Vanessa Handal-Ghenania PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER
Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, in a trilingual family (French, Haitian Creole, and English), learning languages was a “norm” at home. Throughout my youth, we traveled a lot on holidays and lived in different countries such as…
Diana OhinDirector of School Operations and Admissions
Born and raised in Paris and West Africa, more precisely Cote d’Ivoire, I was drawn to work with children at an early age. Planning tea parties and pajama parties at my parents’ house. My mother also adopted a young lady from Sierra Leane and her 2 children, who have become my family…
Juleykis “Julie” Baez English Teacher – Toddlers Spanish Classroom
I was born and raised in the Dominican Republic. I came to New York 7 years ago with no knowledge of English but now I consider myself to be fluent in both English and Spanish. Since I arrived here I have been working really…
Veronica Gillian Forte-Bartee English Teacher – Preschool Spanish Classroom
Born and raised in the beautiful, small, tropical, Caribbean Island of Trinidad and Tobago, northeast of Venezuela. It’s the land of steel pan and soca music. I consider myself a fun, friendly and energetic individual…
Aicha DialloTeacher – Infants Classroom
I am of Malian decent and I’m living in New york for over 23 years.I am the French teacher in the Toddler class. I love teaching through reading, playing and doing other craft activities, I look forward to …
Solanlly ValerioSpanish Teacher- Infant Spanish Clasroom
Hello, my name is Solanlly Valerio. I was born and raised in the Dominican Republic. I am bilingual in English and Spanish. I have been residing in New York for over 15 years now. I am a proud mother of a beautiful baby girl named Zoe. Before …
Takeya EleyEnglish Teacher – Preschool Classroom
I was born and raised here in New York City. I have worked with children professionally for 10 years. I obtained my Bachelors of Science degree in Early Childhood Education. I personally believe all children deserve a great…
Jenny ThenSpanish Teacher – Preschool Spanish Clasroom
I was born and raised in the Dominican Republic. Spanish is my native language. My family and I moved to New York City in the year 1984 …
Christina OrtaSpanish Teacher – Toddlers Classroom
Fun Facts:
- I have a bachelors in Sociology w/ a minor in french
- I’ve been working with children for 4 years
- Things I love: traveling, coffee, food, music…