Mater Lakes Collegiate Middle & High School
PRINCIPAL
Mr. Rene Rovirosa
Principal
ADMINISTRATION
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS
Mr. Steven Burgos
Assistant Administrator & AP Coordinator
Masters in Public Administration (MPA)
Mrs. Melissa Gil
Assistant Administrator
Masters in Educational Leadership
Masters in Special Education with Specialization in Gifted
Bachelors in Psychology and Liberal Arts
ACTIVITIES AND ATHLETICS
Coach Javier Rovirosa
Gym Operations Manager/ Gradebook Manager
Social Studies: Behavioral Science
TESTING/VILS DEPARTMENT
Ms. Lourdes Sotolongo
Test Chair/ Math Coach
Mrs. Marissa Turner
Verizon Innovative Learning School Coordinator
ESE/ESOL SPECIALISTS
Ms. Adriana Gonzalez
ESE Specialist
Masters in Special Education
B.S. in Psychology
LANGUAGE ARTS/READING TEACHERS
Ms. Janeiry DeJesus
Language Arts Teacher - 7th and 8th Grade
B.A. Liberal Arts
Mrs. Bella Martinez
English 1
MS English Department Chairperson
Class of 2022 Sponsor
BS K-12 Education
Mrs. Barbara Rodriguez
Reading Dept. Chair/Coach
M.A. Teaching and Learning
Reading K-12
B.A. in Education K-6
Mrs. Ana L. Sanchez
Reading
B.S Exceptional Student Education
ESOL Endorsement
Reading Endorsement
Mrs. Elle Skelton
Reading Teacher
M.Ed. Reading
Sarah Smith
Language Arts
Ms. N. Valle
High School Intensive Reading & Class of 2023 Sponsor
B.S. Elementary Education
M.S Reading/Literacy Education
ESOL Endorsement
MATH TEACHERS
Mr. Godersi Alonso
Math Teacher
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Mr. Frederick Bitondo
Math Teacher/ Girls Assistant Basketball Coach
Masters in Business Administration - Florida National University
General Studies Concentration in Business and Psychology - Fort Hays State
Mrs. Meivis Cabrera
Mathematics Teacher
Bachelor Degree in Math Education
Mr. Jose Fernandez
Mathematics
Masters in Math Education
Mr. Rogelio Franco
Mathematics
Bachelors in Education
Dr. Rosalba Lamanna De Rocco
Mathematics
BSc, MSc Chemical Engineering
PhD Systems Engineering
Mr. Giovanni Lorenzo
Mathematics Teacher FBLA sponsor
M.S. Mathematics
Ms. Arlene Lyons
Mathematics Teacher
Middle School Math Dept. Chair
Bachelors in Elem. Ed
Masters in Reading
Mr. Renald Paul
Mathematics
Mr. Carlos Perez
Mathematics
B.S. Electrical Engineer
Ms. Stephanie Quintero
Math
Class of 2024 Sponsor
Bachelors in Finance
SCIENCE TEACHERS
Mr. Ariel Cabrera
Science Teacher
B.S Physics
Mrs. Linna Chacon
Comprehensive Science 2
B.A. Biology
B.S. Marine Biology
Gifted Education
Mr. Ramses Guevara
Science Teacher
Bachelors in Biology/Chemistry
Mrs. Elizabeth Kemper
Biology/Botany Teacher
Ms. Erivex Lopez
Ms. Lauren Morfa
Science Teacher
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Mr. Brandon Neifeld
Chemistry, Wrestling
B.S. Pre-Medicine
M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction
Ms. Jennifer Paez
Science Department Head, Anatomy & Physiology and PLTW Biomedical Sciences Teacher
B.S. Microbiology & Immunology
Ms. Jarling Perez
Science Teacher
Bachelors of Science in Biology
Brian Ramos
Science Teacher
Mrs. Patricia Valenzano
Biology & AP Biology * Fairchild Challenge Coordinator * Medical Interventions
MEd Curriculum and Instruction
BS Biology
SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHERS
Dr. Nathalie Bello
AP Psychology Teacher
Ph. D. Marriage and Family Therapy
MS Marriage and Family Therapy
BS Psychology
Ms. Susette Couso
AP Human Geography / 9th Grade World History
BS Florida International University
Mr. Kevin Drennan
AP United States History, AP United States Government & Politics, U.S. History, Social Studies Department Head
BA in History
MA in History
Mr. Robert Hernandez
World History
BA International Relations/Geography
Mr. Steven Leano
Social Studies Teacher
Bachelor in History
Masters in Public Administration (MPA)
Mr. Carlos Lopez
6th Grade Social Studies
Mrs. Nomi Luna
Psychology and Leadership Skills
Bachelor of Science in Psychology MS Health Ad.
Mr. John Luna
Teacher
History BA
Mr. Rene Medina
Law Program
Juris Doctorate
Mr. Alex Noa
Paraprofessional
Ms. Kara Nulph
U.S. History & Civics
B.S. Middle Childhood Education
Mrs. Melissa Perez-Noy
Social Studies Teacher
Bachelors of Arts in History
Mr. Kristopher Rodriguez
8th & 9th World History
Mrs. Barbara J. Rodriguez
Social Studies Teacher
Bachelor of Education Degree
Mr. Osmel Torres
9th Grade and AP World History Teacher
WORLD LANGUAGES TEACHERS
Ms. Donaisy DeArmas
Spanish Teacher
Mrs. Margarita Di Labio
Italian and Spanish Teacher
Master’s Degree in “Italian language as a second language”
Mrs. Odaimy Negrin
Spanish Teacher
Mrs. Nadjet Quaddani
French, AP French, French Honor Society Sponsor
Mrs. Ibis M Sardiñas
AP Spanish Language and Lit./World Languages Department Head
International Master in Spanish Language and Lit. University of Salamanca
Ms. Denisse Simonian
Sign Language Teacher
Exceptional Student Education
ELECTIVES TEACHERS
Mr. Eddie Escribano
Peer Counseling Teacher/Head Golf Coach / Assistant Baseball Coach
Mr. Matthew Torres
Music Teacher, Tri - M Sponsor
Bachelor of Music Education
COACHES
Coach Javier Avellaneda
Girls Flag Football Coach
Coach Daryl Bryant
Girls Flag Football Coach
Coach Dylan Estock
Boys Assistant Basketball Coach
Coach Damarys Ferrer
Cheerleading Coach
Coach Jose Morales
Paraprofessional, Head Cross Country & Track and Field Coach, Head JV Basketball Coach
OFFICE STAFF
Mrs. Lucrecia Alvarez
Secretary
Odalys Alvarez
Front Desk
Ms. Ashley Arguelles
Treasurer
Marlein Herrera
Mrs. Anabel Lopez
Human Resources
Nolangelie Rivera
Secretary/ MS Dance Coach
Mrs. Adriana Toro
Registrar
Mrs. Maritza Vergara
Attendance Clerk
STUDENT SERVICES
Ms. Lissette Iniguez
6th Grade Counselor
Yasmine Pena
7th & 8th Grade Counselor
Mrs. Patricia Bobea
9th & 10th Grade Counselor
BS: Health Services
MA: Administration
EDS: School Counseling
Ms. Gilma Castillo
11th & 12th Grade Counselor
Ms. Tere Olivert
CAP Advisor
SUPPORT STAFF
Mr. Hector Barrera
Paraprofessional
AA Music/Music Education
Mr. Marco Brenes
Dean of Discipline
Mrs. Natalie De La Grana
Nurse
Mrs. Ashley Garcia
Early Childhood Education Assistant/ FFCLA Club Sponsor
Ms. Olga Gonzalez
Cafeteria Manager
Mrs. Marta Lopez-Bouza
Librarian
Mr. Edgar Medina
IT Deparment Head
Bachelor Degree
Computer Science
Mr. Alberto Osorio
Head of Security / Head Baseball Coach
Luis Perez
Digital Marketing Coordinator
Ms. Bethzaida Rivera
Paraprofessional/SHS Sponsor
Mr. Gus Rovirosa
Operations Manager
Mr. Alberto Saez
TV Production/ Graphics Facilitator
Mr. Mike Saunders
Chess Coach
Ms. Kathya Ugarte
Early Childcare