Administration & Leadership Team

Nicole Spadaro
Lower School Principal
Employed Since: 12/17/2014
Degrees
- BS Education with Reading Endorsement - Dowling College (2003)
- MS Curriculum & Instruction - Walden University (2006)

Heather Cohen
Director of Campus Operations
Employed Since: 4/24/2008
Degrees
- BA Elementary Education - Florida Atlantic University (2003)
- M. Ed Leadership - American College of Education (2019)

Olivia Motisi
Preschool Director
Employed Since: 4/23/2015
Degrees
- AA Education - Indian River State College
- BS Human Services - Indian River State College

Kelly McLaughlin
Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Employed Since: 6/1/2015
Degrees
- Post-graduate - Master's of Education in Literacy -
- BS Elementary Education - Florida Gulf Coast University (2005)

Brittany Dekker
Director of Student Advocacy
Employed Since: 7/24/2020
Degrees
- BS Psychology Degree - Psychology/Minor Educational Studies - University of Florida (2020)
Administrative Support Staff
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Kimberly Grassley
HR Facilitator
Employed Since: 10/11/2019
Degrees
- BS Degree - Criminal Justice - SUNY Brockport (2004)

Rose Correia
Registrar
Employed Since: 3/4/2016
Degrees
- B.A.S. Organizational Management in Progress - Indian River State College
- AA Elementary Education - University of Phoenix (2010)

Yara Hirsch
Facilities/Technology Coordinator
Employed Since: 2/5/2019
Degrees
- CDA in progress -
- High school -

Konstantina Piccirillo
Behavior Interventionist
Employed Since: 10/15/2018
Degrees
- BS Criminal Justice -

Roseann Sullivan
Elementary Office Coordinator
Employed Since: 4/13/2010
Degrees
- BS Early Childhood Education - Ashford University (2018)

Juli Carbonell
Preschool Office Coordinator
Employed Since: 6/18/2008
Degrees
- FCCPC - (2008)
- BS Early Childhood Education - Phoenix University (2020)

Kristine Drucker
Creative Arts/Office Coordinator
Employed Since: 8/25/2008
Degrees
- Florida EC Staff & Director Credentials - (2000)
Academic Support Staff

Kristen Elliott
ESE Specialist
Employed Since: 8/1/2023
Degrees
- BS Degree - Exceptional Student Education -

Erika Hatfield
Academic Support Specialist
Employed Since: 2/19/2015
Degrees
- BS Secondary Education - Hyles-Anderson College (2000)
Elementary Faculty & Staff
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- Marissa Vander Ploeg-Oliveira
- Hayley Walters
- Sharlenna Johnson
- Elizabeth De Deus
- Deyaneira Robinette
- Skye Leone
- Amber Lombardo
- Carolina Gonzalez
- Virna Seeley
- Brandy Smith
- Meghan Lockhart
- Braelie Slandzicki
- Eddie Santiago
- Kim Gusrang
- Keila Cordero
- Scott Slandzicki
- Elizabeth Turner
- Ashley Cimino
- Sally Yarbrough
- Alexis Reed
- Adriana Rincon
- Alison Fowler Russo
- Natalia Correa
- Megan Dowling
- Erica Hirschkorn
- Shelby Goodall
- Michele Watson
- Logan Poschmann

Marissa Vander Ploeg-Oliveira
Kindergarten Teacher
Employed Since: 6/3/2024
Degrees
- Bachelor's of Psychology - University of Florida

Hayley Walters
Kindergarten Teacher
Employed Since: 5/17/2021
Degrees
- BS Degree - Elementary Education -

Sharlenna Johnson
Kindergarten Teacher
Employed Since: 10/14/2015
Degrees
- BS Education - Florida Atlantic University (2012)

Elizabeth De Deus
First Grade Teacher
Employed Since: 8/1/2021
Degrees
- BS Degree - Elementary Education K-6 -
- Minor - Business Administration -

Deyaneira Robinette
First Grade Teacher
Employed Since: 6/4/2024
Degrees
- BS in Criminal Justice - Indian River State College (2018)

Skye Leone
First Grade Teacher
Employed Since: 6/4/2024
Degrees
- BA in K-6 Education - Palm Beach Atlantic University (2020)

Amber Lombardo
Second Grade Teacher
Employed Since: 12/4/2019
Degrees
- AS Early Childhood Education -

Carolina Gonzalez
Second Grade Teacher
Employed Since: 8/1/2024
Degrees
- College - Bachelor's of Arts in Psychology - Southern New Hampshire University (2023)

Virna Seeley
Second Grade Teacher
Employed Since: 9/17/2024
Degrees
- BS in Elementary Education - Iona College (2000)

Meghan Lockhart
Third Grade Teacher
Employed Since: 7/8/2019
Degrees
- BS Elementary Education - Florida Atlantic University (2011)

Eddie Santiago
Fourth Grade Science/Social Studies Teacher
Employed Since: 5/12/2021
Degrees
- BA in elementary education -

Kim Gusrang
Fourth Grade Math Teacher
Employed Since: 1/5/2006
Degrees
- BA Communications - Rutgers University (1983)

Keila Cordero
Fourth Grade ELA Teacher
Employed Since: 8/1/2024
Degrees
- BA in Elementary Education - Indian River State College (2023)

Scott Slandzicki
Fifth Grade Math
Employed Since: 1/6/2025
Degrees
- BS Degree - Bachelor of Science - The University of Michigan (2005)

Elizabeth Turner
Fifth Grade Science/Social Studies Teacher
Employed Since: 8/2/2023
Degrees
- College - BA Human services -

Ashley Cimino
Fifth Grade ELA Teacher
Employed Since: 8/1/2022
Degrees
- BS Degree - Elementary Educatoin K-6 -

Sally Yarbrough
Librarian
Employed Since: 2/29/2016
Degrees
- BS Interior Deisgn - University of Georgia (1979)

Alison Fowler Russo
Music/Performing Arts Coordinator
Employed Since: 7/30/2024

Shelby Goodall
First Grade Assistant
Employed Since: 9/12/2023
Degrees
- Registered Behavioral Technician -
Preschool Faculty & Staff

Kim Vardavas
VPK Teacher
Employed Since: 10/17/2023
Degrees
- B.A - B.A. in Criminal Justice Studies - Kent State University
- Staff Credentials -

Esther Cruz
Bridge Teacher
Employed Since: 8/1/2024
Degrees
- AA of Science in Early Childhood Education - Capital Community College (2010)
- BA in Psychology - Bay Path University (2020)

Ashley Holford
Three-Year-Old Teacher
Employed Since: 5/12/2022
Degrees
- BS in elementary education -

Jennifer German
VPK Teacher Assistant
Employed Since: 4/18/2022

Mary Helen Goncalves Dos Santos
Threes Teacher Assistant
Employed Since: 2/10/2025
Degrees
- Bachelor of General Studies - Florida Atlantic University (2024)

Vita Bonilla
Cultural Enrichment Assistant
Employed Since: 8/30/2023

Emma Golden
Cultural Enrichment Assistant
Employed Since: 8/30/2023
Degrees
- Bachelors - Digital Media -
- CDA -
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Jessica Fingal
Cultural Enrichment Assistant
Employed Since: 3/14/2024
Executive Team
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Sarah Wilson Hyde
Head of Schools
Employed Since: 11/2/2006
Degrees
- BS Middle School Education - Indian River State College (2011)
- MS Early Childhood Administration - Walden University (2013)

Ginger Booth
Director of Finance and HR
Employed Since: 6/5/2006
Degrees
- BS Human Services - Indian River State College (2016)
- MBA Business Administration - Florida Atlantic University (2019)
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Alexander, Kalia | Extended Care Assistant | ||
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Allen, Cody | Art/Computer Teacher | ||
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Ambrose, Crystal | Floating Substitute | ||
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Aprea-Seeley, Virna | Second Grade Teacher | ||
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Bonilla, Vita | Cultural Enrichment Assistant | ||
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Booth, Ginger | Director of Finance and HR | ||
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Brown, Seron | Band Teacher | ||
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Brown, Serona | Assistant Director of Development | ||
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Cantalupo, Lori | Clinic Coordinator | ||
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Carbonell, Juli | Preschool Office Coordinator | ||
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Cifuentes, Karina | Dean and Spanish Teacher | ||
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Cimino, Ashley | Fifth Grade ELA Teacher | ||
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Cohen, Heather | Director of Campus Operations | ||
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Cordero, Keila | Fourth Grade ELA Teacher | ||
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Correa, Corinne | Middle School ELA Teacher | ||
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Correa, Natalia | PE Coordinator | ||
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Correia, Rose | Registrar | ||
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Cruz, Esther | Bridge Teacher | ||
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De Deus, Elizabeth | First Grade Teacher | ||
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Dekker, Brittany | Director of Student Advocacy | ||
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Dowling, Megan | School Assistant | ||
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Drucker, Kristine | Creative Arts/Office Coordinator | ||
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Elliott, Kristen | ESE Specialist | ||
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Fernandez Gomez, Fernanda | School Assistant | ||
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Fingal, Jessica | Cultural Enrichment Assistant | ||
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Fowler Russo, Alison | Music/Performing Arts Coordinator | ||
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German, Jennifer | VPK Teacher Assistant | ||
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Giudice, Adrienne | School Assistant | ||
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Golden, Emma | Cultural Enrichment Assistant | ||
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Goncalves Dos Santos, Mary Helen | Threes Teacher Assistant | ||
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Gonzalez, Carolina | Second Grade Teacher | ||
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Goodall, Shelby | First Grade Assistant | ||
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Goss, Neil | Middle School Social Studies Teacher | ||
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Grassley, Kimberly | HR Facilitator | ||
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Gusrang, Kim | Fourth Grade Math Teacher | ||
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Hatfield, Erika | Academic Support Specialist | ||
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Hayes, Emily | Communications Coordinator | ||
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Hernandez, Heather | Middle School Science Teacher | ||
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Hirsch, Yara | Facilities/Technology Coordinator | ||
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Hirschkorn, Erica | Kindergarten Assistant | ||
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Holford, Ashley | Three-Year-Old Teacher | ||
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Irving, Jamila | Cultural Enrichment Lead | ||
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Johnson, Sharlenna | Kindergarten Teacher | ||
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Kirkwood, Amanda | Office Coordinator | ||
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Kleis, Kelli | 9th Grade Biology & ELA Teacher/Upper School Academic Support Specialist | ||
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LaSasso, Nichole | Middle School Math Teacher | ||
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Leone, Skye | First Grade Teacher | ||
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Lockhart, Meghan | Third Grade Teacher | ||
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Lombardo, Amber | Second Grade Teacher | ||
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McCann, Christine | |||
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McLaughlin, Kelly | Director of Curriculum & Instruction | ||
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Mendoza, Catarina | Academic Support Coordinator | ||
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Meneses, Luis | School Custodian | ||
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Minogue, William | Deputy | ||
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Motisi, Olivia | Preschool Director | ||
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Mucciolo, Emma | VPK Teacher Assistant | ||
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Negron-Jeune, Eliza | Bridge Teacher Assistant | ||
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Nieves, Eddie | Middle School Bible Teacher | ||
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Parnofiello, Arlene | Floating Substitute | ||
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PGA Kitchen, Sunlight | |||
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Piccirillo, Konstantina | Behavior Interventionist | ||
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Pierre, Paul | Christian Development Administrator | ||
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Pierre, Paul | Dean of Students & Staff/Athletic Director | ||
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Poschmann, Logan | Fourth & Fifth Grade Assistant | ||
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Prosch, Alaina | Facilities Assistant | ||
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Reed, Alexis | Computer Science Coordinator | ||
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Reed, Jary | Biblical Worldview Integrator | ||
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Reeser, Alexandrea | Academic Support Coordinator | ||
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Rincon, Adriana | Spanish Coordinator | ||
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Robinette, Deyaneira | First Grade Teacher | ||
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Rockwell, Kim | School Assistant | ||
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Rockwell, Mark | Gardening/Woodshop Teacher | ||
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Saintphard, Angie | VPK Teacher | ||
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Santiago, Eddie | Fourth Grade Science/Social Studies Teacher | ||
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Schulte, Valerie | School Assistant | ||
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Seay, Tameka | Cultural Enrichment Lead | ||
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Seeley, Virna | Second Grade Teacher | ||
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Sellnow, Korinne | Academic Support Coordinator | ||
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Slandzicki, Braelie | Third Grade Teacher | ||
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Slandzicki, Scott | Fifth Grade Math | ||
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Slattery, Delaney | Student Advocacy Coordinator | ||
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SLW Kitchen, Sunlight | |||
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Smith, Brandy | Third Grade Teacher | ||
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Sosa, Yazmin | School Assistant | ||
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Spadaro, Nicole | Lower School Principal | ||
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Sullivan, Roseann | Elementary Office Coordinator | ||
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Turner, Elizabeth | Fifth Grade Science/Social Studies Teacher | ||
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Vajanyi, Kelly | Cultural Enrichment Coordinator | ||
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Vander Ploeg, Rachel | School Assistant | ||
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Vander Ploeg-Oliveira, Marissa | Kindergarten Teacher | ||
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Vardavas, Kim | VPK Teacher | ||
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Walters, Hayley | Kindergarten Teacher | ||
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Watson, Michele | Third Grade Assistant | ||
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Wetherald, Raynell | Upper School Principal | ||
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Williams, Victoria | Cultural Enrichment Assistant | ||
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Wilson, Riley | PE Coordinator | ||
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Wilson Hyde, Sarah | Head of Schools | ||
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Yarbrough, Sally | Librarian |