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I have worked at Mi Escuelita since May 2001, and I have been the
current Director since February 2006. I was born in Bogotá, Colombia. I
have a PhD in Law from Nuestra Señora Del Rosario College. I have my

in Early Childhood, Professional Development (level 9).
My experience as a teacher, my development in the administration
duties, and my studies have qualified me with a Level 3
Administration Credential from the NC Division of Child Development.
As a Director, I look forward to continue to develop this program and
to enhance the bond with children, their families, our staff, and
Directors.
I am from Colombia. I have been working at Mi Escuelita since
2001. I was co-teacher in my country for a year. I have my
Credential in Early Childhood from North Carolina. I am
currently enrolled at Durham Technical Community College and
have professional development level III in Early Childhood. I
am the lead teacher in Lunitas (3-4 year olds).
I am from Cuba. I graduated from Havana University, Cuba, with a
master in Mathematics. I taught Mathematics for 23 years in my
country. I have completed my Early Childhood Credential from North
Carolina, professional development, level 9. I am continuing my
studies at Alamance Community College. I have been working at Mi
Escuelita since November 2005. Currently, I am the lead teacher in
Cometas.
OUR TEACHERS
CRISTINA RODRÍGUEZ
MARÍA ANTONIA GARCÍA
MARÍA ELIZABETH ARIAS DE CABEZA
I am from México. I graduated from Universidad Pedagógica
Nacional de Morelia, Michuacan, with a degree in Education.
I worked as a teacher in my country for 6 years. I have my
credential in Early Childhood from North Carolina, and the
certificate in Early Childhood, professional development
(level 6). I am the lead teacher in Solecitos (2-3 year olds). I
am enrolled at Durham Technical Community College, where
I continue my studies.
JULIA SUÁREZ
BLANCA MADARIAGA
CLAUDIA LADINO
I am from Colombia. I graduated from Central del Valle del
Cauca University as an Environmental and Natural Resources
Engineer. I started working at Mi Escuelita in March, 2008. I
completed my Credentials in Early Childhood from North
Carolina, and I am continuing my studies in Early Childhood at
Wake Technical Community College. I am lead teacher at
Estrellitas (1-2 year olds).
ÁNGELA  MONTOYA
MÓNICA GRANADOS
I am from Mexico. I started to work at Mi Escuelita in February 2007.
Actually, I am the Assistant Teacher in Lunitas Class (3 – 4 years old). I
have my Credential in Early Childhood from North Carolina and the
Certificate in Early Childhood, professional development (level 1). I am
enrolled at Durham Technical Community College, where I continue
my studies.
I am from Honduras.  I started to work at Mi Escuelita in May 2007.
Actually, I am the Assistant Teacher in Solecitos Class (2 – 3 year
olds). I have my Credential in Early Childhood from North Carolina and
the Certificate in Early Childhood, professional development (level
2). I am enrolled at Durham Technical Community College, where I
continue my studies.
I am from Colombia. I have been working at Mi Escuelita since January
2007. I graduated from Cooperativa de Colombia University with a major
in Education Administration. I worked as a teacher in my country for 20
years. I have my Credential in Early Childhood from North Carolina, and a
certificate in Early Childhood, professional development level 6. I am the
floater teacher.
I am from Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico. I graduated from
Guadalajara University. I have a Degree in Psychology. I started to
work at Mi Escuelita in Julio 2009 .Actually; I am the Assistant
Teacher in Estrellitas Class (1– 2 years old). I am studying   
Introduction to Early Childhood Education to get the Credential in
Early Childhood from North Carolina. I am enrolled at Durham
Technical Community College, where I continue my studies.
LIZETTE V. DIXON