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The Academy at Ocean Reef
OUR FACULTY
Teachers at The Academy have many options of where they can choose to work, but they have selected The Academy at Ocean Reef. They have chosen this unique place because they have aspirations to teach and help children reach their full potential in a place where education is a priority. Teachers are not just employees but partners in an educational and life journey.
Jerome Murphy
Head of School
jmurphy@oracademy.org
B.A., Lehigh University
M.A., Sacred Heart University
Jaren Evans
Assistant Head of School,
Curriculum Director, and Director of Student Support Services
jevans@oracademy.org
B.A., North Carolina Central University
M.S., Florida International University
Mackenzie Teut
Business Manager
mteut@oracademy.org
B.A., Cornell College
Jamaica Angelillo
Guidance Counselor
jangelillo@oracademy.org
B.S., University of Central Florida
M.S., Florida Atlantic University
Pam Axley
Fourth and Fifth Grade
paxley@oracademy.org
B.S., University of Georgia
M.A., Walden University
Myriam Bernal
Dean of Students/
Second and Third Grade
mbernal@oracademy.org
B.S., Barry University
Katherine Bustamante
Kindergarten and First Grade
kbustamante@oracademy.org
B.S., Florida International University
Joseph Celmer
Music Education
jcelmer@oracademy.org
B.A., Music Illinois State University
M.A., Music Indiana University
M.A., Music Education Boston University
Christine Dailey
Co-Teacher, Fourth and Fifth Grade
cdailey@oracademy.org
B.S., University of Georgia
M.S., Mercer University
Kellie Diaz
Early Childhood Director
Pre-K
kdiaz@oracademy.org
B.A., Florida International University
Nadia Desjardins
Art Education
ndesjardins@oracademy.org
B.A., Applied Art School
Megan Eid
Physical Education
Library and Media Specialist
meid@oracademy.org
B.S., Winona State University
Evelyn M. Ibanez
Second and Third Grade Teacher's Assistant
eibanez@oracademy.org
B.A., Montclair State College
Nicky Laak
Middle School Social Studies & English
Professional Development Coordinator
nlaak@oracademy.org
B.A., Union Institute and University
M.S., Nova Southeastern University
Amber Leos
Toddler Program
Teacher's Assistant
aleos@oracademy.org
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Selena Lozoya
Kindergarten and First Grade
Teacher's Assistant
slozoya@oracademy.org
Jaime Machado
Spanish
jmachado@oracademy.org
B.A., California Christian University
Jeff Magliola
Educational Technology
Director of Information Technology
jmagliola@oracademy.org
B.S., University of Connecticut
M.A., Pace University
Destiny Martinez
Pre-K Teacher's Assistant
dmartinez@oracademy.org
Michael Rothman
Athletic Coordinator
Middle School Math &
7/8 Science
mrothman@oracademy.org
B.S., Florida International University
M.A., Keiser University
Margarita Vallejo
Toddler Program
mvallejo@oracademy.org
B.A., Central Education University
North American Montessori Center
STAFF
Jonathan Jackson
Facilities Manager
jjackson@oracademy.org
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