Faculty and Staff
Evelyn Umana, Director
Ms. Evelyn, a native of El Salvador, is a long-term resident of Miami, FL having studied Early Childhood Education at Nova Southeastern University. She has worked in early childhood education for many years in Miami, FL, including as a Director for the last 5 years, where she was well respected. Her forte is creating a loving and supportive environment for children and their teachers. She really enjoys the process of observation, support and innovation to meet the needs of the learning environment.
EUmana@StAndrewsMiami.org 305-238-2161
Seema Qureshi, Teacher
Mrs. Seema has been a pre-school teacher for 20 years and a resident of South Miami for the same amount of time. She believes that each and every child has their own individuality and at this age need more one on one interaction with their care giver in order to develop a child/teacher bond of affection, trust and respect. She has chosen to work with young children because she wants to help them learn in each stage of development. Always honing her skills, Mrs. Seema continues to participate in early childhood trainings and FCCPC Credential renewals.
Marcela Rascon, Teacher
Mrs. Marcela has worked as a teacher with 3 year olds, as well as with children in VPK and kindergarten. She has done this in both traditional style institutions and Montessori. She was born in California and raised in Mexico, which has helped her integrate the best of both cultures. She recently moved to Miami where she feels welcomed and excited.
She is creative, enthusiastic, and a devoted teacher to the children, always looking to attend to the specific needs and interests of the child as one, and also as a group. It is important to her to encourage the children to be independent, kind, and happy. Her goal is to create an environment that is fun for the children, but that also promotes confidence, safety, trust, and creativity.
Belinda Verdury, Teacher
Mrs. Belinda has 8 years of experience in early childhood education. She believes it is her high level of enthusiasm that contributes most significantly to creating a positive learning environment. She has earned her Florida Child Care Professional Credential and complies with all requirements of the Department of Children and Families.
ELC Board of Trustees 2020-2021
Reverend Spencer Potter, Rector
Alice Quarles, Chair
Mariele Bacon Jones
Cyd Heyliger-Brown
Miggie Griffith
Frederique Vabre
Pat Williams
Peggy Peterson
Kevin Grace
John Zeien
Holly Jarrell
Nicole Carreno
Nicole Lonza