Leadership

Janine Swearingin
Head of School
Employed Since: 12/4/2023
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education - Southern Illinois University
- Masters - Teaching - National University

Susan Maione
Assistant Head of School
Employed Since: 6/1/2005
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education - Florida Atlantic University
- Masters - Educational Leadership - Barry University
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Lucia Becerra
Preschool Director
Employed Since: 8/1/2023
Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education - Palm Beach Atlantic University

Celeste LaLonde
Assistant Preschool Director
Employed Since: 8/1/2015
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education - Rasmussen College
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Minerva Hillberg
Operations Manager
Employed Since: 8/1/2009
Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts - Business and Finance - Florida Atlantic University
Administrative Support

Kathy Cleveland
Admissions
Employed Since: 12/3/2024
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science - Marketing - University of Central Florida

Diane Pollard
Lunch Coordinator
Employed Since: 8/3/2020
Degrees
- Veteran - United States Air Force
- Associates - Applied Science - Northampton College
- Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene - Northampton College

Melissa Ragan
Media and Communications Specialist
Employed Since: 7/1/2008
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science - Child Development - Florida State University

Natalie Ross
Events and Fundraising Coordinator
Employed Since: 7/1/2025
Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts - Communications - Lee University
Preschool

Egly Bello
Teacher Assistant
Employed Since: 7/1/2020
Degrees
- Certification - Palm Beach State - Early Child Care Training
- Certification - Florida Child Care Professional

Robin Bowling
Teacher, Two Year Olds
Employed Since: 8/1/2018
Degrees
- Certification - Early Child Care Training

Ana Cobas
Teacher, Four Year Olds
Employed Since: 8/1/2021
Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts - Education Studies - American College of Education
- Bachelor of Science - Natural Science - University of ABC (Brazil)
- Master of Education - Natural Science - University of ABC (Brazil)

Alicia Crispim
Teacher, Kindergarten Prep
Employed Since: 12/9/2024
Degrees
- Certified in Early Childcare Education - Bachelors in early edication - Florida Atlantic university

Alexa Hamlin
Teacher, Four Year Olds
Employed Since: 8/1/2024
Degrees
- Associates - Early Childhood Education - Florida State University

Katie Justus
Preschool Receptionist
Employed Since: 8/15/2022
Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts - Finance - Florida Atlantic University

Aurora Leyva
Teacher, Three Year Olds
Employed Since: 8/15/2009
Degrees
- Certification - Florida Child Care Professional

Susan Maffei
Teacher Assistant
Employed Since: 10/5/2005
Degrees
- Certification - Florida Child Care Professional

Leticia Mendoza
Teacher, Three Year Olds
Employed Since: 8/24/2008
Degrees
- Certification - Florida Child Care Professional

Jamie Slattery
Teacher Assistant
Employed Since: 8/1/2023
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science - Kansas State University

Christy Sparks
Teacher, One Year Olds
Employed Since: 8/1/2021
Degrees
- Certification - Early Child Care Training

Yunaira Vega Velez
Teacher, Two Year Olds
Employed Since: 8/1/2019
Degrees
- Certification - Florida Child Care Professional
- Child Development Associate - Credential - Palm Beach State College
Elementary

Maricela Alarcon
Instructional Assistant
Employed Since: 8/23/2023
Degrees
- Associates - Fairleigh Dickinson University

Emily Bogue
Teacher, Second Grade
Employed Since: 8/3/2020
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science - Law - Ovidius University

Lauralyn Chorniewy
Teacher, Fifth Grade
Employed Since: 1/6/2025
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science - Early Childcare and Education - Florida Atlantic University
- Masters - Applied Behavior Analysis - Russel Sage College

Adriana Durham
Teacher, Fifth Grade
Employed Since: 8/1/2023
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science - Business Marketing - University of South Florida
- Bachelor of Science - Business Marketing - University of South Florida

Debbie Gaylord
Teacher, Kindergarten
Employed Since: 8/1/2008
Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education - Florida Atlantic University
- Associate of Arts - Fine Arts - Berkshire Community College

Jessica Guzman
Teacher, Third Grade
Employed Since: 8/1/2025
Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education - Montclair State University

Allison Hill
Instructional Assistant
Employed Since: 8/1/2025
Degrees
- Masters - Social Work - University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

Christy LaCasse
Teacher, Kindergarten
Employed Since: 8/1/2023
Degrees
- Masters - Education - American College of Education
- Bachelor of Arts - Palm Beach Atlantic University
- Masters - Education - American College of Education

Elizabeth McMillan
Teacher, Second Grade
Employed Since: 8/1/2024
Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education -

Jeanelisse Rentas
Teacher, Fourth Grade
Employed Since: 8/1/2025
Degrees
- Masters of Education - Curriculum and Instruction - University of Phoenix

Michelle Stutevoss
Teacher Assistant
Employed Since: 10/24/2011
Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education - Florida Atlantic University

Hannah Taylor
Teacher, Fourth Grade
Employed Since: 8/1/2021
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education - Missouri State University

Michelle Woods
Teacher, First Grade
Employed Since: 8/1/2021
Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education - Florida Atlantic University
Middle School

Jonathan Deyling
Middle School History
Employed Since: 8/1/2014
Degrees
- Masters - Secondary Education - University of Florida
- Bachelor of Arts - History - University of Florida

Adriana Gonzalez
Middle School Math
Employed Since: 8/1/2024
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineer - Universidad America
- Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineer - Universidad America (2005)

Chriss Kloba
Middle School Language Arts
Employed Since: 8/1/2023
Degrees
- Masters - School Counseling - Palm Beach Atlantic University
- Bachelor of Arts - English - Palm Beach Atlantic University

Jacob Pizarro
Middle School Bible
Employed Since: 8/1/2023
Degrees
- Masters - Divinity - Palm Beach Atlantic University
- Bachelor of Science - Ministerial Leadership - Southeastern University
Fine Arts

Stephen Benson
Music and Band
Employed Since: 8/1/2015
Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts - Music Education - Florida State University

Katie Hobbie
Art
Employed Since: 8/1/2025
Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts - Communications - Palm Beach Atlantic

Christina Overton
Choir
Employed Since: 8/1/2025
Degrees
- Masters - Masters in Music - Indiana University
- Masters - Masters degree - Indiana University
- Masters - Masters degree - Indiana University (2011)