Meet our staff
Valeria Oquendo- Founder
Ms. V was born and raised in Puerto Rico. Moved to Florida in 2018. She is a 2023 UCF alumni with an Elementary Teaching Degree. Ms. V's purpose as a CEO and educator is to be considerate, humble, and understanding of everyone's unique abilities to learn. Valeria is known for helping others, not only her students but anyone seeking help or guidance. Her favorite things are: Benji, the outdoors, and family time.
Jessica Leyva - Lead Teacher
Mrs. Leyva's goal is to create a warm, welcoming, and positive classroom environment where everyone feels valued and inspired to do their best every day! She has been an educator for 23 years. Mrs. Leyva has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with an endorsement in Kindergarten with special needs from Shepherdstown University. Mrs.Leyva is originally from Maryland, but has lived in Florida for 16 years now. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys reading, playing board games, sharing the love of Jesus with others, traveling in and out of the U.S., and spending time with her family. She is a wife, a mom to 4 kids, and has an 8-year-old grandson and another on the way.
Sarahi Esquilin- Assistant Teacher ESE
A woman who loves Christ above all things, Wife and Mother, Puerto Rican living in the USA for 12 years. Sarahi loves music, coloring, and reading! She has more than 5 years of experience working with children on the spectrum and encouraging students to fall in love with learning. She faithfully believes that personal and academic development begins at an early age, and she loves being part of that stage in children. Her goal is to see every student committed to reading and grow a sense of patience.
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Bryanis Rodriguez- Front Desk, Office
Bry is proud to be Puerto Rican. She is a simple, caring person who enjoys helping others and always strives to grow personally and professionally.
In her free time, Bry loves to sing, spend time with her loved ones, and enjoy a good cup of coffee.
Her goal in life is simple: to continue growing both personally and professionally and to help others as much as she can. She believes that even small acts of kindness and support can make a big impact.