This is my first year at Gulf Stream School teaching the one-year-olds, but my third year at the Delray Beach location which was formerly St. Joseph’s School. I bring over 20 years of experience in early childhood education to Gulf Stream School. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Educational Policies and Community Studies from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee and have experience working in public schools, private schools and charter schools. I enjoy learning and practicing different languages such as Spanish, and I am very new to learning Portuguese and Arabic. I have three children ages 19, 16, and 12. My oldest is a sophomore at FIU and the other two are homeschooled through online public school. I enjoy seeing the growth in language of the littlest ones at Gulf Stream School as they grow through the school year. Fun fact about me, I have been taking the Brazilian martial arts, Capoeira, with my youngest daughter since January 2024.

I recently graduated from the University of Florida, where I received my Bachelor’s of Science degree in Public Relations with an outside study in Psychology. I am currently continuing my education with the hopes of receiving a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. During my time at Gulf Stream School, I have had the joy of working with the baby Stingrays in the one-year-old room. My daily goal with my students is to inspire them to learn through interactive play, because there is always a learning opportunity when you are a one-year-old! I also demonstrate love and encouragement, with the intention of fostering a positive social environment for the children. On a personal note, I was born and raised in Palm Beach County and am excited to be giving back to the community I grew up in.

I have been working with pre-primary children for three years. This is my first year at Gulf Stream School and I was previously a Spanish Lead Teacher for two-year-olds at Bright Horizons. I was born and raised here in Boca Raton, Florida. I love the beach and my favorite color is pink! I am very family-oriented and was raised in a Mexican-American household, making Spanish my first language. I am currently working on my degree in Early Childhood Education, and will graduate in December, 2024. Every one of my students holds a special place in my heart and I am so excited to teach future generations.

I am originally from Peru where I worked as a child psychologist for five years. I came to the United States 22 years ago and studied at college in order to continue working with children. I obtained the Child Development Association (CDA) and more credentials in Conscious Discipline. I ​​have been working with children from ages one to five for 20 years. It is a profession that I like. I have been working with children since I was 18 years old. I have two children of my own, a 13-year-old boy and a 9-year-old girl. I really like traveling with my family, relaxing, and doing arts and crafts, and I still continue studying and updating myself about teaching children.

A native of New Jersey, I graduated from Rutgers University with a degree in Psychology and two teaching certificates. With a love for young children, I began my teaching career in the area of Early Childhood Education. After raising three daughters, I returned to the workforce, teaching special needs preschoolers in an integrated Pre-K program. I moved to Maryland 12 years ago when my youngest daughter attended Towson University and I worked in a Christian preschool program. Due to a high need for Special Education teachers, I was recruited by the public schools as a Middle School Resource Teacher to work with groups of learning-disabled sixth graders. Following my daughter once again, I recently moved to Florida where I intend to enjoy warm weather activities year-round. I am very excited to return to working with the youngest population as they have always provided me with laughter and pure joy.

After growing up in New York and graduating from college with a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, I moved to sunny Florida. I have been down here ever since and raised my three children in Boynton Beach. My passion is teaching young children through play, creativity, and hands-on activity. I have had many experiences as a lead teacher for children ages 18 months to five years old.  I just adore the connections I make with each child, and I enjoy bringing out the unique and special qualities within each of them.

Gulf Stream School holds a very special place in my heart. Before having my two amazing boys (Carter, 17 and Cole, 13), I taught Kindergarten at GSS. Little ones have always been a passion of mine and I knew that, when my boys were older, I wanted to return to the Little School by the Sea! In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, traveling, fishing, going to the beach, and spending time with Carter and Cole. I am very grateful and excited to be a part of the DBC team. 

I was born in Boca Raton and have a special connection with the Delray Beach Campus, as I attended preschool here in 1998 (when it was  known as the Oak School). It feels like a full circle moment for me getting to teach Pre-K3 at my alma mater. After preschool, my family moved to a small town in Upper Austria where I lived until I went to college at Florida Atlantic University. In my free time, I love to spend quality time with my boyfriend Teddy, travel overseas, try new restaurants, and go shopping. Two fun facts about me: I’m a good skier and I can also drive a stick shift car.

I am a rare Florida native. I was born in Sarasota and grew up in Royal Palm Beach. I graduated from Southeastern University with a Sports and Recreation Management Degree in 2009 and then moved to England to play soccer for five years. After moving back to Delray Beach, I met and married my husband, Geoff, and together we have 2 boys – Hendrix and Pierce – who both attend GSS. I love working as an Assistant Teacher in the three-year-old classroom at the Delray Beach Campus. In my free time I am soaking in the sunshine at the beach with my family.

I grew up in the Republic of Georgia and after graduating from high school I knew I wanted a new adventure. I moved to America four years ago and spent some time in New York before moving to South Florida. In my free time, I take care of my dog, Bubbles. Also, I love traveling and visiting my family when I can. I’m very happy to be part of the Gulf Stream School community.