Our Team From dedicated teachers to engaged board members to everything in between, our team is committed to helping the children and families of the Gardere community. MEET OUR TEAM Faculty & Staff Nancy Zito, Founder Lauren Darden, Executive Director and Principal Norma Palma, Director of Admissions / Spanish Translator Kayla Lamons, Programs and Volunteer Director Cheryl Lott, Director of Development and Marketing Haley Lewis, LPC, Counselor Tyejeree McManus, Business Manager Courtney Schultz, Administrative Assistant Jadyn Benford, Marketing Assistant Terralyn Williams, Food and Nutrition Coordinator Ashley Kern, Kindergarten Teacher and Instructional Specialist Kimberly Collins, Kindergarten Teacher Dianne LeDuff, Kindergarten Teacher Assistant Syneaqua Benboe, 1st Grade Teacher Zoe Braun, 1st Grade Teacher Micahla Beter, 2nd Grade Teacher Mariah Beshears, 2nd Grade Teacher Alexis Pellerin, 3rd Grade Teacher Lauren Odenwald, 4th Grade Teacher Nicole Huffstetler, 5th Grade Teacher LaKiesha Williams, PreK 3 Teacher Rebekah Swenson, PreK 3 Assistant Sarah Lutz, PreK 4 Teacher and Early Childhood Mentor Teacher Sarah Swenson, PreK 4 Teacher Delmy Godoy, PreK 4 Teacher Charity Cutrer, PreK 4 Assistant Jasmine Mitchell, English Language Learner Teacher Bethany Ratcliff, Music and Instrumental Teacher Chrys Cornelius, Physical Education Teacher Rachaka Davis, Substitute Teacher and Media Librarian Brittany Green, Intervention Teacher Brandy Williams, Maintenance Board of Directors Ryan Forsthoff - President Joseph Juban - Vice President Martin Brodnax - Treasurer NeShana Bilbrew - Member at Large Gary Black - Member at Large John Boudreaux - Member at Large Ross Henry - Member at Large Louis Quinn - Member at Large