Adriana Sandoval-  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

WWW.SOLUNAART.COM

Description:  Adriana has more than 15 years of experience as an artist.  She and Her husband own their Decorative Fine Art Company named Soluna.  Her specialty has been teaching Art and Yoga to children tfor he last 10 years; Adriana has traveled round the world working in ecological projects, studied different types of art and learning various  Yoga techniques which have complemented  her creativity for her workshops.  Her classes combine imagination, creativity, music, colors and textures. 

Beatrice Koubi- This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Beatric Koubi is from Switzerland and is a homeschooling mom of four. She will be teaching hand sewing and "Tricks for Kids." Beatrice has taught knitting, hand sewing and German at PACE Miami (enrichment classes) for several years. She has used knitting and hand sewing with her patients at Jackson Memorial Hospital for several years. She has been a student of Alvin Goodman, founder and teacher at Pinecrest Magic Club for several years. Kids sometimes feel that the magic is in the gadget, therefore I will also use inexpensive prefabricated gadgets in my class.”

 

Becky Plotner- This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Becky Plotner has a bachelor’s degree in communications and graduated cum laude from Ohio University in 1993.  She has successfully started, owned and operated a people based business with over 18 full time employees and 1,200 clients.  She is a well-known author of three books published on the topic of Miami Beach.  Currently, she is the Managing Editor of The Savvy Times news magazine and is frequently asked to to speak before the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, The Historical Association of Miami Beach and the National Tour Guide Association.  Becky is also a homeschool mom of two boys.

Chris Stormont- This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

www.stormontkingschess.com

I have been teaching chess since 1991, a USCF Certified Local Tournament Director, and was Featured in the Neighbors section of the Miami Herald.  I currently teach at P.A.C.E. & P.A.T.H. Homeschool Groups, Pinecrest Elementary, Kenwood K-8 Center, REM Learning Center, and Conduct a weekly Chess Club.  Please check out the website at www.stormontkingschess.com.

 

Cynthia Chico- This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

I have been teaching health and wellness related classes and programs for over 15 years in settings as private, hospital and most recent at Miami Dade College.  I graduated with a master of science in health education from Florida International University and I am a certified Physical Activity in Public Health Specialist ACSM/NSPAPPH (PAPHS) through the American College of Sports Medicine.

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Dee Deringer Piquette– This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Dee Deringer Piquette has over 34 years of experience creating theater classes and teaching dance & gymnastics, designing costumes; choreographing, dancing, and acting in various stage productions. Ms. Piquette has her BFA in Music, Dance and Theater from Florida State University.  She is a member of the Theater League of South Florida, Florida Dance Association, Dance Educators of Florida Association and a founding member of Pelican Playhouse, Inc.

Delores Ward– This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Delores Ward, RN: A North Miami native educated in South Florida at BCC and FIU for nursing and MDCC for early education. Currently, homeschools two boys, Kevin and Sean Michael; and, continues to work as a nurse at Miami Jewish Home and Hospital for the`Aged. Has had experience educating young minds about their health and wellness while employed as a school health nurse through Miami Dade County Health Dept.

Dori Larea– This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

www.mindlabsf.com

Mr. Dori Larea holds an M.A. degree in Educational Management and Leadership from the University of Tel Aviv in Israel and undergraduate studies in Mass Communication and Political Science. His professional specialization is in the field of educational research. For two years he has worked as a researcher in the Israeli Department of Educational Innovation and Experiment while completing his M.A. thesis on Educational Change in the 21st century. Dori Larea has 6 years of experience in management as a commander and a captain of various combat units in IDF. Dori Larea is the Founder of Mind Lab South Florida. His vision is to develop a culture of thinking through games. Upon his arrival to the United States, less than two years ago, Mr. Larea has successfully implemented Mind Lab in over 50 schools in South Florida. Additionally he has brought to its selection for the 2007 Florida K-12 Conference for "Relevant Education for Real Life Experiences" as one of the best 50 practices in Florida's schools to improve Scholastic achievements.

Ernesto Guerrero– This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Ernesto Guerrero began studying piano at the age of 10 and later continued expanding his musical knowledge by learning guitar at the age of 13. He continued practicing and participating in the church worship team and after graduating High School he attended a Music School in Mexico for 3 years where he expanded his knowledge in Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass, Orchestra Direction, Music Production and Song Writing. Currently he serves at Miami Baptist Church as the Band/Choir Director and as a Musical Arranger for different Recording Studios.

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Dujon Chang- This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Trina Quijano – This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Head coach Trina Quijano teaches children of all ages acrobatics, cheerleading, dance, gymnastics and break dancing. For 11 years Trina was a recreational and competitive gymnast and also competed for Miami-Dade Community College in both gymnastics and cheerleading. Trina is KAT certified, Safety certified, and is a USAG and AAU member. Trina has been a professional instructor for both dance and gymnastics for over 14 years coaching at various locations.  Trina has attended Dance workshop in World Disney World.  Her training for 12 years is in Jazz, ballet, tap, hip hop, modern and broadway. She has choreographed for Walt Disney Magic Music Days Performace, FIU July 4th Half Time Show, and several different parades.

Katie Gonzalez- This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Luz Marina Rogers– This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

I am a Florida State Certified Spanish Educator for Tic-Talk Spanish programs in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties.  For the past 33 years, I have been an Early Childhood educator, and, during the last 15 years, I have taught and privately tutored Spanish lessons for Early Childhood and Elementary school students.  I am now involved in a new and successful approach to children’s Spanish language learning.

Maureen Harris– This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

http://sites.google.com/site/homecriticalthinkingclass/

Maureen has a B.S. in Mathematics.  She previously worked as a substitute teacher for Miami Dade County Schools.  Maureen is a homeschooling mother of two.  She is currently homeschooling middle school and high school level.  She has been part of HOME for 3 years.  

Michele Rothkopf–

Michele Rothkopf is a licensed teacher who taught 5th and 6th grade Writing and Literature for 10 years at Gulliver Academy in Coral Gables.  She is also a certified life coach.  Most importantly, however, she is a mom who loves homeschooling her 10-year-old son Adam.  She directed Adam's first play in 2008, and is hugely excited for the opportunity to direct this sequel!

Michele Rothkopf–

Michele Rothkopf is a licensed teacher who taught 5th and 6th grade Writing and Literature for 10 years at Gulliver Academy in Coral Gables.  She is also a certified life coach.  Most importantly, however, she is a mom who loves homeschooling her 10-year-old son Adam.  She directed Adam's first play in 2008, and is hugely excited for the opportunity to direct this sequel!

Mind Lab Instructor: Ella Avni–Levi

I was born in Israel in an argentinian family and studied music in Paris, where I got my teaching and playing diplomas.
During this period, I have worked as an hebrew and music teacher, with adults and children of all ages, in several institutions in Paris (Ecole Juive Moderne, Hebrew National Center, Mouvement Juif Libéral de France, Collège Lycée ENIO Georges Leven ect)
I have been living in Miami for six months, following my husband's relocation by his company.
I am looking forward to working in your school and to discovering your organization.

Mirjana Petrovic- This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

www.piano-voice-lessons.com

Mirjana Petrovic has studied music in Elementary Music  School (6 years), Music High School, and Music Academy in Belgrade, Serbia. 

She has completed her master's degree in Music Composition at Florida International University  in Miami.

Her musical background is thorough, since she was trained in many musical disciplines. Some of them are Piano, Voice, Music Theory, Solfege, Harmony, Counterpoint, Form and Music Analysis, Music History, Ethnomusicology, Conducting...

 

 

Sheirley Tobias–

Sheirley Tobias has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Florida International University.  Within this field She has earned many certifications such as: Child Therapist, Mental health Counselor, Social Network Achievement Researcher and Breastfeeding Counselor .  Among these Achievements, Her most accomplished has been the education of her daughter and since 1999 and now her son.  Sheirley fell in love with Sign Language during her daughter’s Infancy and has been passionate about the language ever since.  She has taken some courses from the deaf community at New Birth Baptist church and also serve as a teacher‘s assistant.  Sign language was the first unspoken language for both of her children.