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, Part-time Counselor Ronnie Calhoun, Food and Nutrition Assistant Mary Stevens, Accounting Gladys Segura, Administrative Assistant Cheryl Lott, Director of Development and Marketing Brandy Williams, Maintenance Lauren Holloway, Reading Coach Brittany Green, 4th Grade Teacher Alexis Pellerin, 3rd Grade Teacher Micahla Beter, 2nd Grade Teacher Kimberly Collins, 1st Grade Teacher Nicole Huffstetler, 5th Grade Teacher Sian Hill, 1st Grade Teacher Ashley Kern, Kindergarten Teacher and Instructional Specialist Olivia Moppert, Kindergarten Teacher Sarah Lutz, Bible Teacher Dianne LeDuff, Kindergarten Assistant Ashley Hebert, Pre-k 4A Teacher Delmy Godoy, PreK 4B Teacher Sarah Swenson, PreK 3 Teacher Charity Cutrer, PreK 3 Assistant Teacher Jasmine Mitchell, English Language Learner Teacher 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