Meet Our Administration
Meet Principal Mrs. Renee Elfe
Originally from Washington, D.C., Mrs. Renee Elfe made South Florida her home in 1991. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Master of Science in Early Childhood Education from Florida State University. She later pursued Educational Leadership certification from Florida Atlantic University and holds endorsements in both English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and Exceptional Student Education (ESE).
Mrs. Elfe began her educational career at Addison Mizner Elementary in Boca Raton, where she taught for 10 years. Her passion for educational leadership led her to Morikami Park Elementary, where she served as Assistant Principal. She was later appointed principal of several schools, including Sunrise Park Elementary, Morikami Park Elementary, and Omni Middle School, before being named principal of Boca Raton Elementary.
In the fall of 2025, Mrs. Elfe will begin her 14th year as principal of Boca Raton Elementary School. With more than 23 years of leadership experience and over three decades in education, she brings exceptional knowledge, dedication, and expertise to the role.
Mrs. Elfe has been happily married for over 33 years and is a proud mother of two sons. She believes every child deserves access to a high-quality education grounded in academic excellence, compassion, and safety. She works tirelessly each day to make this vision a reality for the students of Boca Raton Elementary and is honored to serve such a vibrant and dedicated school community. She looks forward to another outstanding school year.
Meet Assistant Principal Ms. Jobi Bailey
Ms. Bailey was born and raised in South Florida! She graduated from Florida Atlantic University where she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education, as well as an endorsement in English for Speakers of Other Languages. Ms. Bailey continued her education at Barry University where she earned a Master of Science Degree in Reading. She then attended Nova Southeastern University where she received a Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership.
Ms. Bailey began her career in Education in Broward County for two years as a general classroom teacher. She then served as an educator for 7 years at Howell L. Watkins Middle School in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Ms. Bailey then transferred to Boca Raton Elementary School where she served as a 5th Grade Math and Science Teacher, Math Coach and Staff Development/Resource Teacher. Ms. Bailey began her 15th year in education as the proud assistant principal of Boca Raton Elementary School.
Ms. Bailey engages in lifelong learning to gain knowledge about practices and methods to enhance the classroom experience for all. She believes that all children are unique and must have a stimulating educational environment where they can grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. It brings her exceedingly great joy to share and exchange experiences with students, teachers and families. Ms. Bailey strives to bring an open mind, a positive attitude, and high expectations to the entire Boca Raton Elementary School community each day.