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 Julie Bayham, Executive Assistant Caila Palmer, LPC, School Counselor Kayla Hopkins, Food and Nutrition Coordinator Ronnie Calhoun, Food and Nutrition Assistant Mary Stevens, Accounting Gladys Segura, Administrative Assistant Cheryl Lott, Director of Development and Marketing Jaden Johnson, Programs, Marketing, & Volunteer Coordinator Brandy Williams, Maintenance Nicole Huffstetler, 5th Grade Teacher My Vu, 5th Grade Assistant Teacher Brittany Green, 4th Grade Teacher Tanee Houston, 4th Grade Teacher Alexis Pellerin, 3rd Grade Teacher Micahla Beter, 2nd Grade Teacher Kimberly Collins, 1st Grade Teacher Sian Hill, 1st Grade Teacher Ashley Kern, Kindergarten Teacher and Instructional Specialist Olivia Moppert, Kindergarten Teacher Ashley Hebert, Pre-K4 Teacher Ciara Clay, Pre-K4 Assistant Teacher Delmy Godoy, Pre-K4 Teacher Kaelin Fort, Pre-K4 Assistant Teacher Sarah Swenson, PreK 3 Teacher Charity Cutrer, PreK 3 Assistant Teacher Jasmine Mitchell, ESL Coordinator and Interventionist Lauren Holloway, Reading Interventionist Sarah Lutz, Bible Teacher Leila Banner, Librarian Chrys "Coach" Cornelius, Physical Education Teacher Gloria Ruiz, Art Teacher Dayana Garcia, Music Teacher Board of Directors Joseph Juban - President Gary Black - Vice President Martin Brodnax - Treasurer John Boudreaux - Member at Large Rowdy Gaudet - Member at Large