Student Services
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Welcome to the EHS Student Services Department
Our school counselors, social workers, psychologist, nurse, deans, attendance clerk, student records specialist, and administrators are here to provide a variety of services for students. It is our goal to partner with you in an effort to support every child. Please feel free to call us if you have a question about services.
Link to the district student services site.
Course Change Requests
Spring 2023 Schedule Change Request Form
Request to Meet with Your EHS Counselor:
Counselor Emails, Phone Line Extensions, and Links to Request AppointmentsEHS School Phone: (352) 955-6704Ms. Cyndi Markoch - Please see Ms. VakninDr. Jeffrey Rant (H-Pep) rantjw@gm.sbac.edu, ext. 5272Mrs. Lindsey Brown (Per-Z) brownln@gm.sbac.edu, ext. 5275Mrs. Amy Vaknin (Graduation Coach; filling in for A-G)) vakninar@gm.sbac.edu, ext. 5274Also:
Ms. Chloe Dunnell (Test Coordinator) dunnellce@gm.sbac.edu

Phone: (352) 955-6704 x5275
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Mrs. Lindsey Brown
Mrs. Brown is the chairperson for the School Counseling Department. She has worked for Eastside since 2006 and loves being an advocate for our Rams!
Students: Per-Z

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Ms. Cyndi Markoch
Ms. Markoch retired from EHS in December 2022. Anyone on her caseload (Students: A-G) will see Ms. Vaknin and she will direct you to the appropriate person for support.

Phone: (352) 955-6704 x5272
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Degrees and Certifications:
Dr. Jeff Rant
Dr. Rant serves as our NCAA Representative. He can help athletes ensure they meet academic qualifications for college sports.
Students: H-Pep

Phone: (352) 955-6704 x5274
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Degrees and Certifications:
Mrs. Amy Vaknin
Mrs. Vaknin supports students who may have attendance concerns as well as other factors that may currently impede progress towards graduation.
Graduation Coach/Students A-G
Phone: (352) 955-6704 x5229
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Degrees and Certifications:
Ms. Chloe Dunnell
Chloe Dunnell is our Testing Coordinator responsible for organizing testing for all FSA tests, EOCs and other assessments taken throughout the school year.

Phone: (352) 955-6704
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Degrees and Certifications:
Miss Tabitha Dees
Ms. Dees works with the ACPS System of Care Program. Students must be referred and complete an intake process for service.

Phone: (352) 955-6704
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Mr. David Durkee
SF Achieve Specialist
Mr. Durkee helps students navigate and prepare for the “next step” after high school by connecting them with scholarships, coaching, planning, and other useful resources. He is typically on campus Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.