Teachers

aamiri@chancelight.com

Ana Amiri began teaching junior-level language arts and reading at Atlantis Academy Miami in February 2005 before becoming the Spanish teacher in 2007. Ana holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Florida International University, a master’s degree in reading from Dominican University and special education degree from Fort Hayes University. She is certified by the state of Florida to teach Spanish, business education, reading and special education. She also volunteers with the Stephen Ministry Support Group and the Florida Literacy Coalition of the Miami-Dade County Public Library System. Ana is passionate about teaching the Spanish language and educating students on its culture and heritage. Ana loves the structure and mission of Atlantis Academy and helping students succeed.

mbecton@chancelight.com

During the last 30 years, Mitch Becton has devoted his career to teaching our students math, social studies and physical education in both elementary and secondary classrooms at Atlantis Academy Miami. He currently teaches math in our secondary classrooms. Mitch graduated from the University of Florida in Gainesville with a degree in marketing and continued his education at nearby Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Fla., where he earned his teaching degree.

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cdarville@chancelight.com

Cheryl Darville has taught upper-level science at Atlantis Academy Miami for the last 18 years. A passionate teacher, she strives to help all her students reach their fullest potential and to provide a safe, caring classroom environment where learning barriers are overcome and meaningful educational relationships are built. 

rdennis@chancelight.com

Rosa Maria Dennis joined the Atlantis Academy Miami team as a math teacher in 2003, bringing with her nearly 20 years of math education experience. A native of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, Rosa Maria  graduated from the School of Engineering at University of Oriente in Santiago de Cuba and spent 15 years teaching in the University’s math department. Upon moving to Miami with her family, she spent several years teaching math at a local charter school prior to joining the Atlantis team. Rosa Maria’s 16 years of experience working with the unique learning differences of Atlantis Academy students allows her to provide learning opportunities in her classroom to support students’ intellectual, social and personal development.

iferrera@chancelight.com

Ivette Ferrera began her career with Atlantis Academy Miami in 1997 as a part-time aide in the elementary language arts program. The following year, she moved to a full-time position, teaching language arts, music, art and physical education. Throughout her 22 years at Atlantis Academy, Ivette has worked in elementary, secondary and Spectrum classrooms. Currently, she teaches art to all grade levels and has coordinated our Summer Program for the last eight years.

degonzalez@chancelight.com

Dellamira Gonzalez is the elementary mathematics teacher at Atlantis Academy Miami. She has been a part of the Atlantis Academy team for 31 years teaching both elementary mathematics and social studies. Previously, she worked in Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the Paterson Public Schools in New Jersey. She received her bachelor’s degree from William Paterson University in Wayne, N.J., with a major in elementary education and a minor in special education. Dellamira believes teaching is her true passion and appreciates the opportunity to change the course of students’ lives by building their self-esteem through positive, successful personal and academic experiences.

pjacobs@chancelight.com

Phyllis Jacobs has been teaching reading at Atlantis Academy Miami for 34 years and now serves as the elementary team leader and reading teacher. Phyllis sought an environment where students’ individualized academic and social needs are prioritized, so she joined Atlantis Academy. She enjoys working with a small teacher-to-student ratio and having the freedom to adjust the curriculum to fit each students’ learning style and academic and social needs. She finds this teaching style increases her students’ motivation and learning. After more than three decades with Atlantis, she sometimes teaches children of former students.

jlazaro@chancelight.com

James Lazaro joined the Atlantis Academy Miami staff in 2014 and is passionate about teaching history to students. In addition to teaching secondary-level history, he lends his photography skills to the school yearbook. He received his bachelor’s degree in history and minor in religious studies from Miami’s Florida International University, where he currently coaches the school’s award-winning color guard team.

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agillian@chancelight.com

April Martinez joined Atlantis Academy Miami in 2004 as the reading teacher for grades 6-12. She currently serves as the team leader for the secondary team staff and is also the senior class advisor. April also teaches social skills and runs the Homework Club after school program that assists students with their academic and social needs. She is passionate about teaching reading and creates an environment where reading is enjoyable for all. She received her degree at William Paterson University in New Jersey. Outside the classroom, April is nationally known for her contribution to the performing arts; she serves as an advocate and consultant to many performing artists and groups.

snara@chancelight.com

Sirisha Nara has taught upper-level science since she joined the Atlantis Academy Miami staff in 2005. Sirisha creates a caring, nurturing, positive learning environment where students learn and experience new challenges that help build their confidence to become successful and productive in the future.

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vperdomo@chancelight.com

Victoria Perdomo began teaching math and social studies in the Middle Team at Atlantis Academy Miami in 2005.  The opportunity to lead a self-contained Spectrum Program for grades K-12 was offered in 2007. She has been an E.S.E. teacher, in both private and public schools, serving children in grades Pre-k through 12th since 1985. She earned her master’s degree in E.S.E. from Nova Southeastern University in Miami, Fl.

jrolfs@chancelight.com

Jennifer Rolfs joined the Atlantis Academy Miami family in 2006 as the English language arts teacher. A native of Miami, she obtained her degree from the University of Miami. In addition to teaching, Jennifer oversees the book fair, yearbook, Grad Bash, and the STAR testing throughout the year. She is committed to her students and strives to help them become their best selves both academically and socially.