Mater Lakes Academy
Middle & High School
PRINCIPAL
ADMINISTRATION
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS
Mr. Steven Burgos
Assistant Administrator & AP Coordinator
Masters in Public Administration (MPA)
Mrs. Melissa Gil
Assistant Administrator
Masters in Educational Leadership
Masters in Special Education with Specialization in Gifted
Bachelors in Psychology and Liberal Arts
ACTIVITIES AND ATHLETICS
Coach Javier Rovirosa
Gym Operations Manager/ Gradebook Manager
Social Studies: Behavioral Science
TESTING/VILS DEPARTMENT
Ms. Jennifer Paez
Science Department Head, Anatomy & Physiology and PLTW Biomedical Sciences Teacher
B.S. Microbiology & Immunology
ESE/ESOL SPECIALISTS
Ms. Adriana Gonzalez
ESE Specialist
Masters in Special Education
B.S. in Psychology
Mrs. Barbara Rodriguez
Reading Dept. Chair/Reading Coach/ESOL Coordinator
M.A. Teaching and Learning
Reading K-12
B.A. in Education K-6
LANGUAGE ARTS/READING TEACHERS
Ms. Janeiry DeJesus
Language Arts Teacher - 7th and 8th Grade
B.A. Liberal Arts
Mrs. Bella Martinez
English 1
MS English Department Chairperson
Class of 2022 Sponsor
BS K-12 Education
Mrs. Ana L. Sanchez
Reading
B.S Exceptional Student Education
ESOL Endorsement
Reading Endorsement
Ms. N. Valle
High School Intensive Reading & Class of 2023 Sponsor
B.S. Elementary Education
M.S Reading/Literacy Education
ESOL Endorsement
MATH TEACHERS
Mr. Frederick Bitondo
Math Teacher/ Girls Assistant Basketball Coach
Masters in Business Administration - Florida National University
General Studies Concentration in Business and Psychology - Fort Hays State
Dr. Rosalba Lamanna Rocco
Mathematics
BSc, MSc Chemical Engineering
PhD Systems Engineering
Ms. Arlene Lyons
Mathematics Teacher
Middle School Math Dept. Chair
Bachelors in Elem. Ed
Masters in Reading
SCIENCE TEACHERS
Mrs. Linna Chacon
Comprehensive Science 2
B.A. Biology
B.S. Marine Biology
Gifted Education
Mr. Brandon Neifeld
Chemistry, Wrestling
B.S. Pre-Medicine
M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction
Mrs. Patricia Valenzano
Biology & AP Biology * Fairchild Challenge Coordinator * Medical Interventions
MEd Curriculum and Instruction
BS Biology
SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHERS
Dr. Nathalie Bello
AP Psychology Teacher
Ph. D. Marriage and Family Therapy
MS Marriage and Family Therapy
BS Psychology
Ms. Susette Couso
AP Human Geography / 9th Grade World History
BS Florida International University
Mr. Kevin Drennan
AP United States History, AP United States Government & Politics, U.S. History, Social Studies Department Head
BA in History
MA in History
Mr. Steven Leano
Social Studies Teacher
Bachelor in History
Masters in Public Administration (MPA)
Mrs. Nomi Luna
Psychology and Leadership Skills
Bachelor of Science in Psychology MS Health Ad.
Mrs. Barbara J. Rodriguez
Social Studies Teacher
Bachelor of Education Degree
WORLD LANGUAGES TEACHERS
Mrs. Margarita Di Labio
Italian and Spanish Teacher
Master’s Degree in “Italian language as a second language”
Mrs. Ibis M Sardiñas
AP Spanish Language and Lit./World Languages Department Head
International Master in Spanish Language and Lit. University of Salamanca
ELECTIVES TEACHERS
Mr. Eddie Escribano
Peer Counseling Teacher/Head Golf Coach / Assistant Baseball Coach
Mr. Matthew Torres
Music Teacher, Tri - M Sponsor
Bachelor of Music Education
COACHES
Coach Dylan Estock
Boys Assistant Basketball Coach
Coach Jose Morales
Paraprofessional, Head Cross Country & Track and Field Coach, Head JV Basketball Coach
OFFICE STAFF
STUDENT SERVICES
Mrs. Patricia Bobea
9th & 10th Grade Counselor
BS: Health Services
MA: Administration
EDS: School Counseling
SUPPORT STAFF
Ms. Zee Aleman, M.A.Ed.
Curriculum Specialist
Language Arts / Department Chairperson
Mr. Hector Barrera
Paraprofessional
AA Music/Music Education
Mrs. Ashley Garcia
Early Childhood Education Assistant/ FFCLA Club Sponsor
Mrs. Marta Lopez-Bouza
Librarian
Mr. Alberto Osorio
Head of Security / Head Baseball Coach
Luis Perez
Digital Marketing Coordinator
Mr. Mike Saunders
Chess Coach
Ms. Kathya Ugarte
Early Childcare