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/
Middle School English
jevans@oracademy.org
B.A., North Carolina Central University
M.S., Florida International University
Marnie Buchsbaum
Business Manager
mbuchsbaum@oracademy.org
B.A., Oswego State University
Meg Ryan
Guidance Counselor
mryan@oracademy.org
B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University
M.S., Monmouth University
Myriam Bernal
Dean of Students/
Second and Third Grade
mbernal@oracademy.org
B.S., Barry University
Christine Burdette
Fourth and Fifth Grade Teacher's Assistant
cburdette@oracademy.org
A.A., Miami Dade College
Katherine Bustamante
Kindergarten and First Grade
kbustamante@oracademy.org
B.S., Florida International University
Kellie Diaz
Early Childhood Director
PreK3/PreK4
kdiaz@oracademy.org
B.A., 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
Evelyn M. Ibanez
Second and Third Grade Teacher's Assistant
eibanez@oracademy.org
B.A., Montclair State College
Nicky Laak
Middle School Social Studies
Library & Media Specialist
nlaak@oracademy.org
B.A., Union Institute and University
M.S., Nova Southeastern University
Jeff Magliola
Educational Technology
Director of Information Technology
jmagliola@oracademy.org
B.S., University of Connecticut
M.A., Pace University
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Jessamy Mathieson
Fourth and Fifth Grade
jmathieson@oracademy.org
B.A., Florida International University
M.S., Barry University
Kristen McHugh
Professional Development Coordinator
Middle School Math and Science
kmchugh@oracademy.org
B.A., University of Florida
M.A., University of Florida
Valerie Robles
Toddler
Teacher's Assistant
vrobles@oracademy.org
Amanda Rufin
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher's Assistant
arufin@oracademy.org
A.A., Miami Dade College
Hope Sperling
Art Education
hsperling@oracademy.org
B.S., St. Thomas Aquinas
A.S., SUNY College
Margarita Vallejo
Toddler Program
mvallejo@oracademy.org
B.A., Central Education University
North American Montessori Center
STAFF
Juan Suri
Facilities Manager
jsuri@oracademy.org
