Rosa Acha/Miriam Garcia

Teaching Experience: Mrs. Acha has worked at Miami Children Hospital as a Speech Language Pathologist in May 1991 to Oct 1996. She has worked for M-DCPS since 1997 as a Speech Language Path. She worked for the Speech Center of Florida and Baptist Hospital.

She likes to travel and sew clothing.

racha@dadeschools.net

Cristina Cruz/A. Alvite/M.Aguilar

Teaching Experience: Cristina Cruz has been teaching ESE autism 3 years. She has been working at K.P.E. since 1998 where she was a pool sub.

She tutors in the afternoons at SMART Educational Services. She enjoys photography and playing sports.

ccruz@dadeschools.net

Maria Garza/ G. Lacayo

Teaching Experience: Teaching over 10 years autistic children, began teaching at Merrick Ed. Center profound students.

Special Interest: Spending time with my family and two children, reading and traveling

mgarza@dadeschools.net

Janet Perez/ L. Alvariñas

Teaching Experience: Janet Perez has been teaching at K.P.E. since the year 2000.

She enjoys working with her Autistic students. She also enjoys spending time with her 4 children, reading and going to the beach.

Teaching Experience:

BS Nova Southeastern University 1987

CSI Program 1974-76

Dade Elementary Math/Reading 1976-77 Chapter One

Hope School of Retardation- 1977-78

KPE- Profound Program, THM Program, Autistic Program

Special Interest: Spending time with my 10 grandchildren (7girls and 3 boys)

jperez@dadeschools.net

J. Cabrera / E. Glover

Elena Ayala/ Moraima Gutierrez / M. Velasquez

esegarra@dadeschools.net

F. Garcia /J. Patterson

Jessica Cortez (Read 180)

Teaching Experience: I earned my bachelors degree in Elementary Education at Carlos Albizu University. This is my first year as a teacher,(which I am proud of my accomplishements) prior to becoming a teacher, I have been working for the school board since 2001. I was the secretary at the main office for 2 years at K.P.E. and a after-school care leader for Key Biscayne Community School and for Eugenia B. Thomas Elementary. Now, I am currently working on my masters degree in TESOL at Carlos Albizu University.

Special Interests: I enjoy traveling all over the world, (backpack through Europe) enjoy hanging out with my close friends, spending time with my family and with my boyfriend. I also like to go bowling, swimming, play tennis and go SHOPPING at Macy*s. I am also a big sports fanatic, especially football and soccer....GO SEMINOLES OF FLORIDA STATE!

jessicacortes@dadeschools.net

Maria Perez / S. Nesbitt

Teaching Experience: Mrs.Perez have taught learning disabilities both inclusion and resource K-5 for 14 years. For the past 4 years she has been teaching Pre-K ESE.

She likes craft shows and dance.

mperez@dadeschools.net

Carla Castineras / C. Jackson / N. Valdes

Maria V. LLantada / A. Fontalvo / A. Randolf

Teacher's Name: Maria Victoria Llantada

Grade: 2nd & 3rd Self-Contained Autistic

Teaching Experience: This is my fourth year teaching children with Autism. I am a Special Olympics coach as well as a tutor at the Family Literacy Center. I have a Master's degree in Special Education and a Specialist degree in Educational Leadership.

Special Interests: Carpe Diem Mllantada@dadeschools.net