Darlene Thiele, M.A.
Director and Instructor
Ms. Darlene has a B.S. in Elementary Education from the University of
Wisconsin, a Master’s Degree in Liberal Studies from Hamline University in
Minnesota, a Florida teaching license for K-6, and is certified in Mathematics,
Science, and English Middle Grades 5-9, as well as Exceptional Student
Education K-12. Her instruction is individualized based on current brain
research and differentiated learning styles. Darlene 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
Nolan Doffing
Business Manager and Instructor
Mr. Nolan has a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Florida Gulf Coast
University and a Spanish certification from Guayaquil, Ecuador. 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. In addition to managing
and teaching at SPARK, Nolan records statistics for FGCU sports. Resume
Tonia Wallis
Instructor
Ms. Tonia is completing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies with a Minor in Earth and Space Sciences
at Florida Gulf Coast University. She combines her love of the outdoors and photography on her website: www.lifeinclarity.com. Resume
