Principal

Principal Kraus began her journey as a Head Sea Turtle in 2023. She received her Bachelor’s Degree of Science from the University of Florida and her Master’s of Science Degree in Educational Leadership from University of West Florida. She holds Florida Licenses in the areas of School Principal, Educational Leadership, Exceptional Student Education, English for Speakers of Other Languages, and Elementary Education Grades K-6. Principal Kraus has been employed with Brevard Public Schools since 2006, where she began her career as a Kindergarten teacher. Since then, Mrs. Kraus has served a variety of instructional roles in 3rd Grade, 6th Grade as well as Science K-6. Prior to coming to Sunrise, she served the Atlantis Elementary community for six years as Assistant Principal.

Principal Kraus’s goal is to collaboratively foster a culture centered on what is best for children. This includes supporting teachers as lifelong learners, garnering strong partnerships with all shareholders, as well as building lasting memories for families that will promote student achievement and positive character development.
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Asst. Principal

AP Marlasca is thrilled to serve her Sunrise family. She earned a Bachelor's of Science in Elementary Education from Florida International University and a Master's of Education in Educational Leadership from the American College of Education. She holds multiple Florida certifications, including Educational Leadership, Elementary Education (K-6), Mathematics (Grades 5-9), and endorsements in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Gifted Education, and Reading.

Since joining Brevard Public Schools in 2010, AP Marlasca has gained extensive experience as an educator. She began her career as a middle school Reading teacher before teaching 2nd, 3rd, and 6th grades. Prior to joining Sunrise, she was a dedicated 6th-grade teacher at Discovery Elementary.

AP Marlasca looks forward to an exciting school year and is eager to see all that we can achieve together!
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Asst. Principal

AP Elliott has been at Sunrise Elementary since its opening in 2006; she is delighted to now be able to serve as an administrator at her beloved Sunrise! Mrs. Elliott received her Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Computer Information Systems from the University of Miami and her Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education from Florida International University. She also received her Master’s of Science in Early Childhood Education from FIU and her Master’s of Science in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University.  She holds Florida licenses in the areas of Educational Leadership K-12, Primary Education K-3, Elementary Education 1-6, Reading K-12, ESOL K-12, English 6-12, Business Education 6-12, and Spanish K-12. Before relocating to Brevard County in 2005, Mrs. Elliott served as an Assistant Principal in Miami-Dade County, as a Math Coach, and taught all grade levels in Miami-Dade County. 

In Brevard County, before being assigned as the second AP at Sunrise Elementary, she has served as a teacher in grades 1, 2, 4, and 5, as a science lab teacher, as Assistant Principal at Sea Park Elementary, and most recently was the Literacy Coach at Sunrise Elementary. Mrs. Elliott is so excited to serve as Assistant Principal at Sunrise Elementary.
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