Lower
School
Grades K - 5
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Lower School at Avant Garde Academy
Grades K - 5
A strong academic foundation, confident learners, and a seamless path from kindergarten through graduation.
Families Stay Together
Siblings are given lottery priority and can attend the same school from K - 12
K - 12
Continuity
One school from kindergarten through graduation
Safe, Structured Environment
Supportive
classrooms where
students thrive
Strong Academic Foundation
Focused literacy and math
development
A Modern Elementary School Experience
Hands-on learning, STEAM integration, and leadership development help students build confidence, think critically, and develop a lifelong love of learning.
Reading, Writing, and Math Mastery
Hands-on STEAM Learning
Leadership & Character Development
Social
& Emotional Growth
Building Strong Foundations
Core Academics
Rigorous instruction in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies.
Creative Learning
Art, music, and movement inspire curiosity and self-expression.
Character Growth
We build strong leaders with
confidence, responsibility, and
respect through our Leader In Me program.
Equity and belonging
Friendships, teamwork, and communication skills for life.
Partners in Learning
Resources for Families
We partner with parents every step of the way to support student success.
✓ Parent Portal Access
✓ Student Progress Reports
✓ Tips & Tools for Home Learning
A Day in Lower School
Every Day is an Opportunity to Grow
Engaging Classrooms
Enrichment Activities
Movement & Play
Safe & Supportive Environment
Avant Garde Academy
Staff Directory
Leadership Team
Hernandez, Nabile
Renauld, Stephanya
K-5 Principal
6-8 Principal
Dilan, Noralis
William Dorfman
K-5 ESE Specialist
K-5 Dean
Walker, Samantha
Valdes, Arlene
Director of Operations
Executive Director
Cover, Sojini
Sanchez, Stephanie
K-5 ESOL Contact
K-5 Math Coach
Vice, Ashlea
Savinon, Rossy
K-5 Counselor
K-5 Reading Coach
Kindergarten
Chong, Danielle
Dona, Irma
Le, Diana
Velez, Alyssa
Zaligan, Marianna
First Grade
Kirkland, Eva
Jackson, DerrAndrea
Thorbs, Kristine
Lebron, Jennie
Walkin, Laquisha
Gutierrez, Katherine
Second Grade
Bolling, Amaya
Zitt, Laura
Baiz, Carmen
Toboso, Aned
Espilla, Garazi
Charest, Nancy
Mugartegi, Olatz
Ordonez, Maria
Murray, Michelle
Third Grade
Lawson, Anita
Basquin, Lisena
Jean-Baptiste, Esther
Glasscock, Lindsay
Montano, Melba
McCarthy, Gary
Maxham Blaire, Kelly
Morales, Luis
Phillippe, Marjeana
Preece, Mary
Fourth Grade
Drayton, Sharhonda
Singleton, Tia
Maxham, Allison
Wong, Eric
Rahyns, Crystal
Davenport, Ru
Latouche, Naquisha
Torres, Alejandra
Fifth Grade
Pullin, Patricia
Dolce, Erline
Hodges, Dana
Fleming, Eva
Robeson, Andrea
Winsome, Clark
Allen, Melissa
Rivera, Raul
Additional Staff
Barrera, Milagros
Smith, Vivi
ESE Teacher, mbarrera@agabroward.org
ESE Teacher, vsmith@agabroward.org
Andre, Anthony
Navas, Marilyn
Music, mnavas@agabroward.org
Tomosiss, Shmuel
Drummond, Kim
STEM, kdrummond@agabroward.org
LIM, jgue@agabroward.org
Canales, Beverly
Gue, Joal
Para, bcanales@agabroward.org
Para, tgraves@agabroward.org
Graves, Tefonee
Filina, Larysa
Para, lfilina@agabrowrad.org
Para, mjames@agabroward.org
James, Mavincia
Ossaoulenko, Irina
Para, eoparina@agabroward.org
Oparina, Elena
Piedra, Laura
Para, lpiedra@agabroward.org
Para, lalvarado@agabroward.org
Alvarado, Leslie
Perez, Linda
Pool Sub, lperez@agabroward.org
Edington, Sherry
Pool Sub, sedington@agabroward.org
Brownlee, Audrey
Interventionist, abrownlee@agabroward.org
Bonhomme, Rosemica
Interventionist, rbonhomme@agabroward.org
Estiverne, Judy
Interventionist, jestiverne@agabroward.org
Levin, Benjamin
STEM, blevin@agabroward.org
Badalow, Steffine
Speech, sbadalow@agabroward.org
Gorney, Cynthia
Ruiz, Edith
Media, eruiz@agabroward.org
Ready to Start Your Lower School Journey?
We’d love to welcome your family to the Avant Garde Academy community.
