Meet Our Staff

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Lala Orujova
Head of Education and Licensing

Education: Master's Degree in Education, University of Nottingham, UK Ph.D. in Education, University of South Florida

Certification:

  • Holding a Qualitative Research Graduate Certificate, highlighting her ability to implement evidence-based practices that set new benchmarks in early education.

Specialized Educational Programming:

  • Recognized leader for the young children, with over 20 years of experience shaping innovative learning environments for young children.

What I love About Teaching:

I see teaching as the cornerstone of transformational education—a delicate balance of art and strategy. I believe in designing learning experiences that are not just academic pathways but catalysts for creativity, critical thinking, and meaningful engagement. My approach to teaching emphasizes the importance of aligning curriculum with real-world applications, fostering environments where every learner feels seen, supported, and challenged. I view educators as architects of possibility, and my role is to ensure they are equipped with innovative tools, robust frameworks, and a shared vision that empowers students to thrive in an evolving world. For me, teaching is more than instruction—it’s about shaping lives, inspiring purpose, and cultivating the leaders and thinkers of tomorrow. Together, through thoughtful curriculum design and passionate teaching, we can ignite the potential within every learner.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.