FACULTY

TRANSFORMING TEACHING & LEARNING

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Kindergarten Teacher
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First Grade Teacher

Christian Garcia

Christian is an assistant teacher at The Foundations School. He is an online student at Grand Canyon University, working on his Bachelor's in Elementary Education. He has worked in childcare for 3 years, working in daycare and afterschool programs in New York before moving to Florida.

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Second Grade Teacher

Betzaida Santiago

Betzaida is an educator with 12  years of teaching experience. Before her time at The Foundations School, she taught kindergarten and first grade in Osceola County at Deerwood Elementary and at Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts as a Pre-K and Kindergarten Teacher. She worked for eight years at District U-46 and District 300 as a teacher assistant in Bilingual Education, DUAL Language, ESOL, and ESE classrooms. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Ana G. Mendez System University in Orlando, Florida. She is certified in Elementary Education, English For Speakers Of Other Languages, and World Language - Spanish.

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Third Grade Teacher

Jasmine Sepulveda

Jasmine teaches 3rd grade at The Foundations School. She has taught 3rd grade for six years and kindergarten for 8-9 years. She has a Bachelor’s in General Science and a Master of Science in Elementary Education from Fordham University in New York.

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Fifth Grade Teacher

Melissa Winston

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Assistant Teacher

Aswand Cruickshank 

Aswand is a four-times published author, with a bachelor’s degree in sports management from Stony Brook University. He has spent time as a fitness consultant, college scout, and high school football coach. He continues to be driven by the mission that CCE has to improve the reading levels of the students at CCE.

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Assistant Teacher

Brenda Pierre Louis

Brenda received a bachelor’s degree in social work from Florida Atlantic University. Prior to working at CCE, she gained valuable experience at Brain Balance, a pioneering program designed to address and enhance the neurological development of individuals, particularly children facing developmental challenges. She has a deep-rooted passion for facilitating learning and growth and is honored to bring her expertise and insights to CCE.

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Assistant Teacher

Kierra Estiverne

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Assistant Teacher

Stacy Brown

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Assistant Teacher

Shay Daniel

Shay has worked with kids since she was 14 years old. She has a coaching business where she helps people gain more discipline in their lives. She has a bachelor's degree from Florida Atlantic University in Psychology. She minored in Sociology. She enjoys helping people and students grow to become better. 

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Assistant Teacher

Stephany Derilis-Cherisca