The Okaloosa County School Board approved the appointments of Amy Meyer as Principal of Niceville High School, Angelique Cox as Assistant Principal of Crestview High School, and Kaleigh Gross as Assistant Principal of Edge Elementary School, at the April 27, 2026, School Board meeting.
Amy Meyer, Principal – Niceville High School
Amy Meyer grew up in a military family and spent most of her life in Niceville, Florida. She attended Okaloosa County School District schools and proudly graduated from Niceville High School. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the University of West Florida. She began her career in education at Valparaiso Elementary School, where she taught kindergarten through second grade in self-contained Exceptional Student Education (ESE) classrooms. She later transferred to Niceville High School (NHS) and continued her work in ESE before transitioning to teaching Algebra I, Geometry, and Intensive Math, roles she found especially rewarding. During her tenure at NHS, Mrs. Meyer served as the Fellowship of Christian Athlete sponsor, was named Teacher of the Year, and earned National Board Certification. She subsequently began her administrative career as Assistant Principal at Destin Elementary School and was later honored to serve as its Principal. While she has cherished her time in elementary education, Mrs. Meyer is over the moon excited to return to “the Nest” at Niceville High School, where her journey in education first began.
Angelique Cox, Assistant Principal – Crestview High School
Angelique Cox is a dedicated educator with a strong commitment to students, families, and her community. She graduated from high school in 1994 in upstate New York, where her father was stationed at Fort Drum while serving in the U.S. Army. After his retirement, her family relocated to Crestview, Florida, where Mrs. Cox settled in Okaloosa County and pursued her passion for education. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of West Florida in 1998, joined Okaloosa County Schools in 1999, and completed a master’s degree in educational leadership from the University of West Florida in 2014. Mrs. Cox began her education career at Baker School and went on to serve 20 years at Bob Sikes Elementary School. Her experience includes teaching elementary intensive reading and third grade, serving as a school counselor, and most recently working in secondary student services at Crestview High School for the past two years. Grounded in her belief that faith and family are central to serving others, she credits these values as the foundation of her commitment to supporting Okaloosa County Schools students and families.
Kaleigh Goss, Assistant Principal – Edge Elementary School
Kaleigh Goss began her educational career after earning her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of West Florida in 2012 and later returned to UWF in 2025 to complete her master's degree in educational leadership. After teaching in Walton County, she joined Okaloosa County, where she found a community that helped shape her growth as both a teacher and a leader. With nine years of experience teaching grades K–2 at Southside Primary, Mrs. Goss developed a deep passion for strong instruction, meaningful collaboration, and effective systems that support student success. She transitioned to the role of an instructional math coach for three years supporting K–5 teachers, partnering with CPALMS, developing FAST math assessment items, presenting statewide with the Florida Department of Education, and serving on Pearson’s standards‑setting panel. Driven to expand her leadership capacity, Mrs. Goss transitioned to Shalimar Elementary School as a school counselor, building her understanding of school systems and student supports. These experiences fueled her desire to lead on a broader scale and ultimately brought her to seeking an opportunity to become an administrator.