2012 when I worked as a support facilitator for Ormond Beach Middle School, fostering a more one-on-one atmosphere in classrooms. I began teaching mathematics and social studies courses at Atlantic High School in Port Orange, FL from the fall of 2012 to 2016, helping to raise student achievement in several areas. I began working at Matanzas High School in 2019 and have been an instructor in Cambridge’s AICE program, where we have exceeded the national average for passing percentages on student exams. I am the Assistant Principal of Student Services at Matanzas High School and am excited and proud to serve Pirate Nation!