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 Mariah Beshears, 2nd Grade Teacher and Dean of Students Norma Palma, Director of Admissions and Spanish Translator Jadyn Benford, Programs, Volunteers, and Marketing Coordinator Haley Lewis, LPC, Counselor Terralyn Williams, Food and Nutrition Coordinator Ronnie Calhoun, Food and Nutrition Assistant Mary Stevens, Accounting Jenny McKinley, Administrative Assistant Cheryl Lott, Director of Development and Marketing Brandy Williams, Maintenance Ammye Page, 5th Grade Teacher Lauren Holloway, 4th Grade Teacher Brittany Green, 4th Grade Teacher Alexis Pellerin, 3rd Grade Teacher Felton Page, 3rd Grade Teacher Micahla Beter, 2nd Grade Teacher Kimberly Collins, 1st Grade Teacher Nicole Huffstetler, 1st Grade Teacher Ashley Kern, Kindergarten Teacher and Instructional Specialist Sarah Lutz, Kindergarten Teacher Dianne LeDuff, Kindergarten Assistant Carol Ann Nadeau, PreK 4 Teacher Delmy Godoy, PreK 4 Teacher Maria Alfonso, PreK 4 Assistant Phyllis Simpson, PreK 4 Assistant Sarah Swenson, PreK 3 Teacher Charity Cutrer, PreK 3 Assistant Jasmine Mitchell, English Language Learner Teacher Bethany Ratcliff, Music and Instrumental Teacher Chrys "Coach" Cornelius, Physical Education Teacher Gloria Ruiz, Art Teacher Dayana Garcia, Art Assistant 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 Rowdy Gaudet - Member at Large Louis Quinn - Member at Large