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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
Student Wellness Coordinator
Myriam Bernal
Dean of Students/
Second and Third Grade
mbernal@oracademy.org
B.S., Barry University
Katherine Bustamante
Kindergarten and First Grade
After School Care Coordinator
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
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 Teaching Assistant
meid@oracademy.org
B.S., Winona State University
Nicky Laak
Middle School English
Library
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
Selena Lozoya
Kindergarten and First Grade
Teacher's Assistant
slozoya@oracademy.org
Fernando Labat
Spanish
flabat@oracademy.org
B.A., Florida International 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
After School Care Coordinator
dmartinez@oracademy.org
Anelise McChesney
Fourth and Fifth Grade
amcchesney@oracademy.org
B.S., Florida State University
M.Ed., University of West Florida
Camille Suarez
Second and Third Grade
Teacher's Assistant
csuarez@oracademy.org
B.S. Florida International University
M.S. Nova Southeastern University
Margarita Vallejo
Toddler Program
mvallejo@oracademy.org
B.A., Central Education University
North American Montessori Center
Min Yang
Middle School Math/Science
myang@oracademy.org
B.S., Florida International University
STAFF
Rene Rey
Facilities Manager
rrey@oracademy.org
Katie Hoppmeyer-Stevens (Summersgill CPA)
Business Manager
businessoffice@oracademy.org
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