Meet Our Staff
Deborah Wilson
Director of Education
Education: M.Ed Early Childhood Education
Certification:
- Director Level I VPK Endorsed
- CPR & First Aid Certified
- Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education
- Bachelor of Science in Human Services
Specialized Educational Programming:
- Child Development
- Human Services
- Family Services and Community
What I love About Teaching:
Watching students’ progress academically, socially, and emotionally. Being a role model and making a difference. Learning from students’ perspectives each day.
Ms. Myhunn
Assistant Director
Education: National CDA
Certification:
- CPR/First Aid Trained & Certified
- SCHOOL READINESS/In-Service
Specialized Educational Programming:
- Early Child Development
- Human Resources
- 24 Years Experience in Early Childhood Education
What I love About Teaching:
Teaching is more than a professionit’s a calling that fills my life with purpose and joy. I love the opportunity to shape young minds and witness the incredible growth that happens when curiosity is nurtured and encouraged. What I find most rewarding is the connection I form with my students and their families. I also cherish the diversity of every teaching experience.
Ms. Ana
Teacher
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood
Certification:
- Childcare Training Complete
- First Aid/CPR Certificate
- Certificate in Dental; Hygiene
Specialized Educational Programming:
- Child Development
- Adolescence and Psychology
What I love About Teaching:
I like to work with children to feel the love that emanates from them. Also with them we learn and live sincere love. I like to be part of their education and learning to leave my contribution in them and grow as a person, human being and as a teacher.
Ms. Ashlee
Teacher
Education:
- Childcare Apprenticeship Diploma in ECE
- Diploma in Health Science
Certification:
- CPR/First aid trained
- 45 DCF Hours training
Specialized Educational Programming:
- Lifespan Development Psychology
- Child Development
- English
- Social Psychology
- Adolescence
What I love About Teaching:
I love teaching. My favorite part is being involved in my student’s everyday learning experiences. Making the difference in the lives of children as well as making their safety the #1 priority is why I enjoy coming to teach everyday.
Ms. Ayna
Teacher
Education: Bachelors Degree in Economics
Certification: CPR/First Aid Trained & Certified
Specialized Educational Programming:
- Lifespan Development Psychology
- Child Development
- English
- Social Psychology
- Adolescence
What I love About Teaching:
General, I like children. I like teaching. For me, teaching is very interesting especially when I work with children.
Ms. Desiree
Teacher
Education: B.S in Early Childhood Education
Certification: CPR/First Aid Trained & Certified
Specialized Educational Programming:
- Lifespan Development Psychology
- Child Development
- English
- Social Psychology
- Adolescence
What I love About Teaching:
I love children that are active, creative, and imaginative and each day is filled with play, creative, and fun. Working with kids is special because each day is an opportunity to provide encouragement and guidance for growth and development.
Ms. Jazmin
Teacher
Education: Bachelor of Science in Family Studies
Concentration in Child Development
Certification: CPR/First Aid Trained & Certified
Specialized Educational Programming:
- Lifespan Development Psychology
- Child Development
- English
- Social Psychology
- Adolescence
What I love About Teaching:
My favorite thing about being a teacher is being able to make a difference in a child’s life by encouraging learning through implementation of curriculum activities.
Karen Santiago
Teacher
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood
- World Language Spanish K-12
- Elementary Education K-6
- Florida Early Care and Development
Certification: Childcare Training Complete
Specialized Educational Programming:
- Child Development
- English
- Adolescence and Psychology
What I love About Teaching:
What I love teaching most about teaching is the opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of the students. My mission is to give every student the best education and teach them good values.
Ms. Gabbie
Teacher
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education
Certification: CPR & First Aid Certified
Specialized Educational Programming:
- Child Development
- English
- Adolescence and Psychology
What I love About Teaching:
What I love teaching is how I get to see the kids learn new things and watch them grow. Kids are our future and teaching is my passion in life.
Ms. June
Teacher
Education: Florida DOE Child Care Certificate of Apprenticeship
Certification:
- Childcare Training Complete
- First Aid/CPR Certificate
- Certificate in Dental; Hygiene
Specialized Educational Programming:
- Child Development
- English
- Adolescence and Psychology
What I love About Teaching:
I am motivated by smiles from children, and enjoy helping them grow and learn!
Ms. Karima
Teacher
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood
Certification:
- Childcare Training Complete
- First Aid/CPR Certificate
Specialized Educational Programming:
- Child Development
- English
- Adolescence and Psychology
What I love About Teaching:
I like making differences for my community. I love seeing the children grow and watching their different personalities as well as their self-esteem blossom. Being creative, building relationships and learning from students as well.
Ms. Katie
Teacher
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood
Certification:
- Childcare Training Complete
- First Aid/CPR Certificate
- Certificate in Dental; Hygiene
Specialized Educational Programming:
- Child Development
- English
- Adolescence and Psychology
What I love About Teaching:
Seeing them grow and learn. I’ve been around with kids in my whole life and I just really enjoy it.
Ms. Lisa
Teacher
Education: Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood
Certification:
- CPR/First Aid Trained
- Certified National CDA
Specialized Educational Programming:
- Lifespan Development Psychology
- Child Development
- English
- Social Psychology
- Adolescence
What I love About Teaching:
I love watching the children grow and achieve their milestones. I love being a part of their journey.
Ms. Lyndsey
Teacher
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood
Certification:
- Childcare Training Complete
- First Aid/CPR Certificate
- Certificate in Dental; Hygiene
Specialized Educational Programming:
- Child Development
- English
- Adolescence and Psychology
What I love About Teaching:
I love building connections with families and kids. I also love to watch them learn and grow.
Ms. Mindi
Teacher
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood
Certification:
- Childcare Training Complete
- First Aid/CPR Certificate
- Certificate in Dental; Hygiene
Specialized Educational Programming:
- Child Development
- English
- Adolescence and Psychology
What I love About Teaching:
I am motivated by smiles from children, and enjoy helping them grow and learn!
Ms. Olga
Teacher
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood
Certification:
- Childcare Training Complete
- First Aid/CPR Certificate
Specialized Educational Programming:
- Child Development
- English
- Adolescence and Psychology
What I love About Teaching:
Being with kids and seeing them learn is fun and rewarding. Seeing the kids grow and make progress makes my heart happy and proud.
Ms. Raniyah
Teacher
Education: Associates in Business/Certificate in Dental
Certification:
- Childcare Training Complete
- First Aid/CPR Certificate
- Certificate in Dental; Hygiene
Specialized Educational Programming:
- Child Development
- English
- Adolescence and Psychology
What I love About Teaching:
I love that I get to have an impact on them, knowing what is right from wrong and also being able to adjust to different personalities.
Ms. Shila
Teacher
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood
Certification:
- Childcare Training Complete
- First Aid/CPR Certificate
Specialized Educational Programming:
- Child Development
- English
- Adolescence and Psychology
What I love About Teaching:
I love teaching because it allows me to inspire students and make a possible impact in their lives. Seeing my students grow and succeed is so rewarding.
Ms. Susmita
Teacher
Education:
- National CDA
- Bachelor of Arts in History
- Master of Arts in History
Certification: CPR/First Aid Trained & Certified
Specialized Educational Programming:
- Lifespan Development Psychology
- Child Development
- English
- Social Psychology
- Adolescence
What I love About Teaching:
I love teaching because it is really amazing to see how much children can grow and change over the course of a school year. It brings me joy to prepare young minds for their future learning.