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Started: 2004
I am a Physical Education teacher with a passion for physical fitness. I grew up in Melbourne, Australia, and moved to the States in 1993. I lived and taught in Connecticut but quickly grew tired of the cold and moved to sunny Florida in 2004. I am blessed to see our “little school by the sea” from two different perspectives: as a teacher and as a parent. My daughter Raven is class of 2027. I love watching the children grow and mature over the many years.

Started: 2004
After growing up in Michigan and spending ten years in the CT/NY area, I decided I was done with cold, snowy winters. I moved to sunny Florida in 2004 with two of my best friends! My biggest passions in life are Early Childhood Education and Dance. I’ve been working in both fields my entire career. I have always been and forever will be a huge advocate for ‘learning through play.’ I spend most of my summers in my two favorite places, Port Austin, MI, and Nantucket, MA.

Started: 1991-2004; 2018
As a Florida native, I grew up loving the beach. On weekends I can be found kayaking, paddle boarding, and enjoying my time in the sun. As an alumna of GSS, I am happy to say that some of my second-grade classmates remain lifelong friends. In my years at GSS, I have taught PreK, Kindergarten, and Middle School English. My husband, Bryan, and I call GSS home as we have lived in one of the polo cottages on campus since 1999.

Started: 2006
I am a native of Brazil who became a naturalized citizen in 2020. I speak Portuguese, Spanish, and English fluently. I have a passion for volleyball and you will frequently find me playing on the beach on the weekends. I love being around children while assisting in Kindergarten and teaching Spanish to my students from PreK to Grade 2. I feel extremely lucky to be a part of such a unique School community where I can also share my volleyball passion while coaching all age-levels and instill in my athletes the love of the sport I have played since I was a kid. Go Stingrays Volleyball! I find joy in being surrounded by nature while playing outdoor sports, going to the beach, going for walks with my lovely dog, doing pilates, traveling, spending time with family and friends, and enjoying a precious life!

Started: 1983
Gulf Stream School is a true family school to me; my sister was the first to teach here, my husband and I met and got married in the Chapel and both of our children are GSS graduates. I love sports, both coaching and watching, especially men’s college basketball. The best part of teaching Kindergarten is passing on my love of reading and seeing the light bulb go off as the child realizes he or she can read. There is no better feeling!

Started: 2020
As a native Bostonian, I was happy to hang up my winter jacket and boots for some snorkel gear and the sunshine. I am newly engaged and excited to plan a beachy Florida wedding with family and friends. I find great joy in nurturing the growth and development of young children by both embracing and encouraging a child’s innate sense of wonder, enthusiasm, and creativity. When I am not with my students, I can be found at the beach!

Started: 2008
After growing up in Delray Beach, I have been proud to call Gulf Stream School my home since 2008. Shortly after being hired, I got married and started a family of my own. I am happy to have my two boys attend GSS and be a part of such a special little school by the sea. I am excited to be at school every day, and not only see so much growth from the children but also work with colleagues who are family. When I am not working, I love to spend time with my family, travel, go camping, and to the beach.

Started: 2020
I was born and raised in NY where I found my passion for teaching when my own children were young. I married the boy around the corner and raised two incredible young men and 3 dogs. I love books, being outdoors, and learning as much from my students as they learn from me.

Started: 2022
Gulf Stream School holds a very special place in my heart. Before having my two amazing boys (Carter, 15 and Cole, 10), I taught Kindergarten at GSS, and I am so excited to be back in the classroom and assisting Ms. Keenan this year. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, traveling (especially to Texas since my whole family still lives there), fishing, going to the beach, and spending time with Carter and Cole. I can’t wait to get started and meet all of the amazing families!

Started: 2021
I grew up in a small town in Austria and moved to Boca Raton in 2011. I attended a small high school and learned, first hand, the value of a close-knit community that such a school environment can provide. It helped me in so many ways! After high school I went to Florida Atlantic University, earning a degree in psychology. After graduating, I knew I wanted to work with kids, and I absolutely love what I do as a prekindergarten assistant. In my free time, I enjoy watching documentaries and spending time at the beach. In the winter, I like going back to Austria and skiing the slopes.

Started: 2020
Raised in Boynton Beach, I worked in marketing for several years before deciding to pursue a career in education. I find teaching very rewarding and I am grateful to spend my time doing what I love. My favorite part of being a teacher is being able to build a relationship with each student and foster a love for learning at such an early age. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time at the beach and traveling; Rhode Island and Italy are my favorite places.

Started: 2022
After growing up in New York and graduating college, I moved to sunny Florida. I have been here ever since and raised my three children here. I am a mom to two high-school-aged boys and a 22-year-old daughter. They keep me quite busy! My passion is teaching young children through play, creativity, and hands-on activity! I have taught for many years and just adore the connections I make with each child…and bringing out the unique special qualities within each of them!

Started: 2022
I grew up in South Florida and throughout my childhood, I met many wonderful people who helped define the person I am today. I always enjoyed playing baseball as a kid, and was able to play in college at the University of Central Florida. After graduating, I had an opportunity to teach children and their caregivers in a fun, physically engaging environment. I took pride helping children achieve all those incredible milestones, from their first steps to mastering cartwheels and forward rolls. Sharing the parents’ excitement at their children’s accomplishments was always the highpoint of my day. I am excited to bring my experiences to Gulf Stream School and look forward to helping our students reach their full potential. In my off time, I enjoy exercising, being outdoors, and spending time with my family (that is about to grow).

Started: 2019
A Native New Yorker, I moved to South Florida in 2011 with my husband. I have three wonderful sons. When not at GSS, I spend countless hours at the baseball field cheering on my kids. I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, traveling, trying new things, exercising, and cheering on the NY Yankees. The best part of my job, besides my students, are the relationships that I have formed with my colleagues. I thoroughly enjoy learning and collaborating with others.

Started: 2000
I was born and raised in Delray Beach and had the privilege of attending Gulf Stream School. I am now a proud mother of 3 children who have all flourished in the Gulf Stream community. In my free time, I am an Uber driver to my children who are involved in tennis, soccer, and cheer. We also love performing our own version of Carpool Karaoke and attending the theater. Some of our recent favorites are Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, and Mean Girls. Ask any child around campus and they are sure to tell you that I am also known as the resident tooth puller!

Started: 2005 (with a brief hiatus after giving birth to twins)
I grew up thinking I was Harriet the Spy. I even carried a secret notebook to record the suspicious activities I observed. Spying on others led me to appreciate how words evolve into stories, and I’ve been a bibliophile since. If you ever want to chat about books, audiobooks, short stories, poetry, or Kwame Alexander (my #1 author crush), I may be found grading papers in Room 207, nerding out with Ms. Fiorile over etymologies, or walking the field with the other English teachers during recess. I love yoga, tennis, Grammar Girl, Audible, homemade pizza, and, most of all, my three boisterous children, who often fuel my literary escapes.

Started: 2003
I find great joy in sharing my passion with students in grades six through eight and providing them with a foundation of physical, Earth, and biological sciences. I love to go “forest bathing” and I’ve had the opportunity to do just that while exploring a variety of ecosystems on field trips to the Everglades, Canada, Crystal River, and several National Parks. My very favorite place on Earth is in the Adirondacks where I spend the summer reading, hiking, water skiing, and making memories with my family.

Started: 1989
Growing up in the small rural Illinois town of Arcola prepared me well for teaching in an independent school. I was able to play numerous sports and the close-knit supportive community were great experiences that helped me to feel at home at Gulf Stream School. I’ve always enjoyed my days teaching math. I love having the opportunity to teach a range of middle school students. Whether I am helping 5th graders to add fractions in the morning or helping the 8th graders learn the quadratic formula in the afternoon it makes my days fulfilling. When I am at home, I enjoy reading, exercising, the beach, cooking, and hanging out with my dog, Scout. My wife, Shani, who teaches PreK, and I actually met as very young teachers at GSS and were married in November of 1993.

Started: 2022
As a young girl, I loved helping my teachers in the classroom and felt overjoyed doing little tasks such as writing the date on the board, distributing papers, and assisting my classmates when needed. Decades later, a classroom continues to ignite that same inner joy and satisfaction. Being able to wake up with a smile each day, knowing I have the privilege of being a positive vessel in my students’ lives is why teaching is more than just my profession, but my passion and vocation. During my personal time, I enjoy gardening, simple DYI home projects, and relaxing at the beach. I am also an enthusiastic animal lover and devoted animal advocate. I currently reside with two precious and kind rescued fur babies!

Started: 2022
At Gulf Stream School, I will be teaching fifth and sixth grade science. I love sharing my passion for science and the natural world with my students. My graduate work in primatology led me to study monkeys in Gombe National Park, Tanzania. I worked as a Parks Naturalist for Broward County, with an expertise in South Florida’s plants and animals. When I am not outside observing wildlife or identifying plants, I like to go to the movies and make homemade pasta!

Started: 2007
I am a Latin teacher extraordinaire who has been at GSS since 2007. A die-hard Phillies, Eagles, and all things Philadelphia fan, I grew up just over the bridge in New Jersey. I’m an encyclopedia of mythological knowledge and an expert storyteller. I enjoy authentic Italian cooking, hanging at the beach, strumming my ukulele, and playing Bridge with Mrs. Tkac every Sunday. I speak Italian fluently, and my most prized possession is my Oxford English Dictionary (all 13 volumes!), which I frequently peruse with Mrs. Bianco in our many explorations of etymologies.

Started: 1988
I have enjoyed living in Florida since 1973; it is never too hot. My time at Gulf Stream School has been life-changing, both professionally and personally. Whether I am teaching math and coaching sports, my collaboration with the students has been rewarding and always fun. Gulf Stream has and always will be my second family. It is family that became even more important, as I met and married my wife at Gulf Stream and where our two children attended and graduated. Sports and exercise are my passions.

Started: 2020
I am a proud graduate of Rowan University. At the earliest opportunity, I moved to Florida, leaving the cold days and nights of winter behind me for good! Previously, I have taught at Pine Crest School in Boca Raton. The best part of teaching is doing what I love with people who share the same interests and passions as I do. When I am not with my students, you can find me somewhere playing volleyball, reading a book, learning new painting techniques, or playing outside with my dog, Moose!

Started: 2022
I was born In New York, lived in Virginia, and settled in Kentucky, where I spent most of my life. I am an avid fan of the Kentucky Wildcats, and although basketball is my favorite, I enjoy all sports. Moving to Florida was a dream, as I wished to live closer to my family. When I visited the Gulf Stream School, it was love at first sight. I knew this was where I was meant to be. I’m excited to meet the students and collaborate with new colleagues. The love of my life is my 2-year-old yellow lab, Khaleesi. Although mischievous, she always brings a smile to my face. I enjoy art, reading, and traveling. I’m thrilled to be a part of the GSS community.

Started: 2015
I am a native of Cali, Colombia and I became a naturalized citizen in 2017. I love to teach Spanish to both beginners and native speakers alike. The best part of my job is to be able to show my culture and open new possibilities for them to explore cultures. I love to visit my family, either at home in Colombia, in Oneonta, and in Tampa. I am a proud dog mom to Federico “Kiko,” my pequeño Colombian Miniature Pinscher. I love the warm weather in Florida because reminds me of my home city, Cali. During my free time, I love to go spend time with my husband, Juan “the only one” and go out to try different foods.

Started: 1984
Originally from the Ocean State of RI, my love of the sea led me here to this “Little School by the Sea” to develop our Fine Arts program and to inspire our students to create in every media possible. There is nothing more gratifying than to witness that moment when a student meets with success in creating a self-satisfying piece that also develops their appreciation for the creative process itself. My graduate work in photography and anthropological interests led to travels as far away as South Africa because one of the most exciting parts of life is learning about a culture and its people. While growing up in New England I developed a life-long love for skiing, which led to me becoming a competitive skier. At home, my husband and I receive enormous joy rescuing Cocker Spaniels, going on adventures, gardening, cooking, creating, and good conversation.

Started: 2006
A native Floridian, I moved to Delray Beach twenty years ago from Miami. I am a wife, mother of three, and grandmother of four. I am a world traveler and love sharing my adventures with my students while playing the Atlas Game. I have a crafty creative side and am an organization guru. Teaching keeps me young and I enjoy the daily challenges of my profession. I am a master bridge player and have taught some of my younger colleagues the game. They call me the Baroness of Bulletin Boards.

Started: 2008
I grew up in St. Louis, Missouri which instilled in me a love of toasted ravioli, the Cardinals, and the Blues. I attended Colby College in Maine and have a love for all things New England. I have been teaching since 1988 though I did attend Vanderbilt University for a Master in Education degree. I have always been active in sports and have participated in football, wrestling, track and field, and lacrosse. I married a Tequesta, Florida native, and live in Jupiter with 3 children and 2 dogs. I love to ride my bicycle down the trails that surround my house in Jupiter and always bring a camera along for a special shot of a gopher tortoise or bobcat. I grew up following the Cincinnati Bengals, and they still remain my favorite NFL team though I don’t know why.

Started: 2022
I grew up in Saratoga, New York, and moved to Florida in 1987. I had another career in business but decided to go back to college and become a teacher. It became my passion after working at Pine Crest School’s day camp and after-school programs. After college, I immediately started my teaching career here in South Florida. I spent many years teaching middle school before moving to Pittsburgh. When I returned to Florida, I worked at Saint Andrews School and started my own tutoring business. My entire career in teaching has been at private schools and I am very excited to now be at GSS! My hobbies are reading, walking the beach, visiting museums, and watching football. I love to spend my summers in New England, especially Cape Cod, with my daughter, and also visiting Saratoga.

Started: 2022
Though I grew up in New York City, my family eventually moved to Connecticut, where I attended Choate Rosemary Hall. It was there that I developed an interest in becoming a teacher. While at the University of Maryland, I developed a real respect for the importance of literacy, and a passion for sharing it with others. When I am not at school, you’ll find me at the beach, walking my dogs, or on a tennis court.

Started: 2022
I was born in New Jersey but grew up in South Florida. Although I live near the beach, my favorite place to be is in the mountains and my favorite adventure companion is Bailey, my golden doodle! In my free time, you can find me traveling, riding my Peloton, and enjoying time with family and friends. I joined Gulf Stream School after working in the public school setting for many years. The best part about working at a school is building relationships with students, families, colleagues, and alumni. I love being part of a team that helps students reach their full potential!

Started: 2003
Born and bred in New York, my husband and I left the cold and snow, in 2002, and headed south for a warmer climate. After getting settled, I was lucky enough to be hired at Gulf Stream School to work in the Business Office. Although I’m not in the classroom, I love seeing the children year after year growing and thriving in this environment. When I’m not at work I enjoy riding my bike, crafting, and going to the beach.  But my greatest love is spending time with my family, dog Charlie and baking (which my co-workers will attest to).

Started: 2017
I am originally from Delray Beach, FL. I attended Gulf Stream School for grades 5, 6, and 7 before moving to Cleveland, OH with my family in 2001. Leaving sunny Florida for cold Cleveland was hard for me and I used to love coming back to visit Delray Beach and Gulf Stream School every spring break. I made my way back to sunny Florida working as a photojournalist for the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. When the opportunity to come work at Gulf Stream School presented itself, I could not wait to join the faculty and staff as the Communications Associate. In my free time, I enjoy being on stage in local theater productions, doing freelance work for The Coastal Star, reading a good book while snuggled up with my cat Matilda, and, of course, spending as much time as possible at the beach.

Started: 2012
After working 19 years as a dormitory parent, 10 years as a student advisor, and 14 years in the Development Office at a boarding school in Massachusetts, I find myself at GSS. I love working in the school environment and seeing the students excited to be at school. I am fortunate to have a family of two daughters, four grandchildren (one who is currently a student at the boarding school), and a very supportive husband.

Started: 2014
I was born in Romania, migrated in 1984, and settled in Florida in 1996. I have been blessed to be a part of the Gulf Stream School family since 2014. My day is filled with calculations and numbers, so it’s nice to work on such a beautiful campus where I can look out and see the kids enjoy their days learning and playing sports. Recently, I was asked to help in the classroom and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I am a wife and a mother of two wonderful children, both of whom attend GSS. Off-campus, we enjoy spending time together, walking our community, and discovering new places in Florida to explore.

Started: 1995
Born in Mt. Kisco, NY, I moved to Florida in 1981 where I continued to work at IBM Boca Raton for 26 years. When IBM moved to North Carolina, I was fortunate enough to be hired by Gulf Stream School in 1995. I love interacting with the children, parents, alumni, and past parents. My daughter attended GSS for middle school and has wonderful memories. I love traveling to California, New York, and Boston to visit family and friends. My greatest joy is spending time with my three grandsons and soon to be four grandsons!

Started: 2014
I am a mother to three and grandmother to one. I have been teaching reading for 20 years in Massachusetts and Florida. Working with my students every day keeps me happy and feeling challenged. I am lucky to have found such a wonderful family school! When school is out, I love to spend my free time running, playing tennis and golf, or reading at the beach. Summers are family time for me on Cape Cod.

Started: 2020
I am originally from New Jersey. I grew up playing “school” and would pretend I was the teacher. I loved making tests, worksheets, and report cards. My entire professional career has been in education, first as a classroom teacher, moving to administration, admissions, and learning support. One of the best things that has happened to me since moving to Florida two years ago was becoming a part of the Gulf Stream School community. I love my position as a learning specialist, working closely with wonderful students and faculty members. Nothing, other than my own children, has given me as much joy as helping kids find success. What could be better than doing just that in sunny Florida at Gulf Stream School? Nothing comes to mind.

Started: 2021
Rodrigo Serrano holds degrees from the Universidad Pontificia Javeriana and NOVA Southeastern University in Classical Guitar and Psychology, respectively. He has also completed university programs in Education, Economics, and, as former active-duty Navy, American Military University. Rodrigo is fluent in English, Spanish, and German and also speaks conversational Italian and French.