Instructors and Staff
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Joy Hernandez
Director: M.S., Ed. (PhD pending)
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Charlene Steward
Senior Lead Teacher: 2.5-3.5 yrs
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Tyler Perez
Lead Teacher: 3.5-5 yrs
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Karen Essick
Assistant Teacher: 3.5-5 yrs
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Shiela Swinson
Assistant Teacher Facilitator
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Dawn M. Irby
Administration