11/18/2025
📣 Eagle Nation, we have exciting news! 🦅
Please join us in welcoming Mr. Seth Gardner as our 4th Assistant Principal.
Mr. Gardner will oversee our wonderful Performing Arts and Exceptional Student Education programs, bringing his passion, experience, and student-centered leadership to our growing school community.
With more than two decades of service in education, Mr. Gardner has built an impressive and impactful career. A celebrated choir director and educator, he developed outstanding choral programs at Woodland Middle School and Pine View School, where his ensembles regularly earned Superior ratings and top honors at both state and national competitions. His excellence in the classroom earned him recognition as the 2010 Sarasota County Teacher of the Year.
Mr. Gardner has also served in key leadership roles with the Florida Chapter of the American Choir Directors Association and the Florida Vocal Association. Most recently, he supported and mentored new educators through his work in human resources, further strengthening the future of our profession.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Mr. Gardner is married to his best friend, Cher, celebrating 20 wonderful years together, and is the proud father of Lincoln (15) and Leighton (13).
We are thrilled to have Mr. Gardner join our leadership team, and we know he will help our Eagles soar even higher! 🦅💙
Welcome to Wellen Park High School, Mr. Gardner!