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
Noris Frades, Principal
Loriana Novoa Ed.D., Educational Advisor
Elisabela A. Valls, Ed.D., M.B.A., Communications Director
Christina Rajo, Technology Coordinator
Carlos Salvat, Athletic Director
ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
Veronica Castillo, Activities and Events Coordinator
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE FACULTY
Vivian Martinez, Media Specialist
OFFICE STAFF
Jessica Prieto, Administrative Assistant to the Director and Director Emerita, Admissions
Adrian Izquierdo, Financial Administrator
Lisette Mederos, Office Assistant
EARLY CHILDHOOD
EARLY CHILDHOOD BUILDING COORDINATOR
Magdalena Diaz
PRE-PRIMARY TEACHERS
Ana Crespo
Carola Palacio
Milly Torres
PRE-PRIMARY AIDES
Maria Armas
Lolimar Falcon
Adriana Marval
Dulena Pulgar
KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS
Carlota Castro, K3
Erika Torres, K3
Ann Daniels, K4
Jannine Rodriguez, K4
KINDERGARTEN AIDES
Alida Cruz-Fanego, K3
Mariela Montoya, K3
Maria Daniella Vazquez, K4
Giovana Vila, K4
LOWER SCHOOL
FIRST GRADE TEACHERS
Jimena Cruz
Kristy Millares
Isabel Plantada
SECOND GRADE TEACHERS
Hidalis Estevez
Grisel Llerena
Lucy Valhuerdi
THIRD GRADE TEACHERS
Elizabeth Del Rio
Diane Majors
FOURTH GRADE TEACHERS
Natalie Batista
Jessica Munar
Ana Vizoso
UPPER SCHOOL
FIFTH & SIXTH GRADES
Meryl Rodriguez-Quezada, Social Studies
Paola Magliano, Science
Juliana Zapata, Composition and Grammar
Fransel Lapica, Math
Rebecca White, Literature
SEVENTH & EIGHTH GRADES
Daniela Albrecht, 7th Grade Composition & Grammar and Literature
Colin Hayes, Math
Angelica Julio, 8th Grade Literature
Joshua Mosca, Science
Kayla Ubieta, 8th Grade Composition & Grammar
Alejandro Valhuerdi, Social Studies
DREAMS
ART
Karina Vazquez, Art Masteries, Grades 1-8
Eliana Yero, Art Aide
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Carlos Salvat, Athletic Director
Jonathan Ordinola, P.E. and Recess
Nicholas Frades, Fitness
MOVEMENT & DANCE
Danella Bedford
Kenia Garcia Cabrera, Ph.D.
Cristina Masdueño
Stephanie Perez
SPANISH
Maria Eugenia Toledo, Grades K-1
Magaly Rodriguez, Grades 2-5
Alina Ruiz Toledo, Grades 6-8
Marisol Moreno , Grades 6-8
MUSIC
Yirka Ledon, Music Department Head, Grades 2-5, Music Masteries
Norman Milanes, Grades 6-8, Music Masteries, Winds
Iliana Raymat, Grades K3-1
Laura De Mare, Voice
Wendy Ocando, Strings
Jose Pradas, Strings
Antonio Perigo, Brass
RELIGION
Jackie Lacayo
THEATRE
SUPPORT STAFF
CAFETERIA
Digna de la Cruz
Santa Oyola
HALL MONITORS
Tania Nuñez
Patricia Fernandez
Lourdes Rivera
MAINTENANCE
Fernando Torres, Head of Maintenance
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.