Associate Vice President, Colleen Kane
Colleen has her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Emmanuel College in Boston, MA and holds a master’s degree in special education from American University in Washington, DC. She has completed her Ph. D. coursework in education leadership/special education at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. She has over twenty years of experience teaching children of all ages with and without disabilities. She has an extensive background in diagnostic prescriptive teaching and testing.

Jamara Auchter
Ms. Jamara has over 15 years in executive level office management, Client/Customer Services, and Educational Administrative Support. She has excellent business communication skills, and a first-rate command of the English language. She is originally from Anchorage, Alaska and received training at Alaska Computer Institute and P.D. Pruden Vocational-Technical School. Additionally, Ms. Jamara is Microsoft certified.

Brittany Genther
Mrs. Brittany Genther currently holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Central Michigan University. She majored in Language Arts for early elementary. Mrs. Genther has worked with children of all ages. She has taught professionally throughout her education, beginning in 2004.

Shyrone Stith
Lead Teacher, Buckskins
Shyrone holds a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in Blacksburg, VA. He also has his master’s degree from Regent University, and has over five years of teaching experience with children with and without disabilities.

Nakisa Witts
Lead Teacher, Caspians

Krystle Galloway
Assistant Teacher, Caspians

Niyoka Rhames
Lead Teacher, Chickasaws
Hi! My name is Niyoka Rhames but I go by Ms. Nikki! I’m a graduate of Old Dominion University majoring in Human Services. I’ve been working with children for over 13 years. I believe that children are amazing little individuals. I enjoy watching them grow and learn new things. The highlight of my day would be seeing them apply that knowledge in new situations! It’s such an amazing feeling when you know you have helped a child learn something new. I also believe that children are the future and I consider it an honor to be able to work with great young people.

 
Shaquanda Turner
Assistant Teacher, Chickasaws

Brandy Wood
Lead Teacher, Polos
Ms. Brandy Wood was a Teaching Assistant for the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind in Staunton, VA for five years. Additionally, Ms. Wood is fluent in American Sign Language and is knowledgeable in multiple childhood disabilities and special education. She has successfully completed the Parapro Assessment Test and has been in the field of Early Childhood Education for over 8 years.

Rebeca Claiborne
Lead Teacher, Doles
Ms. Rebeca Claiborne graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language and Hearing Pathology and Special Education. She has gained extensive knowledge in serving individuals having developmental, intellectual, emotional, and communication disabilities and disorders. Prior to joining the staff, Ms. Claiborne worked as a home family care provider for over two years and was employed through the Hampton Department of Social Services.

Israel (Miss Iszy) Montgomery
Polo’s Assistant Teacher
Israel Montgomery (Ms. Iszy) joined our staff in November 2011. A recent graduate of Menchville High school, and currently enrolled in Bryant & Stratton College, she has over 10 years of child care experience and has successfully completed multiple childcare training courses. Ms. Iszy loves teaching and nurturing the two year olds, and is a great asset to the Child Development Academy with her sunny personality and her absolutely brilliant smile!

Catherine Smith Smith

Assistant Teacher, Doles

Robin Figueiredo
Lead Teacher, Falabella
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Emilia Mata
Full Time Substitute Teacher

Robert Staton
Mr. Robert Staton is Lead Custodian at The Child Development Academy. He worked for Newport News Public Schools for 2 years prior to coming on board.

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