Mrs. Belinda Padilla-Teacher/Director
Mrs. Belinda Padilla attended The Fashion Institute for Fashion Design. She later attended Lehman College for Early Childhood Education. She earned her Montessori certification from St. Nicholas Montessori School of London. She has been teaching since 1997 and absolutely loves the Montessori method of learning.
She has four children Britni, Briana, Brendan, and Bryce who are all former TMA students. She has been living in Florida for many years and has been married for almost 30 years to husband, Bryant. She has her Director's Credentials from the Florida Child Care and Educational Program.
Outside of the classroom environment, Mrs. Padilla loves going to the beach with family and friends, traveling with her family, watching sports, and reading a great book.
You can reach Mrs. Padilla at BPadilla@tuskmont.org
Mrs. Belinda Padilla attended The Fashion Institute for Fashion Design. She later attended Lehman College for Early Childhood Education. She earned her Montessori certification from St. Nicholas Montessori School of London. She has been teaching since 1997 and absolutely loves the Montessori method of learning.
She has four children Britni, Briana, Brendan, and Bryce who are all former TMA students. She has been living in Florida for many years and has been married for almost 30 years to husband, Bryant. She has her Director's Credentials from the Florida Child Care and Educational Program.
Outside of the classroom environment, Mrs. Padilla loves going to the beach with family and friends, traveling with her family, watching sports, and reading a great book.
You can reach Mrs. Padilla at BPadilla@tuskmont.org
Mrs. Bruni Martinez- Assistant Teacher
Mrs. Martinez was born and raised in Puerto Rico and is a graduate of the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work.
Mrs. Martinez's teaching career began as a librarian at Colonial Christian School in Miami, Florida, then as a substitute teacher at Covenant Christian School. She also participated in the Awanna Christian Program. Having earned certification in Montessori Early Childhood Education, Mrs. Martinez has been working as a Montessori teacher since 1999.
Mrs. Martinez is married with four grown children; Hector Jr., a lawyer; Jonathan, a special education teacher; Carlos and Lisa, both college students.
In her spare time, Mrs. Martinez enjoys crafts, reading, listening to music, watching soccer games, and various outdoor activities.
You can email Mrs. Martinez at BMartinez@tuskmont.org.
Mrs. Martinez was born and raised in Puerto Rico and is a graduate of the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work.
Mrs. Martinez's teaching career began as a librarian at Colonial Christian School in Miami, Florida, then as a substitute teacher at Covenant Christian School. She also participated in the Awanna Christian Program. Having earned certification in Montessori Early Childhood Education, Mrs. Martinez has been working as a Montessori teacher since 1999.
Mrs. Martinez is married with four grown children; Hector Jr., a lawyer; Jonathan, a special education teacher; Carlos and Lisa, both college students.
In her spare time, Mrs. Martinez enjoys crafts, reading, listening to music, watching soccer games, and various outdoor activities.
You can email Mrs. Martinez at BMartinez@tuskmont.org.
Ms Graciella Rios- Preschool/Kindergarten Teacher and Administrative Assistant
Ms Rios was born and grew up in Mexico City. She graduated from the National Pedagogical University of Mexico City with a Bachelor degree in Pre-school Education, where she learned the Montessori method. She earned her Montessori certificate from the Association Montessori Internationale. Ms Rios moved to Toronto to learn English and volunteer at a Montessori school. To know other educational methods, she studied the High Scope method and became a High Scope Certified Preschool or Infant and Toddler Teacher. Since then, she has worked with children between 3 and 6 years old. Ms Rios loves to tell stories, draw, sing and learn new things from them.
The most recent years, Ms Rios worked with parents and teachers to be able to integrate Montessori methods in schools and at home. She was in Association Montessori Internationale teacher training for 3 years.
Ms Rios moved to America a year ago with her husband Alberto who works for the Consulate of Mexico in Orlando. Together they have two children, Bruno and Sofia, who have been in Montessori schools since 2 years of age. Together, they enjoy cooking, watching movies, reading, and spending time with family.
You may contact Ms Rios at GRios@tuskmont.org.
Ms Rios was born and grew up in Mexico City. She graduated from the National Pedagogical University of Mexico City with a Bachelor degree in Pre-school Education, where she learned the Montessori method. She earned her Montessori certificate from the Association Montessori Internationale. Ms Rios moved to Toronto to learn English and volunteer at a Montessori school. To know other educational methods, she studied the High Scope method and became a High Scope Certified Preschool or Infant and Toddler Teacher. Since then, she has worked with children between 3 and 6 years old. Ms Rios loves to tell stories, draw, sing and learn new things from them.
The most recent years, Ms Rios worked with parents and teachers to be able to integrate Montessori methods in schools and at home. She was in Association Montessori Internationale teacher training for 3 years.
Ms Rios moved to America a year ago with her husband Alberto who works for the Consulate of Mexico in Orlando. Together they have two children, Bruno and Sofia, who have been in Montessori schools since 2 years of age. Together, they enjoy cooking, watching movies, reading, and spending time with family.
You may contact Ms Rios at GRios@tuskmont.org.
- Mr. Julian Ramirez- Facilities Manager
- Mr. Julian Ramirez has been a member of the TMA Staff for almost 15 years as our Facilities Manager.. He is responsible for both the Tuskawilla Montessori Academy (TMA) and Twin Rivers campuses and helps our teachers and faculty with anything involving handiwork, construction, and more.
Mr. Ramirez was born in the Dominican Republic and relocated to New York City, where he lived for over 25 years. In his time in NYC, Mr. Ramirez earned many certifications and mastery recognition in the areas of construction, plumbing, and building maintenance and supervision. He was the Lead Supervisor of Maintenance and Grounds Services for several real estate conglomerates in New York City and New Jersey, before meeting his wife, Alba Ramirez.
The Ramirezes have two children and currently live in Oviedo. In his spare time, Mr. Ramirez enjoys the beach, music, and Spanish food, and culture.
Olga Rodriguez- Preschool/Kindergarten Assistant,Twin Rivers
Ms Rodriguez was born and raised in Colombia, in a family of educators. Her father was a teacher for more than 30 years. She obtained a degree in Psychology and Pedagogy from the National Pedagogical University and worked as a teacher in 2nd and 4th grades before coming to live in Florida. After having had the opportunity to be part of the family and school life of two children, who were under her care for more than ten years, she is very excited to return to the classroom, this time helping Mrs. Padilla at Twin Rivers.
Olga is married to Henry, and when she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She practices yoga and loves traveling and photography.
Ms Rodriguez was born and raised in Colombia, in a family of educators. Her father was a teacher for more than 30 years. She obtained a degree in Psychology and Pedagogy from the National Pedagogical University and worked as a teacher in 2nd and 4th grades before coming to live in Florida. After having had the opportunity to be part of the family and school life of two children, who were under her care for more than ten years, she is very excited to return to the classroom, this time helping Mrs. Padilla at Twin Rivers.
Olga is married to Henry, and when she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She practices yoga and loves traveling and photography.
