The Palma Sola Early Learning Staff

I have 19 plus years working in various areas of early childhood. I continue to pursue my education. I have found passion with the Toddler One age group. It is a pleasure to be the children's first educator. I'm a mom of three children. 

I have 20 years' experience working with children. I'm passionate about toddlers. I love their energy. I enjoy helping them discover new things and helping them grow. I have earned a specialized diploma in ECE for children with disabilities. I enjoy spending time with my family at the beach and fishing.

I started teaching preschool at my church before being employed at Palma Sola Academy. Working with the threes gives me great joy seeing the growth throughout the year. I'm currently continuing my education in Early Childhood Education. In my spare time, I enjoy baking, art, and music. I have four children.

I have eight years' experience in three different states. I have incredible memories from each one. I've taught two-year-olds through five-year-olds and have led after-school programs for school-age children. I'm currently the T4 Teacher and love seeing the bright smiling faces of my students as they enter our school, ready to explore the world around us!

I received a M.S. in Education from Eastern Illinois University. I've been teaching for over 20 years, eleven of them in preschool. I get great pleasure being a part of the children's learning and growth. My goal is to have the children reach their furthest potential before entering kindergarten. I'm a mom to four children. 

While raising my children, I ran a licensed daycare out of my home in Michigan. Once my children were in school, I was employed at our local Head Start. I pursued my education in Early Childhood. I began teaching in 1995 and eventually was promoted to Director. My husband and I moved to Florida once the children were in college. I've been employed at Palma Sola Academy since 2009. My goal is to provide a safe, warm, loving educational environment for our children. It gives me great joy to see the children's growth during their time with us. It is an honor to have the families entrust us with their children and be so supportive of our academy.