BES Military Families

Military Families info

Transition Planning

Transition planning/help for Navy, Coast Guard, & Marines:

Navy School Liaison Officer:

Chris Hendrix

Phone: 850-736-0338

Email Chris Hendrix

Site: Whiting Field School Liaison

7180 Langley St. Milton, Fl 32570 Building 1417 Room 163 Office 850-665-6105

Transition planning/help for Air Force and Army:

Air Force Liaison Officer:

Dr. Mackinley Cross

Phone: 850-884-6938, (DSN) 850-280-5766

Email Dr. Mackinley Cross

Site: Hurlburt Field School Liaison

NAS Pensacola School Liaison

Carissa Bergosh

Phone: 850-712-4105 Work: 850-458-6588

Email Carissa Bergosh

Eglin AFB School Liaison

Elaine LaJeunesse 96 MSG/SLO

Phone: 850-882-4319 (DSN) 872-4319

Email Elaine LaJeunesse

Website: EglinLIFE.com

Online Resources

More assistance can also be found on our district webpage:

Military Families - Santa Rosa County District Schools.

Open Enrollment

  • The school district reserves at least 5% of its open enrollment/school choice for military families.

  • For more information about school choice, please visit the district page.

Student Led Transition Programs

Student Led Transition Contact

Anchored 4 Life: Cassie McCoy

School-Based Mental Health Services

Military and Family Life Counseling Brochure

Military and Family Life Counseling Parent Permission Form

For support, contact:

BES Military Family Life Counselor (MFLC): Rachel Haynes 850-983-5680