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Meet the Staff

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Ms. Darlene has a B.S. in Elementary Education from the University of Wisconsin and a Master’s Degree in Liberal Studies - Literature and the Arts from Hamline University in Minnesota. She has a Florida teaching license for K-6 and is certified in Mathematics, Science, and English Middle Grades 5-9 and Exceptional Student Education K-12. In addition, she is a member of the Mensa High IQ Society. Darlene's instruction is individualized, based on current brain research and differentiated learning styles. She implements a broad range of instructional and technological techniques to prepare students for 21st century learning. She promotes a sense of wonder about the world around us and the inherent pleasure that learning provides. Resume

Darlene Thiele, M.A.
Director & Instructor

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Mr. Nolan has a B.S. in Finance from Florida Gulf Coast University. He has a Social Studies teaching certificate for grades 5-9 with the state of Florida and a Spanish certification from Ecuador. In addition, he is a member of the Mensa High IQ Society. Nolan started his own tutoring business, NRD Educational Services LLC, in southwest Florida. He draws upon his extensive experiences in mathematics and with travel to teach the subject matter. Using practical applications from everyday life, he engages students in discovering the purpose behind learning a specific skill. Resume

Nolan Doffing
Business Manager & Instructor

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Ms. Phyllis has a B.S. in Mathematics from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana and a Master’s Degree in Computer Science from Indiana State University. She has a mathematics teaching certificate for grades 6-12 with the state of Florida. Phyllis is a positive educator that possesses a deep understanding of scientific concepts and mathematical theories. Resume

Phyllis French

Math & Science Instructor

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Ms. Tonia has a B.A. in Environmental Science with a minor in Earth and Space Sciences from Florida Gulf Coast University. She uses her skills in photography and technology to contribute to the the SPARK yearbook and to design and update the SPARK website.

Tonia Doffing
Science Consultant/Website Designer

Contact Us

© Copyright 2026 by SPARK

Hybrid Education Center, LLC

Tel: 239.989.4155

Email: darlene.thiele@sparkofswfl.com

Address

3100 Bailey Lane,

Naples, FL 34105

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