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MEET OUR TEAM

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MISS AVE MARIA

Director

Ave Maria is an incredible director that works with every family with the same attention and care as her own. She is originally from New Jersey. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Education and has immense experience as a registered behavioral technician.

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MISS LARISSA

Assistant Director

Larissa has a Bachelor's Degree in Education and has been part of the leadership team for 15 years. She taught VPK for 4 years with us after teaching Kindergarten at the Palm Beach County School District. Larissa speaks Spanish in addition to English.

MISS HALL

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Kindergarten Teacher

Miss Hall has been our Elementary Kindergarten Teacher at the School for 3 years and was our VPK teacher for over 10 years before that. She is an incredible part our our school and brings an immense level of dedication to each child's needs and skill set.

MISS MONICA

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VPK Teacher

Monica has been teaching VPK at the School for 10 years and holds her Certified Staff Credential.  She has taken numerous college courses in Early Childhood Education. Monica speaks Spanish in addition to English.

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MRS STRAIGHT

Academic Director

Michelle has been on our leadership team  for over 5 years. She comes with over 20 years of experience working in Elementary School Education teaching, mentoring, and coaching.  She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and works individually with all teachers to align and guide curriculum. 

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MISS YARIXA

Office Assistant

Miss Yarixa wears many hats at LDR Academy. You may likely talk to her when you call our school, or see her at our front desk or possibly in a room to help with bathroom breaks. She speaks Spanish and English. 

MISS GISSELLE

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VPK Teacher

Gisselle has taught VPK at the school and has her Certified Staff Credential.  She has taken numerous college courses in Early Childhood Education.  Gisselle speaks Spanish in addition to English.

MS. GARCIA

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1st & 2nd Grade Teacher

Miss Garcia has her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and has been teaching at our school for several years. She is fluent in Spanish and English.

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MISS ELAINE

3's Teacher

Miss Elaine joins us for the 2024/2025 school year. She is an incredibly kind and loving teacher that will make your little one feel empowered to explore, create and ask questions from what they are learning everyday in the classroom. 

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MISS MARIA

2's & 3's Teacher

Maria has over 10 years of Early Education experience. She will make your child feel so loved. She speaks Spanish & English.

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MISS MIMI

VPK Teacher

Miss Mimi has her Associates Degree as well as over 10+ years of experience in Early Education. She speaks English, Creole and Spanish. She has our VPK teacher for many years and we couldn't be happier to have her. 

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MISS ELKYS

2's Teacher

Elkys holds her Certified Staff Credential.  She is a wonderful part of the LDR team and holds immense knowledge in a Early Education. 

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