EME Loves Our Military Families!
We are pleased to offer Anchored for Life at EME. Anchored For Life provides support and encouragement to military kids as they face a family members deployment or to help them deal with the challenges of moving to a new school.
East Milton Elementary School Military Family Information
Academic Planning for potential students
Kelly Hayes HayesK@santarosa.k12.fl.us and Samantha Fowler FowlerS@santarosa.k12.fl.us
School Military Point of contact
Katy Dekraai dekraaik@santarosa.k12.fl.us
Exceptional Student Education (ESE or Special Education) Point of contact – Shana Kunkle KunkleS@santarosa.k12.fl.us
EME Military Family Life Counselors
Claudia Nichols nicholsc@santarosa.k12.fl.us and Keith Fricks fricksj@MagellanFederal.com
EME School Mental Health Counseling
Liz Maglione MaglioneE@santarosa.k12.fl.us
For tutoring assistance, please contact EME Guidance – Kelly Hayes HayesK@santarosa.k12.fl.us and Samantha Fowler FowlerS@santarosa.k12.fl.us
Transition planning/help for Navy, Marines, Coast Guard Transition planning/help for Air Force and Army
Navy School Liaison Officer Air Force Liaison Officer
Dawn Kaunike Lacey Allen
NAS Whiting Field SL0 1 SOFSS/FSFY
Bldg. 1417 Room 183 220 Lukaskik Avenue
7180 Langley Street Bldg. 90213
Milton, Florida 32570 Hulburt Fld, FL 32544
Phone: 850-665-6105 Phone: 850-884-6829 Dawn.kaunike1@navy.mil lacey.allen.1@us.af.mil
Military One Source:
Military One Source (MOS) offers a multitude of resources for military families. Free counseling is available, as well as articles, information, and resources for typical transitions that come with military life. Additional info for MOS can be found here: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/
Tutor.com for Military Families:
Free tutoring available 24/7 & test prep for SAT/ACT for military kids can be found here: https://military.tutor.com/home
School Liaison Officer (SLO): Military Families who have transferred to the area can contact the NAS Whiting Field School Liaison Officer (SLO), Dawn Kaunike at dawn.kaunike1@navy.mil or 850-665-6105 or 850-736-0338. The SLO can also be an advocate for military families if any issues arise during the school year. ​Brochure for SLO
Military Kids Connect:
Military Kids Connect helps Military Families find a place for kids to connect with others who have had similar experiences, whether it’s deployment, moving, or other military-related events. Additional info for Military Kids Connect can be found here: https://militarykidsconnect.health.mil/
Sesame Street for Military Families: Sesame Street for Military Families is a free, bilingual (English and Spanish) website where families can find information and multimedia resources on the topics of military deployments, multiple deployments, homecomings, injuries, grief, and self-expression. Additional info about Sesame Street for Military Families can be found here: https://sesamestreetformilitaryfamilies.org
Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission (MIC3): Information on the rights of military students who transfer between states can be found here: MIC3
NAS Whiting Field Fleet and Family Support Center: https://www.navymwrwhitingfield.com/programs/2413bd64-9bae-4be1-b875-47525d03b0f2
NAS Whiting Field MWR: https://www.navymwrwhitingfield.com/
Additional Resources:
Please visit our district military resources page for information relevant to all military families at Santa Rosa County District Schools.