Our Staff
Meet the team of La Escuelita. These hard working people help make up our community!
Saray Gamez
School Director
​Mrs. Saray is originally from Costa Rica and moved to the USA when she was 16 years old. She has been serving our school as a director for more than two years. Additionally, she has been directing her church for almost six years. She loves to work and is passionate about serving the community, especially working with children, which she has been doing for several years. Her extensive knowledge and dedication are what make the school so valuable.
Anabel Berriozabal
Teacher
Anabel was born and raised in Mexico where she started to care for children of all ages and has continued for over 20 years. With four children of her own, including one with special needs, she has continued her education in child development. Anabel began working with La Escuelita in 2017.
Zaza Burgdoff
Teacher
Zaza originally from New York, has an Art Education Mayor from SUNY Potsdam, over the course of her career, she has taught various age groups from elementary school up to College level, including English in South America
Patricia Huerta
Assistant and Substitute
Patricia is originally from Colombia, South America, where she practiced pediatric medicine for over 20 years. Her passion is working with children. She's also a nutritionist and a Zumba kids instructor. Patricia is a great addition to our Escuelita.
Carol Monaco
Weekly Community Reader
Ms. Carol has been a weekly volunteer at San Marcos for several years, even during virtual school, where she would lead Zoom meetings with the children. Whether it has been tutoring online or reading to the children in person, Ms. Carol has been dedicated not only to our students but students from other schools as well. She is a member of North Mecklenburg Woman's Club.
Perry Chapman
Weekly Volunteer & Tutor
Mr. Perry has been with Escuelita since 2020 as a weekly volunteer. Whether it's developing his own slideshows in order to tutor children, helping the students paint, installing playground equipment or teaching the kids how to play tennis - Mr. Perry truly does it all! Perry spent many years in Mexico and is fluent in Spanish.
Amber McFern
Assistant and Substitute
Ms. McFernAmber has been a valuable team member at La Escuelita for two years. In addition to her work at the school, she has been actively volunteering for various organizations, including the Lions Club. Amber's passion for working with children is evident in the way she interacts with them. Her warm and friendly personality makes her a favorite among the kids. We are fortunate to have someone like Amber as a part of our school community.
Board of Directors
These are the dedicated men and women who oversee the vision, direction and organizational strategies of La Escuelita San Marcos:
Courtney Hammock, Board Chair
MTSS Coordinator, CMS
Peter Macon
President, Peter Macon & Assoc.
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Lacy Hamilton, Treasurer
Retired, Duke Energy IT
Mike Tinsley
Architect, HDR
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Judy Hill, Community Outreach
Retired, Moore & Van Allen, PLLC
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Lennin Caro
Research Assistant, Camino Research Institute
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Neferterra Estrada Best
Entrepreneur, CCO of PridePR, VP of Integrated Communications, CMRignite
Kathy Joan
Retired Teacher, Miami-Dade Co.
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Ashley Lynn
Academic Advisor
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Ex Oficio:
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Rev. Father Garry Edwards, St. Mark's Episcopal Church
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