Lafazanoglou, Maria | Greek Mathematics Ms. Maria Lafazanoglou is a 5th Grade Greek Math Teacher. She graduated from the Department of Mathematics at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has over ten years of teaching experience working with middle school and high school students. She has completed a Special Education seminar and is…
Gonzalez, Jazmin | English Language Arts Mrs. Jazmin D. Gonzalez proudly serves as the Kindergarten ELA and Social Studies Teacher at Archimedean Academy. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Florida International University in 2013. This is her third year teaching at Archimedean Academy, and she has previously taught students in 1st…
Dr. Christoforidou, Kalypso | Greek Language & Culture Dr. Kalypso Christoforidou-Gayraud is a psychopedagogue, psychotherapist, and researcher specializing in Special and Inclusive Education and the professional identity of special education teachers. She studied Educational Sciences at Université Paris X–Nanterre in France and Special Education – Psychopedagogy at École d’Éducateurs Spécialisés, Buc-Ressources, France. She completed her…
Charaf, Diana | American Mathematics Mrs. Diana Charaf is beginning her ninth year as an educator and her fourth year at Archimedean Academy. She teaches 3rd Grade American Math and enjoys helping students build confidence and develop critical thinking skills. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business as well as a Teaching Diploma, providing a…
Alvarez, Vianka | English Language Arts Ms. Vianka Alvarez is an experienced educator with a Bachelor’s Degree in K–12 Exceptional Student Education from Miami Dade College. She also holds Reading and ESOL endorsements. Over the past 12 years, she has taught in a variety of classroom settings, including five years in second grade, two years…
Fernandez, Raquel | Art Ms. Raquel Fernandez, known to her scholars as “Miss Rocky”, has been a member of the Archimedean Academy community since 2021. In 2024, she was recognized as Rookie Teacher of the Year by the Florida Department of Art Education. She is an alumna of both the University of Central Florida and…
Alfonso, Leslie | English Language Arts I am a Kindergarten Reading Teacher at Archimedean School, where I have been teaching since 2022. I have been teaching Kindergarten since 2018, bringing dedication and experience to early literacy instruction. I am committed to staying current with reading science research and evidence-based practices, ensuring that my instruction reflects…
Cardenas, Jaqueline | English Language Arts Mrs. Jacqueline Cardenas is the Kindergarten ELA and Social Studies Teacher at Archimedean Academy. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education with a Reading Endorsement from Florida International University, where she developed a strong commitment to early literacy and foundational learning. With a warm and student-centered approach, Mrs.…
Aviles, Diana | ESE Specialist Mrs. Diana Aviles is a passionate and enthusiastic Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Program Specialist for Archimedean Schools with over 10 years of experience in the field. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in ESE from the University of Puerto Rico and a Master’s degree in Early Childhood ESE from Georgia State…
Vazquez, Jorge | Physical Education Jorge Vasquez earned his Licentiate in Recreation, Sport, and Physical Culture in 1985 from the Superior Institute of Physical Culture “Manuel Fajardo” in Havana, Cuba. His graduation project focused on an investigation titled “Influences of Track and Field as a Program on My Students.” From 1981 to 2003, he worked…
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