Meet the Dream Team!
Administrative Executive Team
| Dr. Catherine Rodriguez | Head of School 941.888.4000 ext. 123 *Custodian of Public Records |
| Allison Lee | Assistant Head of School – Lower Grades 941.888.4000 ext. 125 |
| Ryan Lee | Assistant Head of School – Upper Grades 941.888.4000 ext. 125 |
| Erica Rivera | Director of Finance & Human Resources 941.888.4000 ext. 124 *Custodian of Public Records |
Administrative Support Staff
| Karen Garzon Jaramillo | FTE Coordinator & Bookkeeper 941.888.4000 ext. 113 |
| Theresa Pannacciulli | Registrar 941.888.4000 |
| Danna Morales-Negron | Communications & Marketing 941.888.4000 |
| Laura Gomez | ESOL Liaison 941.888.4000 |
| Allysa James | ESE Facilitator/ Gifted Teacher |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | ESE Instructional Facilitator 941.888.4000 |
| Amanda Kane | Dual Language Literacy Specialist 941.888.4000 |
| Josette Ortega | Dean of Students / Math Coach 941.888.4000 |
| Jessica Perez Maqueda | Dual Language Instructional & Curriculum Specialist |
| Marta Sanchez | School Counselor & Parent-Home Liaison 941.888.4000 *Parent Home Liaison – Florida statute 1002.33(7)(a)(19)(d) requires that the governing board appoint a representative to facilitate parental involvement, provide access to information, assist parents and others with questions and concerns, and resolve disputes. |
| Diego Velasco | Extended Program Liaison 941.888.4000 |
| Yusisley Garcia | Clinic Aide 941.888.4000 ext. 126 |
| Ricardo Carrasquillo | Receptionist, Bus Driver |
Instructional & Non-Instructional Support Team
| Andrea Klein | Interventionist / Gifted Teacher |
| Michelle Bernhardt | Interventionist |
| Yolanda Casillas | ESOL Teacher Support |
| Giovany Hernandez | ESOL Teacher Support |
| School Psychologist, HumanizEDU | |
| Speech Language Pathologist, Edge Therapies | |
| Occupational Therapist, Edge Therapies |
Kindergarten Team
ENGLISH
First Grade Team
Second Grade Team
Third Grade Team
Math/Science/SLA
Fourth Grade Team
ELA / SS & Writing
SLA/Science & Math
Fifth Grade Team
| Nicole Rodriguez | ELA/SS |
| Almibar Cruz | Math/Science |
| Brenda Costa | ELA/SS |
| John Peppin | Math & Science |
Sixth & Seventh Grade Team
| Diego Velasco | English Language Arts |
| Jessica Kuiper | Math |
| Josh Fraser | Science |
| Breitner Gandica | Spanish Language Arts |
| Valeria Colon | Intensive Reading |
| Reinaldo Tavares De Almeida | Social Studies |
| Omar Aguirre | Physical Education 6-8, Athletic Director |
Specials Team
| Jason Rodriguez | PE K-5 |
| Roberto Castillo | PE K-5 |
| Jackeline Maldonado Pintor | Visual Arts |
| Dr. Carolina Rivero | Library |
| Eduardo Ortiz | Music / Theater |
| Grace Wagler | Computer Science |
Teacher Interns & Paraprofessionals
| Luciana Surdo | Paraprofessional |
| Darelis Miranda | Paraprofessional |
| Rosana Gonzalez | Paraprofessional, Intern |
| Yadelis “Lola” Gonzalez | Paraprofessional, Intern |
Facilities Crew
| Felix “Juny” Rodriguez | Facilities Manager |
| Luis Calderon Gonzalez | Custodian & Cafeteria Assistant |
| Gladys Torres | Custodian & Cafeteria Assistant |
| Jayson Martinez | Custodian & Cafeteria Assistant |
| Dianelis Pupo Fernandez | Custodian & Cafeteria Assistant |
| Solange Lugo | Custodian & Cafeteria Assistant |
| Jessica Ocoro | Custodian & Cafeteria Assistant |
Our Guests and Substitute Teachers
- Monica Palacio
- Lixa Rodriguez Ramon
- Marilyn Jay
- Cerina McQuillan
Certifications
Teacher |
Assignment |
Certification(s) Held |
Out-of-Field Area |
| Yolanda Casillas | Kindergarten | PreK – 3rd grade Primary Education; World Language Spanish K-12 | ESOL |
| Kimberly Cintron | Kindergarten | K-6 Elementary Education | ESOL |
| Lydia Sampedro | Kindergarten | PreK-3rd grade Primary Education | ESOL |
| Brian Lanzas | First Grade | K-6 Elementary Education | ESOL |
| Sandra Marquez | First Grade | K-6 Elementary Education | ESOL |
| Kayla McQuillan | First Grade | K-6 Elementary Education | ESOL |
| Krystal Rivera | First Grade | K-6 Elementary Education – Temporary pending | ESOL |
| Josette Ortega | First Grade | PreK-3rd grade Primary Education | ESOL |
| Iliana Garcia | Second Grade | PreK-3rd grade Primary Education; Social Science 6-12 | ESOL |
| Kenny Orta | Second Grade | K-6 Elementary Education | ESOL |
| Yetzenia Pagan | Second Grade | K-6 Elementary Education | ESOL |
| Dara Miranda | Third Grade | K-6 Elementary Education – Temporary pending | ESOL |
| Carmen Romero | Third Grade | K-6 Elementary Education; ESE K-12 | ESOL |
| Madison Ewing | Fourth Grade | K-6 Elementary Education | ESOL |
| Jonathan Castro | P.E. | P.E. K-12 | ESOL |
| Jachin Rupe | P.E. | P.E. K-12 | ESOL |
