My name is Ayita Patrick, and I am honored to serve as a Global Teacher. I was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, and now reside in Central Florida with […]

My name is Wendy Perkins, and I live along the Gulf Coast in beautiful Pensacola, Florida.  I received my degree in English and Creative Writing from the University of West […]

My name is Gabriel Pessoa, and I feel fortunate to connect with students around the world as a Global Teacher with Academica International Studies. I was born in Brazil and […]

Hello! I’m excited to introduce myself to you. I’m Christa Phelps, a passionate educator who was born and raised in Michigan. Since then, I have traded in the snow for […]

Hi! My name is Vanessa Phillips. I was born and raised in Miami, Florida, where I still live today. My husband and I have two wonderful kids, Mia and Ricky, […]

My name is Mariana Pino Chaluja, and I am excited to join the Academica International Studies family.  I live in Miami, Florida, with my husband, our two sons, and our […]

Lisette Pickard was born and raised in Miami, Florida and earned her bachelor’s degree in Education from Florida Atlantic University. She holds certifications in English 6-12, Social Science 6-12, Elementary […]

My name is Cathleen Presley. I was born and raised in Miami, Florida. In 2014, I graduated from Florida International University with an Education Degree with an ESOL and Reading […]

Mrs. Jennifer Reynoso-Haymond was born and raised in California. She currently lives in California with her husband, Ian and her sons. She holds a master’s degree in English from National […]

Lauren Rivera was born in Miami, Florida. In 2005, she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Barry University in English with a concentration in Professional Writing. In 2013, she […]

Leigh Rodriguez was born and raised in Florida but now lives in the mountains of North Carolina. She enjoys time with her husband and three children. They keep life interesting […]

My name is Karen Rodriguez, and I have been teaching since 2011 with Miami-Dade County Public Schools. During the pandemic (2020–2022), I also had the opportunity to teach virtually in […]

My name is Kelly Rodriguez, and I live in central Massachusetts with my husband and our dog named Gracie.    In addition to my bachelor’s degree in English communication, I have […]

Lietty Roig Aloma was born in Havana, Cuba, and immigrated to Miami, Florid,a when she was six years old. She has earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from […]

Hi! I’m Cindy Roman, originally from the sunny shores of Florida. I currently live in the peach state of Georgia. Since earning my bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s […]

Jessica Rosenfeld graduated from the University of Central Florida with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Her professional background includes certifications in the areas of English 6-12, Social Science 6-12, and […]

Josh Rudd has been a dedicated educator with Academica International Studies since 2018, bringing passion and expertise to the virtual classroom. With a teaching career that began in 2009, Mr. […]

I’m Rachel Rudd, and I’m thrilled to serve as a Global Teacher with Academica International Studies. With a Bachelor’s degree in English and my teaching certification, I’ve been passionately educating […]

My name is Elizabeth Ruiz. I have been an educator since 2004. I have a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University […]

Hi, my name is Roxana Durruthy-Ruiz, and I was born in beautiful Miami, Florida. I attended Florida International University and studied Communications and Business. After graduating, I worked on earning […]

My name is David Sacerio, I am an English and Social Science teacher in the AIS Dual Diploma Program. I’m from Miami, where I live with my wife and our […]

My name is Cristina San Gabino. I was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. I graduated from Barry University in 2003 with a degree in Education.  I am passionate about […]

Hello!  My name is Laura Sanchez.  I was born and raised in Miami, Florida, where I live with my husband, two sons, three dogs, and 5 tortoises.  I earned a […]

My name is Lucy Sargent and I have been an international educator since 2014. I am thrilled to be a part of the AIS Dual Diploma program! My Bachelor’s Degree […]

Lia Cristina Seirotti, 2025 Teacher of the Year recipient, graduated from Florida International University with a bachelor’s degree in education. She then went on to earn her master’s degree in […]

As an AIS Dual Diploma Teacher, I am here to help my students learn and do their best in our virtual learning environment. I graduated from Florida International University. I […]

My name is Luanne Shear, and I have been an educator for over a decade. I earned a Bachelor’s degree in English and Arts and Humanities from Florida Atlantic University, […]

Ciel Sheldon is excited to be teaching as part of the Academica International Studies Dual Diploma Program. An experienced secondary teacher, she has been teaching high school and middle school […]

My name is Ole Sheldon, and I attended the University of Oklahoma on an athletic scholarship and then later completed my doctorate in Business Administration through California Southern University.  I […]

Hello, my name is James Sheridan. I am very excited to work, learn, and grow with you all during our AIS Dual Diploma journey! I have wanted to be a […]