Our faculty is composed of degreed professionals who support the philosophy and strive to carry out the mission of Conchita Espinosa Academy. To contact a faculty member by e-mail, click on his or her name.
ADMINISTRATION
Maribel Zubieta Diaz, Director Emerita
Carol L. Diaz-Zubieta M.S.Ed., Director
Ana Diaz-Zubieta, Ph.D, Conservatory Director, Licensed Psychologist
Cassandra K. Jolliff, M.S. Ed., Principal
Noris Frades, Assistant Principal
Loriana Novoa Ed.D., Educational Advisor
Elisabela A. Valls, Ed.D., M.B.A., Communications Director
Christina Rajo, Technology Coordinator
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE FACULTY
Vivian Martinez, Media Specialist
OFFICE STAFF
Audrey Gonzalez, Registrar
Adrian Izquierdo, Financial Administrator
Jessica Prieto, Administrative Assistant to the Director and Principal
Irene C. Recio, School Secretary
EARLY CHILDHOOD
EARLY CHILDHOOD BUILDING COORDINATOR
Magdalena Diaz
PRE-PRIMARY TEACHERS
Yanilet Diaz
Jannine Rodriguez
Milly Torres
PRE-PRIMARY AIDES
Mercedes Espina
Erika Torres
Eliana Yero
KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS
Carlota Castro, K3
Ann Daniels, K4
KINDERGARTEN AIDES
Mariela Montoya, K3
Magaly Rodriguez, K3
Giovana Vila, K4
LOWER SCHOOL
FIRST GRADE TEACHERS
Jimena Cruz
Jessica Mena
Carola Palacio
SECOND GRADE TEACHERS
Hidalis Estevez
Grisel Llerena
THIRD GRADE TEACHERS
Helen Hernandez
Diane Majors
Maryann Salvat
FOURTH GRADE TEACHERS
Janette Fernandez
Mariajose Jeria
Ana Vizoso
UPPER SCHOOL
FIFTH & SIXTH GRADES
Tiffany Berrios, Social Studies
Veronica Castillo, Science
Jeremy Haas, Composition and Grammar
Fransel Lapica, Math
Rebecca White, Literature
SEVENTH & EIGHTH GRADES
Cindy Cuesta, Math
Angelica Julio, Literature
Joshua Mosca, Science
Jessica Munar, Composition & Grammar
Carmen Santalo, Math
Alejandro Valhuerdi, Social Studies
DREAMS
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Carlos Salvat, Athletic Director
Jonathan Ordinola, P.E. and Recess
Danny Prol, Fitness
MOVEMENT & DANCE
Danella Bedford, Upper School, Dance Masteries
Cristina Masdueño, Early Childhood and Lower School
Kenia Garcia Cabrera, Ph.D., Lower School
Diego Salterini, Upper School
SPANISH
Margarita Menendez (Grades K-1)
Silvia Espinoza-Valls (Grades 2-5)
Emilia Macias (Grades 6-8)
Marisol Moreno (Grades 6-8)
Sergio Fernández, Auxiliar de Conversación
MUSIC
Yirka Ledon, CEA Music Department Head
Ibette Acosta, Upper School, Senior Music Mastery
Norman Milanes, Music Mastery (Winds)
Wendy Ocando, Music Mastery (Strings)
Iliana Raymat, Early Childhood and Lower School, Junior Music Mastery (Winds)
Edgar Sanfeliz, Voice Mastery
Alejandro Sierra, Music Mastery (Brass)
RELIGION
Fabiola Martinez (Grades K3-4)
Gabriela Atienza (Grades 5-8)
THEATER
Alison Elliott
*All arts faculty also serve as faculty at the Conservatory of the Arts.
SUPPORT STAFF
SUPPORT STAFF
Emina Neila
Patricia Saavedra, Substitute Teacher
Lizzy Mesa
CAFETERIA
Digna de la Cruz
Lisette Mederos
HALL MONITORS
Minerva Coca
Miriam Hernandez
Yadira Hernandez
MAINTENANCE
Fernando Torres, Head of Maintenance
Maria Brenes
Patricia Fernandez
Lourdes Gomez
Roberto Magrinal
Guillermo Pineda
Soraya Rodriguez
Seldiver Somoza
Conchita Espinosa Academy employs or contracts teachers who hold baccalaureate or higher degrees, have at least 3 years of teaching experience in public or private schools, or have special skills, knowledge, or expertise that qualifies them to provide instruction in subjects taught.
